Parish Administrative Council
Date:
Location: Parish Rectory
Present: Fr. Joe Steinbeisser, Gary Halbur, Dave Daeges, Gene Nonweiler, Ken Ludvigson, Dwight Lorensen, Cathy Michaud, Lynn Mergen, Jean Halbur
Not in Attendance: Mary Piepenburg, Ray Doering, Ken Zachman
I. OPENING PRAYER
The meeting was called to order by Fr. Steinbeisser. He led the Council in prayer.
II. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by K. Ludvigson, second by
G. Halbur, and carried, to approve the minutes of the
IV. REVIEW
AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by G. Halbur, second by D. Daeges, and carried, to approve the agenda as presented
V. REPORTS
The reports were reviewed and accepted. A copy of the written reports will be included on the website and with the copies of the minutes on the kiosk for parish information.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION/ACTION
ITEMS
1.
The
2. Playground
Status
The playground has been completed and the parking lot has been painted for games.
3.
Parish Investments
The parish investments that had been discussed at the September meeting were done. Further discussion indicated that the other investments should be left where they are to ride out the current financial downturn.
4.
It was determined that the input
data that was collected at the time of the previous capital campaign needs to
be reviewed.
VII. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION/ACTION
ITEMS
1. Stewardship
Program
Fr. Joe spoke about the Christmas letter that he will be sending to the parish members. He also made the Council aware that the Litchfield Area Ministerial Association (LAMA) will be raising funds for the chapel in the hospital. He will promote that project to the parish in January.
2. Diocesan
Ministry Appeal
Motion by D. Daeges, second by G. Halbur, and carried, to designate the excess funds for 2008-09 DMA appeal for cry room enhancements and to establish a library in the gathering space.
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR
THE NOV. 20, 2008 MEETING
1. Building Timeline Documents
.
The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted by Jean Halbur