Board-Member Attendees: Chase Den Beste, Marty Beech, Annette Pearce, Kim Ross, Sally Andersen, Alden Hutchison

Ex Officio: Rev. E.N. Hill

The meeting began at 6:30 PM with opening words and a chalice lighting led by the minister.

The minister provided an update on a staff member’s performance. The minister also clarified some of the staff member’s duties.

During the liaison check-in, it was noted that the DRE did an excellent job organizing an event for youth. 

The minister emphasized the need for a volunteer to take on the task of understanding the church’s systems and procedures in more detail. 

A donation has been pledged for tree-related projects. Positive updates were also shared about the team involved in the tree projects.

The consent agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.

There was a presentation of budget forms, which will be posted on the member resources section of the website if approved. The board unanimously approved both the Budget Planning Form and the Budget Request Form.

The board reviewed resources about how to supervise staff in the absence of a minister. There was consensus that a larger, more in-depth meeting is needed on this topic.

A proposal for workers’ compensation insurance was presented and unanimously approved.

In the choir update, it was noted that the choir is doing well, with new pieces provided for the group. Attendance at rehearsals has been strong.

A suggestion was made for board members to check locks after each service. A tracking system will be set up for lock-check sign-ups.

The board also reviewed the updated job description for the Music Director position. A motion to accept the updated job description, dated November 2024, was unanimously approved.

The next board meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2024.