Council Meeting Minutes
These minutes were approved electronically on October 25, 2024
Council of Elders Meeting Minutes: 1 October 2024
Members Present: Wally Bomgren, Linda Kordosky, Loree Petersen, Mike Laseter, Rob Fitzer, Dean Dvorak, Steve Eckhardt, and John Oldfield (ex-officio), Pastor TJ Anderson
Members Absent: Gunnar Unger
Loree called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Opening Prayer
Linda opened with prayer.
2. Approval of Agenda
Wally made a motion to approve the amended agenda and Steve seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
3. Annual Audit Review
We met with Georgia Akins of the accounting firm of Akins Henke and Company. The audit was completed on October 1, 2024.
Auditors Statement:
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of North Heights Lutheran Church
as of May 31, 2024.
4. Ratification of Electronically Approved Minutes from Sept 3, 2024
Mike made a motion to approve the minutes and Dean seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
5. TJ Report
We are making progress in filling open staff positions in ministry support.
One accounting part time position has been filled.
Jessy Gudipati is transitioning to the position of Pastoral Intern.
Roseville Worship search team continues to pursue viable candidates.
6. School Board Meeting Recap
Board met on September 24, 2024. These are the highlights of the meeting.
Church volunteers put in over 500 hours of time on the projects which have now been completed.
352 students are enrolled for 2024-2025 school year.
Over 300 grandpersons attended grandperson’s day in September.
The Board and church staff are working on an open house for the church congregation to visit the school to see the new improvements.
Just before the open house there will be a short presentation on “Give a Gift”.
We received very positive reviews when the students come over and help with a church service.
John discussed security training, procedures, and notification protocol.
Parents/guardians can only enter the building through the main/front door, with a check in during the school day.
Willie Gunard is NHCA’s Chaplain Intern, and supervision is given by Pr. TJ Anderson.
7. John’s Report
Capital Improvement update
Academy, Lower Gym: New floor was finished this week
Academy, Sidewalks: Finished
Academy, Vault Hallway Finished
A H Worship center Acoustical Panels done this week, acoustical rebalances scheduled
8. Council Prayer
The Council spent a considerable amount of time together in prayer over our church and church family, also spending time listening to the Lord
for His guidance and direction.
9. Adjourn
Rob made a motion to adjourn, and Linda seconded it. All approved.
TJ closed with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C Fitzer
NHLC Council Secretary