Parish Council Minutes

NOTRE DAME PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES – June 19, 2008 MEETING

            The June 19, 2008 meeting of the Notre Dame Parish Council was called to order by Darrel Andera.  Present were: Darrel Andera, Doris Ferrie, Michelle Midthus, Dean Balk, Tom Spindler, and Emory Westcott.  Absent: Tom Mullen, Michelle Martinek, Dave Wilgenbusch and David Gosch.  Newly elected members present:  Teresa McGee and Jim Truka. 

            The minutes of the May 15, 2008 meeting were reviewed.  “I make a motion to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2008 meeting with the correction regarding the Social Concerns committee meeting date” was made by Emory Westcott, seconded by Doris Ferrie.  Motion carried. 

The agenda was reviewed. “I make a motion to approve the agenda as presented” was made by Emory Westcott, seconded by Tom Spindler.  Motion carried.

Darrel Andera reported the interview committee has conducted interviews to fill the maintenance positions.  The Council reviewed the Pastoral Associate job description.  LeRoy Webb has been hired part time to fill this position.

Deanery Council will meet next month.

Spiritual Growth and Liturgy committee will meet on July 10.

Emory Westcott reported for the Social Concerns Committee.  Card parties are going well.  Notre Dame will deliver Meals on Wheels in July.  Sign up is underway.

No report for Community Life.

Tom Spindler reported for the Education Committee.  A Community Foundation Grant for $1,900.00 was received.  The Board discussed their goals for the coming year.  The school is looking for volunteers to serve as a school nurse.  Hot lunch prices will be raised from $1.90 to $2.00; Breakfast from $1.00 to $1.15.  Adult meals will remain at $2.50.  Deanna Kabliska, CRE, reported she did not sign up for the Loras College class.  She is looking for another class.  Preschool grant for 4 yr. olds and transportation has been approved.  New members of the Board of Education:  Lois Leifeld, Tom Barnes, and Elaine Stika.

No Long Range Planning Committee meeting was held.

Darrel Andera reviewed a letter with the Council to be sent to St. Bridget Parishioners to invite them to join Notre Dame Parish.  The possibility of hosting a meal following the closing mass was discussed. It will be offered to the Circles of Faith to plan.

A Statistical Analysis of the Capital Campaign was reviewed.  To June 17 the total in pledges is $1,995,237.62.

The June 11 Finance Committee minutes and financial report were reviewed. 

Receipts for fiscal year (7-1-07 to 5-31-08):                                   $1,850,046.55   

Expenditures for fiscal year (7-1-07 to 5-31-08):                            $1,848,162.59   

Archdiocesan Loan Balance (5-31-08):                                         $     65,988.35

            Income from Rental Properties (former UBC Building

Property) 7-1-07 to 5-31-08:                                                        $       9,215.00

Applications have been received for the maintenance positions.  The interview committee is in the process of interviewing applicants.  A request for loan from the Archdiocese has been made to cover operating expenses.  Capital Campaign report was reviewed.  Mike Broshar from In\Vision Architecture has presented schematic drawings.  Terry Duerre and Dale Andera’s finance committee terms will expire the end of June.  Brian McConnell has agreed to be on the committee.   Fair stand raffle was discussed.  Tickets are being sold before and after the weekend masses and at the fair stand.

A report was given on the May 20 meeting with the architect, Mike Broshar.

 “I make a motion to adjourn the meeting” was made by Emory Westcott, seconded by Michelle Midthus.  Motion carried. 

The next meeting was called to order and the seating of the new members took place. 

Election of officers was held.  Dean Balk made a motion to nominate Darrel Andera for Chairperson.  Seconded by Jim Truka.  Motion carried.  No further nominations.  Darrel Andera was elected chair.

Emory Westcott made a motion to nominate Dean Balk for Vice-chair.  Seconded by Doris Ferried.  Motion carried.  Jim Truka moved nominations ceased.  Dean Balk elected vice-chair.

Doris nominated Tom Spindler as secretary.  Dean Balk seconded the motion.  Tom Spindler elected secretary.

Committee appointments:  Spiritual Growth and Liturgy:  Dave Wilgenbusch; Finance:  Michelle Martinek; Education:  Tom Spindler; Social Concerns:  Emory Westcott; Community Life:  Doris Ferrie; Stewardship:  Dave Gosch; Long Range Planning:  Dean Balk and Jim Truka; Capital Campaign:  Dave Wilgenbusch and Teresa McGee; Deanery:  Darrel Andera.

A motion was made by Dean Balk to authorize signatures on the Notre Dame Corporation bank accounts of:  Fr. Richard Ament; Wendy Schatz and Darrel Andera.  Seconded by Doris Ferrie.  Motion carried.

The next meeting will be held on Aug. 21 unless a special meeting is needed on July 17.

“I make a motion to adjourn” was made by Tom Spindler, seconded by Emory Westcott.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Midthus, Secretary