August 6, 7:00 pm in the Marvin Lounge

1. Opening Prayer – TBD
2. Changes to the agenda
3. Approve minutes of the June 4th, 2019 Council Meeting and July 14, 2019 Special Meeting
4. Daycare: rental status, soundproofing, space returned and kept.
5. Other committee items:
   1. Anything to report not included in the meeting packet.
6. Receive any reports/feedback from “Recognized Groups” or other teams:
   1. Heavenly Pantry, Heavenly Cents, Nepali Church, Called to Care, Craft Fest, EEO
   2. Bylaw conflict with Nepali Church as a “recognized group” in the bulletin (*)
7. Finance update on mid-year budget status in August.
8. Capital Campaign updates
   1. Projects: Asbestos removal, Parking lot, Sanctuary closure and alternative space sizing, New sign, Landscaping.
   2. Status for communication to congregation (Josh’s FCCEJ update
      and web page link, announcements, Excel chart, Spirit at First, bulletin, notes from
      Church Secretary).
   3. If we do not have time to cover all the above adequately, agree on follow-up.
9. Space survey
10. Status for Bylaw updates (should we post Rules of Engagement (ROE) recommendations on web page?)
11. Changes to “Chancel” and front row(s): images/plans, council’s role, congregation’s role.
12. Adjourn
13. Tracking item: Explore options to provide Church subsidized transportation?
14. Tracking item: LCDC for Josh Sharp
15. Tracking item: Snow day feedback and Personnel Policy edits from HRC. Reference ROE?
16. Tracking item: Deacons/Trustees: Church evacuation and safety plans
17. Friday Night service and vigil before memorial day parade
18. Ushering: Committees to do this the 3rd Sunday unless otherwise noted. New request: Include brief committee intro at start of service and a summary in bulletin that also lists members and website link. Include committee description in Spirit at First newsletter?

(*)V.1.C: “The Church Council will support each of the standing Committees and Recognized Groups in the development and periodic review of their respective activities and ministries.”

Approved meeting minutes are available from the church administrator.