September 3, 7:00 pm in the Marvin Lounge

1. Opening Prayer – TBD
2. Changes to the agenda
3. Approve minutes of the August 6th, 2019 Council Meeting
4. Budget input requests due to Finance Committee.
5. Leadership pledges needed in September, before October campaign start.
6. Daycare: rental status – lease signed, hall closets empty by 9/10.
7. Other committee items, reports from “Recognized Groups” (*) and other teams:
   1. If a committee has not shared previous month’s report, Carl will ask for a verbal update.
8. Capital Campaign updates/Projects: Asbestos removal, Parking lot, Sanctuary closure and alternative space sizing, New Sign, Landscaping, etc.
9. Nominating status
10. Ring bells, 9/17 at 4PM to recognize 232nd anniversary of the US Constitution.
11. Employer letter to VT Guard supporting Mark’s involvement in Chaplain group.
12. Status for Bylaw updates.
13. (*) Follow-up on item 6 in August minutes additional information on recognized group.
    1. Heavenly Pantry and Heavenly Cents are covered, others still open for discussion.
14. Adjourn
15. Tracking item: Explore options to provide Church subsidized transportation?
16. Tracking item: LCDC for Josh Sharp
17. Tracking item: Snow day feedback and Personnel Policy edits from HRC. Reference ROE?
18. Tracking item: Deacons/Trustees: Church evacuation and safety plans
19. Friday Night service and vigil before memorial day parade
20. Space Survey
21. Signage for groups using Church
22. Changes to “Chancel” and front row(s): images/plans, council’s role, congregation’s role.
23. 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.”