The St. John’s Committes are defined by the church Constitution and designed to maintain the worship vitality, spiritual health, outreach efforts and physical properties of the church community. A Church Council Representative is appointed for a one year term to maintain the activities of the committee. That representative is not necessarily the chairperson or the person responsible for its activities. The church membership is welcomed and encouraged to join these committees so their continued existence has consistent direction and activity to assure the vibrancy of our church life.

Purpose:                    

The Building and Grounds Committee shall have the care management and maintenance of all properties of the congregation, serve in a liaison and oversight relationship with the Custodial employees, review maintenance contracts, review needs regarding purchase of new equipment, review insurance coverage for all properties and make recommendations thereon to the Church Council. (Taken from Pg. 7; Bylaws of St. John’s Lutheran)

 Council Representative Responsibilities 

v     Attend Council meeting on a regular basis.

v     Prepare a report for the Annual Report.

v     Works in conjunction with the Tuesday Mornings Men’s Group,

v     Work to maintain all areas of St. Johns interior and exterior building. 

v     When improvements or additions require a large finance, bids for estimates are acquired by Building and Grounds and brought before the church council to decide further action.

v     Keep an inventory of all major furnishings and important papers on equipment (warranties etc.)

v     Work with the Men’s Work Group to make an annual inspection of all property and equipment to recommend repairs, improvement, or replacement.

v     Be a liaison and oversee custodian.

v     Review insurance coverage for all properties, furnishings and equipment and make recommendations to council

v     Enlist help for cleaning, yard work etc. and set dates for spring and fall clean-up.

v     Receive bids for large improvements or additions, requiring use of a professional and bring to council for further action.

v     Study and recommend procedures for energy conservation.

v     Obtain necessary source for snow plowing and grass cutting services.

v     To establish all rules or guidelines relative to the use of all church properties and approve Building and Usage requests.