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Administrative Committee Minutes – January 13, 2026
In attendance: Dr. Josh Phillips, Allyson Walker, Austin Kyle, Ben Brown, Mel Hahn, Brad Hughes, Eddie Martin, Kurt Tavernier, Steve Watkins, and Mason Gary

• A report was given from Kurt Tavernier and Allyson Walker regarding the budget/finances. The 2026 proposed budget was mailed to the church family on Jan. 12, 2026.  Vote is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2026 during Quarterly Conference.  The 2025 budget is almost ready to be closed out for the year.  Awaiting the next credit card statement which has additional 2025 purchases on it.  As of now, it appears that we will have approximately $175,000 surplus funds (income vs. expenses) for the Finance Committee to decide where to apply.
• Steve Watkins gave an update from the Trustees on the window cleaning/
• replacement project.  We had a contract with Chavez Drywall and Painting and the work has been completed.  Steve also gave an update on the men’s restroom remodeling.  He got a quote to remodel the existing bathroom, but it was a very high estimate compared to what we would gain.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that the best course of action would be to add a new restroom in the nursery area which could be tied into the current construction/remodeling project; due to the need to access existing plumbing, et al.
• Eddie Martin gave an update on the purchase of a new van.  The Transportation Committee located a 2026 Ford Transit van at Capital Ford in Wilmington, NC.
• The total purchase price was $73,859.47.  The church received a check from the insurance company for $24,147.98.  We had $34,102.61 in the Bus Fund.  The Transportation Committee requested the additional amount of $15,608.00 be paid from the Admin Comm. Budget.  Their request was approved.  There was also some discussion regarding the best practices/safety of towing the trailer with the vans.  
• There will need to be a few further expenditures for the new van.  The existing running boards only cover the back portion and not the driver and passenger doors.  A new hitch needs to be purchased in order to pull the trailer.  And, new decals need to be added.  The expected total is approximately $2,000.00.  Since the van was purchased in Dec. 2025, a motion was made (and seconded) to take the additional expenses from the 2025 Admin Comm. Budget line item.
• Mel Hahn gave a 50FF update.  The abatement in the basement is continuing.  They hope to have the work completed in the next 2-3 weeks.  They have had a monitor for air quality and it has been excellent throughout this process.  The next step will be to have the architect and a civil engineer to inspect the basement and see what can be done to accommodate the tentative remodeling plans.
• There was some discussion regarding the construction billing process.  Kurt and the Construction Committee are working on plans to be discussed with the Trustees, Finance Committee, and the Administrative Assistant.
• Pastor Josh gave an update on the Southern Baptist Convention to be held in Orlando, FL in June 2026.  He and his family are planning to attend and Ben and Jada Smith are going as well.  Pastor Josh has enough funds in his Professional Development line item to cover his expenses.  However, the Finance Committee has been asked to determine the best way to provide funding for the Smith’s accommodations.  Approximately $2,000.00 will be needed. (TBD)

January Newsletter

Deacon Election
We will elect deacons during the morning services.  You can elect up to seven (7) men.  
You do not have to elect seven (7), but you cannot elect more than seven (7).

Christian AlewineEarle AshleyJason BurtonAlton CaleGreg Fox
         Mason GaryJon Hahn Jr.Brad HughesWilli Johnk
     Jimmy LedbetterDan NovotaskyJonathan SennChris SimmonsKurt Tavernier