Vestry
Minutes
Parker Hall
Participants
Present:
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The
Rev. J. Edward Morris |
Noel
R. Booker |
Larry
W. Frederiksen |
Morris
K. Belknap |
Carolyn
C. Frazier |
|
Virginia
L. Ray |
|
David
L. Webb |
Thomas
H. Fulton |
Michael
E. Hensley |
|
Marsha
L. Webb |
|
Molly
Issacs-McLeod |
Franklin
Starks III |
William
Vail, Jr. |
|
John
MacLean |
Harvey
Fulton |
|
|
|
Absent:
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James
M. Barnes |
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|
|
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at
Minutes of January
Meeting
Clyde Warner moved
the approval of the
Action Items
See Property Committee report.
Opening
Meditation & Prayer
Fr. Morris read a passage from This I Believe – In Praise of the Wobblies. This was followed by a moment of meditation and
the Lord’s Prayer.
Committee Reports
Worship:
Action Item for Worship
Committee: none
Parish Life:
Action Item for Parish Life:
none
Christian
Formation:
Carrie Crawford reported that there will be a youth lock-in June 13 and
parish brunch in August. Molly Issacs-McLeod added
that Ben Linder will speak about Safeguard Training Policy and Procedures.
Additional information can be found in Callie Hausman’s
Report to the Vestry for May.
Action Item for Christian
Formation: none
Stewardship:
Action Item for the
Stewardship Committee: none
Outreach:
In addition to
Action Item for Outreach:
none
Communication:
Carrie Crawford announced that the next meeting is June 18 after the
Action Item for
Communication: none
Property:
The Property Committee report was given by Clyde Warner.
o The issue of drainage still has many unanswered questions. Do the
downspouts and gutters feed into the sewers? What is the impact of playground
drainage?
o Ginger Ray reported on the progress of Sammy’s Playground. The concrete base will be poured tomorrow. John
Korhfage is managing all activities regarding the
playground. A team of volunteers will assemble the playground itself. Bob Ray
will cut back a big limb. Additional insurance is not needed for the
playground.
o Estimates for tuck pointing the
o The altar rail is yet to be fixed.
Action Items for the Property
Committee:
o Drainage issues.
o
Finance:
Noel Booker presented the financial statements through April, 2008 while Jim
Barnes is on vacation. His report included a clarification of bank fees. For further
details, refer to the financial report.
Marsha Webb made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Financial Report;
seconded by
Finances regarding the assistant/curate Emily Schwartz:
o
o Concern was expressed at the May Financial Committee meeting that the
Vestry be aware that this is a commitment that extends
two years beyond the current year; and, the curate’s compensation will have a
major impact on the 2009 and 2010 budgets.
o In addition to compensation, there will be moving expenses.
o The diocesan supplementary commitment is for two years –
o The Bishop will have a say in any premature termination.
The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for June 17.
Action Item for the Finance
Committee: none
Junior Warden:
Larry Frederiksen had no report. Fr. Morris asked Larry to write a letter
to new members who have joined since the last canvass to make a pledge.
Senior Warden:
Rector:
Fr. Morris’ urged all vestry members to read the May/June Vestry Papers.
Old Business
Capital Campaign:
New Business
Letter of Agreement:
There was a general discussion of changes to the Letter of Agreement
(LOA) for the position of Curate for Emily Schwartz. The LOA is required by the
Diocese.
A motion was made by Marsha Webb to empower the Executive Committee to
rework the LOA with the approval of the Diocese. The LOA must be approved prior
to Emily starting on July 15. The motion was seconded by Ginger Ray. The motion
carried.
Bourbon Baroque
Concert:
There was a general discussion concerning a concert and art show that
could also serve as a church fund raiser. No decisions were made – more
information is needed.
Announcements
See agenda.
The next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Vestry is
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Morris K. Belknap
Secretary