Epiphany Vestry September 12 2013 7 PM
Present: Father Tom Hendrickson, John Vergere, Jerry Dufresne, Connie Barnes, Rita Lupton, Sandra Matthews, GS
Absent: Bill Dale, Carolyn Reynolds, Judith Rickenbacker
Father Tom Hendrickson - Opened with Prayer
No devotion since Carolyn Reynolds not present.
Approval of June's meeting. Sandra Matthews and Jerry D 2nd. Unanimously approved.
Treasurer's Report: Barbara Spearin.
Father Tom. Discussion regarding financial matters and expenses.
Barbara S: Roofing ($8550) and Painting ($9000+). Restricted Funds (not a part of the budget). $13,000 in that account presently.
Barbara S. will come back at next meeting with report as to status of cash and reserve account balances.
John V. asked a ? regarding budget and balances. Father Tom and Barbara explained.
Jerry D made a motion to accept Treasurer's Report and John V 2nd. Approved.
Old Business
Roof Work - $8550. In process.
Paint Work - $9000+. Will start ofter roofing completed.
Father Tom asked about our feelings regarding the presentation on August 8 by Tim Dufresne regarding church investments. Tim is a stock broker and is the son of Jerry and Terry Dufresne. Tim says our Church investment in a mutual fund is a good thing. American Balanced Mutual Fund is where church assets are located. Discussion regarding if or what to do with about $50k. Current balance of checking account is $90k+.
John V. made a motion to invest $50,000 with Tim Dufresne in a conservative mutual fund. Gene S 2nd. Discussion regarding aspects of who, what, why, where and when. 4 in favor. 1 abstention. Approved.
Parish House is current on rent and utilities. Paid through December on rent. Schimpf House rent current.
New Business
Gene S. made a motion to transfer $10,000 from the Reserve Account into the Building and Grounds account to pay for roof and paint for church buildings. John V 2nd. Discussion regarding other ways to pay for the work. Approved unanimously.
Father Tom would like a Churchyard Work Day. October 19. Get as many to participate as possible. Bishop Lawrence is visitingJanuary 5.
Father Tom told us about today's Clergy Day at St. Paul's, Summerville. Bishop addressed fact that all clergy has been removed from TEC.
Father Tom spoke with Tom Woodle today. Father Tom has been invited to serve on Cursillo 172 March 6 - 9, 2014. Vestry approves of Tom and Terri serving. Mike and Vicki Sheedy will also on team.
Discussion regarding a Lay person lead a Morning or Evening Service for times when either clergy is not present. Would save Epiphany $ and offer more leadership opportunities.
Jerry D: Rood Screen. Father Tom is interested in raising up the screen. Hope to improve the aesthetics. Some people are upset but unwilling to sign their names. Discussion.
Jerry D: Windows. Father Tom would like to install permanent glass panes that would act as protection and insulation. Discussion. Will look into getting prices.
8:35 PM Father Tom closed meeting with prayer and led all present in The Lord's Prayer.
Present: Father Tom Hendrickson, John Vergere, Jerry Dufresne, Connie Barnes, Rita Lupton, Sandra Matthews, GS
Absent: Bill Dale, Carolyn Reynolds, Judith Rickenbacker
Father Tom Hendrickson - Opened with Prayer
No devotion since Carolyn Reynolds not present.
Approval of June's meeting. Sandra Matthews and Jerry D 2nd. Unanimously approved.
Treasurer's Report: Barbara Spearin.
Father Tom. Discussion regarding financial matters and expenses.
Barbara S: Roofing ($8550) and Painting ($9000+). Restricted Funds (not a part of the budget). $13,000 in that account presently.
Barbara S. will come back at next meeting with report as to status of cash and reserve account balances.
John V. asked a ? regarding budget and balances. Father Tom and Barbara explained.
Jerry D made a motion to accept Treasurer's Report and John V 2nd. Approved.
Old Business
Roof Work - $8550. In process.
Paint Work - $9000+. Will start ofter roofing completed.
Father Tom asked about our feelings regarding the presentation on August 8 by Tim Dufresne regarding church investments. Tim is a stock broker and is the son of Jerry and Terry Dufresne. Tim says our Church investment in a mutual fund is a good thing. American Balanced Mutual Fund is where church assets are located. Discussion regarding if or what to do with about $50k. Current balance of checking account is $90k+.
John V. made a motion to invest $50,000 with Tim Dufresne in a conservative mutual fund. Gene S 2nd. Discussion regarding aspects of who, what, why, where and when. 4 in favor. 1 abstention. Approved.
Parish House is current on rent and utilities. Paid through December on rent. Schimpf House rent current.
New Business
Gene S. made a motion to transfer $10,000 from the Reserve Account into the Building and Grounds account to pay for roof and paint for church buildings. John V 2nd. Discussion regarding other ways to pay for the work. Approved unanimously.
Father Tom would like a Churchyard Work Day. October 19. Get as many to participate as possible. Bishop Lawrence is visitingJanuary 5.
Father Tom told us about today's Clergy Day at St. Paul's, Summerville. Bishop addressed fact that all clergy has been removed from TEC.
Father Tom spoke with Tom Woodle today. Father Tom has been invited to serve on Cursillo 172 March 6 - 9, 2014. Vestry approves of Tom and Terri serving. Mike and Vicki Sheedy will also on team.
Discussion regarding a Lay person lead a Morning or Evening Service for times when either clergy is not present. Would save Epiphany $ and offer more leadership opportunities.
Jerry D: Rood Screen. Father Tom is interested in raising up the screen. Hope to improve the aesthetics. Some people are upset but unwilling to sign their names. Discussion.
Jerry D: Windows. Father Tom would like to install permanent glass panes that would act as protection and insulation. Discussion. Will look into getting prices.
8:35 PM Father Tom closed meeting with prayer and led all present in The Lord's Prayer.
