St. Paul's Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes April 18, 2016
Vestry Present: Tim Bradshaw, Jon Cookson, Becky Friant, Charlie Herron, Beverley Howard, Winkle McKinley, Betty O’Neill, Alice Payne, Kathy Richards Rick Snyder. Vestry Absent: Nelia Cunningham, Keith Kramer. Others Attending: Todd Dougan (Clerk), Chris Harpster (Deacon), Fr. Steve White (Priest in Charge). A regular meeting of St. Paul’s Vestry was held April 18, 2016 and called to order at 6:00 pm by Fr. Steve White, Priest in Charge. I. Bishop Young Fr. Steve reported that Bishop Young would be retiring in two years. II. Opening Study Fr. Steve introduced Acts 1:12-26 and this passage was discussed. III. Approval of Minutes of Prior Meeting The minutes of the February 22, 2016 meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by Charlie Herron duly seconded. IV. Consent Agenda The consent agenda consisted of reports from the Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, Rector, Day School, Christian Formation and Financial Statements for March. The consent agenda items and reports were accepted unanimously on a motion by Kathy Richards duly seconded. V. Additional Comments from Consent Agenda Items 1. Kathy Richards noted that projections for the Day School were forthcoming. VI. Unfinished/Continuing Business 1. Winkle McKinley reported that she is on a Kingsport City Centennial Committee with other churches. She also reported that the St. Paul's Centennial Committee is vibrant, creative and working on ideas. The Vestry reviewed the preliminary plans and budget and expressed its support unanimously on a motion by Kathy Richards duly seconded.
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2. Fr. Steve reported that Chris Harpster and Janet Cox checked with Church Insurance Group who stated that St. Paul's does have enough coverage. 3. Beverley Howard reported that the Food Pantry School Supplies project would begin in May with a request for donations of money and then actual supplies during the summer. 4. Rick Snyder reported that a new lock was installed on Day School side door at a cost of $1400 and that he was getting quotes on new double doors. 5. Rick also reported that he had obtained three quotes for the various roofs needing replacement. Due to the significant dollars involved, a motion to apply for an Opportunity Fund loan through the Diocese was approved unanimously on a motion by Charlier Herron duly seconded. 6. Kathy Richards obtained two quotes for the annual audit and recommended accepting the lower quote from Blackburn Childers & Steagall. This was approved unanimously on a motion by Rick Snyder duly seconded. VII. New Business 1. Winkle McKinley reported that a “clothes closet” for donations is at St. Christopher's and that St. Paul's will have a collection area to assist. 2. Fr. Steve asked if the Vestry preferred to have the office telephones ring and be answered or go to voicemail – the Vestry very much prefers to have them ring and be answered. 3. Fr. Steve distributed the annual Parochial Report which was reviewed and approved unanimously on a motion by Kathy Richards duly seconded. 4. Fr. Steve noted that a joint Vestry gathering was being planned. VIII. Other 1. Chris Harpster reported that Laundry Love had moved to a new location downtown. 2. Winkle McKinley said the Lenten season services were terrific! The rest of the Vestry agreed! IX. Dismissal The meeting concluded with the Lord’s Prayer and was adjourned at 7:25 pm.
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Vestry Present: Tim Bradshaw, Jon Cookson, Becky Friant, Charlie Herron, Beverley Howard, Winkle McKinley, Betty O’Neill, Alice Payne, Kathy Richards Rick Snyder. Vestry Absent: Nelia Cunningham, Keith Kramer. Others Attending: Todd Dougan (Clerk), Chris Harpster (Deacon), Fr. Steve White (Priest in Charge). A regular meeting of St. Paul’s Vestry was held April 18, 2016 and called to order at 6:00 pm by Fr. Steve White, Priest in Charge. I. Bishop Young Fr. Steve reported that Bishop Young would be retiring in two years. II. Opening Study Fr. Steve introduced Acts 1:12-26 and this passage was discussed. III. Approval of Minutes of Prior Meeting The minutes of the February 22, 2016 meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by Charlie Herron duly seconded. IV. Consent Agenda The consent agenda consisted of reports from the Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, Rector, Day School, Christian Formation and Financial Statements for March. The consent agenda items and reports were accepted unanimously on a motion by Kathy Richards duly seconded. V. Additional Comments from Consent Agenda Items 1. Kathy Richards noted that projections for the Day School were forthcoming. VI. Unfinished/Continuing Business 1. Winkle McKinley reported that she is on a Kingsport City Centennial Committee with other churches. She also reported that the St. Paul's Centennial Committee is vibrant, creative and working on ideas. The Vestry reviewed the preliminary plans and budget and expressed its support unanimously on a motion by Kathy Richards duly seconded.
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2. Fr. Steve reported that Chris Harpster and Janet Cox checked with Church Insurance Group who stated that St. Paul's does have enough coverage. 3. Beverley Howard reported that the Food Pantry School Supplies project would begin in May with a request for donations of money and then actual supplies during the summer. 4. Rick Snyder reported that a new lock was installed on Day School side door at a cost of $1400 and that he was getting quotes on new double doors. 5. Rick also reported that he had obtained three quotes for the various roofs needing replacement. Due to the significant dollars involved, a motion to apply for an Opportunity Fund loan through the Diocese was approved unanimously on a motion by Charlier Herron duly seconded. 6. Kathy Richards obtained two quotes for the annual audit and recommended accepting the lower quote from Blackburn Childers & Steagall. This was approved unanimously on a motion by Rick Snyder duly seconded. VII. New Business 1. Winkle McKinley reported that a “clothes closet” for donations is at St. Christopher's and that St. Paul's will have a collection area to assist. 2. Fr. Steve asked if the Vestry preferred to have the office telephones ring and be answered or go to voicemail – the Vestry very much prefers to have them ring and be answered. 3. Fr. Steve distributed the annual Parochial Report which was reviewed and approved unanimously on a motion by Kathy Richards duly seconded. 4. Fr. Steve noted that a joint Vestry gathering was being planned. VIII. Other 1. Chris Harpster reported that Laundry Love had moved to a new location downtown. 2. Winkle McKinley said the Lenten season services were terrific! The rest of the Vestry agreed! IX. Dismissal The meeting concluded with the Lord’s Prayer and was adjourned at 7:25 pm.
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