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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING, SUNDAY 1ST APRIL 2007Present
Apologies
1. Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on 9th April 2006 were agreed as a correct record. Proposed Peter Thomas, Seconded Jean Morris. Unanimous. There were no matters arising from the minutes of the meeting.
2. Electoral Roll There were 104 names on the roll following its complete revision this year and some further nomination forms had been received late .A number of people previously on the roll had died or left the area and there was a need to recruit additional people.
3. Nomination of churchwardens – two vacancies.
Barbara and John were duly elected unanimously as churchwardens. Thanks were extended to Paul Lancaster for his service as a warden.
4. Nomination for PCC membership. Currently there were six vacancies for three years, one vacancy for one year and a further vacancy for two years as a result of John Plumtree’s appointment as churchwarden. Only three nominations had been received prior to the meeting but a nomination for Hilary Liddle was proposed from the floor by Richard Sendall, seconded by Carole Robinson.. Appointment of PCC members was therefore:
All serving until 2010. All the above appointments were agreed unanimously by the meeting. Edwin Stockdale and Alison Verco were standing down from the PCC and thanks were extended to them for all their efforts and contribution.
5. Annual Report (previously circulated) A. Statutory Reports a) Proceedings of the PCC: no questions or comments Financial report. Tony Weeds gave a short presentation to the meeting of the key figures from the report which showed financial stability and the means to move forward .Despite the excess of expenditure over income fora) the year, there had been a number of exceptional items of expenditure and normal operating costs were well within income. The assets and investments position was also strong. Important contributions to parish income were coming from the hall, magazine, cottages, income tax relief and giving. Thanks were given to Barbara Sturgess for all her help and input to the preparation of the accounts; to the cheque signatories; to Paul Bagshaw for his presentation of the figures in charts and graphs and to Peter Thomas and Debbie Aston for their clear and neat presentation of the Church Hall figures. Peter Thomas queried the makeup of the sundries section of the accounts and Tony undertook to provide him with this information. Thanks were given to Tony for all his work on financial matters It was mentioned that St Alban’s hall was still the responsibility of the parish and there was a continuing cost of security measures. The church building had been a target for vandalism and professional thieves and in the past week some statues had been stolen. The Diocese had been asked to expedite completion of the sale if at all possible. a) Appointment of auditors: it was agreed that Duncan and Topliss should continue for another year. Proposed Barbara Burrows, Seconded Joan Henderson , unanimous. b) Churchwardens fabric report:. No comments or questions. c) Deanery Synod. No comments or questions except to thank the representatives.
B. Property belonging to Ordsall Parish a) All Hallows Hall . It was clarified that the playgroup were not moving because they were getting free accommodation elsewhere as stated in the report. It was noted that the ramp leading to the hall required attention. b) Cottages. Peter Thomas was thanked for his continuing work on lettings etc.
C. Church Activities a) Communications Group. No questions or comments Business Group. Peter Thomas said he would need some clarification on what work was needed on the lych gatea) Pastoral Group. No questions or comments. b) Negotiations Group. No questions or comments. c) Priest in charge. Tony Kerswill and Frank Beech were thanked for their help over the past year. d) Children’s Activities. No questions on report e) Child Protection. Any CRB forms required needed to be completed. f) Choir and Music. No questions or comments g) Bell Ringers. Comment was made that they were steadily improving. h) Handbell Ringers. No questions or comments.. i) Wildlife Group. No questions or comments. j) Flower Festival. No questions on report – the festival had now been moved to September. k) Health and Safety. No questions or comments. l) Events Committee. The Village Ventures events had been splendid. m) Parish Magazine. No questions or comments.. n) Website. Carole Robinson asked about the current situation as regards updating.
A. PCC Links and Representatives a) Christians Together in Retford. There was to be a meeting on April 24th about the schools project which would be publicised in the newsletter. b) Diocese of Ho Ghana. There had been limited contact over the past year.. c) Ordsall Methodist Church. Will close later this year. Uncertain how many would come to All Hallows following this. d) The Rivers Group of Parishes. No questions or comments. e) Christian Aid. Despite the change of venue the Lent lunches were just as successful.. f) Family Care. No questions or comments.. g) The Children’s Society. Used stamps were needed. h) Traidcraft. Well supported. Donations from surplus made would be cleared with the PCC.
2. Any Other Business None.
3. Next Meeting Palm Sunday March 16th 2008 at 11.30 am in the Parish Hall.
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