Pastoral

Worship, caring for people, safe church, child protection, visiting group

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Business

Buildings; finance; staffing, other PCC responsibilities,

• Photocopier. The options contained in the comparison paper produced by Tony Kerswell and previously circulated were considered.

Motion That this PCC accepts the proposal to take out a 5year lease on a colour copier from Digitech Business Equipment at a cost of £8505. Proposed John Plumtree seconded Carole Robinson. Carried unanimously. 

Thanks. The appreciation of the PCC was expressed for the time and effort given by Shirley & Peter Thomas in clearing the rectory, John Plumtree for his treasurer role and to Tony Kerswill for researching the photocopier options.

Parish Office. Arrangements were discussed for the temporary relocation of the office into the clergy vestry and for the purchase of office furniture.

      Motion This PCC approves the purchase of a desk, filing cabinet and

      chair. Proposed Barbara Burrows seconded Pat Spruyt. Carried

      unanimously.

• Church Hall. It was explained that it would not be possible to sell the existing hall and build a new one with the proceeds of the sale. Discussion also took place about building on the allotment and this idea was discarded as not feasible. At a meeting and discussion with the diocesan architect he strongly advised against any plan to extend to the north of the church. A discussion followed as to the desirability of maintaining a hall facility and whether the church activities currently held in the hall justified the expense of maintenance and repair.

Motion In principle we agree that we should have a church hall. Proposed Peter Thomas seconded Bill Taylor. Carried by 6 votes for, 5 against and 4 abstentions

The meeting then discussed the parish finances. Two papers were tabled. Paper 1 showed the funds possibly available to spend, £41,000.approx. Paper 2 showed the current state of the parish finances and highlighted a pattern of declining income which is predicted to continue for the foreseeable future.

The various quotes for remedial work on the hall were then considered.

Motion This PCC proposes that we engage Jeffrey Keyes to act as a project manager to produce a five year plan for the total renovation of the church hall. Carried by 12 votes for, 2 votes against and 1 abstention.

Communications

Keeping everyone informed: Magazine, website, newsletter, publicity

·              Suggestions were received for the three Christmas charities.

Motion This PCC accepts the proposal that:

MS (Retford), ‘Camp Hill’, Botton, and Help India be adopted as the charities to receive the 2008 Christmas collections. Proposed Barbara Burrows seconded Carole Robinson. Unanimous.

External Liaison

With Deanery, Diocese, Elkesley Group, Methodists; RCIP; Ghana;

Existing groups

Events, Flower people,  Wildlife Group, Bell ringers, Monday Group

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Health and Safety

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Any other Business

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