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Vestry Meeting Minutes

December 15 , 2004

Vestry members present: Al Doty, Sr. Warden, Scott Carter, Jr. Warden, David Conn, Brad Ewing, Bill Fanning, Philip Gaines, Ruby Medlin, Keith Obert, David Senn, Reggie Sims

Others present: Ron DelBene, Interim Rector; David Christian, Associate Rector; Judy Barnes, Clerk; Steve Downs, Treasurer; Whit Rayner, Search Committee Chairman

SCRIPTURE PRAYER The meeting was opened by Ron DelBene. The scripture reading was from Isaiah. Ron presided over the meeting.

CONSENSUS ITEMS Whit Rayner, Search Committee chairman, told the vestry he had met with David Johnson, the consultant for the Diocese of MS, who will be working with the committee throughout the process. Whit hopes to have a Search Committee retreat in January. Those who have agreed to serve on the committee are: Pete Clark, David Conn, Pat Evans, Suzanne Files, Dick Lawrence, Anna McLeod, Reggie Sims, Lynne Stillions and Liz Welch. Al Doty made a motion to accept these nine people as the Search Committee, which was seconded by Philip Gaines and approved unanimously.

Approval of November Minutes Brad Ewing made a motion to approve the November minutes as written, which was seconded by Bill Fanning and approved unanimously.

Approval of Financial Report Steve Downs presented the Operating Budget versus Actual and Balance Sheet reports through November, 2004. Bill Fanning made a motion to accept the Financial Report, which was seconded by Reggie Sims and approved unanimously.

UPDATES FOR OUR INFORMATION

Christian Stewardship Commission Brad Ewing reported phone calls had been started to those who pledged in 2004 but had not yet pledged for 2005. The total 2005 pledges received to date are 147 totaling $592,740.

Christian Growth Commission Ruby Medlin reported there will be some renovations in the children's education Sunday School area. Two rooms will be combined to make a large Catechesis atrium. Work is expected to begin in early January. Philip Gaines noted that there needs to be a process for maintaining the acolyte robes.

Christian Service Commission David Senn reported that the balance of the Servant Ministry funds would be used for the Christmas Angel Tree projects. He also noted that Suzanne Files had lined up a medical director to oversee the defibrillator training and use.

Keith Obert revealed that he had received a $1000 check from Bank Plus for sponsorship of the 2004 Heavenly Hogs Barbeque Contest and he anticipates $4000 in support from Bank Plus for next years event. He has billed teams that competed this year for their unpaid registration fees. Heavenly Hogs received good reviews in the Barbeque News publication.

Office Computers/Arrangements Ron DelBene reported the new computers have arrived. New office furniture is ordered. Carrie and Judy's offices will be painted and the middle office will be made into a more functional space.

Nominations for 2005 Vestry/Wardens Al Doty noted the Nominating Committee has developed an excellent slate of candidates. If David Senn is elected Sr. Warden there will be a fourth vestry person elected to finish the last two years of David's term. Al has sent a letter to nominees to get profiles in by Monday and Jeannine Barrett will take their pictures. Nominees are: Sr. Warden-David Senn, Jr. Warden-Charlie Bean, Suzie Pooley; Vestry-Michael Bounds, Betty Ruth Fox, Ruby Medlin, Becky Mercier, Kenny O'Neal, Liz Risher, Heber Simmons, Ralph Stillions.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 2005 BUDGET INITIAL PRESENTATION

The preliminary 2005 budget was presented by Al Doty. Major changes noted were:

• $5000 for a consultant to prepare children's Sunday School lessons
• No funding for J2A Pilgrimage for this year
• Music budget reduced
• Nat and Ed have had input on their respective budgets.
• Raises and adjustments were proposed for staff, no raises were given last year, we have had a reduction in staff personnel and remaining staff has absorbed the work and duties.

A motion was made to change Judy's title to Parish Coordinator and Carrie's title to Program Assistant. Passed by acclamation. We discussed Nat going on a part time basis, 30 hours per week, to allow him to continue his education, at a reduced salary. This could take place in January, but more likely in September, Ron would work out the details. Everyone was in agreement.

Phillip Gaines moved and Bill Fanning seconded that we approve the salary increases referenced in the proposed budget for David, Ed, Nat, Judy, Carrie, and James, the rest of the 2005 budget to be approved at a later date.

Discussion was held and recommendation to have periodic appraisals and reviews with staff for performance and comparison to job descriptions. Passed unanimously.

Jr Warden reported difficulty with insurance company on roof damage.

Ron expressed positive effect and appreciation from the staff on office upgrades.

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS

WARDENS' REFLECTIONS ON MINISTRY

CLERGY REFLECTIONS ON MINISTRY

DISMISSAL BLESSING

DATES TO REMEMBER
January 12, 2005-7:00 p.m. LAST MEETING OF PRESENT VESTRY
January 16, 2005-10:00 a.m. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
January 19, 2005-7:00 p.m. FIRST MEETING OF NEW VESTRY