Vestry Minutes: August 15, 2021

ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS VESTRY MEETING, August 15, 2021

Present: Bob Bess, Linda Seeber, Jim McManic, Melissa Kurkul, Joe Stark, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, DJ Mitchell, Julie Sutton, Christopher Mullaney, Amanda Alvarez.

Absent: Mary Anderson

Also Present: Fr. Alan Bentrup, Paula Jefferson and Gary Wilkinson

Vestry of St. Martin-in-the-Field Episcopal Church was held Sunday, August 15, 2021 in person and zoom meeting.

The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Alan Bentrup at 12:35 p.m.

Vestry Minutes from previous months were presented.

A motion was to approve the minutes for the July meeting.  Voted to accept.

Treasurer’s Report: DJ Mitchell

  • Buildings and Grounds has $26,556 remaining in its budget compared to the $34,135 spent through July 31. However, note that in July, Buildings and Grounds spent $8,037, which of repeated for the rest of the year would total $40,185.  The remainder of the year will need to be watched closely.
  • Communications had $850 remaining in its budget compared to the $3,620 spent through July 31st. However, note that in July, Communications spent $176, which if repeated for the rest of the year would total $880.
  • Worship has $2,933 remaining in its budget compared to the $11,479 spent through July 31st. based on trends the rest of the year would total $4,110

Treasurer’s Report Approved:

Finance Committee – Gary Wilkinson

  • Audit has been completed and Audit certificate issued.

Liason Reports

  • Linda Seeber liason to the Stewardship Committee has reported that the Stewardship time line has been completed.

Jr. Warden: Bob Bess

  • Both Parish Halls have been painted.
  • One A/C unit has to be replaced at a cost of $16,864
  • Water damage in the classroom on the south side of the building. Insurance has been contacted.
  • Fever United was thanked for painting the parking lot bumpers.
  • One more camera is needed in the church at a cost of $879.

Senior Warden:  Keen Haynes

Keen covered the need for additional help with VPIC (vestry person in charge).

Curate Report: Paula Jefferson

  • Christian Formation is working on 7 different group to meet with the Harry Potter Christian Formation that will start Sept, 22nd.
  • Adult mentors are needed for EYC.
  • Godly Play training is complete.

Rector’s Report:

  • Regathering team pleased with attendance of 8 am- 15, 10:30 am- 50.
  • Boy Scouts approved to sell popcorn on Sunday, Oct.3rd.
  • Alan again thanked the church for all the gifts and food given to him and his family.

Closing Prayer Fr. Alan Bentrup

Meeting adjourned at 1:40

THE NEXT VESTRY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON Sept. 19th at 12:30.