Vestry Minutes – January 15, 2017 meeting

ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS VESTRY MEETING
January 15, 2017
Present: Jim Bedell, Jack Bolerjack, Charles Busey, Gil Kleinwechter, Elizabeth Mason, Courtney Mullaney, Linda Snow, Cyndy Sulots, Joel Walker, Kathy Wilkinson; Scot McComas, Rector; Glenda Morehead, Clerk; DJ Mitchell, Treasurer.
Also present: Kristen Kosla, Sue Mitchell.
Not Present: Ike Ogbue, Nancy Wieden.
A regular meeting of the Vestry of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church was held Sunday, January 15, 2017, in the West Parish Hall.  The meeting opened at 12:30 PM with prayer by the Rector. By general consent, the agenda was abbreviated and limited only to financial matters.
 
Consideration of Minutes
Kathy Wilkinson moved that the minutes of the December 18, 2016, meeting be approved as corrected. Jim Bedell seconded the motion, and the motion carried. The corrected minutes will be sent electronically to all vestry members. The minutes that are posted on the vestry board and placed into the permanent vestry file will be the corrected version.
 
Treasurer’s Report
December Financials Accepted: Treasurer DJ Mitchell reviewed the December 2016 financial information. Courtney Mullaney moved the treasurer’s report be accepted as presented. Cyndy Sulots seconded the motion, and the motion carried.
Vote on Gift in Honor of Bishop High’s Ordination Anniversary: Elizabeth Mason moved the vestry direct $100.00 be sent as requested in honor of the anniversary of The Rt. Rev. Rayford High’s anniversary. Joel Walker seconded the motion, and the motion carried.
Vestry Consideration of a Budget for 2017: The vestry was unable to reach a decision regarding a budget for St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church for 2017. They will prayerfully consider the matter during the coming week and will meet in a special executive session on January 22, 2017 at 12:15 PM.
 
Upcoming Events / Announcements
Called Vestry Meeting – January 22, 2017, 12:15 PM
Parish Annual Meeting – January 29, 2017 12:15 PM
Called Vestry Meeting – January 29, 2017 immediately following the Parish Annual Meeting
Next Regular Vestry Meeting – February 19, 2017
 
Closing Prayer
The meeting adjourned at 3 PM with prayer by Elizabeth Mason.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Glenda Morehead
Clerk