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Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on Sunday 14 January 2007 at 11:00am
Present
Liz Kelly - Chairperson
Edwina Gillett - Executive Secretary
Tony Crean
Mary Johnson
Kate Golightly
Anne Wormleighton
Rosemary Page
Pat Ormond
Anne Waters
Joe Waters
Anne Zammit
Peter Moore
Bill Cookson
Bill Drake
Michael Wren-Hilton
David Tansey
Richard Cross
Paul Kelly
Apologies
Fr Harry Holden - President
Joe Nickson
Catherine Holliday
Anne Coughlin
1. Liz Kelly opened the meeting, welcomed everyone present and opened the meeting with a prayer.
2. Minutes of the Last Meeting
2.1 The minutes of the last meeting were agreed, proposed by Michael Wren-Hilton
and seconded by Bill Drake.
2.2 There were no matters arising.
3. Finance
3.1 Tony Crean presented a financial statement (Appendix
1). Heating bills (major expenditure) were still awaited, but expected before
the end of January. Tony Cross is maintaining a careful watch on the meter readings
meanwhile.
3.2 Bill Cookson enquired whether any parish funds had been used in relation
to the new heating system. Tony Crean advised that there was some ancillary
expenditure in relation to a new gas meter that was required in preparation
for the new installation. The new heating system had however been funded by
private donation.
3.3 Mary Johnson asked whether the diocesan levy had been accounted for in the
financial statement. Tony Crean confirmed that the 2006 levy was accounted for
in the statement. The diocesan levy was paid in part monthly and part half yearly.
3.4 Richard Cross asked for clarification on the size of the levy and whether
the levy was based on offertory collections only. Tony Crean confirmed that
the levy (25%) was based on offertory collections only.
3.5 Michael Wren-Hilton asked whether interest was being earned on the balance
of £56.3k. Tony Crean said that interest was being earned but that the
interest was paid directly into diocesan funds.
4. Buildings
4.1 A copy of the Parish Administration Team minutes for January 2007, (Appendix
2), was circulated.
4.2 David Tansey queried the need to clear the back of Church of temporary tables
for sale of tickets and goods. He was supported in this view by Paul Kelly and
Bill Cookson. Liz Kelly advised that we had been obliged through law to carry
out a Health and Safety risk assessment and that having commissioned experts
(Aegis) to carry out this work we should take the recommendations seriously.
Kate Golightly felt that there was a possible compromise if hinged tables could
be fixed to the back wall which could be released in the event of an emergency.
It was agreed to refer the matter back to the PAT for further consideration.
(Action PAT)
4.3 There was a feeling that the recommendation relating to pinning all notices
at each corner was trivial. However on leaving the hall after the meeting several
notices from the notice-board were on the floor and others were hanging precariously
confirming that the recommendation was in fact a correct assessment of need.
4.4 Richard Cross asked if a new stable could be built and sited nearer the
external boundary wall to house the outdoor crib. It was agreed to refer this
to PAT. (Action PAT)
4.5 Tony Crean introduced a letter received from Trojan Services a specialist
asbestos survey company offering their services. Edwina Gillett confirmed that
there was no asbestos on the church property so it was unnecessary to commission
a survey.
4.6 Tony Crean advised that Fylde Rugby Club were seeking planning permission
to extend their facilities by 4 sports pitches and a running track which would
include fencing and lighting. There is a public meeting on Tuesday 15 January
and any objections need to be raised with FBC by 30 January 2007. Fr Harry had
said that he did not have any objections. The meeting however was divided; David
Tansey was keen to see the plans approved but Pat Ormond a close resident of
FRC was against the development as were many residents living nearby. It was
agreed that there was no need for the Parish Council to field a representative
at the public meeting. Peter Moore said that St Joseph's should at least consider
the impact of parking and Michael Wren- Hilton agreed to take up this point
with FBC on our behalf. (Action Michael Wren-Hilton) It was also agreed to place
a note in the bulletin advising parishioners of the development. (Action Edwina
Gillett)
4.7 Pat Ormond raised the issue of kerbside car sales that often impeded access
and egress. It was agreed to approach FBC to see what options there were to
prevent this un-social parking. (Action Michael Wren-Hilton)
4.8 Bill Cookson queried whether the original covenant allowing parishioners
to use the Blossoms car park was still valid. It was agreed that this matter
required investigation. (Action Michael Wren-Hilton)
5. Parish Development Team
5.1 Kate Golightly advised the meting that she was now the chairperson of the PDT. She said that in the short term the PDT would be focusing on Grassroots (the Blackburn Diocese initiative for prisoners and their families), and evangelisation a subject on which Mgr Peter Verity will provide some guidance.
6. Liturgy Team
6.1 Anne Waters advised that there would be a special meeting on 28 January
11:00-13:00 to reflect on and prepare for the Easter liturgy. It was hoped that
people would come along and assist with the planning.
6.2 St Joseph's has been asked to host the Deanery Station Mass on 28 February
the theme of which would be Prayer.
7. Communication
7.1 Edwina Gillett advised that a Year Planner is now available in the Sacristry.
It is imperative that groups entered dates of their meetings/events etc., Bill
Cookson said that other key dates need to be entered ie events held elsewhere
or key sporting events to avoid clashes.
7.2 Liz Kelly asked all groups to include an item "Who Needs To Know"
on each of their meeting agenda.
7.3 There was a lot of discussion about the bulletin. Paul Kelly said that the
new photocopier had been bought because the intention was to move to a folded
A3 publication. The Redemptionist Mass sheets were available in this size. It
was agreed to approach the Bulletin Team to see whether moving to folded A3
was feasible for them. (Action Edwina Gillett)
7.4 Paul Kelly advised that the website was in the early stages of reconstruction.
7.5 Pat Ormond advised that Ursula Cooper has created name tags for the Saturday
evening welcome team. It was felt that something similar could be done for the
Sunday morning team and that David Warwick should be consulted as he was responsible
for the 9:30 rota. (Action Edwina Gillett)
7.6 It was agreed that individual groups should become more visible by providing
a brief 2 minute overview at the end of Mass every now and again. Members of
each group to be available at the back of church to answer question from anyone
interested. (Action All Groups)
7.7 There was a lot of discussion about ways of getting to know people in the
congregation. It was finally agreed that members of the Parish Council should
approach people whom they do not know and introduce themselves. Fr Harry's suggestion
of a member of the Parish Council formally welcoming new converts/parishioners
to our parish family was accepted.
8. Any Other Business
8.1 Anne Zammitt queried the lack of heating on Christmas Day. Bill Cookson
said that this had been due to an electricity overload.
8.2 Anne Zammitt asked who was responsible for ensuring that there was heating
church for services such as Taize evenings and the St Peter's children Christmas
service Edwina Gillett said that Tony Cross was responsible for heating matters.
He should either be advised directly or a message left with the parish office.
It was important to also include events on the Year Planner.
8.3 Anne Waters said that a meeting, to discuss the Centenary celebrations,
had been held but only a few people had attended. It was agreed that for the
time being at least the Parish Council would be responsible for Centenary matters.
It was first necessary to establish when the centenary year would run from and
to. (Action Edwina Gillett)
8.4 Once the start date is known it was agreed that the Parish be approached
for ideas. (Action Anne Waters)
9. Date of Next Meeting
9.1 The date of the next meeting is Sunday 15 April at 11:00am in the hall.
There being no further business Liz Kelly closed the meeting at 12:30pm
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