St. Peter's By The Sea

June 2007 - Vestry Notes

• Suggested dedications levels for the specific rooms in Ruffino Hall were approved following a detailed recommendation from Nina Pratt, our Capital Budget Chair.
• A revised Parish wedding policy was presented by Ann, with all fees and conditions spelled out in detail; these are different for members vs. non-members. Wedding fees remain a great source of income for St. Peter’s, as well as a valued means of outreach.
• Richard presented Discretionary Fund guidelines, which were approved by the Vestry and should minimize staff concerns about the difficult process of disbursement. Hopefully, income will always be available to support this activity year round.
• The Self-Study Committee has gotten off to a great start. Beth DiPanni, who has assumed the Chair of this Committee somewhat by default, presented a comprehensive discussion of activities that have taken place and the other individual responsibilities, along with a time table for completion of these activities.
• The Food Pantry has established new hours and is now staffed by volunteers twice a week.
• Ruffino Hall needs a simple policy on reserving space. Some parishioners have requested asked about availability and it is important to note that we have not received a formal C/O for this facility, due to added requests from the Town Fire Marshall.
• Our overall financial condition remains in control with a small surplus for June. However, we have already borrowed $40,000 from the diocese to cover further unplanned construction overages associated with more stringent fire code requirements.
• In addition to a direct contribution of $1000 to Habit for Humanity, Leo presented a Memorandum of Understanding that will be revised to reflect St. Peter’s actual responsibilities for this endeavor. Diane Nobles will be the St. Peter’s coordinator.

Posted on: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 9:05 am
Category: Vestry Meeting Minutes