Held on 02/12/2002
at 8 p.m. at Villa Westfield, Wells Road, Draycott.
3.
Matters to be raised under Any Other Business
4.
Confirmation of minutes of meeting held on 29/10/2002
5.
Matters arising from the minutes
8.
Refurbishment Fund Committee report
Richard
Dingley opened the meeting with a prayer, and took the chair.
|
Present |
Apologies |
|
Julie
Brown Wendy
Cartwright Trish
Corrick Richard
Dingley Sylvia
Dingley Chris
Green Colette
Jeff Wilf
Lacey Audrey
Morgan Thea
Oliver Victor
Skinner |
Victor
Daley John
Cartwright |
(several items received)
Minutes
from previous meeting accepted following minor typographical changes.
6. (induction of Victor Daley as priest in charge). This
was carried out. The post no longer occurs as a vacancy in the Grapevine.
7. (Meeting with Mendip District Council). An
agreement has been reached between the archdeacon, MDC and the architect. MDC
are going ahead with the works.
11.3 (Next set of twins for school teacher). These
have arrived, and are Nathaniel and Amelia.
12.2 (Taizé evening) All agreed that this was a
lovely service, and that the church looked beautiful. Peter Tullett will be
with us again at the end of January.
(Richard Dingley)
6.1
The
next phase of the roof repair is the south transept, and the south side of the
nave. It is important that this is started as soon as possible, as this
will halt further deterioration, and should allow us to start interior
decoration. The bid from West Country Tiling is the lowest quotation
received, and this has been provisionally accepted on our behalf by
the architect, George Chedburn. The cost of this phase is £18,500.
There was a discussion over whether we should go ahead with the refurbishment,
without having a prior commitment to the entire total (our current funds cover
most of the next phase, but not the whole of the planned programme). We had a
duty to do whatever we had funds to do, and we should hope for an improvement
in our finances.
It was proposed to the meeting that we go ahead with the next phase of roof
repair on this basis (proposed: Richard Dingley; seconded: Chris Green). All at
the meeting supported this proposal, which was duly passed.
6.2
The
fallen tiles and gutter represents more damage that we had thought at first,
some of which is to the porch roof. This makes the start of the next phase of
repairs even more urgent. We should be able to recover something from
insurance.
6.3
A
faculty will be needed for the Phase 2 repair works. This has been left with
the architect. NB. a faculty is also required for the induction loop system.
6.4
Some
carpentry work fitting shelves on some of the kitchen cupboards by John Pedder-
appreciation was expressed. Extra shelves are still needed in some of the other
cupboards. John has also said he is willing to help us lift the floor and put
in new joists, where the floor has sunk.
6.5
We
could save money by doing the installation of the hearing loop ourselves. This
should be possible under supervision. NB. the main unit will need professional
installation. It will be hidden, and would be operated by a remote handset.
(Wendy Cartwright- see also separate financial statement)
7.1
Our
Parish Share total still stands at £6,000, 2/3 of the total requested.
7.2
We
should write to the diocese describing our financial position, as it is looking
unlikely that we shall be able to pay much more this year now that we have
decided to go ahead with Phase 2.
(ACTION: CG to draft letter)
(Victor
Skinner)
8.1
Grants
are currently being investigated to support our programme. One is from English
Heritage; another is from the National Lottery (we are eligible for one of
their new schemes). For the latter, we should need to demonstrate that we are
meeting half of the costs ourselves. Unfortunately, response to our local
fundraising effort has so far been slow. If we take phase 1 and 2 expenditure
into account, and reduce the overall project cost, we may still be able to fit
the 50% requirement however.
ACTION: Victor to pursue.
8.2
The
Barry Rose concert was a success. We were privileged to witness an exceptional
display of musicianship, and had a very entertaining evening. We have not yet
calculated profits.
(Thea
Oliver)
9.1
The Christmas concert will be the week after our carol
service, although we have yet to receive a formal request.
ACTION: Christmas lights should go up next weekend (CG).
(Chris Green: nothing new to report)
11.1 Future PCC meetings: 20th January (Monday), 6th March (Thursday)
11.2 Annual Parochial Church Meeting: 6th April (Sunday).
12.1
Philip and Pat Franklin are leaving us on the 31st
January.
ACTION: we should write a letter wishing them well and acknowledging
their many contributions to the Church (CG).
12.2 The fire at the Brice family home was discussed. There has been a collection at school, and their immediate needs are being met.
12.3
Victor asked for more helpers next time tickets are to be
sold.
ACTION: Victor was told to co-opt any that he required when the next
occasion arose.
12.4
There is currently a diocesan AIDS appeal, for which we have
received publicity material.
ACTION: Audrey will take this on.
The meeting was closed by Richard with a prayer.