Bishop's Committee - The meeting was opened a 8:15 A.M. with an opening prayer by Fr. Manny.
Those present: Fr. Manny Borg, Vicar; Steve Raftery, Senior Warden; Jessica Tamaski, Junior Warden; Thelma Malecek, Recorder; Bob DeHaven, Mike Golden, Kristen Jacobs, Bob Kalicki, Penny Mandziara and Neal Setchell; and Ray Malecek, Treasurer
Bob Kalicki moved the minutes be approved as printed, Mike Golden seconded, unanimous approval.
Jessica Tamaski - Update from Building Committee - meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
Boiler/Heating System: Michael Rhuele (Congregation's Commission Representative) spoke and suggested options. The IFF works with non- profits and assists in competitive bids. They have an extensive range of services. There is $1000 available from the Diocese and this money is to be used to determine exactly what it is that we need to best achieve our goals -obtaining the most cost-efficient unit within our budget. We need a decision so we can get the boiler in by September. Bob DeHaven had additional comments.
Stained Glass windows: moved from room in NE corner to closet in main office. We have experienced many delays. Samples for framing are expected shortly.
Chili Supper: Jessica Tamaski reports that it went well - 75 people in attendance! It was a great response! Lower attendance may be due to extreme weather (snow, ice, low temperature). $1300 profit.
Manny reported that he invited people from the Support Groups meeting here to join us. His invitation was greeted with delight - and several attended and had a wonderful time with us.
Manny Borg, Vicar: Spoke of accountability, organization, and our continuing responsibility to be orderly - including a thoughtful 'clean-up' that would incorporate redistribution of items that we are no longer using [including an extra Paschal Candle stand ('rocket') and an ambo which will gladly be sent to a church in need]; cleaning out the Furnace Room, Electrical Room and a general critical examination regarding appropriate storage. Two freestanding metal cabinets with doors have been ordered ($149.00 x 2 - costs covered by a donation - thank you!) for storage. Bob DeHaven voiced concerns on where the cabinets might be placed - citing ADA (American Disability Act) requirements that cannot be compromised. This issue is especially close to his heart since his sister is wheelchair dependent. Bob Kalicki was glad to hear that the monies for the cabinets had been donated. Much time was devoted to discussion regarding the cabinets followed regarding where they would be placed, but of course the site selected would follow both ADA requirements and also safety requirements.
* Cabinets may be used for storing paper supplies (toilet tissue, etc) and Val will use for church school supplies. Locks are available if necessary.
*Changing table: Sanitation issues are described as 'dirty, not cleaned', supplies are 'ancient' and it is 'not very sturdy'. Suggestion for a wall-mounted changing table (that folds up when not in use) is great - Kristin Jacobs found that a sturdy wall-mounted changing table is available for about $ 250 (will check with Kristin).
*Storage area for liturgical items - candlestick holders, etc. - essential to have appropriate storage area as opposed to random places.
*Reorganizing Holy Innocents Hall: Father Manny is supervising the organizing and is being assisted by members of the Support Group - for which he is most grateful!
*Pantry - from NW corner room to NE corner room of Holy Innocents Hall and (for the moment) three walls are being used for items for Pantry clients.
*New Private Office (in place of former pantry in NW corner room in Hall) is in transition.
Private office: Glass windows & doors assure privacy - and safety for all using this space.
Ownership and children/children and ownership:
a special place for the children to call their own. They will each have their own drawer.
*All tables - formerly stored in the corners of Holy Innocents Hall have been moved into the storage area on the east side of the Hall immediately inside the locked door where the Pantry items had been stored.
*Light bulbs have been moved.
**Steve Martz (former vicar at St. Nick's) called and asked if he could pick up the green Processional Cross that he had purchased from personal funds. Request granted.
Steve Raftery - Building Usage Document: Discussion followed with topics including:
Alcohol: Tradition at St. Nicks is that alcohol is not served at social functions.
Jim (Support Group) states it's no issue for his group.
Will check with Anna at the Diocesan Office re: Alcohol, Gambling
Homeowners insurance (check with your policy) usually covers those who rent at St. Nick's
Apartment Dwellers (check your policy) - may need to get additional insurance
Alcohol: must have licensed bartender, must check identification - separate one day license
Easter: The Ad for Easter Services was completed by Hal Stratton - many thanks to Hal! it was designed very nicely. It will appear on April 9th in the Easter Services special section of the Daily Herald (Northern section) for the sum of $245.00. The Daily Herald does special sections for Christmas and Easter. The ad is a one-time ad and hopefully we will have first-time worshipers for the Holy Days. The Northern section essentially stops at the northern edge of DuPage County but extends both east and west in Cook County and into Lake County.
Keys: Key census: "Please notify Manny if you have a church key"
Funding/Treasury
*Ray Malecek - Treasurer:
Boiler Fund: $ 4,100.00 as of March 9, 2014
Budget reports: Both Electric and Gas bills have jumped due to extreme length of cold spell.
Pledges: January pledges - deficit, remain in arrears - may be weather-related issue
February pledges are current
*Bob Kalicki - Financial Secretary:
Money Market has Bob Kalicki on the account. If anything happened to Bob, St. Nick's would need a court order to obtain funds. Ray needs to be/will be added to the account.
Amazon.com: St. Nick's gets a rebate from Amazon if you order using the church account. We received $ 20.00 in January and $ 15.00 in February because people used the 'church code'.
Bob Kalicki moved we accept the Treasurer's Report and Mike Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Closing Prayer by Father Manny
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM
-Thelma Malecek, Recorder
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