Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Minutes from September 9, 2019
Vestry Members Present:
Dennis Blom, Christi Bailey, Lisa Edwards, Katie Davidson, Nancy Grayson, Josh Mitchell, Gina Russ, Matt Swendiman, Paula Wolfe
Vestry Members Absent:
Brandon Gabbard, Chris Kelley
Clergy Present:
Rev. Peter D’Angio, Rev. Justin Gabbard
Guests:
None
Opening Prayer:
Rev. Peter D’Angio
Call to Order:
Rev. Peter D’Angio
Sharing by Vestry Members:
Adoption of Consent Agenda:
Motion carried
Adoption of August Minutes:
Motion carried
Hearing from Parish:
Old Business:
Lilly Grant/Sabbatical
Motion previously tabled in April until it was offered to Peter. Now it is a firm offer requires that it be brought up for discussion and a motion. Adoption of the sabbatical grant in the amount of $94,300 was so moved and the motion carried.
There is $9,000 allocated for substitute clergy. There was discussion about parishioners becoming more involved in civic engagement while Peter is on sabbatical
Vestry election update
Katie and Christi reported on potential nominees. They are in discussion but have no commitments at this time.
Associate rector
In view of Justin’s departure on January 5, 2020, Peter hopes to have a replacement immediately following his departure, but it could be as late as June2020. It was suggested that the Vestry seek to form a new assistant rector committee.
New Business:
Capital Campaign
Capital campaign consulting contract with TriUnity was discussed. Adoption of the payment for services rendered was moved and the motion carried.
Finance
One of the consent agenda items was to discuss Josh Mitchell’s financial sustainability report. It was suggested that a talk be given during the service followed by a Q&A during a Trinity Enlightening Discussion. There was also a discussion on other means of stewardship, such as the celebration Sunday, hearing from speakers and various activities such as pet blessing, and hydrocephalus walk.
Commission Reports:
Rector’s report (Rev. Peter D’Angio) – consent agenda
Associate Rector’s report (Rev. Justin Gabbard) – consent agenda
Deacon’s report (Deacon Joe O’Brochta) – no report
Outreach (Gina Russ) – no report
Family Ministry – (Shannon Gemeinhardt/Nancy Grayson) – consent agenda
Nurture and Parish Growth (Lisa Edwards/Paula Wolfe) – consent agenda
Financial Resources (Matt Swendiman/Josh Mitchell) – new business
Physical Resources (Brandon Gabbard) – no report
Communications (Dennis Blom) – consent agenda
Senior Warden (Chris Kelley) - no report
Junior Warden (Katie Davidson) - no report
ECW (Katie Davidson) - no report
Evangelism – no report
Capital Campaign (Chris Kelley) – new business
Adjournment:
Moved: Rev. Peter D’Angio
Motion carried
Next Meeting:
October 14, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Blom with assistance from Gina Russ
