Canon Law 537 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law requires the creation of a Parish Finance Council.
The Council is to assist the Pastor in the prudent planning and administering of all financial matters
and is also responsible for setting of Policy and Procedures to provide effective management of
parish assets.
Finance Council meets quarterly (February, May, August and November) on the 2nd Thursday
of the month. Members of the Executive Finance Committee meet monthly.
3 year appointment (renewable) by pastor.
Fr. Fritzner Valcin
Jaime Capestany
Frank Conway*, Chairperson, conway19@icloud.com
Ginny Hayes
Steve Hornyak
John Klee*
Lori Maite*
Rick Miller
Pete Sullivan*
*Members of the Finance Executive Committee
Attending:
Andy Randel John Klee
Pete Sullivan Frank Conway
Financial reports for the previous month were reviewed. Discussed charging a percent of Diocese Assessment to the Capital Campaign account instead of operations accounts.
Maintenance projects for this summer include painting the garage and staining the fence.
Received a bid of $27,000.00 to repair organ Andy is working to secure a second bid from another vendor.
Andy is working with Father to revise the Wedding Contract to clarify reimbursement policy when a wedding is cancelled.
Discussed pruning the trees in front of the church.
Attending:
Andy Randel John Klee
Pete Sullivan Frank Conway
Finance Committee to prepare report on the Capital Campaign to be published late July.
Discussed price charged by the parish for weddings. Andy to work with Melissa to review pricing from other parishes and develop a plan to increase our fees in small increments.
Andy is securing information on replacing laptops and the cost to replace the copier machine.
Attending:
Pete Sullivan Ginny Hayes
Rick Miller Andy Randel
John Klee Father Valcin
Frank Conway
Father Valcin opened the meeting with a prayer.
Ginny moved and Pete seconded the motion to approve the February 14, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion passed
The meeting was spent reviewing the parish budget for church fiscal year July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.
We had asked Wenger to revise their contract for serving the parish heating and air conditioning system. The new contract was going to be more expensive than the current contract. Finance voted to remain with the current contract.
Discussed the cost of snow removal. Father would like to create a team of volunteers to handle sidewalk snow and ice removal when we have snows less than 2 inches. Contractor to handle snow removal in parking lot and sidewalks when snows are 2 inches or more.
Andy advised that the copier machine needs to be replaced. Finance asked her to secure pricing of a new unit.
Father Valcin closed out the meeting with a prayer.
UpdateThe Finance Council Meeting was called to order on February 14, 2019, Father Valcin providing an opening prayer.
The following members were present: Jaime Capestany, Frank Conway, Ginny Hayes, Steve Hornyak, Rick Miller and Father Valcin. The following staff members attended Andy Randel and John Klee.
Financial Reports:
The committee reviewed and discussed the latest quarterly financial reports. Ginny Hayes moved and Jaime Capestany seconded the motion to accept the reports. Motion carried.
Sunday Experience:
Council members felt having Mass in the Parish Hall has been a great experience; they like the layout and feel it is very welcoming.
Committee Reports:
Rick Miller moved and Jaime Capestany seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Father Valcin closed the meeting with a prayer.