St. John’s Parish Finance Committee Meeting 16th January 2018
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Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were proposed, seconded and adopted.
2. Matters arising: A number of matters arose from the minutes of the previous meeting.
- Clarification required regarding all our insurance cover.
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The parishioner data base is being updated.
3. Correspondence:
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Written clarification needed on who exactly is responsible for the installation, servicing and monitoring of both fire and security alarms in all three churches of the parish.
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Agreed that the defibrillators installed in the Churches would be serviced and that a notice be placed in the parish newsletter asking for volunteers to undergo defibrillator training.
4. Update of accounts: A detailed update of parish accounts included:
- Parish income & expense accounts for the period Oct to Dec 2017.
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The annual income from Diocesan collections 2017
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Parish accounts bank balances.
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A seven-year comparison on electricity usage: 2011 to 2017
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A seven-year comparison on oil usage: 2011 to 2017.
5. Parish Financial Report for 2017
- The report for 2017 was agreed and approved for publication.
6. Update on building Sub Committee.
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A copy of the internal & external survey of St John’s Church to be made available to committee members.
7. A.O.B.
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Noted that a fundraising committee has been formed by Curraheen-based parishioners to specifically raise funds for the development/construction of a meeting room at Curraheen Church.