MINUTES OF P.C.C. MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 24th OCTOBER 2002

Mesdames:- A Kirkby.
Messrs:- H Ferns; J Fuller C Gordon; W Prince; A Scott
Chair:- Rev C R Windle
Apologies:- C Beaumont; D Beaumont; P Broadhurst; R Burns; A Windle.

The meeting opened and closed with prayer -The minutes were approved and signed

MATTERS ARISING

Photocopier:- Service contract to be initiated after last payment
Quiet Day:- Excellent time for peace and prayer
Diamond Jubilee:- Sub-committee meeting Mon. 9th December at 7.30pm.
Donation in memory of John Sewell:- Family have agreed that a new altar curtain be bought in John's memory. This to be "Burgundy" to match carpet. CD interiors quote of £465. Mr Lynden Kirby to also quote. Small brass plaque to be fitted also.

AGENDA ITEMS

Finance:-

Current A/C . £4,464 (incl. £760 reserve for tithing, and allowing for October direct debit payments of £1,686) All bills paid No 2 A/C £420

i) Replacement powder fire extinguisher ordered at a cost of £30 ii) NPower taken over as church gas supplier. New contract price up by only 0.2p/kw iii) Parish share figure for 2003 is £19665, a rise of £85 per month. Treasurer has written to Diocese to request a decrease of £3000 due to loss of income. iv) Insurance to increase by £40 per instalment v) Chancel to be painted in soft tones at a cost of £100 vi) External notice board to be re-painted at a cost of ~£120 vii) New church sign in blue to read "Worship God Here in our Jubilee Year". Cost of £100 donated by Sheila Kerr. viii) Maintenance work needed for outside of church; approx. cost £100. Resolved that "Mr Peter Allen be commissioned to carry out the work" Proposed by Rev C R Windle; Seconded by Mr W Prince. Unanimous.

Ecumenical Representative:- Mr Stephen Earl unanimously accepted as Ecumenical Representative. Usual six-month trial period applies

Church Health and Safety Policy:- Mr Alan Scott reported that the insurance company required the church to maintain an up to date health and safety policy. Ecclesiastical Insurance has a model policy document that has been completed (where relevant) by the church. The document relates to a safe and health working environment, working conditions and systems of work and identifies roles and responsibilities within the church. Policy to be reviewed each November. There was discussion of the process.

A.O.B:- i) Level of church heating questioned. Timer to be set earlier and congregation to be asked to ensure all doors closed during services.

Future Meetings of the PCC 20th November; 16th December (+ social)