Old North Abbey, Knoxville, TN
Parish Council Meeting Summary, meeting of May 5, 2020 (by Zoom)
Minutes prepared by Amber Ford, summary by Daniel Yoder

Attendees: Aaron, Amber, Brent, Charleen, Daniel, Gregg, Mary, Spencer, Rusty
Absent:
Clergy attending: Nick, Brad, Joy

Financial Report:

• even with the 2nd large payment on the HVAC system, April contributions exceeded expenses, and giving was at budgeted amount
• an extra $12k was donated for a contingency fund to aid parishioners. This has not been drawn on due to subsidy funding, but may be needed in the future
• the PC agreed to pay for the expenses associated with a new candidate moving through preparation for the diaconate

Facilities:

• installation of the new HVAC unit for the upstairs has been completed under Russ’ supervision

Covid 19 response:

• as per ACNA / ADOTS direction, any relaxation will be made strictly observing federal / state / local recommendations, and decisions will be made by the Parish Councils (which include the Rector) with guidance from local and parish health professionals
• the top priorities are unity of the parish, the bonds of love, and safety of the parishioners
• ADOTS has provided additional specific guidance for changes in uses of buildings and services
• after extended discussion, the PC decided to continue Zoom worship for now, and to meet again in several weeks to examine further evidence of the impact of the phased relaxation
• we will explore options to further provide community support. One suggestion was organizing a group for mothers with small children

Updates:

• the online church directory will begin sometime soon

Next meeting 7:30 pm Tuesday June 2 in the Commons or by Zoom. A special meeting will be called in mid-May specifically to continue discussion of the pandemic response