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