The Anglican Church of St Philip's O'Connor, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Parish Council 2010

Council members and roles

Rector : Revd Rebecca Newland
People's Warden and Council Chair: Ian Cousins
Rector's Warden and Secretary: Helen Palethorpe
People's Warden: Denise Manley
Member and Treasurer : Shane Woodburn
Members: Fred Anchell, Tim Gowty

| Parish Council 2009 |

Key points from Parish Council meetings, 2010

April 2010
1. On the basis of a number of donations, the Council has decided in principle to proceed with the installation of solar electricity generating panels for the church. The necessary detailed quotations and approvals will now be sought. The panels will be funded entirely from the donations.
2. The other four items on the priority refurbishment list are continuing to receive attention but have not yet reached the stage where a final decision on a course of action can be taken. The Council is also grateful for indications of donations for refurbishment action on the car park.
3. An asbestos inspection of the Church and Kindergarten has recently been conducted as required under ACT Occupational Health and Safety legislation. The results indicated a low risk level for all areas identified and the material involved has a very low potential for the release of asbestos fibres. The only action recommended is periodic inspection.
4. A protective sail for the vacant silk banner will be erected on 20 April to slow down the deterioration of the remaining silk banners in the church, which are in memory of Rebecca Oliphant. The sail has been funded by the Oliphant and Palmer families.
5. At its next meeting on 12 May the Council will begin preparatory discussions on how to develop a multi-year plan later in the year to build and grow the Parish and its mission.

March 2010
1. The Council elected Ian Cousins as Chair, Shane Woodburn as Treasurer and Helen Palethorpe as Secretary.
2. The Council adopted the Parish budget for 2010 with an operating deficit of $16,850 (down from $23,000 in the AGM papers).
3. New liaison responsibilities have been allocated amongst the new Parish Council members and a revised note will be placed on the Noticeboard.
4. The Council agreed to erect a disabled parking sign in the car park.
5. The Council discussed the results of the 2010 church refurbishment survey. The top five items nominated by parishioners were: the courtyard, the parquet floor in the sanctuary, disabled ramps, solar panels and the car park.
6. The latter two — the car park and solar panels —would be substantial projects in terms of cost and could not be met by Parish funds. It will only be possible to proceed with these items if there are substantial donations. Please advise Helen Palethorpe by Sunday 11 April if you intend to make a donation to enable Parish Council to decide the way forward on these items at its next meeting.
7. Quotations for disabled ramps are being obtained. The Council will investigate the possibility of $ for $ ACT Heritage funding for the restoration of the parquet in the sanctuary.
8.The Council is awaiting the outcome of the Kindergarten management committee meeting on 25 March to learn of any Kindergarten proposals this year relating to the courtyard.
9. The Council expressed its appreciation to Leighton and his helpers for the wonderful refurbishment of storage in the foyer.

February 2010
1. Rebecca will commence her ANU Chaplaincy work next week and Linda Anchell will be the St. Philip's representative on the ANU Chaplaincy Board.
2. The annual AGM will be held on Sunday 28 February immediately after the 10am service.
2. Nomination forms are available in the foyer for Parish Warden and Parish Councillor positions. Nominations should be lodged in the AGM box in the foyer by Sunday 21 February.
3. AGM reports should preferably be made available in the foyer by Sunday 21 February.
4. In the foyer is a draft 2010 church refurbishment program and parishioners are invited to indicate their top five priorities on the form and to place it in the AGM box in the foyer by Sunday 7 March. This date will allow parishioners who cannot attend the AGM to submit their views.
5. After the formation of the next Parish Council, consideration will need to be given to the re-formation of Parish sub-groups that report to the Council. Parishioners will be invited to express any interest in participating in any of the groups.
6. The Council has adopted Guidelines on the Safe Use of Church Premises. It will be part of the AGM reports and a copy placed on the notice board. 7. The Council approved plans to upgrade the storage and noticeboard facilities in the Foyer.

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