APCM minutes

Hazel Large, Ray Terry, Eric Linford, Doreen Cottier, Dave and Chris Roberts, Viv Pulman, Peter and Carol Firth, Gordon Porter, Vaughan Thompson, Hal Whitaker, John and Brenda Morris, Adrian D'Auvin, Bev Seel, Dave Law, Lesley Deninson, Karen Hignett, Barry, Nikki, Jane and Paul Fell, Les Lewney, Alison Dobson, June Barnard, Malcolm Roberts, Colin Gill, Rose Weaver, Sally Strevens, Audrey Hull.

4. The Minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2004 were taken as read and it was proposed by Margaret Davey and seconded by Viv Pierce that these be accepted and signed.

5. Annual Report

The Chairman went through the Annual Report giving a general overview of the contents.

The Fabric of the Church and Hall

The Report contained a list of the major items of work carried out in 2004. During that year most of the remaining work on the ramp to the north door was completed. Work was started on a new building for storing maintenance equipment. The Hall interior and exterior were painted, and fire doors installed.

The Churchwardens have checked the Terrier and everything is in order.

Electoral Roll

Hilary Roberts, the Electoral Roll Officer, reported that 344 people were enrolled on The Parish Register, an increase of 1 on last year's figures. The figure included 177 within the Parish and 167 outside the Parish. This represents 13 additions and 12 deletions since 2004.

Thanks were expressed to Hilary for all her hard work in connection with keeping the Electoral Roll up to date.

Review of the Year

The Chairman gave a brief summary of the topics discussed during the year at PCC meetings.

Financial Report

In the absence of the Treasurer, Eric Linford, the Chairman introduced the Financial Report for the year ending December 2004.

Total Income 2004 £133,099 : Total Expenditure 2004 £119,020

At the end of December 2004 we had approximately two months' expenditure in the bank. During the year we received more money than we actually spent, the sum being in the region of £14,000. Giving increased by £5000. £26,193 had been sent off for charitable donations.

Thanks were expressed to the Maintenance Team for all their hard work which had also saved the Church money. Also thanked were those who count the collection week by week, Mike Tuppen who records our giving through the Envelope Scheme, and Brenda Morris for her work with the Fees and Administration Accounts.

The accounts were still subject to examination by the Independent Examiner's report.

Peter Owen thanked Eric for all his hard work in connection with the Accounts.

It was proposed by Linda Moore, seconded by Peter Dobson and unanimously agreed that the Report and Accounts be accepted subject to the above named examination by the IE.

6. Appointment of Independent Examiner

Alan Bruford is willing to continue to act as Independent Examiner. It was proposed by Gordon Lawrence, seconded by Alan Lewney, and unanimously agreed that Alan Bruford be asked to continue as Independent Examiner.

7. Elections

The following people were voted to be members of the Deanery Synod:

Peter Naylor
Peter Owen

The PCC were authorised by the meeting to fill any remaining vacancies.

The following people were voted to be members of the PCC:

Peter Dobson
Eric Linford
Steve Matthews (for one year)
Linda Moore
Les Railton
Sharon Thornton

It was proposed by Linda McDowell, seconded by Shirley Wallin and unanimously agreed that the above named should be elected to the PCC.

8. Appointment of Sidespeople

It was reported that Muriel Merton had died during the year. Those who had asked to be removed from the list were Carole Firth, Peter Firth, Lilian Fogg, David Hughes, Joanne Hughes, Zorina Jones, Gordon Lawrence, Lin Newsham, Alan Reeves, Margery Reeves, Graham Williams and Maureen Williams.

It was proposed by Joyce Wade, seconded by Shirley Wallin and unanimously agreed that Sandra Brogan, Gill Bryson, Gillian Court, Gwen Lee and Peter Owen be added to the list of Sidespeople.

The outgoing sidespeople were thanked for all their work during their time in office.

9. Reports of Activity Groups

The reports had been circulated prior to the meeting. Peter Owen commented that the uniformed organisations did not submit reports this year due to re-organisation. The Explorers and Way Youth Group are still in need of helpers. John Pulman will not be able to organise the Christian Aid collection in future due to moving house and a new organiser will be needed.

10. Questions

There were no questions.

11. Merseyfest

Tom McClelland, the Community Development Worker for the North West and a member of Kingsway Fellowship, attended the meeting to explain the local project being undertaken at Coronation Park which will include sports activities.

12. Churchwarden's Report

Peter Owen thanked everyone for the excellent support that he and Sandra had received during the Interregnum. Many people have been willing to give more of their time to help. We have worked together well, albeit not always perfectly.

Looking ahead, Rev Pete Spiers is coming to St Luke's as Priest in Charge and Pastoral Re-organisation will be necessary as we have three parishes in the area but only two clergy. We will need to work together to form a Team Ministry. Peter went on to explain a little bit more about what this would involve. We will in future need to consider what is best for the team not best for us.

Sandra thanked Peter for all his hard work as Churchwarden during his time in office and especially during the Interregnum and handed a small gift by way of thank you to him.

13. Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 26 April 2006.

After prayer the meeting closed at 9.55pm.

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