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April 26, 2018 

Attendance Roster

Council Members                            Office            Year          Present                   Absent

The meeting was held in the rectory, hosted by Fr. David Tokarz.  A.J. Glassen, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  Father David gave the opening prayer.  Minutes were approved for the 3/22/18 Meeting.  A.J. will send the minutes to Mary and Post.

Discussions

The Finance Report was discussed regarding the New Security System and New Church Door Locks (twenty copies of the keys were made and a Sign-out Sheet will be used).  HVAC Units need to be replaced in the Cry Room and Bathrooms (estimate $14,000).  Internet streaming installation complete by April 19th.  Video Surveillance will be in Jennings Hall, Court Yards, Trailers, front and side of Jennings Hall and the Rectory.  There will not be a Camera in the Church.  Father David will be able to see his door on his Phone.  The cost will be approximately $17,000.  The Cameras will be as follows:  2 at the Rectory, 2 at the Trailers, 3 at the Door Bells, 1 at Jennings Hall and 1 at the Office.  Matt Alford is handling the installation.  The Covered Walkway along south side of Jennings Hall will be addressed in 2019 and we don’t have an estimate at this time (an estimate will be submitted by Ben Cummings).  The Children’s Classrooms will be used for Church Meeting Rooms in the future.

Old Business 

No news on the Deacons Chairs.  The hole in the Back Yard has been fixed.  MAWSS will continue to maintain the storm drains that pass Mill House Creek.

Every year elections for Parish Council are addressed.  The Election will be held this weekend.  There are 15 Candidates and 3 will be chosen.  Father David will receive the Ballots.

Financial Report 

Our Representative from the Finance Committee was not at the Meeting.

New Business 

Ceiling Tiles in the Sacristy were patched.  There is a crack in the wall in the Sanctuary.  The Archbishop’s goals are Evangelization, Marriage/Family and Vocations.  Implementation will take place in 2019.  Streaming Video of the 11:00 a.m. Mass will be available on Facebook.

Father David was concerned about absences of some Parish Council Members missing more than 3 Meetings.

Mark from the Neighbor Center will speak at the Masses the weekend of April 28^th and 29^th.  Sign-up Sheets for Volunteers were placed in the back of the Church.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be a Farewell and Welcome Meeting.  All current Members should bring food, snacks or desserts. Outgoing members Kim Vo, Rob Crusse, Rhina Gomez and Jamie Price are exempt … we thank them for their service.

Scheduling Note: The next meeting of the Parish Council is scheduled for Thursday, May 24^th 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Rectory.

Closing prayer was offered by Frank Hacker.

With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Henrietta Toth for Jane Baker May 18, 2018

Meeting Minutes 

March 22, 2018 

Attendance Roster

Meeting Minutes 

February 28, 2018 

Attendance Roster

Council Members Office Year Present Absent

The meeting was held in the rectory, hosted by Fr. David Tokarz. A.J. Glassen, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Rob Crusse opened the meeting with a prayer.

The parish council welcomed representatives from the Mobile Area Interfaith Conference. The parish council invited the members to speak at the meeting to give a better understanding of The Neighbor Center project. The Neighbor Center project offers advocacy and reentry services needed by most former inmates to become law-abiding citizens capable of pursuing personal goals and leading self-sufficient, productive lives. Some of the areas that present an opportunity for Our Savior to be involved include: Evangelization; women going into the barracks providing life skill classes and bible study; in-jail ministry; and The Neighbor Center program to help reintegrate clients back into the community. The Neighbor Center assist clients with housing, rent and utilities being established, CDL license, driver’s license, bus passes, assisting clients to get established with health care facilities, assist to get donated furnishings and with delivery of the items, community and financial assistance, job readiness training, therapy and community awareness marketing program. Rob Crusse proposed a representative to address the parish at Sunday mass. Fr. David agreed, but it could not happen until after Easter. Fr. David agreed he will be responsible for contacting MAIC and scheduling the date. Fr. David stated his goal is to be supportive in ways that will be beneficial in teaching life skills, help in ways that Jesus asks us to do first of all, and what is best for the community.

The regular Parish Council meeting opened with Rob Crusse confirming with Fr. David that he agreed to follow up and coordinate the scheduling of a MAIC representative speaking to the parish at Mass.

The minutes were approved from January 24,2018 meeting. Jane Baker will notify Mary to post the minutes.

Old Business 

MAWSS is not responsible for the problem associated with the storm drain. It was determined that direct deposit for tithing is not financially feasible due to the charges from the bank.

Financial Report 

Amount remaining on building loan = $70K

Archdiocese tax increase is $900/month, paid monthly (30% increase)

Catholic Charities is close to goal.

Drain pipe repair ongoing.

Deacon chairs are 50% paid.

Sanctuary internet update to live streaming of Mass: $4,500 for computer and to beam internet.

New Business 

Fr. David introduced discussion re: security for the church property. Father is researching a camera security system for the office, Jenning’s Hall and the rectory. Fr. David discussed several instances that have recently occurred at night on the property. The dead bolts have been changed at the rectory. We already have motion detector lights in place. A bid to install a security system is pending from Matt Alford. Jamie asked would there be additional bids. Father stated he is comfortable with the previous work done by Matt Alford. The number of cameras needed for the security system was discussed. Kim and Jamie both suggested more than the 8 proposed by Fr. David. Cameras by the sheds are also being considered. Kim suggested the church consider purchasing a system with capabilities of adding additional cameras as needed. A.J. introduced his concerns over security during Mass and the recent gun violence. He suggested locking the doors after Mass started, the possibility of parishioners/ushers that can legally carry firearms having them at mass. Father voiced his concerns of not turning the church into a fortress. Fr. David said he agrees with keeping office doors locked. The finance council is currently addressing the security system and should have an update after next meeting, March 21, 2018. Jamie said that he understands Father’s concerns about locking the doors and he would be willing to be on site as security in the parking lot. Jamie also suggested coordinating with other parishioners to put a program together, similar to a community watch. Kim suggested that the cameras could be used for monitoring. Jamie said he would like to see something implemented that would provide a safe environment during mass. Father requested Duke and Kim Vo contact the finance council to provide insight on their security system and suggestions.

Parish Council nomination cards will be placed in the pews within the next few weeks. The outgoing council members will manage the election process. Outgoing members are Kim Vo, Rob Crusse, Rhina Gomez and Jamie Price.

Scheduling Note: The next meeting of the Parish Council is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Rectory.

Closing prayer was offered by Rhina Gomez.

With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Jane Baker, February 28, 2018 

Meeting Minutes 

January 24, 2018 

Attendance Roster

Council Members Office Year Present Absent

The meeting was held in the rectory, hosted by Fr. David Tokarz. Jamie Price, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Jamie opened the meeting with a prayer.

There were no previous minutes approved at this meeting.

Old Business 

The repair of the hole on the back of the property is on hold. It is pending MAWS to come out and assess appropriate area to dig. There are 2 bids to repair the busted drain pipe and they are only $50 apart. Toni and Jamie will be contacting MAWS to see who is responsible due to the problem associated with a storm drain. Jamie will also be contacting Ken to verify if he has heard back from Frank regarding line location. The repairs are not urgent.

We are continuing to explore areas we can be involved in the Neighbor Center. They are in the middle of moving to a new location and this should be completed in February or March. Rob will continue to follow up with the Neighbor Center and will also look at the Jesuit representative coming to one of the Parish Council meetings and discuss the areas we can help.

Replacing the office copier is going to be resolved on a later date and will be removed from the parish council agenda.

Financial Report 

Rob Crusse reported on financial meeting: The 2017 income and expenses were both higher than 2016. The 2018 budget is flat. The loan for the building modification should be paid off this summer. The financial reports and explanatory notes were crisp and accurate. The industrial freezer in Jennings Hall broke and has been replaced. It was beyond repair and was an immediate need. The rectory floors and cabinet work have been completed and the purchase of an area rug is still pending. Drainage pipe repair estimates have been submitted as mentioned in “old business”. Additional work could be required depending on the location of the “T” from the north side of Jennings Hall. The Deacon’s chair plans were to be submitted this week. The cost is covered by donations.

A meeting for live streaming of Mass will be held 1/31/18. The meeting will involve a computer crew, Matt Alford’s company that installed the recording equipment we currently have in place, Greg Carpenter from the finance council, Tina Lyons and Van Walsh.

Fr. David reported the balance of actual YTD income was $25,000 YTD higher than budgeted. The expenses were significantly lower and the net was approximately +$120,000 for the fiscal year. This is significant because the Archdiocese tax for 2018 has increased 50%. This increase was built into the 2018 budget.

Toni Ortiz will be discussing the possibility of direct deposit for tithing with Judy Pukac.

New Business 

The Arch Bishop is requesting we begin to explore and discuss how the parishes are going to be involved in the 4 principles he wants to focus on: evangelization, vocations, neighbor outreach and marriage & family strengthening. Fr. David noted the parish is already strong in the areas of evangelization and neighbor outreach. By May the Bishop is going to send out a series of guidelines he wants each parish to use in moving forward with this. We have 1 young man from out parish currently in Seminary. Fr. David has sent out letters to potential future participants.

The council will continue to explore ideas on ways we can be more supportive with vocations and marriage & family strengthening.

The Our Savior Pre-school will be closing at the end of this school year.

Brian Carpenter painted the baseboards in the rectory.

Scheduling Note: The next meeting of the Parish Council is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Rectory.

Closing prayer was offered by Fr. David.

With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Jane Baker, January 24, 2018