Parish Council Minutes

October 14, 2007

Attendance: Father Jacques, Father David, Ed Fechtel, Frank Milward, Maxine Guerrera, Berti Lopez, David Gomez, John Timmons, Hank Wright, Evelyn Tejadas, Terry Trotochaud, Monica Muller

Excused: Charles Dolan, John Benca

1 The meeting was opened with a Prayer.

2.The minutes were approved by all.

3. Tim Janke,  Finance Committee gave presentation on Parish Finances.

                        - Overview Report every 6 months to the Parish

                        - 5% increase after 2008

                        - 10% increase 2009 – 2010

                        - Need a full time financial manager

                        - Interviews have been held for Development director

4. The current Epps Bridge Parkway site plan was presented to the Council.

6. Informal memorandum of understanding with Holly Hills was approved.

                        - Discuss that we have already worked enough with the association

                        - Both Monica and Max had concerns about new demands from Holy Hill

7. Report of the Nursery Committee for recommendation

            In the absence of the Council Member representing this project, this item was tabled until the next meeting.

8. Zoning Approval for 46 acres on Epps Bridge Pkwy

            The sequence of events was discussed: Planning Committee then full County Commission approval on December 4^th

            The following was recommended:

                        . Contact Athens-Clarke Council members prior to November 1^st, 2007

                        . Check feeling of the staff of Planning Commission

                        . Contact Tanglebrook residents

9. Capital Campaign Report

            The important elements of the Capital Campaign are the following:

                        . Total pledges and one time gifts: $2.8 million

                        . Approximately $200.000 are pledges that have seen no activity

            Actions:

                        . Contact outstanding pledges to retire, restate or collect

                        . Prepare update of Foundation Phase:

                                    . Targets: New parishioners, School parents, Parishioners who have not pledged, One time gifts, School Alumni

                                    . Update brochure and FAQ to have substantial material for   communication.

10. Council Committees

            Hospitality: Report at November meeting; Volunteers requested; recommendation to include social events in calendar

            Unity: This commission is finding a time to meet

11. Ministry representatives

            Liturgy: The PA system needs repairing

12. Council Nomination Committee

            Charles Dolan will chair the Council 2008 Elections Committee

13. Other Business

            Mgr Donovan High School has “adopted” the frontage highway of the new property and will take responsibility for clean-up