Doreen Robinson had sent in a report on a
meeting with the architect, Ian Frearson, the Vicar, John Norris and Roger
Willcocks of Andrew Firebrace partnership to investigate the requirements
for supporting the new entrance screen with joist and floor repairs. The PCC
wished Reach to keep within the budget of £17,000 for the new work and
current quinquennial repairs, to leave at least £30,000 in capital reserves
for the long-term. The architects must seek tenders for work with firms who
do not charge exorbitant prices.
John Norris had sent in a Fabric Report
covering the following areas:
1. Vestry refurbishment: a new safe
for the silverware was to be purchased at our insurer’s request;; the old
one would go to Reach. Coach-house Joinery had put in the lowest tender for
making the vestry cupboards and it was proposed by Laura Luckyn Malone,
seconded by Michael Cazenove that we should accept this tender, and proceed
with the work as soon as possible. This was passed nem.con.
2. Churchyard light outside St Cyriac’s:
In order to help pay for this it was recommended that funding should be
sought from various sources. It was proposed that we should go ahead with
the order from Urbis Lighting. The PCC agreed.
3. Pigeons in the Tower: These
still needed to be eliminated
4. Electrophonic Organ: This was
becoming increasingly unreliable and difficult to repair and it seems like
it will soon become obsolete.
5. Pulpit: John Norris had raised
nearly £1000 for a new pulpit to replace the old one in the interests of
safety. It was proposed by Carolyn Cazenove and seconded by Laura that we
should progress this, and loan the old one to St Cyriac’s.
6. The clock on St Cyriac’s: after much
discussion and negotiation, agreement has been reached with all parties that
this will strike on the hour from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. in the first
instance, remaining silent during night hours.
7. Churchyard: a) very slow progress
was being made with the repair of the church walls, both behind 47 High
Street and adjoining the cemetery road; the costs appear to be far too high
(though the church bears none of them itself). b) a note of thanks should go
to Kelley Green and to the contractor for seeing to the mowing this year. c)
we have reached the limit of seats in the churchyard – people should be
encouraged perhaps to donate other things in memory of loved ones. d) the
future policy for reserved spaces for cremated remains in the churchyard was
discussed. e) the lighting “throw” over the main gate is now installed
but not yet lit.The lighting authority is to see to this when the old
streetlamp is removed