Special Meeting of the Vestry of St. John’s Church
Thursday, September 12, 2002
A special meeting of the vestry of St. John’s Church, Elizabeth City Parish, Hampton, Virginia was held on Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 7 PM. The meeting was called to order by Bob Harper, Senior Warden.
Vestry members present were: Nelson Durden, Frank Edgar, Sr., Bob Harper; Senior Warden, Connie Heath; Treasurer, Bill Kirkland, Elizabeth Phillips, Bettyrene Pope; Registrar, Mary Ellen Sawyer, Eric Stewart, and W. L. (Bill) Terrill, Junior Warden. Absent was: Hansi Haufler, Bill Mace, and Jim Shoemaker
Also present was James “Skip” Hutton, Interim Rector. Devotions were given.
Frank Edgar, Sr. is serving as chairman of the committee for the negotiations for the possible purchase of the Horseman building. Frear Hawkins, a lawyer will review the contingency contract that Jan Peters, realtor, has engaged for St. John’s. Frank has talked with Jan. Frear will have his review by Monday September 16th, 2002. Frank has approached Warren Spratley as a trustee and talked with him about the offer. Warren felt $330,000 was too much but he would sign as a trustee. Terms are to be $330,000 with $50,000 down and 6% interest over thirty years with a balloon payment in five years. Questions arose for Frear to consider:
1. Can we cancel the process of the contingency? 2. Is it worth buying? 3. Is there another way to do it that is more advantageous to us?
The meeting continued with follow up about the interview with Donna Mae. A list of concerns were made and discussed.
- John and Donna Mae (concerns)
- Episcopacy / Bishop tract
- Urgent leadership
- Long term commitment / retirement
- Warmth
- National church
A quorum was determined to be present of the vestry members. The vote was taken by open ballot. Proxy votes were present from Hansi Haufler and Jim Shoemaker. The vote was unanimous.
Donna Mae Siderius will be called to be the next rector of St. John’s. Bob Harper called her by telephone and she accepted the call to St. John’s.
A discussion was held about salary negotiations. Bob will consult with Skip about diocesan guidelines and e-mail information to the vestry. Members will meet next Sunday, Sept. 15 to review potential salary figures. We will meet following the 10:30 service.
A closing prayer was given and the meeting was adjourned.
Bettyrene Pope
Registrar Approved: 10/16/02 Approved as corrected ____ _