Saint Timothy Parish Council Minutes
May 23, 2005

Members Present: Larry Lense, Kim Wiehoff, Joe Meiman, Mary Brzinski, Fred Bernier, Michelle Svec, Rick Hoban, Jerry Grefer, Jerry Glenn, Sara Hoeben, Fr. Gamm, Laura Eades


1. F06 Preliminary Budget Summary- Presented by Jerry Glenn
Meetings continue with the Finance Committee to finalize the Budget for F06. We are approaching financial crises due to: A) Funding remodeling without a capital campaign. B) Excessive Catholic school subsidies – we will have a deficit of about $100,000.00 at the end of F05. C) Sunday contributions drop to 95% of projection – this will contribute to an additional deficit of about $70,000.00. There is much state of confusion about why St. Timothy income is decreasing. Communication to the parish regarding the decreased contributions to the parish needs to be addressed. Jerry stated that a plan is being made by the staff to address to the entire parish community. Some ideas for addressing the deficit are develop a new plan for school subsidy, promote parish vibrancy and last resort to appeal to Bishop Foys for relief of principle payments. If DPAA is successful, we can pay off the land. Further Finance committee meetings will finalize the budget. To receive entire F06 Budget Summary, please contact Jerry Glenn, Business manager at St. Timothy’s.

2. St Timothy staff meeting with Bishop Foys – reported by Fr. Gamm
Fr. Ruschman to administer to St. Tim’s for now until a pastor is permanent. Bishop Foys is leaving the door open for now for our parish future. Fr. Witte remains at New Life institute. Bishop Foys, Fr. Witte and a counselor will make decision for completion of therapy for Fr. Witte. Letters sent to Bishop Foys regarding Fr. Witte were equal pros and cons for Fr. Witte’s return. If anyone in the parish community has questions about the meeting about Fr. Witte with the Bishop, please contact the parish staff.

3. Staff Replacements– Fr. Gamm reported
Ted Lewis’s position replacement to be offered to a person this week. Fr. Gamm permitted to make offer for Outreach Ministry leader by Bishop Foys. This is the only decision the Fr. Gamm was permitted to make per Bishop Foys. There is a search committee for Annette Howard’s position. Lois Lambers will not be replaced due to Dottie Due being in the role as she is today. Fr. Witte was aware of above before he left.

Next Parish Council meeting will be June 21, 2005 at 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura Eades
Parish Council Secretary