The Midlands Churches of Christ

MINUTES OF THE TRUSTEES
THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2006

ATTENDEES: Scott Bryden, Marilyn Dean (chair) and Andrew Torbet
IN ATTENDENCE: none
APOLOGIES: Helen Torbet (secretary), Jimmy Ogunshakin

The meeting began at 7.10pm and opened with a prayer.

  Topic Action
1. Approval of Previous Minutes  
  Postponed to next meeting.  
2. Matters Arising  
  None.  
3. Shepherds Items  
  Agenda for Shepherds and Trustees Joint Meeting and Retreat to be held 20th-21st October has been circulated and all current Shepherd's items to be discussed then.  
4. Finances  
  The monthly spreadsheet was tabled and discussed. MD
  Final accounts for 2005 have been agreed with Stewardship for onward processing. AT
  A new signatory for the Birmingham cheque book has not yet been found. AT
5. Legal Matters  
  None.  
6. Employment of Minister  
  Discussed the move of the Fleming family to join us in 2006. Raised the issues of moving costs and form of remuneration. Suggested we contact his accountant. Further discussions to be held when he is visiting us in November. JO
7. Purchase of Premises or storage  
  A lease has been completed for an office at the following address:
    Office 5
    1st Floor,
    The Old Bus Garage,
    Harborne Lane,
    Selly Oak,
    Birmingham B29 6SN
Keys will be available and therefore moving in from 1st November 2006. The rent for this office is around half the cost of the previous one. Notice was given to vacate the previous office from the end of October 2006.		  
8. Annual Report  
  A version following the requirements of the Charity Commission will be completed by their deadline of the end of October. A version containing information more useful to the congregation will be posted on the church website by the end of the year. AT
  The meeting recorded its thanks to AT for preparing the two annual reports and the annual accounts for inspection.  
9. AOB  
  None.  

In the absence of the secretary MD and SB compiled the minutes jointly.

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