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Buildings and Grounds Committee

The Buildings and Grounds Committee is responsible for assessing the condition and maintenance needs of all parish properties.

It is a land the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end.
~ Deuteronomy 11:11–13
  • Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting minutes are approved and posted to the website.

    March 2023
    January 2023
    September 2022

    May 2022
    March 2022
    November 2021
    September 2021

    May 2021
    July 2020
    October 2019

    May 2019
    March 2019
    January 2019

    September 2018

    March 2018
    November 2017

    September 2017

    May 2017
    January 2017

    November 2016

    May 2016
    March 2016

    September 2015

    May 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015

    November 2014
    September 2014
    July 2014

    May 2014
    January 2014

    September 2013
    April 2013
    February 2013

    1. Advise the Pastor and Finance Council on all major issues as they relate to the parish’s buildings, property and equipment. This would include matters related to keeping the facilities and grounds clean, safe, in good repair and appearance as well as seeing that the heating, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems of church properties are properly maintained.
    2. Adhere to the following approval policies regarding spending on projects:
      1. Under $5,000: at discretion of Buildings and Grounds and Plant Engineer with approval of Pastor and/ or Director of Parish Services.
      2. $5,000–$10,000:  requires 2 competitive bids and approval of Buildings and Grounds, Pastor and Director of Parish Services. Must also obtain approval of Finance Council unless projects were included in fiscal year budget.
      3. $10,000–$30,000: requires 3 competitive bids and approval of Buildings and Grounds, Pastor, Director of Parish Services and Finance Council.
      4. $30,000 or more: requires formal written proxy approval from the Archdiocese. So these projects require the approval of Parish Council in addition to obtaining 3 competitive bids and approval of Buildings & Grounds, Pastor, Director of Parish Services and Finance Council.
    3. Determine budget priorities in the areas of the committee’s responsibilities and ensure that budget monies allocated to facility maintenance and updates are appropriated in the best interests of the parish.
    4. Develop and maintain a three year rolling capital budget prioritized by anticipated capital expenditures as they relate to building and grounds maintenance and facility updates/ additions.
    5. Recommend and lead in the formation of ad hoc subcommittees to deal with planned major projects as requested by the Pastor, Pastoral Council or the Finance Council.
    6. Provide timely minutes of meetings accessible to the parish at large.
  • Membership on the committee is open to parish members. Contact the chair of the committee for more information. Buildings and Grounds Committee usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. (consult the parish calendar to confirm date and room location. (Please consult the parish calendar to confirm date and room location).

    Members of the 2018-2019 Buildings and Grounds Committee:

    Patrick Connolly
    Gordie Gaeth
    Matt Gilbert
    Mark Herr
    Charles Landey, Secretary
    Todd Prudlow, Chair, 414-840-1892
    Mike Reiels

    Ex officio Members

    Pastor
    Associate Pastor
    Director of Administrative Services
    Finance Committee Member