Buildings and Grounds Committee

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

• Minutes
• Responsibility
• Membership

• 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