Building Project Updates
Capitol Campaign and Building Committee Update-December 2009
As always, we'll begin with an update on the Capital Campaign.
Total of 261 pledges now stands at: $2,084,391
Total paid on pledges: $1,449,625
Total collected as of November 18th: $1,491,653
(Represents an increase of about $31,626 since last month's report and includes non-pledged contributions
totaling $42,028)
Work continues in the basement of the Sanctuary. Drywall is complete in the large gathering space
under the Sanctuary and is nearly complete in the old kitchen area under the Parlor. Painting in those areas is
currently underway. Because we've experienced some minor areas of moisture in the concrete floor we're
addressing a floor overlay to protect the carpet from any dampness that may occur in the future. There is also
some minor duct work to finish in the old kitchen area before they can begin hanging the suspended
ceiling which should take place throughout that entire space.
Progress is very evident throughout the new addition. The chapel roof has been weatherized and shingles
should be completed by the first week of December. The contractor is working to complete drywall on the
Chapel ceiling. All but two of the windows have been installed in the new addition. The two windows just west
of new south entrance, facing 18th Street will be installed once the concrete ramp is poured. Concrete work on
the north side of the new addition, facing the alley, has also begun. The contractor has installed heat tape in
both the north and south ramps to help control ice and snow build-up and heat tape will also be installed in the
steps at both entrances.
Additional concrete work, sidewalks and steps will be completed later. The stone which is to be used at
the entrances has been cut, is on pallets and ready to be moved to our site. The install should begin in late
November with brick work to follow soon thereafter. Primary coats of stucco on areas above the windows are in
place. An oatmeal color for the finish coat was selected with work to continue soon, weather permitting.
The new round translucent window has been installed on the upper east wall of the new chapel area and
there has been some discussion about covering that window with some type of colored film to create a stained
glass look. Those areas where you see the temporary square boxes located on the chapel roof is where the
contractor will be installing solar tubes or light tubes allowing much more light into that area.
Concrete removal on the sandstone face of the Chapel wall is complete. That wall still needs to be power
washed to finish removing some remaining debris.
The membrane has been completed on the roof of the new addition and installation of gravel ballast has
taken place. Some flashing still needs to be completed but the primary part of the work is complete.
Completion of the roof will now allow the contractor to finish installation of the permanent gas line that will
fuel the Sanctuary. Although we know that the new addition will not be completely finished before the holidays,
we've been assured that the contractor will have enough of the area finished to provide a space for our choirs.
Work in the Education Building is also moving quickly. Nearly all of the new windows have been
installed. Once Marlyn moves out of her temporary office in Allison Hall that window facing the play area will
be replaced. A new window is also being added in the office area that will provide light into the old workroom.
Drywall and finish work in the offices will be taking place in late November and we hope to have the staff all
back in place by mid December.
The new electrical transformer and gas meter are scheduled to be in place by the end of November. The
roof has been waterproofed above the elevator shaft, the elevator has been installed and is currently functioning
under temporary power. Once the transformer is completed permanent power will be provided. The new open
space created in the Elevator lobby on the second level of the Education Building seems to be an ideal future
location of our Church library.
As always, please don't hesitate to contact members of the Building Committee or the B.R.I.D.G.E.
Team if you have any questions.
Bob Gross
Co-Chair B.R.I.D.G.E. Team