May 2020 Update (it has been a couple of months since our last update):
 
While we are all Sheltering in Place, progress is still being made on our property thanks to a few dedicated folks!
 
Before we give you an update - I just wanted to comment on how beautiful our property has shown during the live or streamed services on Sunday mornings.  We have such a beautiful property! Although, in some of the camera shots it is showing its wear - we're working on that!!!
Just a few of the updates to the property since our last update:

• A second toilet was purchased and installed in the woman's breezeway bathroom
• The new dishwasher has been received and installed (not really used yet!)
• New lights have been added or replaced using LED lighting to the office building as well as the parking area
• A new irrigation system and valves have been installed, replacing the old that was not working
• We are in the process of selecting paint for the inside of the social hall and once selected will begin painting
• The Wednesday Work Crew (WWC) is back!! Rest assured they are following appropriate social distancing!  We are so grateful for all that they do!

The biggest news for the Property Committee is that it has put a hold on the major capital expenses for the time being.  We were getting prepared to complete the final sewer work (about $12k) as well as the termite tenting on the Social Hall (about $6k).  As we reviewed the financials for these expenditures with the finance committee and the council it was clear that the Capital Drive funds were lower than anticipated and decided to hold off on the loan from the PoP+Zion Fund until the church could more clearly see its financial future.
 
As, always, the property committee appreciates your support.  If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, ToddHauschildt ([email protected]). Or anyone else on the committee.

We are still are around $40 thousand dollars for our capital improvement drive - thanks!! Keep them coming!!!
 
Let me give you a quick update on some of our improvements:

• We recently completed the sidewalk widening a couple of weeks ago - it is such a simple improvement to the property.
  
• We have replaced one of the toilets in the women's breezeway bathroom.  We hope this will improve the toilets plugging up.  We will slowly be replacing all of the toilets in the breezeway bathrooms.
  
• After a lot of homework we have ordered the commercial dishwasher for the kitchen!  Yeah!  It should arrive and be installed in the coming weeks!
  
• We are still awaiting a review and estimate on the sanctuary roof leak.

 
The property committee met last week to review our priorities for the coming year (12-18)months).  We will present to council for approval.  Once they have approved we will share with you all.
 
As, always, the property committee appreciates your support.  If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, Todd Hauschildt  Or anyone else on the committee.

The Wednesday Crew and Pastor Nate have been working on improving the lights around campus at night. All are LED bulbs on photo voltaic timers for maximum efficiency as well.

​This is just a small sample of the work they quietly do week after week to improve the property for our guests and ourselves.

Thank you Wednesday Crew!

​Happy New Year!  We are so blessed - thank-you for your incredible generosity!  To date we have received almost $40 thousand dollars for our capital improvement.  Some has been dedicated to a particular improvement and others have been for the overall improvements.  Thank you!
 
Let me give you a quick update on some of our improvements:

• This past week we completed the roof repair over the conference room!
• We are scheduling the assessment for the sanctuary roof (above the choir)
• We are doing competitive bids on the "final" sewer upgrade work; and once a vendor is selected we will begin the work
• We are actively working through options on replacing the dishwasher. Due to electrical requirements and hot water requirements it is more complicated than we anticipated; we plan to have it completed way before the youth dinner
• Next up is widening the sidewalk between the parking lot and Sanctuary, Sanctuary Bathroom floors, Nursery Yard, the Narthex/conference room flooring

There are many other improvements that the Wednesday Work Crew (WWC) are doing as well - too numerous to list here; and Thank You WWC!
 
As, always, the property committee appreciates your support.  If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, Todd Hauschildt

Again, we want to thank you for your support and contributions!  We have raised over $19,000, that will reduce our need to use the line of credit from the POP+Zion fund - $4000 dedicated to the dish washer, and $5000 dedicated to the playground. Thank-you!
 
The following is the list that we are working over the next 18 months:

• Sewer Repair and Upgrade
• Sidewalk Widening at the fellowship Hall
• Conference room roof
• Narthex Roof
• Fascia on the fellowship hall (including the necessary termite work)
• Fix the kitchen Sewer
• Replace the Dishwasher

 
We recently completed the roof on the sanctuary narthex!  We have scheduled the sanctuary conference room repair.  We are also assessing the north-side sanctuary roof.   Unfortunately, a large leak appeared near the choir during Thanksgiving rehearsals.   
 
In addition, we recently repaired the sewer in the narthex of the hall (Kitchen Sewer).  The original sewer failed and was causing significant issues for the kitchen.  You will notice a patch of cement in the hall narthex - we had to remove the tile, dig hole a couple of feet deep and replace the sewer line.  We are in the process of scheduling the last sewer line replacement - between the breezeway and the main line that will be scheduled for after the holidays.
 
Finally, the kitchen dishwasher, we are doing our due diligence on finding the best replacement as well as ensuring the appropriate electrical connections.
 
We are also finishing policies regarding expenditure approvals as well as a rental income proposal for the future.
 
Again, thank you for your ongoing support! 
 
The Property Committee

​This is the first of our monthly updates to the congregation regarding the property activity.  We are very excited to begin many of the much needed improvements to our property!  And we wish to thank the congregation for approving the request of a line of credit from the POP+Zion Fund.  As Pastor Nate mentioned in his letter to the congregation last week, the stewardship and capital fund drive team has met and begun the process of soliciting donations.  As of November 12, we have received $7,601 in donations!  Thank you!
 
We are actively pursuing the bidding process for the initial list of projects for our property (they are not in order of priority):

 

• Sewer Repair/Upgrade
• Sidewalk Widening at fellowship Hall
• Conference room roof
• Narthex Roof
• Tent for Termites
• Facia (wood facing)(need to do termite work first)
• Fix Kitchen Sewer
• Replace Dish Washer - need to consider Hot Water

 

Again, we are excited to get this work started!