Archive for January 12, 2009

Phase 2 Update

January 12, 2009 by Larry Resch.

Here is an update from Dan Kagey, Building Team Chairman

Competitive bids for the educational wing were back by mid-November. We were very pleased to see that 3 of the bids were not only very close but within our range to recommend that we move forward. The winning bid and the financial picture was presented at the November 18th church conference information meeting and then again at the December 2nd church conference voting meeting.

This winning bid included all the options mentioned in the last update back in November. The recommendation passed unanimously.

In general, the church approved that the finance committee should go to our bank and secure financing of up to an additional $4M for both floors of the educational wing. That is consistent with the total loan amount that was approved last year of $10.1M. Due to all the factors that have changed since our last vote, the Building Team felt it necessary to come back to the church conference to request a new affirmation of our proposal. We are now working with the bank and are optimistic about a loan approval in mid to late January. Construction could start shortly thereafter.

Other related news, the phase 1 punch list has only a few remaining items. As you may have noticed, temporary trailers have been located on the site to provide space for clergy and admin offices until permanent offices can be constructed in Phase 2. That should stop the musical-computer chairs that are presently being played by several of the staff, including Andy.

What about the road? Well, the parting of the waters seemed easier, but after many months, the telephone pole holding up progress has been removed. Oak Construction has the go-ahead to complete the road. Now it’s only the weather that is holding us up. So early spring should be the absolute latest for that completion and old New Cut will become “right in and right out” only, and renamed Bauger Farm Road. That will at least open the door for a state re-evaluation of the intersection for a traffic light.

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