GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH

Evansville, Indiana

RESTORATION & REBUILDING COMMITTEE MINUTUES

July 12, 2007

 

The meeting of the  Restoration & Rebuilding Committee was held on Thursday, July 12, 2007.   Deacon Ed opened the meeting with a prayer at 6:30 p.m.

 

ATTENDANCE            Deacon ED Wilkerson     Mark Schuler

                             Rita Gallagher                 Tom Schuler

                             Tim Henning                    Bryon Swader

                             Mark Logel            Judy VanHoosier

                             Jeff Pate                          Marilyn Wassmer

                             Tom Peake           

                             Ron Pohl

                                     

ABSENT             Jim Gribbins, Pat Will (vacation)

 

GUESTS              Jimmy Meadows, EE from Biagi Chance Cummins London Titzer

 

PARISH HALL – Tim introduced Jimmy Meadows. Jimmy is the Electrical Engineer assigned to develop lighting and electrical solutions for our project.

·        Discussion on whether the currently designed bingo playing space in the Parish Hall will be large enough to accommodate the anticipated number of players. The first 2 bingo sessions averaged 210 players. Tom Schuler was asked to mark off the 84’x 68’ space in the gym and determine the maximum number of tables (players) that could be accommodated in that space. Tom plans to do after bingo crew leader meeting next Monday evening.

·        Discussed possible lighting schemes for the Parish Hall. Jimmy Meadows stated that the most effective and efficient lighting is either florescent or metal halide. Discussed several options but kept coming back to a lay-in ceiling and associated lay-in florescent lighting fixtures for the majority of the space as the desired approach. Will also look at some type of track lighting for the stage area with simple to operate dimming devices. Mark Logel requested that we use florescent bulbs (green) that will not require any special disposal issues at end of life. Tim will also include some lighting via some wall mounted sconces for low lighting needs during evening receptions, etc. Marilyn requested that there be a number of wall receptacles be installed in the concession area. Judy asked that there be a number of wall receptacles available to accommodate the floor buffing equipment as well.

·        Will need to provide some type of weather protection for bingo smokers. Tim will add some type of awning along the northwest side of the building.

·        Tim to add some type of concrete barrier in the dumpster area to prevent the dumpster from being placed too close or into the building during the trash pickup process.

·        Tim was asked again! (just kidding) to move Judy’s office door adjacent to the door of her administrative teams area.

·        Tom P. asked if we could just eliminate the door between the kitchen and concession area altogether to provide easier access between these 2 areas. Agreed on

·        Discussed several window location schemes. Judy proposed that we install on south wall only. This would provide the most consistent outside light into the building during the day. Agreed on

 

 

PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTER (PAC) – Tom Peake and Tim Henning plan to attend what is anticipated to be the final meeting with the Diocesan Building Commission on this building on August 14. At that time we will also plan to present the first drawings of the proposed Parish Hall.

 

COST ESTIMATE AND FUNDING – Brief discussion on funding and status of capital campaign. Reemphasized that the project included both buildings and that construction of the PAC would not begin until the capital campaign goals were met.

·        Tim provided construction estimates for all of the buildings and they are as follows:

 

          Parish Activity Center      $     900,000

          Parish Hall                 1,514,000

          Pre-School (Alternate)            718,000

          New School Entrance             100,000

          Total Construction $  3,232,000

          Less Insurance Claim          1,054,000

     Capital Campaign  $  2,178,000

 

·        Deacon Ed projected a start date of mid September for the capital campaign kickoff

 

 

RESTORATION

·                    The kitchen HVAC is scheduled to be installed the week of July 23, chef’s counter will be installed next week

·                    Received estimates to install ductless HVAC in teachers workroom and heating units in the 3 restrooms in the original classroom wing

·                    Deacon Ed, T. Peake, R. Pohl and Sarah Gahagan met with our insurance adjuster team (Brian Ferguson, Tom Vierling), and Bob Cox and Luke Bohls(spelling?) from the diocese this morning. Brian and Tom are very impressed that Good Shepherd is this far along in the restoration and building replacement process in just 7 months. Second insurance payment of $1.8M is in process.

 

 

PLAYGROUND DISCUSSION – Mark Logel received updated information from Laurie Witting and Robin Deem on moving the playground to the north end of the school.  Laurie and Robin spent a considerable amount of time marking off a potential playground perimeter that will provide enough area to house existing and planned equipment. The next step is to provide cost estimates for the project to Mark to bring back to the committee

 

 

The next meeting of the Restoration and Rebuilding Committee will be held sometime after the August 14 meeting with the diocese and will be communicated to the committee members when the date is selected.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Tom Peake