Long Range Plan 2003 - 2008
FUSS BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
SUMMARY OF REPORT IDENTIFYING MAJOR AND MINOR PROJECTS
Since the church is now over 40 years old the Board of Trustees recommended
that a study be performed to identify future building and grounds maintenance
and repair projects with estimated costs.
A working group was formed and based on a professional architects sample
report the group performed a comprehensive evaluation and prepared a
report to meet this requirement. The full report is available in the
church office.
The approach taken and conclusions reached are as follows:
(1) Based on the sample architect report a list of 33 project categories
(each with subcategories) was established to cover the Church and Water's
House. This formed a systematic basis for reviewing past projects and
identifying future needs.
(2) A review was made of the past 30-year history of B&G projects
and costs and a breakdown prepared for each category
(3) It was decided to arrange projects into two groups: (a) those over
$10000 are designated major, and (b) those under $10000-are designated
minor
(4) Minor projects over the past 30 years (adjusted for inflation) have
averaged $7000 per year.
(5) Major project costs varied widely with no outlay for most years
and a large outlay when major expenses occur. Roof resurfacing for both
the flat section and the dome were the largest items.
(6) A list of approximately 40 minor projects which will need to be
accomplished in the next four to five years was generated.
$8000 per year is a reasonable estimate for minor projects over the
next few years
(7) MAJOR PROJECTS AND FURTHER COMMENTS
(7a) Repair and coat entire apron around church.
This item was recently completed.
$31500 (FY 2003)
(7b) Overhang section of Flat roof church building:
It is rotted out and repair and recovering is needed
$30000 (FY2004)
(7c) Reflecting Pool and Sidewalk - Cost highly dependent on solution selected
The front wall of one of the pools is gradually tipping inwards. A committee
should be formed to establish long range plans since replacement could be very
costly. Consider various alternate solutions such as reducing the size of the
pools or possibly eliminating them. The timing is difficult to predict. The
wall was stable for several years but has tilted some in the last 2 or 3 years.
The sidewalks are tilted and should be replaced when major pool renovations
are performed.
(7d) Trellis Wall, solid wall extensions and patio area on south side
of church
Cost highly dependent on solution selected. This was added after the
church was built and paid for by an individual donation. The solid and
trellis wall are experiencing serious erosion and damage. The long range
planning committee has identified that potential church usage is such
that more space is desired. The possibility of adding space on the south
side of the building is a possible option. A committee should be formed
to develop plans for future actions and consider approaches which do
not involve replacement of existing walls and incorporate any long range
expansion plans approved by the congregation.
(7e) Refurbish Water's House Heating System $15000 estimated (FY 2006)
A technique for updating old steam systems in which plastic tubes are
installed inside pipes and system converted to hot water has been identified
as a cost effective upgrade
(7e) Replace Great Hall Carpeting $40000 estimated (FY2009)
Patching has been performed to date eventual replacement may be needed
(7f) Retile floors in dining rooms and hall $15090 estimated (FY2008)
Floors are slowly deteriorating-eventual replacement will be needed
(7g) Roof drainage system
Degradation of the drain field will require replacement
$15000 estimated (FY2007)
(7h) Main section of flat roof of church building $57500 (FY 2010??)
It is 25 years old but has been inspected and is still flexible. Annual
inspection is recommended. Complete replacement is not anticipated
for several years.
Excluding Items (7c) and (7d) total expenditures over the next 7 years
including item (7a) are expected to total about $200000
Since Items (7c) and (7d) can total several hundred thousand dollars
depending on actions that are selected it is recommended a committee
be formed to identify options and develop cost
estimates.
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