Building and Grounds deals with the physical plant, from the leaky roof on down.
Buildings & Grounds Committee Bob Romeril, Chair
In 2006, air conditioning was installed in the Sanctuary, the Parish Hall and the Chapel. Additional trim work and painting was done to blend these units into the surroundings. Window air conditioning units were replaced in two of the offices.
The exterior trim of the entire church complex was painted and seven new storm windows were installed.
The north face of the Church and Parish Hall were power washed to remove years of stain and moss.
The Parish Hall entry door was repaired as were a number of other doors throughout the property.
Roofs were repaired, a portion of the chimney repointed and the cable to the church bell restored.
Cabinets were built and installed in the Mail Room, Communication Administrators office and the Sunday School. Carpet was repaired in some Sunday School rooms. Sunday School parents and teachers painted the Sunday School rooms. Fellowship Hall was painted by the AA group using that area.
Our Sexton, Dennis Perkins cares for, cleans and watches over our facilities daily. We appreciate his dedication, his presence and good humor.
We thank the members of the B & G Committee for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.
Investigated the installation of a chair lift from the 1st to the 2nd floor. Unfortunately, the width of the existing stairs is not sufficient to permit this. The long-term solution is an elevator from the basement to the 2nd floor.
Looking ahead, the Bell Tower will be repaired in 2007. There is considerable repointing of stone and brickwork that should be scheduled. We are investigating a new lock system to improve the security of our facilities. Solutions to the make up air problem in the kitchen/parish hall area have not yet been identified.
