Property Committee

Minutes

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

7:00 PM

Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM.

Members Present: Rick Mann, Jan Mann, Curt Bensen, Bob Brundage, Barbara D'Addario, and Marilyn Gardner.  Absent: Stan Patscheck

 

Old Business

 

Ř  Tasks Completed this month:

·         Piano bench refinished (PLC) (Jan Mann)

·         Signpost on Crestview painted (Jan Mann)

·         Workday Tasks:

·         Weeded and trimmed the plants and bushes

·         Cleaned out gutters and roof tiles

·         Washed windows

·         Polished brass

·         Moved stepping stones

·         Changed Light bulbs

·         raked leaves and pine needles

·         Hauled away branches and leaves

 

Ř  Task Force to assess Kitchen (Bob Brundage) - Bob is finalizing the assessment.  Property Committee will add their recommendations and submit to the Executive Committee before the end of the year.

 

New Business

 

Ř  Sanctuary Design committee met.  See their minutes on the church website at www.mountcross.com/sanctuary-c.htm

Ř  2012 Budget - Rick Mann put submitted the Property budget to the  Budget & Finance Committee.  See Rick for a copy of the submitted budget.

Ř  Restrooms (countertops, mirrors, & door trim) - Marilyn Gardner will contact Jessica Rebbe to see if we can proceed.  We have the $$ donated for the countertop and Rick Mann will contact Tom Quinn who has volunteered to put the countertop in.  Project on hold until the Christmas Holiday for CDC. 

 

Ř  Adjourned with Lord's Prayer at 8:05 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Minutes

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

7:00 PM

Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM.

Members Present: Rick Mann, Jan Mann, Barbara D'Addario, Stan Patscheck, and Marilyn Gardner.  Absent: Curt Bensen, Bob Brundage  

 

Old Business

 

Ř  Tasks Completed this month:

·         Sacristy 'frig defrosted (Jan Mann)

·         Toilet Seat installed in office restroom (Rick Mann & Barbara D'Addario)

·         Solar Sprinkler control fully operational (Stan Patscheck)

·         Piano delivered (reconditioned) (Barbara D'Addario)

 

Ř  Workday on Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 AM -- Advertised in bulletin and newsletter.

 

Ř  Prayer Garden - 90% completed.  Need to purchase a bench and plant some more groundcover (Marilyn Gardner)

 

Ř  Task Force to assess Kitchen (Bob Brundage) - Bob is finalizing the assessment.  Property Committee will add their recommendations and submit to the Executive Committee.

 

Ř  2012 Budget - Rick Mann is putting together the budget and will get it to Budget & Finance Committee.

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Ř  Restrooms (countertops, mirrors, & door trim) - Rick Mann will contact Tom Quinn who has volunteered to put the countertop in.  Project on hold until the Christmas Holiday for CDC. 

 

Ř  Technology Committee - (no update - put on hold due to spending curtailment) (Stan Patscheck)

 

 

New Business

 

Ř  Spending Curtailment - Rick Mann explained to committee. 

 

Ř  Sanctuary Design Committee - Joni Swindle has restarted up this committee.  They will meet in November.

 

Ř  Adjourned with Lord's Prayer at 8:10 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Minutes

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

7:00 PM

Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM.

Members Present: Rick Mann, Curt Bensen, Barbara D'Addario, , Bob Brundage, and Marilyn Gardner.  Absent:  Stan Patscheck, Jan Mann

 

Old Business

 

Ř  Tasks Completed this month:

·         Pew Repair (Curt)

·         Tree Removal (Stan)

·         Rose bush work (Jan)

·         Choir Loft bulb (Rick)

·         Stewardship Mural (Jan)

·         Rally Day (Marilyn, Jan, Barbara)

·         Piano Reconditioning (Barbara)

·         Bathroom Finishing touches (Jan)

·         Defrosted small refrigerator in the sacristy (Rick & Jan)

 

Ř  Piano Reconditioning (Barbara) - Piano will be delivered the first week in October.

 

Ř  Technology committee Update (Stan)  - no update this month.

 

Ř  Kiosk - Barbara D'Addario will get a quote on building a new Kiosk. 

 

Ř  Task Force to assess Kitchen (Bob Brundage) - Bob is finalizing the assessment.  Property Committee will add their recommendations and submit to the Executive Committee. 

 

Ř  Prayer garden Update (Marilyn) - Irrigation in, planting the garden on Saturday, October 1.

 

Ř  Storage building – Project is in the planning stage, led by Stan.  No update this month.

 

Ř  Pressure Regulator (leaking & low setting) - Curt Bensen will get a quote from a plumber.

 

Ř  Restrooms (countertops, mirrors, & door trim) - Project on hold until the Christmas Holiday for CDC.  Curt Bensen & Gordon Bergh will put in the countertops. 

 

Ř  2012 Budget - Rick Mann will put together a proposed Property budget.

 

Ř  Pest Control Contract - review

 

New Business

 

Ř  Workday - Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 AM

 

Ř  Tree Removal (east side - moved to 2012

 

Ř  Adjourned with Lord's Prayer at 8:20 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee Minutes

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

 

Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM.

Members Present: Rick Mann, Jan Mann, Barbara D'Addario, Stan Patscheck, Bob Brundage, and Marilyn Gardner.  Absent:  Curt Bensen

 

Old Business

 

Ř  Tasks Completed in the month of August:

·         Earthquake bracing on the water heater. (Curt Bensen)

·         Sprinkler controller (Stan Patscheck)

·         Outside stairs rail and window handle (Curt Bensen)

·         Cleaning the carpets, kneelers and upholstery (Rick Mann)

·         Parking lot crack sealing (Stan Patscheck)

·         Refrigerator repair (Rick Mann)

·         Kitchen air supply register (Curt Bensen)

·         Bulbs in Luther Hall  (Rick Mann)   Also need to replace light bulb in the choir loft.

 

Ř  Piano Reconditioning -- Barbara D'Addario reported that the piano will be back the end of the September.  It was suggested we put a note in the newsletter regarding the piano recondititioning

 

Ř  Technology committee Update - Stan Patscheck - nothing new to report 

 

Ř  Task Force to assess Kitchen --Bob Brundage - brought the completed assessments.  The property committee will review all the assessment and make recommendations to the church council.

 

Ř  Prayer garden Update - Marilyn Gardner reported that the plants have been picked out, the landscape plan is completed and the planting date is Saturday, October 1st. 

 

Ř  Storage building – Stan Patscheck reported that we are waiting for the City to pull the plans from their achieves. 

 

New Business

 

Ř  Rally Day, September 11 -- Marilyn Gardner & Jan Mann will take the first shift with Barbara D'Addario.  Marilyn will make sign ups for the table

 

Ř  Pressure Regulator - Curt Bensen will have it checked out.

  

Ř  Restrooms - Jan Mann stripped wallpaper and painted both bathrooms.  Money has been donated to replace the counter tops and two new mirrors have been donated (including installation).  Need someone to help with installing the new counter tops.  Also two child toilet seats have been installed by Rick Mann. 

 

Ř  2012 Budget -  Need to come up with our 2012 budget items and prioritize including a "proposed" Utility Conservation  - Phase 1. 

 

Ř  Pest Control Contract - Rick Mann will check the contract to see what it covers. 

 

Ř  Adjourned with Lord's Prayer at 8:45 PM

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee Minutes

Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 7:00 PM

 

Old Business

 

Ř  Senior citizen parking sign on a post.  Job completed. Thanks Rick and Stan.

 

Ř  Parking lot crack sealing and pavement sealing

·         Additional funds needed for this project.  We will seal the cracks in the parking lot and ask  for funds to complete the project next year.  The cost for sealing the parking lot cracks will be $1200.

 

Ř  Technology committee Update 

·         Two new monitors have been purchased

·         One new computer.

·         Stan reported that the Technology Committee will be looking at purchasing a "Smart Board" for the Parish Life Center.  Stan Patscheck will take the technology people to look at one at a Camarillo School.

 

Ř  Sanctuary Design Committee -- Joni Swindle will lead this effort to start up this committee..

·         Fabric for Kneelers in the church - completed

·         Upholstery cleaning (8 August)

 

Ř  Task Force to assess Kitchen

·         Bob Brundage will send the kitchen assessment around to people who use the facility and also include the property committee.

 

Ř  Prayer garden Update

·         Irrigation is in.  The task force has picked out the plants.  Now it's time to do the landscape plan and install the plants.  This will take place when the weather cools down.

 

Ř  Storage building

·         Stan Patscheck showed us a plan he had drawn up and he will show the city.  Money for this project will be requested in next year's budget.

 

Ř  Utility conservation

·         Water conserving toilets on hold for next year's budget. 

 

Ř  Earthquake bracing

·         For the kitchen water heater (Gas Co request) – Curt completed this project

 

Ř  Weathered outside stair railing

·         Curt Bensen completed this project.

 

Ř  Honoring the service of a church member

·         The proposal to honor a church member who gave great service by naming a part of the complex for him was discussed at church council and rejected.

 

Ř  Choir loft window handle

·         Missing a bolt - Curt Bensen completed this project.

 

New Business

 

Ř  Sprinkler controller for island - Stan Patscheck will purchase a solar powered controller and install.

 

Ř  Building Addition

·         Stan Patscheck is creating a concept for a future expansion of church hall.  He  presented his preliminary plan to the property committee. 

 

Ř  Piano Refurbishing

·         Barbara D'Addario presented a proposal to refurbish the grand piano in the church.  She has funds from her husband memorial, another memorial account and the Concert Series to do the project.  The Property Committee gave their approval to proceed with the refurbishment.

 

Ř  Dead Tree above our Parking Lot

·         Stan Patscheck will contact the owner of the property above the church parking lot about the removal of the dead tree.  He will tell them that we will pay half of the cost of the removal of the tree if they will pay the other half.  A parishioner has said they will donate the money.

 

Ř  Adjourned with Lord's Prayer at 8:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee Minutes

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

7:00 PM

 

Old Business

 

Water leak in the playground -- Tree and stump removed.  Irrigation repaired.  Waiting for the Plumber's invoice backup.

 

Parking lot bulb replacement - Stan Patscheck replaced bulb

 

Sanctuary ceiling light bulb replacement - Stan Patscheck & Gordon Henry completed this project at a mini .

 

Pressure Washed outside the church - Job completed by Stan Patscheck & Rick Mann. 

 

Weathered outside stair railing  -- Curt Bensen will work on this project.

 

Choir loft window handle with missing bolt -- Curt Bensen will work on this project.

 

Senior citizen parking sign on a post  - Post has been installed.  Stan Patscheck will put the sign in place. 

 

Parking lot crack sealing and pavement sealing - Stan Patscheck got a quote for the work.  If the expenditure is approved, we will schedule to have it done after Vacation Bible School

 

Utility conservation – Water conserving toilets - Barbara D'Addario got prices on Toto Drake 1.6 gallon toilets.  We need 4 regular toilets, 2 handicap, and 6 toilet seats.  We are looking at around $1600 to replace all the toilets at church.   

 

Prayer garden Update - Drip system is in. Nopalitas Nursery will provide the plants. 

 

Technology committee Update - Stan Patscheck updated the property committee on what the plan is for updating our technology at Mount Cross.  Two new monitors and a new computer have been purchased.  The plan is to connect the church, Parish Life Center and Luther Hall with cable to be able to live stream videos.  Also a flat screen TV with cabinet for the PLC, two new projectors, a new laptop for the church, and wireless internet & fios for the property are in the plan.

 

Storage building – Project is in the planning stage, led by Stan.  Waiting for the City to review the plan.    A possible second shed by the dumpsters.  Smaller in size. 

 

Task Force to assess Kitchen - Bob Brundage is contacting key people that use the church for their input on the church kitchen (usability and function).  He will report back to the committee with the results. 

 

Sanctuary Committee -- Rick will contact Joni Swindle about getting the Sanctuary Design committee back together.  We received $500 from the Make, Bake, Celebrate for Fabric for Kneelers in the church .

 

Earthquake bracing for the kitchen water heater (Gas Co request) – Curt B. will accomplish.

 

New Business

 

Ř  2011's Budget --with unforeseen expenditures.  The property committee requested that our council rep. Stan Patscheck request a $5,000 plus-up to our current 2011 budget.  

 

Ř  Gordon Bergh Retiring from our Committee

 

Ř  Tree removed from Playground...what do we do in its place -- Preschool has installed two umbrellas for shade. 

 

Ř  Watering the island - who will replace Gordon

 

Ř  Recruit new members to Property Committee - note in next newsletter on new committee members.

 

Ř  Adjourned with Lord's Prayer at 8:45 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Gardner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee Meeting Minutes

31 May 2011

 

Old Business

 

Heavy trimming of the two trees by the large cross - Accomplished in May by Al Garcia (managed by Rick)

 

Office door threshold misalignment – To be repaired in June by a professional (managed by Curt)

 

Sanctuary ceiling light bulb replacement – Stan will lead the volunteer effort on June 18.

 

Weathered outside stair railing – Curt will remove it in June.

 

Choir loft window handle with missing bolt – Curt will repair it in June.

 

Senior citizen parking sign on a post – Rick has the new sign and Stan has the new post.  They will collaborate on the installation.

 

Parking lot crack sealing and pavement sealing – Stan will obtain a proposal in June.

 

Utility conservation – Water conserving toilets were discussed.  Barbara wanted to know the status of our funds before we make any firm decision.  (Subsequent to the meeting, Barbara was given an update on our available funds; she is now comparing prices from local suppliers.)

 

Prayer garden – Mr. Crockett is in charge of further development.

 

Technology committee – Stan stated that the first meeting was held on 17 May.  They are progressing toward their integrated plan of improvements for the complex.

 

Storage building – Project is in the planning stage, led by Stan.

 

 

New Business

 

Water leak in the playground near the carrot wood tree. –AAA  Paradise Plumbing has been on the job.  We have no drawings of the water lines in that area; they were installed by those other that the building contractors.  We have not found any isolation valve for that area.  Leak originates under the tree.  Tree must be removed to uncover the broken pipe.  (Managed by Rick)

 

Executive Committee requests:

A task force to assess the kitchen and submit a written report – Bob will lead that effort

A committee to ensure the esthetics and suitability of updates to the sanctuary – Rick will ask Joni Swindle to lead that effort.  Joni is currently on vacation until mid-June.

 

Earthquake bracing for the kitchen water heater (Gas Co request) – Curt will accomplish.

 

Hoover Floor Mate scrubbing machine – Jan purchased it for use in the sanctuary; she will show the custodial staff how to use it.

 

Richard J. Mann

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 
Meeting on 26 April, 2011 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Curt Bensen, Bob Brundage, Stan Patscheck, Rick Mann, and Jan Mann. 

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Parking Lot Changes– Rick Mann will add a Senior Citizen Parking sign for the two spots closet to the church building. 

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – Drip system has been installed.    

 

·        Electrical Energy Use Survey –  "Direct Install Program."  You need to re-apply each year to stay on the list.  We do qualify, she checked our usage and it's less than 100kw a month.    For more information on the program go to their website at: http://www.sce.com/b-rs/small-medium/direct-install/direct-install.htm  If we are chosen to participate, we will receive a call from one of the contractors to come out and inspect the property.  We are still waiting on the list.

 

·        Playground  - Small roto-tiller didn’t do the job.  We will use a larger tiller in the future. 

 

·        Proposal for a New Storage room – Stan Patscheck in charge of this project.  Job on hold. 

 

·        Weed Abatement -  Completed at the work party.  Notice will be signed off.

 

·        Work Party Results – All Planned projects were completed.

 

·        Make, Bake Celebrate Items— Carol Paul submitted Property Committee requests. 

 

·        Technology Committee Status – First meeting planned for next week.

 

 
New Business

 

·        Check Threshold for Church Office  - Curt Bensen will fix it.

 

·        Repair/replace outside banister – Stan Patscheck will arrange for replacement.

 

·        Toy Closet lock needed – Curt Bensen will install keyed lock.

 

·        Choir Loft window missing a screw- Curt Bensen will check this out.

 

·        Grass Cutting Scheduled for Make, Bake, Celebrate – Gordon Bergh will contact gardener to have it done on Friday.

 

·        Replacing Sanctuary Light Bulbs – Stan Patscheck will check on rental of lift to do the job. No pew moving will be required.

 

·        Tree/Juniper Trimming – Rick will call tree service to get quote on playground trees.  Jan Mann and Melissa Henry will do trimming on twisted junipers. 

 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 PM.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Gordon Bergh, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 
Meeting on March 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Barbara D’Addario, Carol Paul, Stan Patscheck and Rick Mann. 

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Kiosk – On hold.

 

·        Parking Lot Markings and Directional Arrows–  We will add a Senior Citizen Parking sign for the two spots closet to the church building. 

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – Curt Bensen will spray the area for weeds.    The Task Force will be having a meeting very soon to proceed to the next step.    

 

·        Electrical Energy Use Survey –  "Direct Install Program."  You need to re-apply each year to stay on the list.  We do qualify, she checked our usage and it's less than 100kw a month.    Last year we ranged from 86-126 kw/month depending on the month. For more information on the program go to their website at: http://www.sce.com/b-rs/small-medium/direct-install/direct-install.htm  If we are chosen to participate, we will receive a call from one of the contractors to come out and inspect the property.  Stan Patscheck will look further into this for us.

 

·        Kitchen Dishwasher repair and Kitchen deep cleaning – dishwasher works.  Instructions posted.  Rick Mann found a person who works on Hobart dishwashers. 

 

·        Playground  - We will rototil the area at the work day.

 

·        Proposal for a New Storage room – Stan Patscheck did some research on the new location.  We have to be in compliance with the city (setbacks, etc.).   The property committee has given Stan the go ahead to proceed forward with creating the floor plan, elevation plan, etc. 

 

·        Canopy Replacement  - Rick Mann has purchased a new canopy to replace the ripped one.  We will put it back up at the work day April 9.

 

·        Weed Abatement -  Curt Bensen will spray the prayer garden area.  We will the rest at our next work day.

 

·        Work Party – April 9 at 8:00 AM—Marilyn will send an email out to the volunteers

 

 
New Business

 

·        Make, Bake Celebrate Items— Carol Paul will write something up and Gordon Bergh will submit it.  $5,000 for new technology (TV, Projector, cabling, cabinet, etc.)

 

·        Technology Committee Status – Stan Patscheck contacted the potential members.  Still waiting for a responses and then will proceed with a meeting.

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 PM. 

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 
Meeting on February 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Barbara D’Addario, Carol Paul, Stan Patscheck and Rick Mann. 

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Kiosk – Barbara D’Addario is working on researching the costs and options of a new portable kiosk.

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings and Directional Arrows–  Thank you to Jan Mann for painting of the arrows and disabled parking spaces. She is nearly done. 

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – Amendment has been rototilled into the garden.  Next a landscape plan will be made.  The Task Force will be having a meeting very soon to proceed to the next step.    

 

·        Electrical Energy Use Survey –  "Direct Install Program."  You need to re-apply each year to stay on the list.  We do qualify, she checked our usage and it's less than 100kw a month.    Last year we ranged from 86-126 kw/month depending on the month.   So some months we may not have qualified.  We could have bumped off because of that.  But we currently qualify.  For more information on the program go to their website at: http://www.sce.com/b-rs/small-medium/direct-install/direct-install.htm  If we are chosen to participate, we will receive a call from one of the contractors to come out and inspect the property. 

 

·        Kitchen Dishwasher repair and Kitchen deep cleaning – dishwasher – Barbara D. will contact her repairman to see if he can repair our Hobart dishwasher.  After that’s repaired we will look for someone to deep clean the kitchen.

 

·        Playground  - We are going to speak with Cathy Channels and then we will loosen up the sand to see what we need to do.  Maybe lightly rototil the playground and evaluate whether we need to order more sand.

 

·        Proposal for a New Storage room – Stan Patscheck did some research on the new location.  We have to be in compliance with the city (setbacks, etc.).   Stan is awaiting a response from the city with the plans.

 

·        Patio Umbrellas – The patio umbrellas purchased by Barbara D’Addario.  Thank you Barbara, they look great!

 

·        Canopy Replacement  - Rick Mann has purchased a new canopy to replace the ripped one.  We will put it back up in April.

 

·        Weed Abatement -  We will do it at our next work day.

 

·        Thank you letter to Frank Walker for fixing our heater  – Carol will send it out tomorrow.

 

·        TV – Judy Winters volunteered to research purchasing a flat screen TV.

 

 
New Business

 

·        Work Party – April 9 at 8:00 AM—Marilyn will send an email out to the volunteers. 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 PM. 

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

Meeting on January 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Barbara D’Addario, Bob Brundage, Carol Paul, Stan Patscheck  and Rick & Jan Mann.  Guest: Steve Kohl

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Kiosk – Steve Kohl presented an idea about a touch screen kiosk that is weatherproof and will great improvement over our 20 year old kiosk.  Barbara D’Addario will work with Steve researching costs and options.

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings and Directional Arrows–  Rick Mann and Gordon Bergh will take care of the painting of the arrows and handicap parking spaces.

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – Amendment has been rot tilled into the garden.  Next a landscape plan will be made.  The Task Force will be having a meeting very soon to proceed to the next step.    

 

·        Janitorial Service – Our new contact is Ray Mitrano.  Rick Mann did a grounds walk through inspection with him.

 

·        Kitchen Refrigerator Replacement  --  We will wait until we get SCE to evaluate our electrical usage to see if we need to replace the current refrigerator. 

 

·        Kitchen Cleaning - There was discussion on having the kitchen professionally cleaned.  We will look into the cost of doing this annually. 

 

·        Annual Report  -- Thank you to Bob Brundage for submitting the Property Committee’s Annual Report.

 

·         Playground  - We are going to lightly rototil the playground and evaluate whether we need to order more sand.

 

·        Electrical Energy Use Survey -- Marilyn Gardner and Stan Patscheck will contact  SCE again and get the scoop on their  “special” Energy Program.  They will come in and evaluate the church’s usage and have will work done by a contractor.  This is all paid for by SCE.  We are awaiting a phone call from SCE. 

New Business

 

·        Luther Hall Furnace Episode – Stan Patscheck & Gordon Bergh explained to the property committee what transpired.  Good news is we didn’t need to replace the heater.

 

·        Proposal for a New Storage room – Stan Patscheck presented a proposal for adding a new storage room adjacent to the Church.  With much discussion, the Property Committee decided to table the idea, for now.  With future plans of maybe another location.  The Committee decided that we didn’t want to encroach on the new Prayer Garden that is currently underway. 

 

·        Patio Umbrellas – The patio umbrellas broke during the last winds.  Barbara D’Addario will investigate where we can purchase new umbrellas.

 

·        Canopy Replacement  - Rick Mann has purchased a new canopy to replace the ripped one.  They have been generally lasting a couple of years.

 

·        Weed Abatement -  The hillside next to the condos and also the hillside in the parking lot need to be cleared.   

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, February 22 at 7:50 PM. 

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

Meeting on 30 November, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Barbara D’Addario, Bob Brundage, Carol Paul,

                    Stan Patscheck  and Rick Mann.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Van Repair  -  Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van. 

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings and Directional Arrows–  Rick Mann and Gordon Bergh will take care of the painting of the arrows and handicap parking spaces over the Christmas vacation 

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – Paul Crockett, chair will be setting another meeting after the new year.   

 

·        Janitorial Service – New janitor with Coverall is working well.  Our new contact is Lissete (684-8850 ext. 238). 

 

·        Work Party – A church workday has been scheduled for Saturday, December 4 at 8:00 AM.  Gordon Bergh will put together a list of things that need to be accomplished.  Marilyn G. will send an e-mail reminder to those who signed up to help on workdays.  She also will put it in the Friday e-mail Grapevine and newsletter. 

 

·        Stucco Repair –on the back of the Parish Life Center. Curt Bensen has completed the job. 

 

·        Kitchen Refrigerator Replacement  -- The refrigerator is continually  running.  We are trying to get SCE to evaluate our electrical usage to see if we need to replace the current refrigerator. 

 

 

·        2011 Budget  -- Gordon Bergh and Marilyn Gardner will work on the Budget for 2011 for submittal in November.

General Maintenance                                                                $5,000

Van Maintenance                                                             600

Grounds Maintenance                                                   2,500

Total:                                                                              $8,100

 

Deferred Maintenance   (painting the sanctuary)      $2,500

 

·        Rekeying the Property – The Property Committee with the help of Richard’s Lock and Key have rekeyed the property.  Thank you to Curt Bensen and Rick Mann who helped with this job!!!

 

New Business

·        Electrical Energy Use Survey -- Marilyn Gardner has called SCE to get Mount Cross on their “special” Energy Program.  They will come in and evaluate the church’s usage and have will work done by a contractor.  This is all paid for by SCE.  We are awaiting a phone call from SCE. 

·        Annual Report – Bob Brundage will do the annual report for property.  Annual reports are due December 26.

 

·        Hanging of the Greens – support (stage/platform).  Rick Mann and crew will put it up on December 7 at 9:00 AM.

 

·         Playground  - Sand is needed for the playground.  We will scheduled a day in January to do this.

 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, January 25at 7:50 PM.  No meeting in December!

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 

Meeting on 26 October, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Barbara D’Addario, Bob Brundage, Carol Paul and Rick Mann.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Van Repair  -  Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van. 

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings and Directional Arrows–  Rick Mann will paint the two handicapped spots.  He has the template.    Gordon Bergh will paint the arrows and line. 

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – A task force has been formed to complete the Prayer garden.  Paul Crockett has agreed to be the chair.  The first meeting took place on August 23.  We need to schedule another meeting soon. More information available as the project develops.   

 

·        Canopy Flight Concerns  –  The Canopy has be relocated and it doesn’t seem to have a problem now.  If need be, we will put weights on the bottom of the legs of the canopy, so it doesn’t try to blow away.

 

·        Janitorial Service – New janitor with Coverall.  Our new contact is Lissete (684-8850 ext. 238)

 

·        Rally Day – Table for Property was covered by Bob Brundage, Jan Mann &  and other members will man the table. 

 

·        Stucco Repair –on the back of the Parish Life Center.  The stucco needs to be repaired.  Curt Bensen has put the first coat on. 

 

·        Bell Tables and Concert Platform Support – Gordon Bergh and Rick Mann reset up the bell tables in the church.  A group will taken down the platform that was put up for the concert.

 

·        Parking Lot Trees – A local landscaper pruned the trees in the parking lot because he was pruning a neighbors trees.   Their services of pruning and hauling away was donated.

 

·        Nursery Window Glass – The church nursery window cracked and then broke.  Rick & Jan Mann had the glass replaced.

 

New Business

 

·        Work Party – A church workday has been scheduled for Saturday, December 4 at 8:00 AM.  Gordon Bergh will put together a list of things that need to be accomplished.  Marilyn G. will send an e-mail reminder to those who signed up to help on workdays.  She also will put it in the Friday e-mail Grapevine and newsletter. 

 

·        Kitchen Refrigerator Replacement  -- The refrigerator is continually  running.  We are trying to get SCE to evaluate our electrical usage to see if we need to replace the current refrigerator.  Marilyn G. has a call in to SCE.

 

·        2011 Budget  -- Gordon Bergh and Marilyn Gardner will work on the Budget for 2011 for submittal in November.

 

·        Rekeying the Property – The Property Committee voted to rekey the property before the end of the year.  Marilyn G., Rick Mann and Curt Bensen will work with the locksmith to rekey the locks in November.  New keys will be made to distribute to staff, support groups, and members who need keys to the facility.  A note will go in the November Newsletter.

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 

Meeting on 31 August, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Barbara D’Addario, Bob Brundage, and Rick & Jan Mann.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Van Repair  -  Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van. 

 

·        Laminate Flooring and Painting of the PLC –  Project complete!  Thank you to everyone who participated.

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings–  Rick Mann will paint the two handicapped spots.  He has the template.   

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – A task force has been formed to complete the Prayer garden.  Paul Crockett has agreed to be the chair.  The first meeting took place on August 23.  More information available as the project develops.   

 

·        Canopy Casualty  –  Need to put weights on the bottom of the legs of the canopy, so it doesn’t try to blow away.

 

·        Restripe Parking Lot Markings – The directional arrows need to be done first.  This will take place before Preschool starts.

 

·        Janitorial Service –Up for renewal in January, 2011.

 

·        Carpet Cleaning – Carpets have been cleaned.

 

 

New Business

 

·        Rally Day – Table for Property.  Bob Brundage and other members will man the table. 

 

·        Work Party – We will schedule one sometime this fall. 

 

·        Stucco Repair –on the back of the Parish Life Center.  The stucco needs to be repaired. 

 

·        Bell Tables – Gordon Bergh and Rick Mann will reset up the bell tables in the church

 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 

Meeting on 27 July, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Barbara D’Addario, Bob Brundage, Rick & Jan Mann and Carol Paul.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Van Repair  -  Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van. 

 

·        Laminate Flooring and Painting of the PLC –  Samples of flooring were brought to the meeting.  We made a floor selection.  Gordon Bergh will place the order. We will also be painting the PLC and replacing the baseboard.   Curt Bensen will shave down all the doors in the PLC to accommodate the new flooring height.  The refurbishing project will begin after Vacation Bible School.

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings–  Rick Mann will paint the two handicapped spots.  He has the template.   

 

·        Godspell Play Set Design   Thank you to everyone who helped with the Godspell Project. 

 

·        Kitchen Maintenance –  Carol Paul brought this to church council and the kitchen fund will stay in place and will be designated for anything that may be needed to replaced, repaired or replenished in our church kitchen.

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – A task force has been formed to complete the Prayer garden. Barbara D’Addario will be the chair.  A meeting will take place sometime in August.  The property committee will oversee the task force and report to council.  More information available as the project develops.   

 

·        Canopy Casualty  –  Need to put weights on the bottom of the legs of the canopy, so it doesn’t try to blow away. 

 
New Business

 

·        Restripe Parking Lot Markings – In the near future

 

·        Work Party – We will schedule one in September. 

 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, August 31 at 7:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 

Meeting on May 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Barbara D’Addario, Bob Brundage, Rick & Jan Mann and Carol Paul.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Ross Crockett Eagle Project – Ross has completed his part of the project creating a prayer path. 

 

·        Van Repair  -  Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van.  It will need to be serviced before the youth take it on the summer road trip to Montana. 

 

·        Laminate Flooring for the PLC and Closet change –  We received our $800 to fund this project.  Now we $2,300.  First step is to clear out the closets (remove old heating ducts), paint the room, and then install the floor.  This project will take place this summer after VBS.

 

·        Disable Parking Lot Markings–  Rick Mann will paint the two handicapped spots.  He has the template.   

 

·        Godspell Play Set Design  The youth are involved in the production of the play—Godspell at Mount Cross.   The altar extension will be needed along with a seven foot box constructed as part of the set.  Noah Skultety, worked with several of our youth at a Rio Mesa production of Grease and will be directing the play.  He will coordinate the setup with the Property Committee.  The date will be Saturday, July 3rd.  Rick Mann will be here to direct the crew of Godspell on setting up the altar extension. 

 

·        Weed Abatement –Project complete.  Mailed the form  to the fire department. 

 

·        Kitchen Maintenance –  Carol Paul brought this to church council and the kitchen fund will stay in place and will be designated for anything that may be needed to replaced, repaired or replenished in our church kitchen.

 

·        Concert and Funeral Support -  Thank you to Rick Mann and crew for setting up for the funeral and for Concert.

 

New Business

 

·        Prayer Garden Task force – The property committee will create a task force to complete the Prayer garden. Barbara D’Addario will help recruit members.  Marilyn will put a note in the worship folder.  The property committee will oversee the task force and report to council.  More information available as the project develops.   

 

·        Canopy Casualty  –  Need to put weights on the bottom of the legs of the canopy, so it doesn’t try to blow away. 

 

·        No Meeting in June!!

 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, July 27 at 7:00 PM in the church office.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 

Meeting on April 27, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Curt Bensen, Bob Brundage, Rick & Jan Mann and Carol Paul.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Ross Crockett Eagle Project – Ross is has drawn up plans with an outline of his course of action for a labyrinth on the southwest side of the church.  When he is done, we will continue by landscaping using drought tolerant plants and include some seating.   Ross will coordinate the job with the Property Committee.

 

·        Janitorial Service – Janitor continues to clean the floor in the church.   After he complete the church, the Property Committee will seal the grout. 

 

·        Trimming Trees –  Trimmed trees at the work party in March.

 

·        Van Repair  -  Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van.  It will need to be serviced before the youth take it on the summer road trip to Montana. 

 

·        Fios Update  --  Project on hold.

 

·        Laminate Flooring for the PLC –  There is  $1,500 in an account for flooring for the PLC.  We put a request for Make, Bake and Celebrate funds for $800.  The Property Committee will be looking for volunteers to help with installation of the floor along with painting the PLC.  This project will take place this summer.

 

·        Work Party on Saturday, March 27— HUGH success!!!  We had 27 people show up!  May recruit some of these people when we decide to paint and refloor the Parish Life Center.

 

·        Sacristy Door Jam Leaks–  Gordon Bergh completed this project. 

 

·        Paint two disabled parking spots–  When the signs are removed from the disabled parking spots for our new labyrinth and memory garden, the two spots will be painted.   We still have to determine where we want the two handicapped spots to be located.  

 

·        Luther Hall Heater -   Rick Mann will change the filter.  No other action needed at this time.

 

·        Back Closet in the Parish Life Center -  Storage is available behind the tables in the back closet in the Parish Life Center.  Some reorganization is needed so that we can access the storage shelves.  We will look at this when we begin the remodeling project this summer.

 

New Business

 

·        Janitor Closet Sink Drain – Rick Mann took care of this project.

 

·        Kitchen Deep Sink Garbage Disposal  – Works!  Not a problem at this time. 

 

·        Godspell Play Set Design  The youth are involved in the production of the play—Godspell at Mount Cross.   The altar extension will be needed along with a seven foot box constructed as part of the set.  Noah Skultety, worked with several of our youth at a Rio Mesa production of Grease and will be directing the play.  He will coordinate the setup with the Property Committee.

 

·        Weed Abatement – Curt Bensen sprayed weeds on the property.  Don Hauser is weed-wacking the hillside.   After the weeds are completely removed we will send the weed abatement form in to the fire department. 

 

·        Kitchen Maintenance – The Property Committee would like to make sure that the designated Kitchen fund is maintained for church Kitchen.  Designated for anything that may be needed to replaced, repaired or replenished in our church kitchen.

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.  Next meeting is Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 PM in the church office.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Committee

Mt. Cross Lutheran Church

 

Meeting on February 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM 

Attendees: Gordon Bergh, Marilyn Gardner, Bob Brundage, and Carol Paul.

         

Opening Prayer

 

Old Business

 

·        Ross Crockett Eagle Project – Ross is drawing up plans for a memory garden on the southwest side of the church.  He will be using drought tolerant plants and a bench in his design.   Ross will coordinate the job with the Property Committee.

 

·        Janitorial Service – Janitor is cleaning the grout in the church.  After he complete the church, the Property Committee will seal the grout. 

 

·        Trimming of Parking lot and Playground Trees – Rick & Gordon will lead this project.  It’s on hold now.

 

·        Van Repair  Rick Mann took care of the repairs and purchased the chains.   Gordon Bergh will take care of body repair to the rust on the van.

 

·        Fios Update  --  Rick Mann is checking into this with Verizon.  Project on hold.

 

·        Laminate Flooring for the PLC –  The Bonkers group, the Women’s Bible Study and Thrivent matching funds brings our total up to $1,500 for flooring for the PLC.  Marilyn Gardner checked on flooring prices.  It ranges from $.49/sq. ft. to $3.00/sq. ft.   An additional $500-800 is needed to go forward on this project.  Property will put in a request for Make, Bake and Celebrate funds.  The Property Committee will be looking for volunteers to help with installation.

 

·        Work Party – Saturday, March 27—day before Palm Sunday the Property Committee will have a work day beginning at 8:00 AM.  Clean property before Easter.

 

·        Sacristy Door Jam Leaks–  Gordon Bergh completed this project. 

 

·        Paint two disabled parking spots–  When the signs are removed from the disabled parking spots for our new memory garden, the two spots will be painted.

 

·        Thermostat and Heater Blower -  Rick Mann had the heater blower replaced and installed a new thermostat in the church.

 

New Business

 

·        Lenten Soup Suppers – Wednesday, March 3 the Property Committee is in charge of the Lenten Soup Supper.  Brundage, Bergh, Gardner and Paul will bring soup.  Barbara D’Addario will make rolls.

 

·        Heater in Luther Hall – Rick Mann will investigate. 

 

·        Back Closet in the Parish Life Center -  Storage is available behind the tables in the back closet in the Parish Life Center.  Some reorganization is needed so that we can access the storage shelves.  Carol Paul will look into this.

 

·        2010 Focus for the Year  Church Council would like this.  Carol Paul will take our focus items to church council.

 

 

Closing Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM Next meeting is Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Marilyn Gardner, Property Committee