Property

The Property Committee has accomplished a lot this month thanks to the efforts of Harold Wrede, Greg Brown, Jay Wieder and Bob Delia.

Bob has organized all the building plans for the CEB. We will now be able to easily access important information about the building which will become more necessary as the building approaches its 20th birthday.

Jay has been watching over the slow but continuing work on the exterior of the parsonage. The siding has been removed during the coldest winter in a long time. In many spots there is nothing but a sheet of plastic, bricks and the plaster walls separating the interior of the parsonage from the elements. Luckily for us, there have not been any unforeseen complications and we will be able to replace the windows and stay within the budgeted amount of $137,000 from Mission 300.

Greg has been addressing the issue of maintenance of the new water softener and sterilizer at the CEB. He is putting together maintenance manuals for both the church and the CEB so we don’t lose track of all the things that need to be done to keep the buildings running smoothly. He is also working on the quality of the water at the church and seeing what can be done to eliminate the staining on the plumbing fixtures.

Harold has been studying the frozen pipes and what lies beneath the church. He discovered that the heat tape on the pipes underneath the narthex had not been plugged in. The pipes had frozen and when the tape was plugged in the flood gates opened. The pipe has been repaired and a water circulation system was installed on the pipes under the sanctuary and the narthex. We believe frozen pipes will be a thing of the past. While underground, the plumber discovered fresh raccoon scat below the narthex. Harold found a hole in the foundation that was the likely entry point. He is in the process of having it repaired.

Other committee members are taking care of the little things on the to-do list. If you see anything on the properties that needs to be addressed please speak to Joanne Rupp or leave a message with Jenny in the church office. If you would like to join the force that is Zion’s Property Committee speak to Joanne.