Congregational Meeting

Buildings & Grounds

Continued the review of possible expansion of Narthex 3 storage area.

Oversaw the recoat of the remaining Admin/Sanctuary Roofs not already done.

Worked with Weitz on Narthex, N1, N2, N3 ceilings for obtaining quotes to consider the conversions to drop-ceiling.

Had all blacktop parking problem areas crack-sealed.

Had all parking areas restriped.

Used existing ladder pieces to add rear exterior access to Sanctuary/Administration roofs.

Reviewed Tom Darlington marquee lighting for possible upgrading.

Worked with Martino Electric to determine options to improve patio stair downlighting.

Continued to meet with AT&T personnel to review options to finish bell tower changes.

Had Desert iNet and Verizon paint and label their equipment on our Sanctuary roof so it blends in better.

Removed all Cricket wiring and cable trays from Sanctuary outside walls and roof areas and recycled all materials.

Completed review of upgrades to Administration and Fellowship Center burglar systems to determine if any changes are needed.

Oversaw construction of solar-covered parking areas.

Started addition of more columbariums to Memorial Garden.

Started landscape renovation of areas to the north of the Fellowship Center and Sanctuary.

Repainted FC216 stage area in preparation for a Family Worship Service in 2023.

Contracted with Weitz for the addition of an enclosure area to the FC elevator.

Received bids for and replaced FC kitchen A/C unit.

Installed an outside campus-wide solarbased camera security system.

Received bids for a new FC kitchen icemaker and had it installed.

Worked with Tech4Life to upgrade our internet system campus-wide.

Established a Safety/Security team. Memorial Garden group became part of B&G.

2023 Goals

Review AT&T Cell contract in preparation to request changes regarding the ability of DHPC to request cancellation, if conditions warrant.

Work with Crown Castle to finish changes to our bell tower.

Finish landscape renovation of all areas to the north of the Sanctuary and Fellowship Center.

Look for a landscape architect to suggest changes and develop a master plan for the Memorial Garden and possible addition of possible walking paths on our campus for rest and reflection of God’s beauty.

Evaluate our 12V walkway lighting system. Complete the FC elevator enclosure. Complete the solar system and get it turned on.

Review of campus phone system. Begin billing of Verizon for power usages by their cell equipment.

Replacement of the three oldest and/or the most repaired A/C units. Consider better lighting for our patio in preparation for possible outside evening events.

Respectfully submitted, Joe Gilleland, B&G Elder Richard Cook, B&G Director