Facilities Update
Facilities and Finance Update Through April 2021
Facilities and Finance has had a busy start to 2021. While we have continued to focus on keeping the church’s facilities running smoothly, we have also addressed some larger issues. Also, the Sharipen Bequest has given our ministry the opportunity to consider making some long-term improvements to the church’s infrastructure.
Regular Projects/Activities
Replaced failing freezer in kitchen
Replaced broken dishwasher in 86 West Broad
Fixed faulty stove in Manse
Contracted for Williamson Electric to replace lights in the office hallway
Contracted for Cooper Mechanical to fix faulty blower in Fellowship Hall attic
Entered into a trial for new electric service. Service did not meet F&F’s expectations and the trial was ended at the end of April
Sought estimates to prune the four River Birches by the Welcome Center entrance and the eleven Elm trees on the Broad and Louellen Street sides of the property. Session approved this request and work will begin shortly
Large-Scale Projects
Manse Fence – F&F temporarily fixed the fence at the manse. We had plans to expand the fence once winter ended, and estimates are currently being requested to install a new fence. We are also going to replace a faulty gate in the playground area.
Asbestos Abatement in Lower Level of the Sanctuary -- An inspection by the state related to CCPS’s certification revealed a damaged asbestos panel in the church’s boiler room. Due to the proximity of the boiler room to the nursery school rooms, the church was required to bring in specialist to fix the problem. This process was completed the week of April 12. F&F still needs to address several other issues related to the inspection, of lesser importance, to bring the boiler room and hallway ceiling up to standards.
Sharipen Bequest Projects
Stained Glass Window – With the support of the Sharipen Bequest, HPC contracted with Epiphany Studios to refurbish the church’s large stained glass window. The window was removed in April and will be reinstalled at the end of the summer. Further inspection of the window frame showed significant damage to the frame due to termites, carpenter ants and water. The frame will be replaced.
Education Wing Windows – The Sharipen bequest has allowed us to complete the project to replace the aging windows in the Education Wing. The windows on the first floor have already been replaced, and work will begin soon to install new windows on the second story.
Community Garden – F&F worked with the Engaging in Justice and Service ministry to find a suitable location for their proposed community garden. Their preferred location was on the Broad Street side of the church, but this location posed some drainage issues, so the beds are on the Louellen Street side. F&F assisted with the construction of the raised beds.
Sandy Sherrard
Chair of Finance and Facilities Ministry
