Preschool Classroom Rehab Schedule through July 14, 2013

Please contact Andy Zanto zanto@acsalaska.net or Mike Klebs mikeklebs@gmail.com with any questions.

Building Committee Progress Report

It has been a little over 3 weeks since we confirmed our intention with the Municipality of Anchorage to enter into an agreement to install a fire sprinkler system within our facility so that we can continue expanding our ministry here.   Here are some highlights of what the Building Committee has been working on since then:

The 45 day Administrative Site Plan review that was going to be required by the MOA was waived after further research and help from one of our members.  This was very helpful.

 An asbuilt survey of the property was completed so that we can close out the ADA ramp permit from 2000.

We have entered into an agreement with Chris Cole and 61 North Architects to develop a floor plan for the Early Childhood Education Program (aka preschool).

We have thoroughly reviewed the floor plan with the ECE committee and have come to a consensus on the layout of the preschool area.

We are just about complete with the documents needed to submit for a building permit.

Andy Zanto and others have been clearing the area of all belongings and have been removing items that can be removed.

We are still looking for that one person that can take charge and lead the volunteers during our upcoming work days.  Materials and overall direction will be provided.  Building Committee will still participate and be the overall decision-making authority.

Excavation work will begin soon to repair the sewer at the southeast corner of the building.  A required permit from AWWU will be purchased in order to perform this work.

We have also entered into an agreement with a civil engineer (Steve Pannone) to design the new water line and associated site plans.

We are fairly close to selecting a sprinkler contractor to work with us on designing the sprinkler installation.  This will be the next phase, which will be commencing this fall.

RSA Engineering has been diligently working on the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design drawings for the preschool renovation project.

We are still in need of material gifts (i.e. sheetrock, paint, flooring, cabinets, etc), service gifts (i.e. concrete cutting, painting, flooring installation, electrical work, etc), volunteer workday help, etc – see other blog posts for further information.

Additionally, here are a few more talents we are looking for from our members:

Framing knowledge and abilities
Concrete cutting
Laborers to shovel dirt (teenagers are excellent helpers!)
Sheetrock installers
Taping and Texturing knowledge and abilities
Flooring installers
Help with plumbing
Help with ducting
Painters
Cabinet installers
Woodworkers
Anything to assist with the above tasks

MikeKlebs May 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Generously Donated

• RSA Engineering - Mechanical and Electrical engineering services
• Ferguson Enterprises - All Plumbing Fixtures
• Superior Plumbing - Sensor faucets & freight for plumbing fixtures
• Peace, Eagle River - $6000 for classroom furniture and teaching supplies

How You Can Help

There are numerous ways you can donate time and treasures. There is a role for everyone to play. You don't have to be an experienced contractor to lend a hand (although we can certainly use  that kind of help too). If you can carry a bucket, use a broom or would be willing to make phone calls, we would be happy to have your help. We are also welcoming donations of materials, so if you are able, or know someone who may be able to help in this way, we want to hear from you. Please contact Andy Zanto azanto@acsalaska.net.

Skills Needed:
• Civil Engineer
• Excavator Operator
• Paving Equipment Operator
• Cooks (Most of our work will be done in the evenings and weekends. We can maximize our work crew if we can feed them on location.)
• Shipping Coordinator (There will be a lot of materials, both construction and educational that will need to be ordered, received and stored.)
• General Contractor

Materials Needed:
• Dry Wall
• Sheet Rock Screws, Mud & Tape
• Plumbing Pipe
• Lighting Fixtures
• Electrical Supplies

Building Committee Update

Meeting went well with the fire marshal. They agreed to the following timeline:
        2013: Remodel/add preschool
        2014: Gather gifts
        2015: Bring new sprinkler water service to building
        2016: install sprinklers in basement.
        2017: install sprinklers in upstairs
We have a lot of work to do in remodeling the classroom and there are still some hurdles we have to get past before we are "swinging hammers". Please consider volunteering to help when the time comes and keep this project in your prayers.
Praise The Lord!
Channing Lillo

Gathering Gifts Committee