Status on Our Current Building
We remain in the Due Diligence period of the sales contract, which runs through July 31st. Earlier this week, additional contractors working with the buyer visited for about 90 minutes looking at the building truss system and roof. This analysis by various specialty trades all provides the necessary input into the buyers final decision whether their plans are within the financial boundaries they have developed.
There continues to be progress in preparing the furnishings to relocate or to release.
Micky, Bernard, and Barbara (Harris) spent yesterday sorting and moving items from the closet in the Hospitality area that we will not take to our new space and will be included in our liquidation sale in early August. The liquidation sale (not a rummage or garage sale) is being handled by a professional liquidation company who will be responsible for pricing and selling what we designate.
I appreciate the efforts in removing the art from the halls by our wonderful artists. There remains some art work in Hospitality that we have not been able to identify the artist and are making those works available to the congregation for a love offering.
I have been engaged with our Broker and attorney in resolving the release of the escrow funds from the previous contract who defaulted on the sale.
Our New Location
There remains progress, and I’m affirming we’ll be able to share the location of our new space and schedule a tour for members and congregants soon. As our projected new space (I use the word “projected”, as while we do have a Letter of Intent of lease this space, until we settle/close on our existing building and property, we cannot sign a new lease, hence using the phrase, “projected”) is still in use as a ministry, and we do not want to interfere with their worship services or overwhelm their congregation and leadership. I thank you for your patience and understanding.
How You Can Help
Thank you to those who have completed the “I’m Willing” cards or sent emails asking how they can help. I apologize for not being as responsive as I’d prefer in getting back with those who have volunteered.
As mentioned above, we have been cleaning out a number of spaces (the Workroom, closet in Hospitality, and Kitchen).
Judy has been reviewing the records that we must maintain and will be needing some help soon in boxing up these records that we are required to maintain.
There remains the effort to transfer hard-page sheet music into digital files for our musicians. A significant effort has already made and now we are in need to scan more of the documents/sheet music. If you feel comfortable operating a scanner (though nearly everyone can be taught in less than 5 minutes), we will welcome that help.
When we finally have a date for the relocation, we’ll be in a position at that time to seek assistance in packing up the offices that will be relocating.
Thank you for your continued interest and patience during this period.
Thank you to those who completed the survey below. My intent for this survey is to better understand how you, our members and congregants feel about the weekly updated information related to the sale and move.
Should you have any questions, please ask me.
Randy B. Fillmore, L.U.T.
Director of Operations