Status on Our Current Building
The Due Diligence phase of the sale of our building and property is nearing the end date on Monday, July 31st.
This past week, I assisted the buyers complete a multi-page Environmental Questionnaire required as part of their financial institution submission. As much as I have grumbled over the past several months on the amount of old files that have stockpiled throughout the building, I was very appreciative I was able to locate a particular folder dealing with the installation of the underground propane tank that feeds the kitchen and bathrooms. The discovery also caused some challenges for the gas company as some of their records indicate the tank is above ground while in fact the tank is below ground. I’m also working with them to make the correction.
Another indicator the sale is progressing is a building and property appraisal that took place yesterday. I kind of felt bad we had previously stopped all lawn services when we had an original contract, and I was assured the length of the grass was not a devaluating property issue.
Two of the classrooms used by Ember, working with children on the autistic spectrum are being cleared out as they move some of their team to their new building (which actually is in the same complex where we will be relocating. Ember is not relocating all their staff and children, as they are waiting on construction build-out of some of their unique requirements.
In next week’s post, scheduled for August 2nd, I’ll be able to report on the end(?) of the Due Diligence period and the confirmed date that we’ll close on the sale of the building.
How You Can Help
Thank you for your continued interest, patience, and prayers during this period.
Should you as a reader find yourself with a desire to help, please consider attending this Sunday’s, “What’s Next” session immediately after the worship service. We’ll be offering a light snack to help curb any hunger pangs. “By engaging and participating in the “What’s Next”, you’ll be helping guide this ministry in the events and activities that align with our 5 “Hows” that lead to our “Why”, “We love and accept ourselves and others and heal our world”. The “What” we do towards that goal is not Rev Vernelle’s to decide, it’s not the Board’s job, it’s not mine as Director of Operations, nor Judy as Accounting Manager, or Cheryl as Director of Youth & Family Ministries. Each of the ministry leadership Team is a conduit in which the members and congregants ARE the ministry, and your input, suggestions, and involvement is critical towards that end.
I appreciate those who have helped with seemingly small yet important facets of preparation for this move; Mickey, Bernard, Cathy, and Julie.
Should you have any questions, please ask me.
Randy B. Fillmore, L.U.T.
Director of Operations