Facilities Report
Linda Brown, Facilities Coordinator
Mulch Replacement: The mulch was last replaced 4 years ago so it was proposed to the Parish Council that it be replaced this year. A vote was taken and approved to purchase and deliver mulch from Austin Landscape Supplies, and to hire David Morgan to spread it around by mid-December.
Kitchen Stove Replacement: The circuit board gave out on our double oven, and we were advised by Nathan Brown that he had a used double oven that he was willing to donate and install, a savings to the church of over $5000. Although a couple of the oven features do not work, the baking elements work perfectly. The old oven was hauled to curbside, along with a few discarded items laying around, and picked up by Central Texas Refuse for a nominal fee.
Atrium 1 Bathroom Faucet: The faucet handle in the bathroom of Atrium 1 was not repairable so a new faucet was purchased from Home Depot and Mike was able to install it.
Utility Room Shelf: One of the storage shelves was slowly coming off the wall and it was only a matter of time before all contents came tumbling down. Mike was able to screw in a new support beam and securely reinstall the shelf.
Pole Light in East Parking Lot: The 25-foot pole light remained burned out for several weeks while an attempt was made to find an electrician who could come to the church. Due to the demands on qualified electricians, we decided to purchase a 23’ safety ladder so we could replace this bulb and all future bulbs. A team of men (approximately 8) gathered to accomplish/support the endeavor, and finally Nathan Brown was able to climb the ladder and retrieve the bulb. A replacement bulb was purchased online and hopefully will be installed without further delay.
Sewer Line Backup: The toilette in the main bathroom in the Parish House was flushing sluggishly and Ben Helton was not able to fix the problem due to lack of an auger. Johnny Rooter Plumbing ran an auger and cleared the lines. It was determined that tree branches may have blocked the pipe so Johnnie Rooter Plumbing came out a second time to repair the pipe joint that was infiltrated by tree roots.
Post Parish House Renovation: Reinstalled lending library bookshelves, purchased and installed shelves in Atrium 2 storage closet, installed new lock on closet, moved stored items from Atrium 3 to Atrium 2, repaired main door entry locking bar, hired Cleaning Time Maid Service, and purchased/installed a touchpad key lockbox for cleaning crew entry into Parish House.
Parish House Content Delivery: On Saturday, July 31, our Parish House storage contents were delivered. Upon backing into a parking space where contents could be removed easily, the top of the delivery truck backed into low hanging cables. We subsequently learned that the cable which was severed was a fire alarm cable, so we contacted our fire alarm provider, Vanguard Fire and Security, to assess the damage. As a result, Vanguard notified the fire Marshall of the broken fire alarm cable, and we were not allowed to use the Parish House until all repairs were successfully completed and inspected.
Parish House Renovation Completed: The final walk-around occurred on July 19 and a few work items were identified: 1) adhere new floor joints to old floor joints at 3 door thresholds; 2) cut and install tile for backsplash on the vanity in the utility closet; 3) destroyed furniture and rugs that had been stored in the courtyard to be picked up for disposal.
Renovation Carpet Cleaning: The allotment for carpet cleaning by our insurance carrier was generous enough that we were able to hire Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning to clean all the area rugs in the Parish House, plus all the carpet tiles in the Long Hall.
Picnic Tables Purchased: Six all-steel, plastic coated, 6-ft. picnic tables were ordered and delivered on June 4 from Global Industrial Supply. A faithful team of men made themselves available on delivery day to unload the 850 pound shipment, followed by assembly and dispersing picnic tables around the picnic areas.
Sewer Line Backup: On Sunday, May 30, it was reported that one of the toilettes in the ladies room was not flushing, then later that morning it was reported that the sink in the kitchen was backing up. Ben Helton completed a thorough inspection on Monday and discovered approximately where our main drain was clogged. Johnny Rooter Plumbing was hired to run an auger through our main line and they were able to identify the problem as a slipped pipe joint which possibly occurred when a work truck drove over the area. They were able to clear the line with a sophisticated auger and only minor costs.
Fire Sprinkler System: Vanguard Fire & Security completed our annual inspection/certification of the fire sprinkler system and fire extinguishers based on our contractual agreement. Freon levels were found to be deficient and a repair crew was later scheduled to complete the work.
New Grounds Care: Corey Sheppard, Edibly Landscaped, was hired to replace Grassworks Lawn Care on a bi-weekly basis. He will typically work on Saturday’s, but if inclement weather is forecasted, he will adjust his schedule to accommodate our needs. In addition, Corey has taken over care of our irrigation system.
Parish House Renovation: Due to high demands in Cedar Park, many delays occurred in completing the flood damage to the Parish House from March through July. Our insurance provider, GuideOne, was quick to approve and pay claims submitted, and was helpful in acting as a liaison between Facilities Maintenance and Quick Dry Restoration when progression stopped or communication was lacking.
HVAC Failure: In March, the heat pump started making clunking noises so Rob Broussard of Z-Tech Mechanical was contacted to troubleshoot the system. It was determined that one of the oldest compressors was failing and therefore had to be replaced.
Quarterly Maintenance
HVAC drains flushed with bleach in Long Hall and Parish House
Propane tanks checked and filled when necessary
Wasp mitigation around playground and picnic areas
Check and repair hinges on playground entrance gate
Check thermostat batteries in Long Hall and Parish House
Replace HVAC filters in Long Hall and Parish House