special meeting st. james’ episcopal church hackettstown, nj june 5, 2011
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o Why are we meeting? Repair of steeple
o Current problemso Recent history of repairso Why must steeple be repaired?o Where do we go from here?o What’s been done so far?o Financing the repairo Questionso Small group discussionso Final thoughtso Closing Prayer
June 5, 2011
o The Steeple (Bell Tower) has deteriorated and it must be repaired Leaks have worsened
Ceilings & walls in choir loftElectrical issuesWater dripping in pewsChurch contents at risk
Church structure and interior are being compromisedMold and insect damage may result
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Wall in choir loft
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Wall in chir loft
Ceiling above choir loft
Ceiling beneath choir loft
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Siding near front doors
Rotting trim boards
Siding and louvers badly damaged
Past repairs• 2004 – Roof repair / steeple flashing
($10,300)• 2007 – Steeple roof replaced ($17,800)• 2008 – Church roof replaced ($16,500)
June 5, 2011
o Potential damage to structureo Damage to sacristy
o Ceiling above loft already needs to be repaired
o Damage to church contents (i.e. organ, books, bells, etc)
o Electrical systemo Choir doesn’t like using umbrellas during service
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Bids were obtained from two contractors o The lowest bidder did previous work on steeple roof o Total cost of repair: $54,200
Includes steeple and front walls of church
Applied for Ward J. Herbert granto Applied for $27,100 (maximum grant; half of
project cost)o Approved for $18,428
Applied to Bishop’s Church Extension Fundo Not being considered in upcoming appeals o Recently received funds for elevator installation
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If $20,900 in contributions are not obtained: Zero-interest loan from contractor Try to obtain reduced price?
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Ward J. Herbert $18,400Capital Improvement $12,000Leadership Commitment $3,000*Congregation/other gifts $20,900
$54,200
As a last resort…..oChurch steeple can be repaired without fixing the front walls of the church
o Reduces project cost by $12,900o May not eliminate all leakso Remainder of work will still need to be done in near
futureo Overall cost will increase (reinstallation of scaffolding)
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Closing PrayerClosing Prayer
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