Special meeting of members of HWGL regarding recent water damage to floor, rugs and
studio.
Members present were: Mary Howell, Jan Tooker, Cheryl
Rennick, Sharon Vandenack, Mandy Binder, Henda Pretorius, Joan Johnson, Sue
Ranta, Linda Carlson, Catherine Easton and Jane Mailand.
Cheryl noted that we need to look at updating our insurance
policy. As it stands now, they won’t cover anything related to water damage.
Lynn Fisher is the building owner and our property manager.
Great Place Properties. Ray is the maintenance person.
Jan is willing to take the lead in working with the landlord
and helping the group decide the best course of action to take from this point
forward. She commented that we need to talk to Lynn Fisher about restoring the
floor. We also need to separate emotions from the practical issues of restoring
the studio to functional and safe space.
Current issues are:
- Restore the floor
- Replace light fixture by kitchen – it smokes.
- Replace fixture in entry hall. Smells like electrical burning.
- Replace tiles in Bathroom ceiling and other places in the studio where they have come down.
- Fix drain by front door to hopefully eliminate water into the studio when it rains. The drain as it is, cannot handle the water flow.
There was no apparent damage to looms beyond wet feet which seems to have dried on
its own.
The basket of mohair on the floor under the mirror was a
total loss – cost estimate $60.
The cabinets next to the fridge have water damage and are no
longer usable. Sue will check into buying used kitchen cabinets and get back to
us. The formica on the top is okay.
We have been in the studio since 1988 – 25 years. Any lease
we might have signed that long ago is no longer in force. The building
ownership has changed hands during that time.
Joan offered to buy a runner to go from the front door to
the classroom to cover the sticky floor. Mandy has old carpeting she just
pulled up that she will donate. Mandy and Sue will get the carpet to the studio
on Wednesday evening.
Catherine expressed that her Intro to Weaving students had
missed two classes as a result of the water damage. Cheryl said she could teach
on December 15, and those students could come to the January class to finish up
if needed.
Spinning will start again. Victoria is still holding Sunday
spindle spinning classes.
Rug Group needs to meet – December 8th. Our group
will hold a show the month of October 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, December 8 at 1:00 – regular Guild meeting with a
chocolate Christmas party.
Looking ahead, should we have to consider moving from this
space, Joan noted that the Nebraska Arts Council has a basic support grant.
Lincoln Arts Council will give grants to groups that are helping underserved
populations.
While we can be on the lookout for possible spaces to move
to, most seem to set their rental price at $7 - $12 per square foot. We need
approximately 2000 square feet. Even the $7 per foot price would cost $1400.00
per month – WAY out of our budget. Meeting ended 11:58 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Ranta
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