Building & Grounds Committee
Upcoming Door Project at Peace Lutheran Church
November – December 2023
Over the last several years, three key exterior doors have not automatically closed and locked consistently when people enter or leave the building.
As a result, the facilities are sometimes not secure and potentially creates safety issues for people inside.
The three key exterior doors are:
***Coffee Nook doors (near the Church Office front doors)
***Hallway doors (near the restrooms in the hallway between the Coffee Nook and Narthex)
***Narthex doors (main doors on the front side of the church)
All of these doors are the original ones installed in the early 1980s and they have been repaired a number of times over the years. The doors can no longer be repaired, they must be replaced to function properly.
At the September 19, 2023 meeting, the Church Council approved proceeding with the project to replace the three key exterior doors.
The project objectives are to replace the three key exterior doors using a cost-effective solution, while ensuring the replacement doors:
***Are operationally reliable to help keep our facilities secure and safe
***Are operationally reliable to help keep our facilities secure and safe
***Blend well with the other exterior “storefront” doors and glass
***Are more “friendly” for people with accessibility issues.
The project budget is:
***Cost Estimate – $17,450 Cost estimate provided by Acme Glass
***Contingency (10%) – $1,745 Additional funds available if needed for unexpected costs during removing and replacing the exterior doors
***Total Funds – $19,195
The entire project will be funded using part of the insurance claim payment for a water leak damage in 2021.
The preliminary schedule is:
***Approved contract with Acme Glass – 9/22/2023
***Order construction materials – 9/27/2023 6 to 8 weeks lead time for materials
***Start construction activities – 11/27/2023
***Complete construction activities – 12/31/2023
***Close out project – 12/31/2023
The project organization is:
***Project Sponsor • Championing project and communicating all aspects of the project to Church Council – Walter Kamphoefner
***Project Manager • Provides day-to-day direction and oversight – Bob Gibbons
***Consultants • Provide input and guidance to the project as needed – Eric Johnson, Herb Fisher, Lisa Rives, Robbie Sells
Periodically at major milestones, additional communications will be shared with the congregation.
If you have questions, please contact Bob Gibbons at [email protected].
