Trustees

The Trustees are: Randy Hemphill, Chair
Bob Adams, David Anderson, Joyce Corder, John Fenton, Roger Ferry, Lisa Hill, Marilyn Lloyd, and Larry Miller

Looking southwest



Looking west

The baptismal fount is uncovered.

I-beams removed

Recovered Bibles and hymnals laid out to dry

Trustees Update on the Clean Out
See pictures below the text.

April 17, 2008--As of yesterday, 60 truck loads of debris had been removed. This equates to 459 tons and has cost $27,539. At this point it looks like they are two-thirds done, so it appears there will be less debris than anticipated. We expect the project to be completed early in May.

April 4, 2008--Monday March 31st Active Thermal Concepts (environmental company for Asbestos removal) set up onsite at the church. Tuesday they and Fye Construction (demolition and hauling) started in on the massive cleanup task. The steel I-beams were cut out and will be picked up for salvage by Alter Scrap Metal. As of Thursday 20 dump trucks of debris had been removed and taken to the Des Moines County landfill. The cleanup process is estimated to take 25 working days. (See pictures below.)

These items were found in the ashes and displayed for all to see on Sunday, April 27.

The cleanup begins

Looking north



Looking north

March 21, 2008--The trustees approved awarding a contract for the Church Fire Cleanup and Decontamination to Active Thermal Concepts, 1110 Industrial Avenue,  Hiawatha, Iowa 52233.

The contract was sent out Wednesday, March 12th to the contractor. The contractor called the same day and left word that they plan to start the cleanup process Monday, March 31st. The contractor has proposed an estimated 25 working days. Payment to the contractor will not exceed $146,300. This does not include landfill costs, which have been estimated at $120,000. The trustees are allowing some contingency, bringing the total to $300,000. The contingency is to allow for any unforeseen problems.