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Updates from Chuck Epes
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Monday, November 06, 2006
Folks,
An update on where we are with the mini-arch.
Thanks to Chris, we have drawings of the foundation/footings,
which are needed to apply for a building permit.
Thanks to David Booth and AT Scruggs, we have the necessary
price estimates for materials and labor ($3,000 total).
The current hoop is insurance liability coverage needed for
one of the city permits. The city requires a $1 million policy,
Bellevue has a $500,000 policy. I have talked to the civic
association's insurance company, and they are to get back to
me this week with a quote on cost to increase our policy to
meet the city's requirement. Once I get that information in hand,
the civic association will have make the decision on whether to
pay the additional premium for the increased coverage; I don't
expect that will be a problem unless the increase is unreasonable.
(Mary -- In case you're wondering why the September $300 check
may not have cleared, I still have it; that's the fee for the permit
that needs the insurance coverage.)
Once the insurance is squared away, it's back down to city hall
for permit processing, which then should take a couple of weeks,
I'm told. Sorry for the delays. I lost a week or two by being
extremely busy at work and out of town.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Chuck |
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Update - 11/8/2006
Larry, I heard from the insurance company today. The increase in
premium to bump the policy to $1 million will be $28 for the rest
of the policy year and will cost a total of $388 annually. I'm not sure
what we're paying now, but that doesn't sound too prohibitive.
Let me know what you and the board think; if you give me the green
light, I'll tell the company to process a new policy, sign the city's
insurance guarantee form and plow on with the arch permitting.
I'll wait to hear from you.
Chuck |
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Update 12/22/2006
Just thought I'd let you know we're making progress in the mini-arch
permitting process. A.T. Scruggs (our neighborhood mason) obtained a
business license from the city last week (I think it cost him about
$20),
and this week I was down at City Hall finishing the paperwork for a
building
permit ($40), an encroachment permit ($300) and a "work in the street"
permit. Once they're processed, I'll be notified to come pick them
up/have
them mailed, and then we'll be ready to go (I assume, but that's always
tricky
with the city bureaucracy).
Mary, the $300 check you wrote in Sept. should clear soon, if the city
processes it promptly. I'll bring you a receipt for the $40 next civic
meeting.
Hope all are well and everyone has safe, happy holidays.
Chuck
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