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We are currently having the electrical,
water and air conditioning checked as well as looking at
temporary roof repairs. Our goal is to see if we can get
the office/reception, auditorium, and rooms 1, 4, & 7 in
service at minimal cost.
We are also investigating alternative
plans in case we cannot return to the present building.
WE DO NOT ANTICIPATE BEING ABLE TO
USE THE BUILDING BEFORE LABOR DAY AT THE EARLIAST.
New Building – 2001 Shreve St.
The walls that were constructed blew
down because cement was not available for the tie beams. As
materials become available construction will resume. Our
building will be delayed but construction will continue. We
did discuss deferring construction to make resources
available for other rehabilitation and reconstruction but
this was not felt to be necessary by our contractor. Losses
will be covered by the builders insurance.
Roofing
The City Manager has used his emergency
powers to waive current roofing restrictions. We do
recognize that much of the damage was done by roof tiles.
It appears that the majority of our members (those we have
heard from) are concerned over future potential roof tile
damage but support the continued use of properly installed
tiles (clay, concrete or aluminum – barrel or flat) and many
support the use of high quality tin roofs where
architecturally appropriate. There appears to be strong
opposition to permitting the use of asphalt shingles.
We are proposing that metal (Florida
style tin) roofs be added as approved roofing where
architecturally appropriate but asphalt shingles NOT be
approved for PGI. (We believe BSI is also taking this
position.)
This position (with board consensus)
will be provided to the city manager and councilpersons.
Note: You paid for quality decorative
roofs and use of shingles could negatively impact
both aesthetics and property value.
The Commentator
The Commentator was ready for printing
when Charley visited. The present issue does not represent
our present status and a new issue will be forthcoming when
possible. In the meantime we will be using pgica.org
and puntagordalife.com as much as possible to provide
information.
MOTOR HOMES
It is anticipated that during the
reconstruction of homes in PGI that temporary living
quarters such as motor homes will be permitted. We will
update as information is available.
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