[sudo-discuss] [omni-consensus] [omni-building] [omni-booking] IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

Sat Feb 1 21:14:10 PST 2020

@Leslie - we'll be working both days & likely every day to some degree
until it's done

i think for proof of building improvements, we could gather our building
permits (wheelchair bathroom, entrance hall, ccl) & home depot receipts to
prove diy work

On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 4:52 PM Jenny Ryan <jenny at jennyryan.net> wrote:

> Roberto sent this list of tasks to the building list - sharing here:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJ6HRW32KeqP9ZCWXjCvXPqoNmHmyt4dIR41EZNK8vI/edit
>
> Thank you for this, Roberto!!
>
> There's a home depot egift card with $200 still on it, I believe, from the
> water heater purchase. LMK and I'll send it to anyone doing runs. I can
> also do one this evening. Marc is on his way over to help with sudo, and is
> making some calls to folks who may have missed the email. Some SPAZ folks
> will be coming tomorrow to do basement cleanup and painting. I'm working on
> the books for the prop tax exemption app today, but will be along tomorrow
> afternoon to help. also gave the heads up to village folks, though they are
> busy building this wknd so their cleanup will probably happen on weekdays.
>
> marc and i just ordered the fabric for the awning - it should arrive by
> the end of the week, either Thursday or Friday - please be on the lookout
> for a package from Big Duck Canvas.
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> On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 4:14 PM Jenny Ryan <jenny at jennyryan.net> wrote:
>
>> @yar - i can't make a sudo mtg this wednesday, but would love to see sudo
>> meetings happen again! additional to do items for sudo include: confirming
>> one or two new, consistent delegates; fundraising (i'll send a financial
>> report by end of the weekend, but suffice to say we are not currently
>> bringing in enough to cover our expenses (roughly $2100/mo).
>>
>> @Autonomous -
>> We do have that:
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15dL8_clfSx8BlkeFRVQ5mZIbPDM6-DjEoub3ugkO5uQ/edit#gid=1555087632
>> - feel free to contribute by gathering more quotes!
>>
>> I'll reach out to Genesis Fire today for our annual fire extinguisher and
>> exit light upgrades.
>>
>> Since much of our maintenance is DIY, it can be hard to demonstrate
>> proof. Do folks think a timeline of work done since buying the building
>> would suffice? If so I can work on that, too.
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 11:49 AM Autonomous <autonomous666 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The insurance inspector says you need to "*provide proof of building
>>> updates and proper maintenance". *What are the building updates and
>>> maintenance items that the insurance company is referring to? Or is this a
>>> general statement about the condition of the building?
>>>
>>> If you have a list of rehabilitation and maintenance items needed such
>>> as a new roof it may make it easier to obtain financing and/or funding on
>>> that basis. The 2022 balloon payment could be added-on.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 1:56 AM shonuff <shonuff at spaz.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> my bread truck can be used for a dump run or two, just need people to
>>>> help load it and preferable if a pile is already staged and ready. Just
>>>> give me a few days notice.
>>>> Lukas
>>>>
>>>> On 2020-01-29 20:01, Roberto Martinez wrote:
>>>> > Ouch.
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks for keeping up on this Laura!  I agree, all heads on deck are
>>>> > needed - there are many things that need addressing. I'll be there
>>>> > tomorrow.
>>>> >
>>>> > -RM
>>>> >
>>>> > On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 4:03 PM Laura Turiano <scylla at riseup.net>
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> Hi everyone,
>>>> >>
>>>> >> After I asked our insurance agent why our property insurance will be
>>>> >> going up $800 this year, she sent the following reply from the
>>>> >> company:
>>>> >>
>>>> >> _On a side note, it appears the condition of this building has
>>>> >> drastically deteriorated over the years. The current condition of
>>>> >> the building is below average and is unacceptable. We will remain on
>>>> >> this account for one more year but please be advised that we will be
>>>> >> setting this account up for nonrenewal. If the insured is able to
>>>> >> provide proof of building updates and proper maintenance, we may be
>>>> >> able to review this account again for eligibility.  In additional,
>>>> >> updates would allow us to approach other carriers for alternate
>>>> >> quotes._
>>>> >>
>>>> >> IF WE LOSE OUR PROPERTY INSURANCE AND ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANOTHER
>>>> >> COMPANY (UNLIKELY AND, IF WE CAN, THE RATE WILL BE HIGH), WE WILL
>>>> >> PROBABLY NOT BE ABLE TO REFINANCE AND WE WILL LOSE THE BUILDING.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Our agent thinks they are basing their evaluation of the building
>>>> >> condition only upon seeing the exterior, possibly on google street
>>>> >> view. That is why they have asked to do the inspection that I have
>>>> >> already told you about. I think that will happen on Thursday 2/13
>>>> >>
>>>> >> We need all hands on deck over the next 2 weeks to make the building
>>>> >> look as good as possible, inside and out. That means:
>>>> >>
>>>> >> - fire safety equipment all in working order, NO clutter, no fire
>>>> >> hazards
>>>> >> - condition of any wiring as good as possible
>>>> >> - exterior condition as good as possible, no graffiti, clean, EH
>>>> >> windows fixed and window sills repaired and painted, new awning up
>>>> >> - any roof trouble spots fixed
>>>> >> - general interior condition should look as good and safe as
>>>> >> possible, general painting where needed, everything clean and in
>>>> >> working order
>>>> >> - fixing anything that could be seen as a safety hazard.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I propose an emergency meeting tomorrow evening at 7pm to get
>>>> >> organized to tackle these things.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Laura
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