Your Messiah Properties Committee can be reached via email at messiahlutheranproperties@gmail.com.
Your Messiah Lutheran Church Properties Board is looking for ADVISORS and Board members. Please consider serving as an ADVISOR for the Properties Board. An ADVISOR does not necessarily complete the work (although that would be great!) but can be a source of information on what work needs to be done and how best to accomplish the work properly and in a timely and cost-effective manner. If you are interested please see Susan Wollman or email messiahlutheranproperties@gmail.com.
Parking Lot Rehabilitation
After delaying the patching and sealing of the parking lot for years, it is now well past time for repairs. Proper repair will total at least ~$39,000. A contractor has been identified but no work can proceed without funding. The Church Council voted to begin a capital campaign to raise funds in time to sign a spring 2021 contract. Please consider making a special donation towards this project.
Lighting Project — Complete!
Through the Empower Maryland program and working with Start Lumen, Messiah Lutheran Church now has LED lights throughout the building and on the exterior of the building. These upgrades have improved the energy efficiency, enhanced the night-time safety and added much need brightness to some dark spaces. Our cost of this project is financed through Pepco at 0% interest over 24 months and is ~$700 per month. Payments begin January 2021.
Maintenance Updates
- Thermostats have been switched to heating mode for the season. If you adjust the thermostats, please be sure to leave the thermostats running the planned program. If you can see the word “RUN” on the thermostat it is NOT running the planned program. Push the button below “RUN” to enter the program. Be sure to return the fan to the “AUTO” setting.
- Be sure to remove any trash that might have food in it from the building. Scavenger pests (i.e. mice) are still a concern even though the building is getting far less use.
- A serious electrical issue was finally diagnosed in Fall 2020 and repaired by Kolb Electric. Thank you to the technicians that went above and beyond to affect a timely and cost-effective repair!
The table below lists some small projects that may be suitable for a family or one or two individuals to complete. Please let Susan know if you are planning one of these projects and if you need any materials to complete the project.
| Project/Scope | deadline | completed by _____ |
Apply NO PARKING stencil to yellow curb — paint and stencil are available | 6/30/2021 | |
Remove rust stains from front steps using a special cleaner (located in the Fan Room). Please do NOT use bleach! | 8/30/2021 | |
| Apply Round-up to emergency spillway to remove vegetation from this drainage area | 3/30/2021 | |
Weed new terraced planting beds | 3/30/2021 | |
2 rocking chairs in the nursery are in need of refinishing and repair. 1 child’s chair is in need of refinishing. This could be a great project for you to practice your refinishing skills on! | 6/30/2021 | |
Stain concrete structure to the left of the front steps to match the new landscaping stone | 6/30/2021 | |