Redlands Mesa Grange #487

Window Replacement Meeting Notes April 6, 2016

A meeting was called to discuss replacing the windows in the grange building. Those
attending the meeting were Kay Adams, Bill Crank, Jim Cazer, John Burritt, and Janet
Quinn.
Jim reported on his and Johns findings regarding the window replacements. The
original windows were pop riveted into the metal flange on the outside of the building
and are installed tight. To replace the windows, the inch metal flange, which is part of
the building, would have to be cut off with a blow torch. Conclusion was that it would not
be easy or cost effective to replace the windows. Concern was expressed about the
condition of the screens and rubber seals between the windows and metal frame.
It was agreed that the building would benefit from removing the wood framing around
the inside of the windows, injecting foam insulation and caulking to prevent fly infiltration
and to varnish damaged window sills. The vinyl window at the front of the building also
needs to be finished to prevent fly and weather infiltration. John and Jim will work on
these improvements. Bill will see that an advance $250 of Grange funds be provided to
start the work.
John offered to provide the materials and labor to make removable, insulating window
inserts which would effectively provide 3 pane insulation.
If energy savings was the impetus for doing window replacements, Jim and John felt
that the money would be better spent improving the ceiling insulation to R12.
Suggestion was made to have DMEA or Grady Harper do an energy audit, possibly best
done during winter months.
Jim will meet with Randy Baker (AC installer), Reed and Ron (to discuss electrical
needs for AC and lighting improvements) on Saturday.
Jim made the following suggestions for Grange operation and activities:
He stated that the National Grange Structure was to have a building committee to
maintain the building. He made an assessment of what he felt the building needed:
ceiling insulation
mop closet storage, lighting and FRB board for water proofing
ballast in light at inside entry (light flickers), improve substandard wiring and install
better lighting (electrical will be discussed with Reed on Saturday)

replace serving island with one that has electrical outlets, has rollers and matches
kitchen cupboards
remove carpet in room at front of building and refinish floor, add protection for storing
the nice round tables
clean and polish vinyl tiles
build a gazebo by playground with BBQ pit
remove gas vent pipes at front and back of the main room that were for the previous
radiant heating
drain hot water heater annually, may not be necessary due to low mineral content of
USCDWA water
Jim also feels that the monthly Grange board meeting should be held separately from
the potluck because he feels the members are offended by how the meetings are
conducted.
Suggestions Jim made were:
change the monthly pot luck to desert and coffee to include something educational or
entertaining for the community such as a wild fire mitigation and remediation program
(possible that Doug Fritz would present) or music program
The last topic Jim brought up was using funds for community service rather than
building improvement. He suggested the following:
adopt a village for solar pump installation, refer to blog of transitions of a twenty
something
community garden
donate money to local charity i.e. Teens on Farms, Pasta Kids Project (maybe let them
use facility for a fund raising project), scholarships, join proposed project at the CSU
Research Center on Rogers Mesa.
Bill will not be available to attend grange meetings until the end of June due to another
responsibility, but will continue to act as treasurer and provide treasurer reports.
Janet stated that she feels the potluck draws meeting participation and if the board
meeting is held separately that it should continue to be publicized so members still have
an opportunity to participate. Jim would like Grange meetings to be publicized more
than a day in advance.
Notes submitted by Janet Quinn