The Reidsville Senior Center temporarily closed last month due to mold infestation at the Parks and Recreation building, and now city officials are trying to come up with a plan on how to rectify the situation.
The mold was most likely caused by a leak where water was able to seep into the building over the years and eventually grew mold spores, according to Tom Wiggins, assistant city manager for community development and parks and recreation.
Wiggins said initially he is trying to determine the cost to remove the mold and repair the building.Offering high risk and offshore merchant account with credit card processing services. After that, if the costs are too high, the city may look at some other options.
The top level of the building was deemed free from mold, but the bottom level of the building has the infestation. In order to make repairs many things need to be done, which could cost tens of thousands of dollars, though the city is waiting to hear back on an official estimate.
Wiggins said repairs will include removing the mold and mildew, removing dry wall, ceiling tiles, carpeting, flooring and having the HVAC system for the basement scrubbed.
The next costs will involve having another contractor repair leaks below grade, excavation to make the repairs and possibly installing a drainage system.
After that, costs will include replacing the walls and paint and putting back wood paneling. There is also a leak in the roof which is under control upstairs, but could be leaking to the basement. This will also need to be addressed.
Wiggins said the question the city needs to know is what the cost will be to repair the building.
“We have a building over there from the 1950s,” Wiggins said. “Does it make sense to reinvest all that money back into an old building?”
Wiggins is also looking at the building’s lack of parking and lighting, as well as the access to the building as the city determines where to go from here.
Mayor James K. Festerman said at this point the city is still in the investigative states and is determining where the problem came from and the cost to rebuild or renovate the building.Shop at Lowe's for garage Ceramic tile,
Festerman said at this point he would like to see a new building come about if it’s cost-effective.
“I’m not interested in putting a Band-Aid on but permanently fixing the problem,” Festerman said.
If the costs are estimated to be too high, the city is beginning to look at two other options.A mold or molds is a hollowed-out block that is filled with a liquid like plastic,
Talking with Major Robbie Robbins of the Salvation Army last week, Wiggins found the Salvation Army is looking to build a new community building complete with a gym, and the Salvation Army is willing to have conversations with the city about a joint usage of the space.
Robbins is already helping solve some of the issues the city had with the senior center in the short term. The organization has taken in the seniors for most of their programs, excluding dance and fitness, in their community building facility and is also housing their Meals on Wheels program inside their building’s fellowship hall.
“I owe the Salvation Army a lot of credit and thanks to Major Robbie Robbins for allowing us to use their fellowship hall in their main building for the Meals (on Wheels) program,” Wiggins said.
Robbins said this is right in line with the work the Salvation Army already does. In times of need they assist,Husky Injection Mold Systems designs and manufactures a broad range of and this was a time of need for the community.
“It’s great to know we could help them in their time of need,” Robbins said.
A second option for the community is to partner with Lee Covington and the Aging, Disability and Transit Services of Rockingham County. Covington serves as executive director there and said Wiggins believes a “day care” for seniors will quickly become a greater need as the baby boomer generation begins to retire.
Partnering with Covington can mean a greater chance of receiving grants to fund a building, but also allows for multiple purposes for the community to be housed in one building.
“We’re willing to help be partners with anyone who will help fulfill our mission,” Covington said.
Wiggins said both conversations happened loosely and no plans have even begun being made, but they are options worth looking into.
For now, Wiggins is looking at the costs of repairs and expects to have an estimate on the costs within the next few weeks.
Wiggins is also working to finalize a memorandum of understanding with the Salvation Army to show what their plans are for the city’s usage of that organization’s space while they evaluate the senior center. Once this is finalized and agreed upon, the city plans to release more information to citizens about their plans.
Wiggins said many members of the fitness center have been left hanging as to where they can work out until the problem is resolved. Wiggins said he is working on a solution, whether it involves moving the fitness equipment to another location or partnering with a facility such as the YMCA to house the members until then.
Seniors who aren’t sure where they are to go for their programs are asked to contact Cindy Baines, who released a calendar regarding where different programs are being held – though most, but not all,We are professional Plastic mould, are now at the Salvation Army.
The city is planning to send out a news release soon with more information on its plan for this facility and those affected.
The mold was most likely caused by a leak where water was able to seep into the building over the years and eventually grew mold spores, according to Tom Wiggins, assistant city manager for community development and parks and recreation.
Wiggins said initially he is trying to determine the cost to remove the mold and repair the building.Offering high risk and offshore merchant account with credit card processing services. After that, if the costs are too high, the city may look at some other options.
The top level of the building was deemed free from mold, but the bottom level of the building has the infestation. In order to make repairs many things need to be done, which could cost tens of thousands of dollars, though the city is waiting to hear back on an official estimate.
Wiggins said repairs will include removing the mold and mildew, removing dry wall, ceiling tiles, carpeting, flooring and having the HVAC system for the basement scrubbed.
The next costs will involve having another contractor repair leaks below grade, excavation to make the repairs and possibly installing a drainage system.
After that, costs will include replacing the walls and paint and putting back wood paneling. There is also a leak in the roof which is under control upstairs, but could be leaking to the basement. This will also need to be addressed.
Wiggins said the question the city needs to know is what the cost will be to repair the building.
“We have a building over there from the 1950s,” Wiggins said. “Does it make sense to reinvest all that money back into an old building?”
Wiggins is also looking at the building’s lack of parking and lighting, as well as the access to the building as the city determines where to go from here.
Mayor James K. Festerman said at this point the city is still in the investigative states and is determining where the problem came from and the cost to rebuild or renovate the building.Shop at Lowe's for garage Ceramic tile,
Festerman said at this point he would like to see a new building come about if it’s cost-effective.
“I’m not interested in putting a Band-Aid on but permanently fixing the problem,” Festerman said.
If the costs are estimated to be too high, the city is beginning to look at two other options.A mold or molds is a hollowed-out block that is filled with a liquid like plastic,
Talking with Major Robbie Robbins of the Salvation Army last week, Wiggins found the Salvation Army is looking to build a new community building complete with a gym, and the Salvation Army is willing to have conversations with the city about a joint usage of the space.
Robbins is already helping solve some of the issues the city had with the senior center in the short term. The organization has taken in the seniors for most of their programs, excluding dance and fitness, in their community building facility and is also housing their Meals on Wheels program inside their building’s fellowship hall.
“I owe the Salvation Army a lot of credit and thanks to Major Robbie Robbins for allowing us to use their fellowship hall in their main building for the Meals (on Wheels) program,” Wiggins said.
Robbins said this is right in line with the work the Salvation Army already does. In times of need they assist,Husky Injection Mold Systems designs and manufactures a broad range of and this was a time of need for the community.
“It’s great to know we could help them in their time of need,” Robbins said.
A second option for the community is to partner with Lee Covington and the Aging, Disability and Transit Services of Rockingham County. Covington serves as executive director there and said Wiggins believes a “day care” for seniors will quickly become a greater need as the baby boomer generation begins to retire.
Partnering with Covington can mean a greater chance of receiving grants to fund a building, but also allows for multiple purposes for the community to be housed in one building.
“We’re willing to help be partners with anyone who will help fulfill our mission,” Covington said.
Wiggins said both conversations happened loosely and no plans have even begun being made, but they are options worth looking into.
For now, Wiggins is looking at the costs of repairs and expects to have an estimate on the costs within the next few weeks.
Wiggins is also working to finalize a memorandum of understanding with the Salvation Army to show what their plans are for the city’s usage of that organization’s space while they evaluate the senior center. Once this is finalized and agreed upon, the city plans to release more information to citizens about their plans.
Wiggins said many members of the fitness center have been left hanging as to where they can work out until the problem is resolved. Wiggins said he is working on a solution, whether it involves moving the fitness equipment to another location or partnering with a facility such as the YMCA to house the members until then.
Seniors who aren’t sure where they are to go for their programs are asked to contact Cindy Baines, who released a calendar regarding where different programs are being held – though most, but not all,We are professional Plastic mould, are now at the Salvation Army.
The city is planning to send out a news release soon with more information on its plan for this facility and those affected.
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