[GCARC] Concrete estimates for club site

[Charles Olinda]

Hi Harry!

    One other thing to consider is the reason the blocks were used in the first place … in my town that changes the tax structure from temporary to permanent  … since we hold a 50 year lease with the 4H, we should ask them if pouring a pad is OK based on the original agreement we made with them some years back. 
    Prudence dictates that we should work with what we have, and not raise a flag … if you know what I mean.

I also watched some of the meeting via Periscope because I was having a real bad day with back pain at the location of the back surgery.

You said you were at the hospital, I hope all is well!

73,

Charlie


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> On Jun 10, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Harry Elwell <elwellharry at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> When Lee N2LAM approached me with an idea concerning the use of a poured
> concrete pad for the shed as opposed to the current dry-stack block
> foundation that is currently supporting the shed, we discussed the
> possibility of purchasing the concrete from a local ready-mix plant and
> enlisting the help of volunteers to prepare the site and finish the
> concrete.
> Lee suggested reaching out to some outside contractors for estimates.
> Somewhere along the way, we got our wires crossed. Lee was under the
> impression that we were talking about hiring a contractor for the entire
> job.
> I did not discover the mix-up until I heard Lee address the members at the
> club meeting which I was listing to via Periscope from the hospital.
> In the original discussion with Lee, I told him that I was in favor of
> exploring the possibility of a small poured pad to replace the current
> foundation provided we could do it for a reasonable cost.
> There are several options available when planning small projects requiring
> concrete. Obviously, as mentioned, ready-mix is fast and easy; however,
> give the small size of the project (approximately 2 yards allowing for
> waste), we would realize some penalties with regard to cost due to "short
> load" fees.
> Another option would be bagged pre-mix concrete and a rental mixer. This
> would likely result in a lower cost at the expense of more labor and time.
> Prior to being contacted by Lee, I had never considered a pad for the shed,
> nor had we discussed this at any club meetings. Since Lee has already
> presented the idea of the pad at the last meeting, I would welcome any
> comments on his proposed project to use a pad for the shed, provided the
> project includes volunteer labor from our members and that it can be
> accomplished for a reasonable cost.
> Best regards,
> Harry
> K2ATX
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