by Jim Wellman
General Centers Projects and Information
• The electronic sign project is progressing nicely with all signs, except Oakmont and Lakeview, now set in place. Electrical work is nearing completion on the northeast Mt. View sign and Sun Bowl sign so these two signs should come online very soon. Electrical work will continue on all the other signs until all are up and running. The entire project is expected to be completed in early 2015. Contractors are Bootz and Duke Signs and Accel Electric. (PIF Cost – $850,775)
North Golf Maintenance
• The North golf maintenance facility recently had a concrete apron poured in front of the maintenance building, areas around the maintenance building re-paved and three bulk material storage areas constructed. Contractors were Ken McIntyre Construction and Sunland Asphalt. (Cost $89,853)
Viewpoint Lake/Duffeeland
• A third fish habitat construction event was held December 11, 2014 at Lakeview Center. During this event, 17 volunteers constructed approximately 60 hanging fortresses to be located on docks around the lake and at the Lakeview pier. Deployment of these hanging fortresses will occur in January 2015. If you have not signed up to help out with this very important project, please call the RCSC Administration office at (623) 561-4600 and add your name and contact information to our list of volunteers.
Here’s the Fishy News! Threadfin shad (forage fish for bass, bluegill and catfish) are still delayed due to supplier inventory shortages. Once quantities are available, the shad will be delivered and introduced into Viewpoint Lake. The RCSC is planning to stock 10” to 12” Rainbow Trout in Viewpoint Lake on December 22, 2014.
• The Duffeeland dog park improvement project is currently on hold while a dog club is organized. Once this club is formed and approved by the RCSC Board of Directors, I will share improvement plans with the new club officers and schedule the dog park improvements.
Bell Center
• Four of the 10 courts are now poured and concrete will be poured on two more courts December 16, 2014. The pouring of the courts must follow a sequential order from west to east and from north to south as we move towards the only construction entry point for this facility. Hopefully we will not experience more rain as construction work was delayed two days due to the rain storm on December 4, 2014. Hole #4 at the mini golf course is now under construction and remains closed. Cardholders playing the course are asked to take par for hole #4. The tennis project includes demolition of the current (8) tennis courts and the installation of (10) new tennis courts. The new updated complex will also include a shaded gathering area, courtside canopies with benches, water and electric to each court, tables and benches for spectators and planters in the common areas. Contractors include Lloyd Sports Engineering as architect and project manager and Sunland Sports as building contractor. (PIF Cost – $1,778,074)
• The RCSC Grounds Department installed 20 tons of decorative rock in the landscaped areas around the Liberty Bell and Del Webb monument at Bell Center. (Cost – $1,138)
• A new 5.5 HP commercial circulating pump was installed at the Bell walking pool. In addition, some re-piping was done and some special flow meters were installed. Contractor was Aquatic Concepts. (Cost – $6,975)
Sundial Center
• The refrigerant coil on one of the Sundial pool dehumidifiers recently failed and had to be replaced. Contractor was W.D. Manor Company. (Cost – $32,564)
Marinette Center
• The Marinette project continues to move forward even with delays due to the recent rainstorm of December 4, 2014. As of this report, the pavilion has reached its maximum height and steel is being set for the roof structure. Stucco work around all the new buildings continues and the block wall along the east property line is completed. Uncovered pickleball courts to the North are poured and fenced in, and the same is true of the half-court basketball area. Uncovered pickleball courts to the south of the pavilion are formed and ready for installation of the post tension cables. Interior painting of the fitness center and lobby area is completed and ceiling grid and lighting are installed in these areas. Wall tile work is underway in the restrooms and lobby / hallway floor tile is expected to begin in the next few weeks. The Marinette Center expansion and renovation project includes a 4,000 s.f. fitness center, rubberized outdoor walking track, a total
of 20 Pickleball courts, an outdoor spa, a thermal solar system for pool water pre-heating, tankless water heaters for the showers, new doors and windows and exterior stucco of all remaining buildings. Contractors include: CCBG Architectural, Robert Porter Construction and Aquatic Builders. (PIF Cost – $4,709,422)
Mt. View Center
• A new 7.5 HP commercial circulating pump was installed at the Mt. View pool. In addition, some re-piping was done and some special flow meters were installed. Contractor was Aquatic Concepts. (Cost – $8,600)
Skilled Trades Department
• The RCSC Skilled Trades department completed 114 work orders during the last two weeks of November and the first two weeks of December 2014. The RCSC Skilled Trades carpenters and painter continue to construct cabinets for the Marinette clay club remodel while the RCSC fitness technician and pool mechanic continue their routine preventative maintenance and repair duties.
Centers Operations
• Sundial was especially busy Thanksgiving week this year. On the Tuesday before the holiday, the Sundial staff set up 2,000 chairs for a public Arizona Corporation Commission meeting. Immediately after that ended, the staff had to set up for the Arts and Crafts show which used almost 300 tables. Our appreciation and congratulations go out to the team at Sundial for the good job they did in flawlessly making both events happen.
At this time, I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.