by Jim Wellman
General Information
• Forty-four cardholders attended a “What’s Working, What’s Not” meeting held at Fairway Center on February 16, 2016. The Assistant General Manager introduced RCSC staff from buildings and infrastructure, operations, clubs and activities and cardholder services. Information was provided regarding 2016 RCSC projects. The floor was then opened to all attendees to share their concerns and questions with RCSC management. The meeting was very constructive and several very good suggestions were shared with RCSC management.
• Twenty-four (24) Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have now been installed at all Recreation Centers, all golf pro shops, both bowling centers and the Sunbowl Amphitheatre and ballpark. Additionally, Mary Dickenson with Sun City Fire and Medical delivered AED and Chest Compression training to approximately 240 cardholders who volunteered to attend on February 8 and 9, 2016. Plans are now underway to hold more volunteer training sessions with Sun City Fire and Medical. For more information please contact Linda Menna at lmenna@suncityaz.org or for those who do not have a computer please call (623) 561-4614.
Oakmont Center
• The Oakmont renovation project is scheduled to commence on March 7, 2016 after the Clubs’ Fun Fair has concluded. The project includes exterior stucco of all remaining buildings, rework of soffits and fascia boards, new gutters and downspouts, some new windows and doors, a few sidewalk replacements, installation of an ADA ramp into the Lapidary/Silver club, remodel of the two restrooms by the auditorium and patio repairs. Contractor for this project is Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost – $288,000)
Mt. View Center
• The Mini Golf course at Mt View will be completely re-carpeted in March 2016. Contractor is Floors at the Arizona Design Center (Cost – $31,330)
Fairway Center
• The tile flooring in front of the Fairway pool showers has been replaced. Contractor was Resource Flooring. (Cost – $3,456)
Viewpoint Lake
• The large crack in the Viewpoint Lake wall has now been repaired. Contractors for this specific crack repair included Starling-Madison-Loftquist Engineering and Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost – $3,619)
• Two additional pedal boats have been purchased for cardholder use on Viewpoint Lake. The new boats allow the RCSC the opportunity to pull the two older pedal boats out of the lake for some much needed repair and maintenance work. Once dock space is increased, the two older boats will be re-launched, joining the two new ones, making four pedal boats available to cardholders and their invited guests.
Lakes West
• Replacement of a 15’ septic leach field pipe, which serves the on-course restrooms by the 13th green at Lakes West has been completed. Due to existing underground utilities and irrigation systems, the work was completed by hand instead of a backhoe. Contractor is Sunland Plumbing. (Cost – $5,500)
Bell Center
• The wood support structure from which the Liberty Bell hangs has been removed and is currently being refabricated by Bell Woodworking for the cost of materials only. The shop will rebuild the piece from white oak in accordance with structural engineering requirements. Once the new wood support structure is fabricated, the 2,080 pound bell will be reinstalled. Contractors are Starling-Madison-Loftquist structural engineer, Ken McIntyre Construction and Bell Woodworking. (Estimated Cost – $4,700)
Marinette Center
• Two, one at Marinette and one at Mountain View, new 4’ x 8’ Pickleball practice hitting boards were constructed and installed by the Skilled Trades Department. (Cost – $100)
Skilled Trades Department
• The RCSC Skilled Trades Department completed 203 work orders during the last two weeks of January 2016 and the first two weeks of February 2016.
Centers Operations
• The RCSC recently promoted Bob Bartenetti to North Area P.M. Supervisor. Bob will be working together with Ed DeBruyne (A.M. Supervisor) in supervising Sundial, Bell and Marinette Recreation Centers. He will also oversee the afternoon utility worker staff at Willowbrook/ Willowcreek, Riverview and Lakes East/Lakes West golf course pro and snack shops. Bob started working with the RCSC in 2012. Most recently he was the Lead Utility Worker for the late night shift at Bell Recreation Center. Bob has been an excellent asset to our organization during his time with us.