by Jim Wellman
General Information
- Toilets and lavatories continue to be replaced at all on-course golf restrooms. To date, the RCSC plumber has completed installations at Riverview, Lakes West and Willowcreek. One restroom building has been completed at North Course, South Course and Lakes East. It has been determined that only eight hollow metal doors need replacement at the on-course restrooms. These doors are on order and will be installed soon after their arrival. Toilets and lavatories are being installed by the RCSC plumber. The door installations will be completed by D.H. Pace. (Approximate Cost – $23,000)
Oakmont Center
- The Oakmont auditorium renovation project is wrapping up and will be reopened on October 3, 2016. The project includes removal of the auditorium stage, construction of a short section of wall, installation of a new ceiling with dimmable LED light fixtures and wall painting. Contractors for this project included Ace Acoustics, Kowalski Electric and the RCSC painter. (Cost – $34,505)
Grand Avevue Property
- The interior areas of the building have been demolished in order to rid the building of restaurant related items and unnecessary walls. This work will also allow for a better understanding of the buildings construction for the RCSC ADHOC Long Range Planning Committee. It will also make future architectural design and engineering easier. The building is in great overall condition and is very well constructed. Contractor was DFG Construction. Demolition Cost – $28,575)
Lakeview Center/Duffeeland Dog Park
- A new floating dock has been ordered for Viewpoint Lake. The new dock will accommodate RCSC’s existing boats with a couple of additional spaces for other lake boats and future growth. The new dock is expected to be installed in November 2016. Contractor is Floatation Systems. (Cost – $62,996)
- While recently attempting to clear the clay club drain line, the plumber used a drain line camera to locate an old plumber’s snake which was left stuck in the line from years gone by. The snake must be removed and will require opening up a small section of concrete in the woodshop, digging down to the line and attempting to remove the snake. If this attempt is unsuccessful, additional work will be required to remove this drain line obstacle. Contractor is Sunland Plumbing. (1st attempt cost is $3,800)
Bell Center
- Renovation of the clubs restrooms will be completed as of September 29, 2016 and reopened the same day. A couple of interior doors will be replaced the following week, but will only close the restrooms for a few hours. Contractor was DFG Builders. (Cost – $94,892)
- Renovation of the two main Bell Library restrooms is well underway with demolition, plumbing rough-in and framing completed. Wallboard is currently being installed in preparation for wall tile and paint. Contractor is Ken McIntyre Construction. (Cost – $100,000)
Sundial Center
- The Men’s shower room is now completed and re-opened Friday, September 23, 2016. This concludes the 2016 remodel of the lower level at Sundial. Contractors for this project included: Hardscape Resurfacing, Inc., DFG Builders, Aquatic Builders, Accel Electric, J&J’s Carpet Cleaning, Lee’s Counter Tops, RCSC Information Technology Department and the RCSC Skilled Trades Electrician, Cabinetmakers, Painter, Plumber, Fitness Mechanic and Pool Mechanic. And finally, a huge thank you to the Sundial Utility team for all of the clean-up work they performed over the duration of this project. (Cost – $99,800)
- New ceiling and LED lighting is being installed in the Palo Verde Art Club. Contractors include Kowalski Electric, Ace Acoustics, SES Electronics, Olympic Fire and Custom Cooling. (Cost – $24,584)
- Three new power drop cords will be installed soon in the Silver Stones clubroom. Contractor is Kowalski Electric. (Cost – $2,325)
Marinette Center
- The remodel of the auditorium, social hall ceiling, main restrooms, kitchen and installation of two new swimming pool restrooms is progressing well. To date, demolition, framing, mechanical, wall skim coating, floor grinding and rough in plumbing and electrical is completed. Contractors are DVP Professional Builders, Accel Electric and Custom Cooling. (Cost – $259,015)
Lakes East/West
- Plans are being finalized to seal coat and restripe the entire parking lot at Lakes Pro Shop and Talisman Hall. This work will occur during October 2016 and areas of the parking lot will only close for a few days each. Contractor is Regional Paving. (Cost $25,000)
Willowcreek/Willowbrook Maintenance
- Plans are underway to demolish the current WB/WC maintenance building and construct a steel maintenance building which will serve the golf maintenance staff and the RCSC Skilled Trades department. Construction of the new maintenance building will commence sometime in October 2016. Contractor will be DVP Professional Builders and Bunger Steel. (Cost – PIF $1,881,825)
Skilled Trades Department
- The RCSC Skilled Trades Department completed 277 work orders during the last two weeks of August 2016 and the first two weeks of September 2016.
Centers Operations
- Congratulations to Dorothy Waggoner at Sundial, Joe Barnett at Bell, Earl Heinselman at Sundial, and Bob Bean at Mountain View on their recent 5-year anniversaries with the RCSC. All make positive contributions to their respective workplaces.
- Over the past few months it was necessary to reschedule various clubs and events due to cleaning and building improvements at the centers. Centers staff made this process virtually painless with their flexibility and positive attitudes. The extra efforts at Sundial were particularly appreciated with the preparation and clean up after the project was complete. Staff did an exemplary job of minimizing inconvenience to cardholders and provided excellent service. Thank you to all involved.