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MEDLIN Johnny R <br /> From: BLACK Bradley G <br /> To: MEDLIN Johnny R <br /> Subject: More thoughts on the Owen facility <br /> Date: Wednesday, January 17, 1996 1 :20PM <br /> Johnny <br /> I went over to the rose garden this morning and walked around again. I noted in the garage there are a <br /> significant number of irrigation controllers and what appear to be conduits for future lighting in the parking <br /> lot. Is the current thought to relocate these to the new facility or build a small tasteful enclosure and <br /> leave them where they are? An enclosure may be the most cost effective solution given the number of <br /> panels and controllers. <br /> As to phasing where will the money come from that will fund the new construction? I ask because it <br /> appears that open sites to the north of the rest home are located in such a manner that a new facility could <br /> be built without impacting the existing house. Once complete, the house could be razed. This would have <br /> the advantage of saving the cost of relocating the trailer from WISTEC a cost that I'd estimate at <br /> $9,000 to $12,000. This money would be better spent on the new facility. What is the thought around <br /> phasing? I'd like to discuss this with you <br /> It is very apparent that we need to make some decisions around schedule in order to give the crews <br /> adequate time to remove any plantings in the way of either new construction or demolition. I believe that <br /> the existing house can be demo'ed with little if any impact on existing plantings. It will however take <br /> some careful planning and temporary vegetation supports. <br /> I did notice a few dead mice on the floor inside the house. Given the recent illnesses associated with mice <br /> and the Hanta virus, I have concern about the potential risk of exposure to the employees and volunteers. <br /> Has this issued been examined and addressed? If not, should it be and by whom? <br /> As you can tell, I'm getting up to speed on this and would like to move forward as quickly as we <br /> reasonably can. I don't want to force the process, but do want it to move forward in an orderly and timely <br /> fashion. I would appreciate your assistance in achieving that goal I sense that there are a few others at <br /> the rose garden who would be grateful as well <br /> Thanks <br /> Brad <br /> 1 <br /> 1 <br /> 1 <br /> 1 <br /> 4 <br /> 4 <br /> 4 <br /> Page 1 <br /> 4 <br />