Hall Tour - Thank You!

A big thank you to many of you fellow neighbours who made the effort to come tour the hall this morning! It was very encouraging to see 50+ people come out, despite the unpleasant weather.  

Your support and interest in this expansion project is much appreciated.

I look forward to seeing many of you again tomorrow at the TICA members meeting.

2:30pm at Pioneer.

Tricia Hunter

Food Bank

If you are out and about Saturday, perhaps going to recycling, or the Forbes Hall tour at 11am, remember that you can drop off your food bank donations at the Firehall.

TIVFD

Free Exercise Equipment

Treadmill, elliptical step machine & an exercise bike.

Free for the taking!

Please text Stu 250 210-2789

Thetis Island Community Church

Sunday is the second Sunday in Advent. We will be lighting the candle of peace. 

Tim Parker from Nanaimo will be speaking on the Faithfulness of God. At this time of the year we can all use a little more faith and a lot more peace.

No peace or Know Peace.

Service starts at 10 am and everyone is welcome.

Rodney

School Art Cards for Sale

Thetis Elementary has a small number of unique art cards for sale, left over from the Christmas Bazaar.

The art for the cards was made by the K-Gr 6 students using imprints of painted ferns, which were then decorated as wintery Christmas trees.

The cards are 5x7 with envelope, and cost $3 each or 4 for $10. Less than 20 cards are left! Payment by cash or cheque to Thetis Island Parents Association.

100% of proceeds support school programs and equipment. 

To purchase, please contact Kelly Bannister by phone 250-252-0111 (phone or text) or email 

kelly_bannister@telus.net

FORBES HALL EXPANSION BULLETIN ~ DECEMBER 6, 2019

Here are answers to some more of the questions that have been received.  Although some of questions are about events that took place months ago, they do give context as to how the project moved forward.   

These Q & A’s have been provided to help the membership fully understand the depth of the Project that TICA has taken on.  It is not a small, humble building.  It has many requirements that have needed to be met, and that are continuing to be met.  Many upgrades & repairs to Forbes Hall had been “put off” for several years before the Project started, knowing that the costs would be wasted once the rebuild started.  Every step of the way, the consequences of the building’s design, the timing of the project, and the included details, have been weighed to ensure there will be good value for years to come. 

Q:        Was there recourse to challenge the Public Assembly designation under the Building Code of Forbes Hall? 

A:         No, however, the Committee did discuss the onerous nature of the designation with the Building Inspector.  It was made clear to the Committee that the Building Code requirements cannot be changed, nor can the designation of Forbes Hall be changed. 

Building Code: Part 3 Buildings (Complex) - Public Assembly

Size:

•  All buildings over three storeys in height or over 600 square metres in footprint.

•  Some buildings three storeys or less in height or under 600 square meters in area that are of a specific use.

Description:

•  Buildings intended for public gatherings, residential care, detention or high-hazard industrial activities.

•  Some larger buildings intended for residential, commercial or medium-to-low hazard industrial activities.

Examples:

•  Shopping malls, Office buildings, Condos, Apartment buildings, Hospitals, Care facilities, Daycares, Schools, Churches, Theatres, Restaurants.

Q:        How did the Directors and Expansion Committee members determine that J. Lealand Contracting Ltd. was capable of executing the Project as prime contractor?

A:         As part of the competitive bid process, and prior to entering into a contract with J. Lealand Contracting Ltd. the Committee sought and received references in respect of the Company.  In addition, Court Registry and Corporate Registry searches were conducted to ensure that the Company was both in good standing, and not subject to legal actions.

Q:        Was there any bias in favour/against Thetis Island builders in the Tender documents?

A:         No. The Committee relied on TICA’s Architect, Angela Quek, to organize and supervise the competitive tendering process. Angela Quek, using standard construction industry templates, prepared the tender documents.

Q:        Have the Directors/Committee finalized costs and schedules, as well as reviewed cost saving opportunities in order to complete the Project?

A:         Yes. Schedules are regularly reviewed with the Contractor.  Cost savings opportunities are being investigated daily.  The Committee has taken an active role in suggesting and implementing numerous cost saving measures.

Q:        When was it decided that Forbes Hall needed to be capable of being used as an Emergency Shelter?

A:         Forbes Hall was designated as an Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre several years ago.  However, during the December 2018 power outage, the need for such a Centre was reinforced.

Forbes Hall as an Emergency Shelter; following the December 20 2018 storm, it became apparent through two different emergency planning and information meetings, that the community expected and wanted Forbes Hall to be used for an Emergency Shelter.  This includes a warm building with food service, with some overnight sheltering. Having the hall work as a shelter has not impacted the cost of the building.  Propane storage for the emergency generator will need to be larger, and storage shelving will be needed for certain items (non-perishables, blankets, etc.).

Q:        What additional costs are incurred as a result of providing ESS designation?

A:         Very little, all that is needed is secure cabinetry to house documents, and storage space for provided emergency supplies. ESS does not provide shelter.

Click here for Construction Photos.

Free Happy Eggs

Saturday, Dec.7th Howling Wolf Farm Market 10 to 4

Thanks

Marylyn & Chris

Soup du Jour

Soup du jour will be serving up Chicken Noodle or Butternut Squash Soup (vegetarian) on Wednesday December 11th from 11:30 until the soup runs out.

This event will happen at Heneage House at The Portal. Enjoy a bowl of soup, bun, treats and either coffee or tea for only $5.00.

Gloria and Helen

"Head Soupers"

from the Library...

Please do not take catalogued library books to the Portal!  

The library there is very informal.  If you cannot hang onto the books you have borrowed from the TICA Library please let me know.

I am looking forward to touring the hall on Saturday to see the progress.  I hear the library roof is on!!

Celine

250-246-4349

valestrands@gmail.com

Help Services Available

I am available to help out with cleaning, organizing, painting, fiinishing, renovations and plenty other needs you may have.

Please contact Joël 250-246-9175

joel@joeldelaquis.com

Thank you

Broken Links on the Community Websites

It's come to my attention that there was a broken link on the Community page of thetisisland.net, left over from an earlier incarnation, so that people couldn't find the Community Association Constitution and Bylaws.

My apologies - please, if you find a link that doesn't work on any of the websites, let the webmaster know. There is a "Contact" link on all these websites that will get you to the person who manages that site. 

In the case of the TICA site, the information is undoubtedly still available, but it has been moved and I've forgotten to change all the links on all the pages where they might occur.

And in case this particular broken link has been a problem for you, these documents are now to be found at

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica/office.html

Apologies again

Veronica

Styrofoam Packing Pellets -- free to a good home

We have several large bags of styrofoam packing pellets to give away.

Perfect for padding in packages to be mailed.  Take as many or as few as

you like.  Email jthorn4242@gmai.com or phone 250-984-3033

if you'd like some.

Virginia & Jonathan,

lot 129