E-mail topic: Hunter Smith Building Repair?
Who has a copy of the inspection report (?) that identified to Giles Co government just what is wrong (supposedly) with the restoration work done on the Hunter-Smith building?? Has anyone ever seen one?? Who did the report? When was it done? Why havent the commissioners got on and fixed it?
The taxpayers have owned that relic of a building for ten years but we cant put people in it , we can't store stuff in it so it is a total loss (what's new?) that we surely pay insurance and other maintenance for every month .What a waste of our taxes ....the Commission needs to get off their backsides and get it finished so that it meets code and can be used instead of being an eyesore on the square. A contractor was paid $120,000 to supposedly fix the building ...was that just $$ down the drain?
The taxpayers have owned that relic of a building for ten years but we cant put people in it , we can't store stuff in it so it is a total loss (what's new?) that we surely pay insurance and other maintenance for every month .What a waste of our taxes ....the Commission needs to get off their backsides and get it finished so that it meets code and can be used instead of being an eyesore on the square. A contractor was paid $120,000 to supposedly fix the building ...was that just $$ down the drain?
posted by J. Kendrick McPeters | 8:39 PM
27 Comments:
The building renovation was done without plans, specifications and estimates prepared by a licensed architect/engineer as required by state statute.
Outgoing Commissioner Charles Greene had the plans for the building drawn by the high school drafting class, I dont believe his idea of plans qualifies under the code.
The county also hired an unlicensed contractor to perform the work.
To top it off one of the Commissioners was acting as the "construction manager". This particular commissioner does not have the appropriate licenses to be deemed a "Construction Manager"
I dont know the status of the situation currently, but I imagine the County will have to start back at square one. This may be the reason why this is such a hush hush topic.
Saving money is not a good reason to violate state law and building codes. Those codes are in place to protect the public and county government employees.
I believe the audit report for 2003 addresses some of these issues. The report is available on the state's - Comptroller of the Treasury website.
Who was responsible for getting the contractor and did the commissioners not vote this on?
that first comment is BS and obviously someone who did not get a job doing this or is dumb enought to believe Van Zandt's spin on everything she's screwed up or neglected.
Really. Read the audit findings for Fiscal year 2003 located on the state comptrollers website.
The finding is under the heading county executive. Yes VanZandt was responsible but so was Charlie Greene and the others on the committee that handled the renovation. Ask anyone who was involved in the project - Charlie Greene was at large and in charge.
The only thing I can say about VanZandt is that she should have stood up to Charlie Greene and put the others in their places from the beginning.
To WAB,
Do you know why the county executive or commission has let this building sit there for four years without being rectified?
WAB on this one you are way out of date. It has been known for months the grant application was turned down.
I hope this time around Janet will take control of her office instead of letting "county executive" wanna be commissioners run her office.
GO JANET!!!
You guys are so fooled by Janet! She does not know how to take charge! I just hope she doesn't get in the way of any potential progress we may have.
Anonymous Friday, August 04, 2006 7:34:27 AM
Who are the commissioners Janet allowed to run the office in the past four years?
The commissioners that helped put Janet back in office are: Remona Flacy
Stoney Jackson
Chan Harris
Billy Beets
Tim Risner
also connie howell
That is quite an intelligent bunch. The best of the lot I'd say! Ha
I wonder what connie howell would do if a rendering plant located right scross the road from her house. The anti-zoners would say she could wear a respirator when she's out in the yard. After all, we need the industry, and it's not too much to ask of her. Right?
Hey, that's an idea......respirators for the residents of quarry road! It's only a minor inconvenience...hardly a loss of freedom.
Connie Howell is probably against zoning due to the fact she owns a chicken house business right off Lewisburg Highway.
No, she is a staunch anti-zoner. There are lots of chicken houses throughout the county. And I believe they are classified as farming operations. Insurance companies look at them as such. But if some firm tried to move in and set up a chicken procesing plant right across the road from her, she might sing a different tune.
processing...please excuse my typo
Re: Connie Howell:
First let me make it clear, I am not for zoning!
Here is the problem I have understanding these political people, they are so firm in their so-called belief, but others and Mrs. Howell voted and supported Mrs. Vanzant, who voted for the LUMP. I just don’t get it!
Mr. Howell, since I live in your district, would you please explain that to me?
Seems like Mrs. Howell doesn't want to answer my question, why?
Does da county still own da hunter smith bilding. I thunk it wood be sold or rebuilt by now da way everbody couldn't wait to git elected and fix da mess.
At the recent Property Committee meeting, an interest was shown in the lease or purchase of the Hunter Smith Building. I am unsure of the Lady's name, but she stated that she already has state funding for the renovation of the building and is prepared to take immediate action in order to relieve the County of this never ending problem. Please contact your commissioners for more information on this mattter and let them know how you feel about it. This could be a way for the County to recover some of the mis-spent money involved in the purchase and lack of use of this Building. It really seems like a no brainer.
Didn't Tammy P. state: the Lynnville Arts Association could APPLY for grants? You can't get state funding for something you are not even yet using/leasing.
I was thinking that she implied that they had approved the grant and they were waiting for the Arts Association to find the appropriate facility. It is very possible that I misunderstood. I do however still believe this could be a solution to the Hunter Smith Building problem if the commission will act promptly and not let the opportunity get away.
It is correct STAAR could apply for grants once they have a building. Property Committee is recommending to the full commission that the county lease it to STAAR for $1 per year. Commissioner Terry Hughes raised a good point - "Why isn't the county giving others the opportunity to apply to lease or even purchase the building?" Again, this is the way the CE wants it. She never has wanted the Hunter Smith building to be a success for the county since Charles Greene was involved. Jealousy.
You are right...jealousy seems to be something she thrives on daily.
i think it is more of a mental problem plus jealousy.
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