Wednesday September 17, 2008
Mid 70's F clear, 50's F overnight, TS Ike tracked west producing dry condition in eastern Pennsylvania.
Forecast low 70's for next 5 days and dry.
54% complete, payment voucher approved and signed (previously signed by Dawson, McGuire and WDC).
Attendance;
James Thomas; Union Square Homes
Harold Thomas; Union Square Homes
Jihad Ali ; Union Square Homes
Dan Thomer; WDC Construction
Lisa Gaffney; CEDA
Michael Washington; OHCD
Harry Ackroyd; R&V for OHCD
Colin Dawson RA; CDRA
Distribution all in attendance and;
John Paczewski; PHFA
Kevin Maguire; for TRF
Assistant Director, Linda Hill; OHCD
Progress;
4th Street
Lot 1; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete
Lot 2; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete
Lot 3; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete
Lot 4; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete, air sealing complete.
Lot 5; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete, air sealing complete, insulation in progress.
Lot 6: Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete, air sealing complete, insulation in progress.
Lot 7; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, rough mechanicals complete, air sealing complete, insulation in progress.
Union Street, north side;
Lot 8; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 9; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 10; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 11; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 12: Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 13; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Union Street, south side;
Lot 14: Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 15; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 16; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 17; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 18; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
Lot 19; Siding and porch brick masonry complete, patio door installed.
3rd Street;
Lot 20; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint, bathroom and vestibule tile complete, kitchen tile complete
Lot 21; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint, bathroom and vestibule tile complete, kitchen tile complete
Lot 22; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint, 2nd floor bathroom and vestibule tile complete, kitchen tile complete
Lot 23; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint, 2nd bathroom and vestibule tile complete, kitchen tile in progress
Lot 24; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint.
Lot 25; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint.
Lot 26; Siding complete, drywall prime and paint in progress.
Anticipated Progress next week weather permitting;
Lots 1 through7; Insulation complete, drywall hung lots 7, 6 & 5.
Lot 8 through 13; Rough mechanicals in progress.
Lot 14 through 19: Rough mechanicals in progress.
Lots 20 through 26; Commence kitchen cabinets lot 20, tile work in progress 21 through 26.
Project schedule to be prepared by WDC upon receipt of schedule for utility work;
DELCORA
Catania Engineering (City Engineer) completed review and issued approval letter to Union Square Homes and DELCORA
Colin Dawson delivered sewer connection permit application to DELCORA.
After this meeting Colin Dawson discussed with Chris Hilditch of DELCORA; "project planning module" for final PADEP approval will be prepared by DELCORA Thursday 9-18-2008. When complete Colin Dawson will pick-up from DELCORA and circulate for sign-off to Chester City Planning, Delaware County Planning then PADEP in Norristown.
PECO
PECO advised Dan Thomer that if electric service main is not commenced by October 5, 2008, PECO may reschedule and the possibility exists for electric installation to be delayed until the spring.
HC Accessible Units
Lisa Gaffney requested identification of the required 2 HC accessible units; Colin Dawson advised that all the units are HC adaptable with blocking installed in the 1st floor bathroom for grab bar installation. Harold Thomas advised that prospective HC buyers have been identified for lots 14 and 26, upon completion of the agreement of sale; WDC and Colin Dawson will meet with the prospective buyers and arrange for adaptation to the kitchen and 1st floor bathroom to accommodate the buyers specific needs.
Homeowner move-in;
Colin Dawson advised that prospective homeowner should be made aware that the project will be an active construction site until all units have been complete, rear yard access for construction activity will delay installation of rear yard fences.
Prepared by Colin Dawson RAProject photographs and Field Reports available at; http://unionsquarechesterpa.blogspot.com/
Lots 7 through 1, 4th Street
4th Street and Union Street rear
Lots 13 through 8 Union Street north side
Lots 19 through 14 Union Street south side
3rd Street and Union Street rear
Lots 26 through 20 3rd Street
Lot 7 insulation in progress
Lot 6 insulation in progress
Lot 5 insulation on site 
Lot 20 1st floor bathroom tile
Lot 20 kitchen floor tile
Lot 21 1st floor bathroom shower tile prep
Lot 21 kitchen floor tile 
Lot 22 1st floor bathroom shower floor tile
Lot 22 kitchen floor tile
Lot 22 vestibule tile
Lot 22 2nd floor hall bathroom tile 
Lot 22 2nd floor bedroom bathroom tile
Lot 23 trim and prime paint complete 
Lot 23 kitchen floor tile in progress
Lot 24 trim and prime paint complete 
Lot 25 trim and prime paint complete
Lot 26 prime paint 1st coat complete, 2nd coat in progress
Lot 17, plumbing to be relocated to eliminate ceiling lump.
Lot 20 kitchen
Lot 21 kitchen
Lot 22 kitchen
Lot 6 drywall
Lot 5 drywall
Lot 4 drywall
Lot 3 insulation
Lot 2 insulation
Lot 1 insulation
Lot 5
