In God's Hands..

A beautiful typical September day, morning clouds, afternoon sunshine. Saturday marks the beginning of fall. I am sure most Oregonians wonder when the rain will begin this year. I suppose the contractors working on the project here at Tanasbrook are harboring the same thoughts.

Don't read further if you have a thin skin. I am not happy with the management of this project.

I received a call yesterday from the association president, who is still in hospital following surgery. Clearly, he is unable to oversee day to day operations here at the complex. An architect has been retained to inspect the various buildings during and after initial repairs, prior to painting, after painting, and to approve repair orders.

I am still puzzled by the scheduling of work. While buildings on Rolling Hill Lane are still under repair, additional buildings on Rolling Hill Drive are being defaced with red paint, scraped and primered, and siding panels torn off. At the current pace ( 2 buildings completed in two months) it would take six months just to complete what has already been marked up. That is, if there is no rain or winter..my fear..at this point..is that the view from my window is going to be there throughout the winter, spring, and into next summer..what a depressing thought..I know many others will share the same view..

The management of this project( allowing contractors to prepare buildings for painting where there is no realistic chance of completing the work in the current season) reflects poorly on both the board and our professional management company. Sadly, we will live with the situation. Those owners with units for sale or rent..or intending to do so will bear the consequences of this "view". Those of us who try to maintain and improve our residence will live with the situation during the gray Oregon winter. I think it will be a winter where I will need to travel or take anti-depression medication.

So..what, you might ask would I do differently? There should be a general contractor or project manager who is an employee of the Association who oversees the day to day operations. The current system has some limited checks and balances.  The zone of disruption need not extend over 1/3 of the entire complex. The siding replacement company representative was unable to give any time estimate for when siding repairs would be completed. Does the board really think it reasonable to stack my patio furniture and plants in a pile, cover them, and leave them for a year? Really?

As I write this, I see another building being scraped, covered with red marks, and spot painted with primer. Where is the wisdom in defacing 17 buildings,,when you know it will be a year before you can finish the project?

Mr. President indicates that there is no support or assistance from residents. I for one tried to support and assist, but running the business of the association like a craft circle doesn't lend to quality decision making.

Considering a purchase? Well, perhaps God will favor us with a miracle. Perhaps the view from my window will improve..a selfish prayer, I know..