Things are happening fast
The quit claim deed and change of ownership has been filed with the county. The building now officially belongs to Burney Friends and Neighbors.
The use permit paperwork has been forwarded to the Fire Department. The information has been forwarded to their consultant who will provide a report on what is needed in the buildings. We expect the report within the next two weeks.
In the meantime we have switched the utilities to our name. This requires about $600 in deposits that will come out of our budget. We are also in contact with an insurance broker to find property insurance. The first bid was for a $6000 annual policy that leaves the property underinsured. The broker is still looking for better coverage but the cost will be substantially more. Liability insurance has been increased to cover the building with an annual cost of $3400.
Now is the time to renew membership or join Burney Friends and Neighbors to make our efforts a success. We would also appreciate any and all donations. We do have some fundraisers planned but they will happen later in the year.
Projects and partners
Sponsors
A big ‘SHOUT OUT’ to these local businesses who are generously saving aluminum cans and plastic containers for Burney Friends and Neighbors to pick up, recycle and use the proceeds to support community projects.
THANK YOU!!!
Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
News
Presbyterian Church
Our engineer is continuing to draw up the plans for the building. The upgrades identified so far are to the restrooms in the classroom building. The restrooms will become unisex and the current men's room will be enlarged to meet ADA requirements.
Plans are also to build a raised walkway that joins the two buildings with a ramp up to the walkway.
Activities
Taiko Ren Dance
Burney Friends and Neighbors hosted the Taiko Ren Dance group from Japan to a dinner in the gathering room at the Butney Presbyterian Church property. Local volunteers provided a rooms for the groups to spend the night. The dance group performed for the 2 local elementary schools before moving on to the rest of their tour.
Clean Streets Cleanup
The Church property is used as the launch point for monthly clean up efforts.
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Future Activities
The community has let us know the activities they would like to see at the church.
Cookie Exchange, celebrations, concerts, Christmas programs etc.
Memorial Services
A local family was able to host their father's memorial service in the sanctuary and gathering room. He had been a long time member of the church. In addition we have had inquiries on having other service.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Dinner for the volunteer in town who have participated in any of the groups helping to clean up Burney.