Basically, any agenda item involving SJ was moved to a special session to be held October 4th. During persons to be heard, people did speak in favor of keeping Hames open. There was some urgency to their comments, as one announced that the college planned on draining the pool October 8th.
So the issues regarding both Hames and other services, and the interest rate on a city loan remain. I think the two could be combined. For example, the College owes the city some $450k, and the city may want to step in to keep Hames open. Why not figure out a fair lease amount for the building, and deduct it from what is owed. A lease of $15k per month for Hames would provide the city with TWO YEARS of rent.
One last thought: I really think the city assembly would value your opinions. They can be reached here.
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The pool has not been drained for about 10 years. Since there is additioanl sheet flow of water under the building during heavey rains there is a strong potential of the pool floating and breaking. I have warned SJ and City folks of this potential. I would not recomend draining the pool until warmer and dryer weather.
Marcel
Marcel,
Since I see you've been reading the blog, allow me to take this opportunity to say thank you. I was only at SJ for a year, but in that year you kept the campus running as smoothly as possible with extremely limited resources. And, thank you for allowing Nate and myself to borrow tools and dry shop space to work on his truck when it was necessary.
I hope that whoever is in charge heeds your advice about the pool and whatever else on campus that should or shouldn't be done.
Thank you again so very much
I want to thank you Chris for keeping this blog going for those of us who want to stay updated on the happenings of SJC and Sitka; but who live thousands of miles away. So glad to also see Marcel is staying somewhat connected and to all parties concerned, they would do well to heed ANY advice he gives.
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