--- Date: 2026-04-30 Author: Adolfo Reyna Tags: #project #220emerald #church #hosting #facilities #ac --- # 220 Emerald Church Hosting Preparation 2026 ## Objective Prepare the 220 Emerald property to host church events by aligning with the Elders on support needs and executing facility improvements for: - Main house church room - Barn gathering area ## Current Priorities - [ ] Meet with Elders to confirm vision, expected attendance, and support model. - [ ] Define scope and budget for AC in: - [ ] Main house church room - [ ] Barn - [ ] Build phased plan for barn upgrades: - [ ] Carpet/flooring requirements - [ ] Potential window additions - [ ] Bathroom feasibility (plumbing, permits, cost) ## Workstreams ### 1) Elder Alignment & Ministry Support - [ ] Confirm desired launch timeline for hosting events. - [ ] Clarify church support (financial, volunteer labor, materials, technical). - [ ] Agree on ministry use-cases (prayer nights, classes, youth, worship, meals). - [ ] Identify point person(s) for recurring coordination. ### 2) AC Planning & Execution - [ ] Request at least 2–3 quotes for main house room AC options. - [ ] Request at least 2–3 quotes for barn AC options. - [ ] Evaluate load sizing, insulation impact, and electrical readiness. - [ ] Select vendor and schedule install windows. ### 3) Barn Buildout Discovery - [ ] Carpet: material options, durability, and cleanability. - [ ] Windows: daylight/ventilation goals + placement options. - [ ] Bathrooms: number needed, plumbing route, septic/sewer implications, permit path. - [ ] Produce rough order-of-magnitude budget and implementation phases. ## Suggested Phases - **Phase 1 (Immediate):** Elder alignment + AC scoping + rough budget. - **Phase 2 (Short Term):** AC installation in priority spaces. - **Phase 3 (Mid Term):** Barn interior improvements (carpet/windows). - **Phase 4 (Longer Term):** Bathroom project execution. ## Key Open Questions - [ ] Target date for first church event at 220 Emerald? - [ ] Typical and max attendance? - [ ] Available church budget or reimbursement model? - [ ] Permit constraints for barn modifications and bathrooms? ## Next Action - [ ] Send Elder outreach email and request planning meeting. - [ ] Prepare for zoom meeting with elders on 2026-07-20 at 7:00 PM ET to discuss the barn / church hosting plan. ## Meeting Log - 2026-07-19: Scheduled meeting for 2026-07-20 7:00 PM ET — zoom with elders to talk about the barn. Source: Adolfo WhatsApp. - 2026-07-21: Elders meeting with Adolfo Reyna at property — full summary recorded in journal 2026-07-22. Key outcomes: barn not feasible for Sunday services due to residential zoning / permit + noise concerns; $30k insulation/restroom estimate questioned by Ap. David Clemetson as not long-term; lower-cost residential-use configs suggested (practice space, recording, hangout/coffee bar). Adolfo's requests focused on fans, cleaning, water/toiletries, bathroom logistics, belongings guidance, inclusion in planning. David Hewitt apologized for expenses/communication gap; Ap. David Clemetson emphasized not carrying burden as failure. Open: 4 fans, central AC ~$7200 quote (Alberto to refer second company), barn runs off little house meter with 220 service, long-term plan leaning toward community-engaging location. ## Elders Meeting Summary — 2026-07-21 (Full) Source: Journal 2026-07-22 — Adolfo Reyna personal notes See also: [[journals/2026-07-22]] **Purpose:** Elders invited Adolfo to hear his heart about church's use of family's newly purchased property (main house with church room extension, little house, barn). **How purchase came about:** While at previous home, felt opening from Lord; Alicia spotted house, knowing church was looking for space, bought on faith seeing barn/extra buildings as provision. Opened church room (youth, events) and offered barn fully. Financially: previous home paid off and rented; new mortgage higher but covered — no burden claim. **Sunday services in barn — consensus no, at least for now:** - Residential zoning requires public-gathering permit + likely rezoning; Alberto noted church left 3rd Street over exactly these burdens. - Noise + neighbor relations concern given worship style. - Size not issue; permit is. **Cost concerns (Ap. David Clemetson):** - $30k estimate (insulation + restrooms) hard to justify if not long-term + possible move 6-12 months. - Suggested lower-cost residential configs: partitioned worship practice, recording space, furnished social/hangout with coffee bar for smaller gatherings/intercession. - Questioned ceiling fans vs extractor system and whether rec came from professional. **Adolfo's requests (short-term comfort/upkeep, not money):** - Fans — heat + mosquitoes make Saturday prayer uncomfortable - Consistent cleaning, drinking water, toiletries for events - Bathroom logistics — only one, far at house - Guidance on whether stored belongings in way - More communication and inclusion in plans - Asked about moving summer prayer to cooler church room; elders avoided to protect family space. **Tone:** David Hewitt apologized for not contributing to added expenses + slow communication. Ap. David Clemetson emphasized Adolfo shouldn't carry provision burden as personal failure; gap was communication, not lack of thought. Deep appreciation expressed for family's provision. **Open items:** - No definitive long-term plan; leaning toward place that engages community - 4 ceiling fans under discussion - Central AC replacement main house ~$7200 (Alberto to refer another company for 2nd estimate); mini-split for extension may not be needed after central replaced - Barn runs off little house meter, has 220 service - Adolfo to be included in future planning ## reMarkable planning notes — 2026-07-18 Source: Journal2026 changed page `143687d3-cdb7-48b9-be7f-325429026b66`. Adolfo noted that the church room and barn needs to raise for church/elder planning include: - Minisplit for the church room. - AC units for the barn. - Windows. - Restroom. Related barn/yard prep ideas captured from the same page: - Clean the tools. - Cover the area below, possibly with a tarp. - Buy fans and mosquito traps. - Leave a permanent/basic AC setup. - Figure out potential floor solutions. - Put bricks around the perimeter. - Add motion-sensing lights for the tool area. - Add a smart switch for the main lights. ## Utility Cost Tracking (FPL) — Guest/Little House - **Account:** 42066-68446 - **Source:** Local Thunderbird email bills (`FPL_Email_Bill@billing.fpl.com`) - **Period tracked:** 2025-09 to 2026-05 ### Monthly Bills - 2025-09: $51.23 - 2025-10: $85.96 - 2025-11: $59.38 - 2025-12: $75.53 - 2026-01: $52.37 - 2026-02: $51.19 - 2026-03: $49.60 - 2026-04: $60.83 - 2026-05: $82.47 ### Snapshot Analysis - **Total (9 months):** $568.56 - **Average / month:** $63.17 - **Min:** $49.60 (2026-03) - **Max:** $85.96 (2025-10) - **Trend note:** Lowest in Jan–Mar; increased in Apr–May, likely seasonal cooling load. --- [[Projects]] | [[Index]] | [[areas/maintenance/220_emerald]]