No work accomplished today, or yesterday, or the day before. "Our" Mike stopped by today. He had a coordination meeting with Bob (landscaping) and another with a couple of guys from the lumber company. Mike told us that he expected to begin the carpentry work next week.
Bob introduced us to Drew, who will be the field supervisor for the landscaping effort. Bob showed T the proposed Old Monroe aggregate paving material and the chess board color choices. T approved the aggregate and selected the board colors (while they all looked pretty much the same to me, I liked the middle one). Bob told us that, based on his conversation with Mike, they do not anticipate starting the landscape work until the end of the year. In addition to introducing us to Drew, Bob also said he wanted to get an update on the fencing plan. I told him that we have confirmed with our east neighbors that they will be extending their fence line north to a point coinciding to the corner of our two houses. I pointed out to Bob that the fence that will be installed from that point over to our house will need to contend with the sloping foundations on our house. Bob acknowledged that he had not previously noticed this slope, but they will discuss with the fencing company.
Before leaving, Mike and I chatted. When I asked about the electrical work, I got a vague answer. Mike also assured me that the issue with Frank's (HVAC) permit had been resolved and that they would be back to continue their work soon. I reminded Mike that we still have a Stop Work Order posted and I have a letter from the City condemning our criminal activities. Both need to be removed or rescinded prior to Frank's returning to work.
Mike also mentioned that, in his talk with Bob, it was established that Bob's company will be installing the patio, walkways (exterior flat work) and the steps to the sunroom. Mike had originally had these in the scope of work for "Concrete" Mike's company (they did the foundations). This means that the only remaining work for "Concrete" Mike will be to pour the interior flat work (slabs) in the garage and sunroom. As long as it does not impact the overall cost significantly, and considering the performance of "Concrete" Mike's foundation work, we are satisfied with this arrangement. "Concrete" Mike also had given us warnings against using the specific aggregate proposed by Bob. Therefore, letting Bob control the installation of that aggregate will help ensure it is successful.
Yesterday, John (solar) was in the neighborhood and stopped by to see how the project was going. John was with Betsy when they first came out to talk with us back in July. He asked if there was anything he could do to help. I told him that we had not heard anything from Betsy since she wrote to us last week. At that time, she announced she was communicating with all the parties involved to finalize the location and installation plans for the inverters. She promised to let us know the outcome of those communications.
Don't know what to expect to happen, if anything, during the remainder of the week. The weather remains perfect for construction work. Next forecast for rain is early next week.
