Re: GoBiodiesel 10/21-22 -Great work accomplished!

I'm thinking Friday of this week for the meeting. I think we should  
have it off-site so we can stay focused on coordination and not get  
bogged down starting to do actual tasks. But we need a sketch of the  
site, so we can visualize. I'll put together something.

I'll add a meeting for Friday October 27th. I'm going to scout out a  
good place to meet. The Lucky Lab wasn't bad, but not enough light  
and a bit noisy. We need a good coffeehouse down near the water (sort  
of central to east and west).

I'll email this group and the announce list when I get a venue.

On Oct 22, 2006, at 10:28 PM, Kramer, Peter wrote:

> Jus a quick update to all that LOTS was done over the weekend!    
> See e-mail below for all things accomplished on Sat.  In addition  
> to all that, today we also got the shed roof up cover ~10’ x 13’  
> just south of the shipping container!  It was great effort by all  
> who were down there this weekend (and a little help from mother  
> nature with fantastic, sunny weather!) that got us to where we are.
>
>
>
> Where do we go from here?..
>
>
>
> No question about it!  First and Foremost, we NEED a site  
> coordination meeting to prioritize many of the specifics on site  
> layout (both near term and long term once code review is complete);  
> set up for this Tues or Thur?..
>
>
> Finish the remainder of the shed roof; follow same convention for  
> 2x4 rafters and tin roof sheeting; we will just continue to extend  
> shed roof to end of container (do not worry about size concerns or  
> permitting at this time; this is a roof to get us thr the winter – 
> if it can stay as permanent once code official review, GREAT!, if  
> not, no big deal, at least we stayed dry this winter!); NEED: AT  
> LEAST (4) MORE 26” X 12” PIECES OF TIN ROOF (purchased at any Lowes  
> or H Depot).  That should be it, you can scrounge around the site  
> to cobble together 2x4 supports; nails w/ rubber grommets are in  
> tool box in container; we used a nail gun for all lumber connections
>
>
> NEED A DELIVERY OF ~4 YDS GRAVEL (someone will need to validate  
> that estimate); this also needs approval for purchase by the board.
>
>
> Once shed complete and gravel (or some good foundation material) is  
> laid; re-locate washing totes, dryer, oil jug drainage system (old,  
> converted oil tank) and a couple WVO totes
>
>
> move generator storage, other small storage shed N of container,  
> and methoxide mixer and shed to some location S of container (this  
> is why we NEED a site planning meeting!)
>
>
> finish clearing up area between Brian’s place and container so  
> Bluesky fuel distribution can re-locate
>
>
> get the (4) new totes final cleaning done (awesome job on getting  
> them to where they are in just one work party day!) so they can be  
> ear-marked for use; glycerin storage, WVO, another dryer?..
>
>
> Concurrent to all these items, Ron is moving ahead with our  
> temporary electrical solution, and working close with Brian.  Ron  
> assures me he will have elec provided such that by Thur  
> Mixmastering, no generator will be needed!!!
>
>
>
> While a number of these tasks are dependant on a site planning  
> meeting taking place, I would at least encourage people to step up  
> and help finish the shed in the mean-time.  Weather is looking nice  
> again for tomorrow, after that, starting to get a little dicey.  If  
> you want to go down to gain some more headway on this, I can’t  
> guarantee who else will be there, but there’s a really good chance  
> Bio, the black cat will be.  He’s always there!!
>
>
>
> Zac will be following up with specifics for a site coordination  
> meeting.  Thanks again all for an awesome weekend.
>
>
>
> Pete
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> p.s. Ron also got at least a few more hours of drying in for the  
> fuel.  Check with Ron on status and if its ready for distribution.
>
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>
> Peter Kramer, LEED™ AP
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> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: wheelerk-/[email protected] [mailto:wheelerk-/[email protected]]
>
> Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:11 PM
>
> To: Kramer, Peter
>
> Subject: RE: Gobiodiesel Coop Site Coordinator
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>
>
> Pete:
>
>
>
> Here's what happened this weekend:
>
>   -Last of concrete ruble removed and taken to McF.
>
>   -general trash between building and container taken to the dump
>
>   -Karen picked up all the metal and took loaded up for recycling.
>
>   -Most of the paryphin cleaned out of new totes.
>
>   -Mix masters cooked up some fuel.
>
>
>
> Here's what didn't get done and problems we ran into:
>
>   -Move new to us oil dump and separation unit into place and walk  
> up stand.
>
>    Problem: Where does it need to be placed? Back near the other  
> totes by
>
>             the fence?
>
>    Solution: Stack it near the totes, central to all with enough  
> room to
>
>              move arround in between. I'll scrounge what pallets I  
> can find
>
>              to establish gravity feed to all totes. This may mean  
> lowering
>
>              some of the totes. I'm guessing some barrels will need  
> to be
>
>              moved to make room.
>
>   -Temporary Shelter. Nothing done, much discussion.
>
>    Problem: Zack advised that there are restrictions to size of the  
> roof per
>
>             code. Has to be made into 2 separate roof units to  
> cover each
>
>             less than 120 square feet. Nobody, including myself  
> wanted to do
>
>             this over again. Also using the 2x4's on site for the  
> structure
>
>             will not meet code for the roof joists.
>
>    The silver lining: One of our new recruits is a professional  
> carpenter.
>
>                       He was going to work on the shelter and  
> informed us of
>
>                       the several code violations we may be looking  
> at. He
>
>                       will meet this next Friday with Zack?, Tom?,  
> and Felix
>
>                      (he who is trying to work through the  
> burocratic morass)
>
>                       to see what can be done and draw up plans  
> (what a
>
>                       novel concept).
>
>
>
> I'll email you when I've set a plan for next week. I really screwed  
> up this week and was ill prepared. Hope to arive with a plane next  
> week.
>
>
>
> Kevin
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Zac Imboden
[email protected]
1534 SE 35th Place
Portland, OR
97214
971-563-2477

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