Paulette Bonneau, Center of Technology reported about the COT house

 

 

 

Successful project, started with Engineering students re-designing layout, Rotary doing demolition and mold removal, then moving walls, sided and roofed, plumbing, new tub upstairs, electrical students put in wiring. Garage is next step (1^st year students will become involved in that). Deck framing is done. Side porch enclosed and windows installed. New stairs. Upstairs now has 3 bedrooms. Plumbing for washer/dryer and downstairs bathroom. Insulation and sheet rock in December. Students have really owned the project. The second year students are great candidates for local employment: good skills, motivation, work ethic. One of the girls said she came into the program not sure she could use a hammer, and now she built a house. On schedule to be done by May.

Jackson asked about the Title. Keith Jacques said waiting for the judge to sign, expected this month.

Jim mentioned donations by local contractors, like Rob Moody and more.

Bill Kany offered Matt Simmons some helpful advice about social media.