Grosse Pointe Farms council approves repair of Pier Park second-story deck and staircase

The Grosse Pointe Farms City Council voted to approve a contract to repair the second-story deck and staircase at the Pier Park community building after staff reported rot in the deck framing and a failing membrane roof.

Staff member Chris Galatas told the council the work began as a planned railing and staircase replacement but expanded after staff found rotting boards and a failing roof membrane beneath the deck. “Some of the boards underneath there were rotting out and were a mess,” Galatas said. He said the recommended contractor was Mako’s Builders and that the project scope would include replacing deteriorated framing, a roofing membrane and all decking, railing and stairs with new materials described in the staff memo.

The council discussion covered the bids received, timing and materials. Galatas said the membrane to…