City Council discusses fire/safety violations at former REC building on West Greene Street

The Postville City Council was addressed by Keith Koch, architect, who represents Bais Sholom concerning the code violations being corrected at the facility formerly known as the REC building. It was noted that the fire marshal has been at the building, which is now housing a Jewish dormitory/kitchen, citing several violations. Koch noted that they had been informed that Upper Explorerland was to perform an inspection on September 22 as he asked for an extension. 

He said, “Electrical work has been completed and we are working on making all the necessary changes as the kitchen and dorms are modernized and completed.”

He also asked that the State Fire Marshal sign off on any violations which have already been completed in order to save a portion of the inspection cost. Along with the State Fire Marshal, the State Food Inspector has also already approved several modifications as well. Those changes that have not already been approved will be inspected by Upper Explorerland in mid-October.  Mr. Gavriel Levin, a member of Bais Sholom, also discussed the issue with the Council and asked that they deal more directly with him when there are issues. He did not dispute the inspection costs but wanted it known that he was disappointed at the way it was handled.

Read the full article in the September 21 edition of the Postville Herald.