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Parks committee votes 4-3 to recommend county not reopen pool, cites safety and operating losses
Summary
At a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, members voted 4-3 to recommend the County Commission keep the county pool closed next season, citing structural deterioration, operating losses and state lifeguard requirements.
At a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, members voted 4-3 to recommend that the County Commission not reopen the county pool next season, citing structural deterioration and continuing operating losses.
Committee member Mr. Carmen moved that the committee recommend against reopening the pool “due to cost and repairs,” and Mr. Overman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 4-3 vote. The transcript records Mr. Gregory, Mr. Presley and Melinda Bruce voting “aye”; the committee’s motion passed 4-3 overall.
Why it matters: The committee framed the recommendation as a financial and safety decision that requires a full County Commission vote because the commission controls capital funding and larger…
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