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Board approves pool-operator variance for Inglewood Beach condominiums pending inspection
Summary
The Town of Yarmouth Board of Health granted a variance to the condominium association at 60 Broadway (Inglewood/Englewood Condominiums) to waive CPR certification and lifeguard requirements, provided the pool passes inspection before opening in 2025.
The Town of Yarmouth Board of Health on April 7 approved a variance request from the Inglewood (also referenced in materials as Englewood) Beach Condominium Association to waive CPR certification and lifeguard requirements for the association pool, contingent on a successful inspection before the pool opens for the 2025 season.
The Inglewood association told the board the property now comprises 19 privately owned units and no longer includes timeshare units after 2022; several owners live year-round while others occupy units seasonally. "We would like to have a variance from the CPR certification," said Selvig "Sunny" Lund, an owner and member of the condominium board. Lund also confirmed the association is not seeking a variance to daily chemical testing and logkeeping: "We are not seeking a variance from that requirement." Karl Neoff, an owner, also introduced the group to the board.
Board members asked whether short-term rentals are permitted; Lund said short-term rentals are not allowed under the condo rules and that year-round tenants may use the pool only when an owner has opened and supervised it. The board asked about equipment and operator credentials; the association said a certified pool operator (CPO) technician visits about weekly and that owners handle daily testing four times per day when the pool is open.
At the meeting the board moved to approve the variance "pending a passing successful passing inspection, prior to the commissioning of the pool for 2025." The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board noted Phil (the town inspector) will perform a full inspection before the pool is commissioned.
The association described safety measures including keyed access restricted to owners, a sign-in acknowledging pool rules, limits on unsupervised guests and a process to revoke privileges for violations. The association said owners self-police use and that the small property makes it easier to identify unauthorized users.
The board’s approval is conditioned on the passing inspection; no additional changes to the town’s standard chemical testing or operator responsibilities were approved.
The board completed the item and members wished the owners an enjoyable pool season.
Ending note: The action requires the association to pass the town inspection before the pool may open in 2025.
