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Lewisburg proclaims March 7 Arbor Day; recreation staff warn of major pool dehumidifier cost
Summary
Council proclaimed March 7 Arbor Day and recognized the city’s tenth Tree City designation. Recreation staff said the rec-center dehumidification unit has failed and estimated repairs at roughly $455,000, with a temporary repair option near $30,000; staff will seek budget committee review.
The mayor and council issued a proclamation recognizing March 7, 2025, as Arbor Day and acknowledged Lewisburg’s tenth consecutive year as a Tree City. Barbara Woods, chair of the city’s Tree City committee, described tree-planting, giveaways and a public Arbor Day event scheduled for March 7; she invited council and the public to attend.
Parks and recreation director Carrie (last name not specified in transcript) told the council the rec-center pool dehumidification unit had failed. Staff obtained a second opinion from Merriman Farr (Nashville) that recommended replacement. The director said repair-to-limp costs might be about $30,000 but a full replacement and correct installation would be about $455,000. Staff said they will consult with the budget committee to identify funding options.
The rec department also previewed a statewide aquatic summit on Feb. 19–20 to be hosted at the rec center and noted continued growth in youth programs. The department said it will perform playground audits as part of a master-plan update and is pursuing certification for playground inspection.
Quotes from the meeting: "This is our tenth year we've been recognized as a Tree City," Barbara Woods said. Carrie summarized the dehumidifier situation: "We are looking at about 455,000 to get this project corrected... we could possibly fix it to let it limp along maybe a little bit longer for about $30,000."
Why it matters: A full replacement cost in the hundreds of thousands would be a notable unbudgeted expense for municipal recreation facilities and could require budget reallocation or outside funding. Arbor Day activities and the Tree City designation reflect ongoing local environmental stewardship.
Ending: Staff will bring a funding plan and coordinate with the budget committee; Arbor Day events and a tree giveaway are scheduled for March 7 and March 14–15, respectively.
