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Board approves $524,228.10 in bills; natatorium contractor delays prompt district holdback
Summary
The board voted to pay $524,228.10 in bills, largely for summer capital projects. District officials said they are holding a substantial portion of the natatorium contract payments while the contractor misses multiple deadlines; swimmers are using offsite pools in the interim.
The Solon Board of Education on Oct. 13 approved payment of $524,228.10 in bills, most of which the treasurer said cover capital expenditures for summer projects including the natatorium work, replacement of the Lewis Gym floor and building LED lighting.
Board member Patton moved and Missus Barksdale seconded the motion to approve payment. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
District financial staff told the board the natatorium contractor has missed two earlier completion deadlines (August and September) and now reports a November completion. The district said it is retaining a substantial portion of the contract funds until the contractor completes the project. Officials acknowledged the delay has required alternate arrangements for affected student swimmers, who have been practicing at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club; the district said it has also been exploring competition pool availability at John Carroll University and other venues for meets.
Board members said they recognize the inconvenience for student athletes and thanked staff for arranging temporary practice and meet sites. The treasurer said the district is keeping a tally of related costs and will release withheld funds when project milestones are met.
The bills vote was routine aside from the natatorium update; the board approved the payment as recommended.
