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Board of Aldermen orders limited outside work, debates oversight after pool leaks force shutdown
Summary
At a June 28 special meeting, the Board of Aldermen reviewed emergency repairs to the city pool, approved hiring Westport to finish lights if in-house staff did not complete them (capped at $3,000), added an executive-session item to the next regular meeting, and rejected a motion to place longtime parks employee Robert in interim oversight.
The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting June 28 to address leaks and other damage that left the city pool drained and closed for the start of the season. Speakers described leaking expansion joints, lights allowing water intrusion and a deep-end crack that will be deferred for full repair until after the season.
Officials said Westport is scheduled to remove and replace the caulking in expansion joints on Saturday and that park staff have begun servicing the light fixtures. ‘‘The pool has been completely drained,’’ a presiding speaker said, noting the city superintendent and contractor crews were working to seal leaking lights and joints. Staff planned to wait at least one day after repairs before refilling the pool so new underwater materials could set, with refilling expected to begin Monday.
Why it mattered: parents, competitive swimmers and residents are losing recreational…
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