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Park board hears update on pool repainting, bond projects and Interurban Trail grant
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Summary
Staff told the board the pool repainting is booked out and estimated at $67,000 for next year; bond projects remain incomplete after a failed bond and the town received less than the requested amount for the Interurban Trail and is reorganizing the grant request with an engineering firm.
At the Danville Town park board meeting staff reported on several capital projects and grants, including a delayed pool repainting and a partial win for the Interurban Trail grant.
Unidentified Speaker (S2) said the town missed the opportunity to paint the pool this season because contractors schedule far in advance and estimated the work 'power wash, some repairs and full repainting'would cost about $67,000 if scheduled for next spring. The speaker framed that as part of wider bond-related projects, noting many custom-lumber repairs remain pending after the bond did not pass.
On the Interurban project, staff said they "did get that large grant" but added it was less than requested, and they are working with Versus Engineering to reorganize the scope and ask. "They gave us less than what we asked for, so we have to reorganize our ask," the speaker said, and added the hospital has signaled willingness to partner by building a smaller trail around its campus to allow phasing and cost savings.
Other updates included a reported 125 participants at the Blaine House Art Show, continued lock upgrades at the Danville Athletic Club, and delays to Blanton House repairs due to snow (plumbing remains outstanding). Staff said financial statements were available but could not be approved at the meeting and that final numbers will be circulated before the next meeting for board review.
No formal votes were taken on these capital items during the meeting; staff described next steps as further engineering and grant rework and returning with firm costs and schedule for the board to consider.
