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Committee defers swim‑lessons program pending cost, insurance and vendor details
Summary
Committee discussed a proposed swim‑lessons program including county pool rental rates and lifeguard coverage; members deferred taking the proposal to council until rental fees, waiver/insurance and instructor details are clarified.
The Public Safety Committee deferred a decision on a proposed swim‑lessons program after staff and members said key details remained unresolved, including pool rental waivers, instructor coverage and insurance.
A staff member reported that a county pool supervisor quoted $200 for two hours (covering lifeguards) and $150 for each additional hour, plus a refundable $150 cleaning deposit. The county contact indicated the town may request a fee waiver for county‑sponsored events but had not yet confirmed whether the waiver would be granted.
Committee members asked whether instructors must be certified, whether the committee needs additional insurance and whether the town could absorb rental costs if a waiver is denied. Staff said lifeguards are provided by the pool facility but instructor certification and insurance remained to be clarified; the committee agreed not to present the item to council until those details are firmed up.
The committee designated a point person to pursue vendor and county confirmation and deferred the council submission to the June cycle to allow time for answers on waivers and cost responsibility.
