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Crossville YMCA project on schedule; officials hear construction, contingency and fundraising updates
Summary
At a recent meeting, officials heard that the Crossville Family YMCA construction remains on schedule, contingency funds are slightly below $1 million, and fundraising has reached about $550,000; the group approved routine items and discussed responding to social-media misinformation.
At a recent meeting, attendees were told construction of the Crossville Family YMCA is progressing on schedule and that crews are preparing an upper-slab concrete pour designed to cure in cold weather.
The meeting’s construction update, delivered by the Director, described steps contractors are taking to protect curing concrete: "They will have heaters going inside that tent area," and the team is placing blankets on the slab to retain heat. The Director said framing and block work on the backside are nearly complete and that inspections by the fire marshal and a third-party inspector (bills from ETS were noted) are ongoing.
Why it matters: the update gives local officials a sense of schedule and fiscal exposure as the project moves into larger pours and finishing work. The Director said work is generally on track for the timeframe discussed with the contractor and that contingency dollars have been used primarily for underground surprises common in construction.
Members discussed finances. The Director said the contingency fund began a little over $1,000,000 and is now a little under $1,000,000; during the meeting a figure of about $909,500 was referenced as the current contingency balance. The Clerk reported construction disbursements are roughly 30% paid out to date and, as stated in the meeting record, construction-related payments are "right at $11,000,000 so far." The Clerk offered to provide bank statements and supporting documentation monthly for members to review.
Fundraising and community outreach were next. A representative of the Crossville Family YMCA said the topping-out ceremony was well received and that about $24,500 was raised at that event, bringing total commitments to roughly $550,000 so far for the project. The presenter asked city leadership about naming opportunities for large gifts and said fundraising staff will follow up with city contacts.
On outreach and misinformation the YMCA presenter urged proactive communication to correct inaccurate social-media posts, including false claims that the facility would cost $1,000 per month. The presenter offered a direct contact method: "If you see negative, if you guys want my cell phone number, I'm happy to give back to you guys ... I'll immediately reply as Crossville Family YMCA," and said the YMCA will post the proposed fee schedule so residents can see official information.
Procedural actions taken: the group approved routine items including the minutes and an appliances item, and later voted to adjourn. No formal votes with individual tallies were recorded in the transcript beyond voice approval.
The meeting concluded after routine business; attendees were invited to walk the site when weather permits and staff will follow up on paperwork, naming-policy questions and public information posts.
