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Lewisville council bars staff work on a municipal pool for current two‑year term
Summary
The Lewisville council voted March 12 to prohibit further staff time or town funds toward a municipal pool or referendum campaign for the current two‑year council term, passing the motion with six votes in favor and one abstention after debate and public comment.
The Town of Lewisville council voted March 12 to direct that no further town staff time or town funds be used to pursue the development or feasibility work on a municipal community pool for the current two‑year council term.
Mayor Billy Carter introduced the motion, saying the vote would provide clarity to residents and halt ongoing confusion on social media about the council’s position. "I want residents to be able to go online and see that the council did address this item and made their statement," the mayor said when proposing a motion that would cover the current elected biennium.
Supporters of the motion said it would preserve public trust and conserve staff time and town dollars for other priorities. Several council members and residents urged fiscal caution: Council Member Brady Allen emphasized the need for professionalism and respect, and resident Monty Long urged investing in infrastructure such as failing roads rather than discretionary facilities.
Opponents urged giving residents a direct voice through a bond referendum. Councilman Matt Wilder said he campaigned on building a pool and argued for putting the question to town voters; another council member asked that the public be allowed to participate in the decision. In public comments, residents also expressed opposition to a town pool and concerns about long‑term operating costs.
The council motion — that "no further staff time or town expense be employed toward the idea and investigation of the feasibility of a community pool" during the current two‑year term — was seconded and passed with six votes in favor and one abstention. The council clarified the motion covers their current elected biennium and does not preclude future councils from revisiting the idea.
The vote effectively ends formal pursuit of a municipal pool for the remainder of this council’s term; individual council members and residents remain free to advocate privately or to seek ballot measures in future cycles.
