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Supervisors direct staff to draft ballot ordinance for up to $3 million in Holiday House renovations
Summary
Board told staff to draft and advertise a ballot ordinance for a referendum (not to exceed $3 million) to fund Holiday House pool renovations; supervisors asked that the ordinance include concrete tax‑impact figures for voters and indicated the draft should return for review in July.
The board directed township staff to draft and advertise an ordinance placing a referendum on the fall ballot asking voters to authorize electoral debt for Holiday House pool renovations, with a recommended “not to exceed” cap of $3 million.
Township manager presented background from a recent market study and prior facility reports, urging supervisors to give voters a concrete figure and a plain‑language explanation of anticipated taxpayer impact. Supervisors agreed that the draft ordinance should include an estimate of the typical homeowner’s tax increase and the scope of work (refurbish bath houses, coping and other renovation items identified in the market study). One supervisor emphasized that the question must be a single, concrete amount rather than an open-ended request.
Why it matters: Holiday House is a community‑run pool overseen by the Joint Recreation Authority. Board members said the facility serves residents, generates revenue and requires significant capital repairs; the referendum would give the township the authority to borrow for renovations if voters approve.
Outcome: the board authorized drafting and advertising an ordinance for consideration at the July meeting so the county can accept the ballot language on schedule. Supervisors asked staff to provide dollar‑and‑tax‑impact details in the draft (for example, estimated annual increase in township real‑estate tax per typical home under the proposed authorization).
Quote: “You better make sure that you have the correct number that you are comfortable with,” a supervisor said, urging a concrete ballot figure and clear voter information.
Next steps: staff will prepare a draft ordinance and tax‑impact calculations for review at the board’s July meeting and coordinate with the county for ballot placement and any required timeline adjustments.
