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Mount Kisco reports pool winterizing, filter repairs and programming changes ahead of winter
Summary
Superintendent Kyle Thornton told commissioners Oct. 9 that pools are about 95% closed and that filter work and winterization will proceed soon, with much of the work to be done by Recreation staff because DPW assistance is not available; commissioners discussed staffing, proposed hourly rates for a part‑time assistant, and deferred votes on 2025 fees to November.
Superintendent Kyle Thornton reported at the Oct. 9 meeting that Mount Kisco’s pools are roughly 95% closed for the season and that motors still need to be pulled and winterized. Thornton said filter repairs and winterization work will begin in the coming weeks and—because he does not have DPW help—much of the work will be completed by Recreation Department staff, who will likely need to replace many filter covers.
Kyle told commissioners that revenue has slowed now that fall programs are underway and that expenses are likewise tapering off with pools closing, but he expects expenses to grow around the new year as maintenance and winter projects proceed.
On programming, Thornton said fall programs conclude in about three weeks and that the winter brochure is planned for publication in November. He recommended hiring Allie on part‑time to finish two of her programs at a proposed rate of $20 per hour for part‑time support and $25 per hour when serving as an instructor; commissioners expressed no objections and Thornton said he will cover those programs temporarily until a permanent hire is made.
Commissioners discussed 2025 pool pass and day camp fees but postponed formal votes. Thornton proposed keeping 2025 pool pass prices unchanged from 2024 to avoid discouraging new families; the commission will vote on pool-pass pricing at its November meeting. Regarding day camp, Thornton proposed an à‑la‑carte weekly model (one to six weeks) and was asked to return with revised numbers that incorporate the cost of two trips and higher busing costs.
Next steps: Recreation staff will begin winterization and filter work, Thornton will finalize winter programming materials for November, and the commission will vote on fees at the November meeting.
