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Mount Kisco Recreation Commission approves minutes, outlines pool repairs and program changes
Summary
At its July 10 meeting the Mount Kisco Recreation Commission approved minutes and reviewed pool maintenance plans — including draining the dive pool and re-caulking — and changed the Water Polo program to a $5 drop‑in model; staff reported more than $4,600 in online registrations and equipment costs of about $3,000.
The Mount Kisco Recreation Commission on July 10 approved meeting minutes and reviewed a series of near-term repairs and program changes for town recreation facilities.
Joanne Aquilino, speaking during the superintendent’s report, said the dive pool will be drained this fall to allow it to dry and be re-caulked; staff will refill the pool afterward and reassess it in the spring. She also noted that a chunk of tile from the main pool is causing a leak and staff are monitoring water loss and pump operation.
"The Dive Pool will be drained in the fall in order to dry out and new caulk applied," Aquilino said. On the main pool she added that "a chunk of tile came from the Main Pool therefore it is losing some water." Aquilino said equipment purchased for the season cost about $3,000.
The commission also approved a change to the Water Polo program. Aquilino said the activity will no longer operate as a pre-registered program but will become a drop-in offering at $5 per person. Participants must pass the program's Deep Water Test; Aquilino said typical participants have been ages 11 to 14. "Water Polo program is no longer going to be run as a sign up program but rather as a 'Drop In' program with a $5 charge per person," she said.
Commissioners discussed outreach for the change; Aquilino said promotion has included email blasts and flyers available at the Recreation Office and pool.
On finances, Aquilino reported that online registrations have generated "over $4,600 in online registrations since the beginning of the new fiscal year," and that some daily pool days exceeded $1,000, with July 4 bringing in more than $1,200.
Camp operations were discussed as part of the operations update. Aquilino said camp began late this year (July 1), which shifted additional revenue into July. She noted that parents have extended many children from half-day to full-day sessions and some families signed up for the full seven-week season. Aquilino said Camp Supervisor George Price is settling into the role and that the average age of counselors is about 18; Tiny Tot Camp is running at the Park rather than the elementary school.
A motion to accept the April 10, 2019 minutes was made by Linda Cindrich and seconded by Kathy Feeney; the motion passed with all in favor. The commission adjourned after regular business and scheduled its next meeting for Sept. 4, 2019.
The commission did not vote on capital repairs at the meeting; Aquilino said staff will reassess the repaired dive pool in spring and that further follow-up will be scheduled as needed.
