Mount Kisco Recreation Commission confronts pool tile failures, lays out short-term maintenance plan

Mount Kisco Recreation Commission members were told April 9 that tiles around all three village pools have popped off and that the contractor who did the work in 2024 is denying responsibility. Superintendent Kyle Thornton reported that Anthony Ceretani will repair the detached tiles and that Village Manager Ed Brancati agreed to hire Mt. Kisco Pools (Paul Felice) to open, close and check the pools this season.

Thornton said the pool covers are already off and recommended training a Department of Public Works staff member to perform routine pool maintenance during the season, proposing a work schedule of early mornings through midafternoon. He also provided 2025 pool-permit sales: 201 total permits, including 125 youth, 18 adult, 19 family, 24 senior, 2 senior 80+, and small counts for school-district permits.

Commission discussion focused on short-term repairs and operational oversight until a longer-term resolution with the contractor is reached. Anthony Ceretani was identified in the minutes as the person who will fix the tiles that have come off; the minutes note the 2024 pool-company has denied responsibility. The commission recorded an agreement to contract Mt. Kisco Pools for pool opening/closing and checks and to pursue DPW training to reduce single-vendor reliance.

The meeting record does not specify a timeline for completion of tile repairs or any formal warranty or financial responsibility assignment from the 2024 contractor. The commission did not take a formal recorded vote beyond recording general agreement on the operational steps described. The commission plans to monitor repairs and permit usage in the coming weeks.