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Ogdensburg amends Heater Pond maintenance term; lifeguard hiring authorized
Summary
Council amended the existing Heater Pond contract to extend the term through Oct. 31, 2025 without increasing cost, and authorized advertising for seasonal lifeguard positions after Lake Management reported successful pond maintenance and four returning guards said they would return.
The Borough of Ogdensburg on Feb. 24 amended a prior agreement for seasonal maintenance of Heater Pond and authorized advertising for lifeguard positions for the 2025 season.
Resolution 32-2025 corrected a prior resolution to set the contract term with Lake Management Services, Inc. to March 1, 2024–Oct. 31, 2025; the borough said the total contract cost remains unchanged and shall not exceed $6,599.00. The CFO certified that sufficient funds were available for the amended term.
Councilwoman Cowdrick reported that Lake Management performed well last year and that four lifeguards from 2024 indicated they would return; she proposed opening the lake for swimming on Memorial Day and closing on Labor Day if staffing permits, noting that student lifeguards typically leave in mid-August. Borough Attorney Robert McBriar advised moving a motion to authorize the clerk to advertise seasonal lifeguard openings. Councilman DeMeo moved and Councilwoman Cowdrick seconded the motion to advertise; all were in favor.
Council discussion noted certification requirements for lifeguards and the option to hire an alternate fifth guard. The council did not adopt a final seasonal schedule at the Feb. 24 meeting; staff will proceed with recruitment and present certifications for hires.
