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Victoria council updates on pool proposal, ribbon cutting and Autumn Days festival; industrial park inquiry discussed
Summary
Council discussed Douglas Aquatics' pool proposal and membership policy, heard plans for a ribbon cutting at 300 Court Street Oct. 11 and Autumn Days Festival Oct. 12, and considered a citizen inquiry about using 27 acres at the Industrial Park for affordable housing but noted size and wetlands limitations.
Councilmember Christopher Garrett raised questions about a proposal from Douglas Aquatics and suggested options to expand access for residents who cannot afford pool membership, including adding fees to water bills or offering a senior discount. Town Manager Rodney Newton said membership fees must be paid before the pool season and noted the pool closed Sept. 2 with a balance of $2,564.92. Newton suggested asking Douglas Aquatics for a cost breakout and also discussed the possibility of partnering with local high school carpentry students to repair the pool roof as a community project.
Newton invited council to a ribbon cutting and open house at the 300 Court Street facility on Oct. 11 at 10:00 a.m., noting that Smith's Glass Shop and Victoria Antiques have moved into the building and that Victoria Antiques plans its first auction Sept. 28. William Pernell updated the council on Autumn Days Festival planning: the festival is set for Oct. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with food and craft vendors, games, a pet parade, pony rides and a featured performance by J.B. and the Get Down Browns.
Councilmember Sandra Jones relayed a citizen inquiry about approximately 27 acres at the Industrial Park off Old Court Street for possible affordable housing development. Newton said the parcel remains on the market but is small relative to some state program preferences and contains significant wetlands that could complicate development.
