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Grottoes council approves up to $13,000 for pool fence and agrees to match playground fundraising
Summary
Council allocated up to $13,000 toward a pool fence and agreed to match community-raised funds for a roughly $35,000 playground upgrade; the pool-fence allocation carried with an abstention noted and the playground match passed unanimously.
The Town of Grottoes council approved funding for two parks projects: an allocation of up to $13,000 toward a pool fence and a pledge to match funds raised for a roughly $35,000 playground equipment purchase.
Councilman Chittum moved to allocate $13,000 toward a pool fence, representing roughly half of a quoted total contract. "I will make a motion, to allocate 13,000... not exceeding to, put up a pool fence," Chittum said. The motion was seconded and, after a voice/hand vote, the motion "carries" per the meeting record; the chair announced an abstention during the vote and one councilmember noted a personal involvement with the Poole Foundation but indicated they were voting.
Chittum also moved to match funds raised toward new playground equipment. The town manager referenced a total cost figure near $35,000 and council approved matching the community-raised funds to reach full playground-equipment funding; that motion carried unanimously.
The council did not provide detailed procurement timelines or vendor names at the meeting; staff will proceed with next steps for contracting and coordination with the pool preservation group and community fundraisers.
