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Commissioners weigh new pool cover and storage containers after season of smooth lifeguarding
Summary
Pool staff told Treasure County commissioners the season went well but asked the county to retrieve or replace a damaged pool cover stored at the dump; commissioners discussed storage options including buying shipping containers and coordinating moving help with the road department.
Pool staff reported a problem-free season and praised three lifeguards for their work. At the same time, staff and commissioners raised concerns about the facility's winter cover, which is reportedly chewed and full of holes after long-term storage at the dump.
Commissioner (speaker 4) said, "next year, I really would like to see the cover on the pool," and urged staff to consult the parties who supplied the cover and to explore lighter, easier-to-use alternatives used in neighboring towns. County staff and pool representatives discussed logistics for moving the current cover back into town and acknowledged it is not a one-person job.
The board briefly considered purchasing one or more 40-foot shipping containers as weather- and rodent-resistant storage (prices discussed around $6,500 each) and asked staff to check costs and possible placement behind county buildings. Commissioners recommended coordinating with the road department to gather volunteers and equipment to move the covers and to explore grant funding for irrigation and field improvements that could intersect with pool/park needs.
No formal procurement vote occurred at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to return with cost estimates and a plan for moving stored covers out of the dump and storing them in a secure location.
