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Board OKs pool fees, lifeguard training purchases, non-resident FOB plans and marina ice machine
Summary
At the May 27 meeting the board set water-aerobics fees, approved lifeguard-training purchases (including paying certification fees up front), authorized non-resident pool FOB plans, and approved an ice-machine installation at the marina.
The Bayshore Gardens Park & Recreation District board approved a package of operational measures May 27 covering pool programs, lifeguard training, non-resident access and a marina vending installation.
District Office Manager Gia Cruz said there is "an overwhelming interest" in pool water-aerobics classes and recommended charging $10 per resident and $15 per non-resident for a one-hour class, with a five-person minimum. Trustee T. Zimmerly moved to adopt those fees; the motion passed unanimously.
Cruz also reported the district can hold in-house lifeguard certification. The course cost is $150 per person (or $250 for those who want to keep training books). The board authorized purchasing six lifeguard manuals at $50 each (motion passed unanimously). The board then approved paying the $150 certification fee up front for employees who choose district-paid certification; employees may repay or work off the cost. That motion passed 4–1, with K. Weatherly recorded as the lone no vote.
On pool access the board approved offering 10 non-resident pool FOBs per month at $50 for up to four people (including the FOB holder) and an $85 monthly option for pool and pickleball access for up to four people; replacement FOBs were set at $20. The board also approved spending up to $500 from Recreation Committee funds to purchase games for checkout by pool staff.
Cruz raised concern about heavy outside use of the fishing dock by charter boats and recommended posting two signs reading "Private Dock under surveillance violators will be trespassed." She also reported Florida Fish and Wildlife asked to use the diving well for training on June 17 from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8–10 people; the board said it would accommodate FWC if the time is fixed.
In new business Chairman Cori Howell described an offer from a vendor to install and service an ice machine outside the marina center gate at no cost to the district; the district would receive 25% of proceeds and the vendor would cover service and maintenance with a share to offset utilities. Trustee D. Rawlinson moved to proceed; the motion passed unanimously.
The meeting closed with a resident announcement about a successful Hurricane Expo and an offer of hurricane recovery materials from Manatee County Neighborhood Services. Minutes are not yet officially approved.
