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Council approves new McCormick ice machine for clubhouse after warranty and maintenance debate
Summary
After reviewing quotes from multiple vendors and discussing maintenance and warranty concerns, Alcester council approved purchase of a McCormick replacement ice machine for $4,342.52 and also approved several immediate part-time hires for clubhouse operations.
Council members discussed several quotes for replacing the clubhouse ice machine, weighing warranty, maintenance plans, installation charges and potential cost savings from a used machine. One council member urged caution about long-term service availability under a vendor maintenance contract, while another highlighted that a manufacturer-backed service plan could reduce future breakdowns.
After discussion, a motion carried to purchase a McCormick replacement ice machine for $4,342.52 (purchase and install details to be coordinated). Council also approved a slate of part-time hires for the clubhouse with stated hourly rates: Olivia Sorley (part-time bartender $12.25/hr; server $8.85/hr), Jake Alba (bartender/server/dishwasher at listed rates), Doug Alstom (part-time cook $14.47/hr; dishwasher $12.25/hr), Lucy Farley (server $8.85/hr; bartender $12.25/hr), Ben Myers (part-time server $8.00/hr), and Chloe Utash (server and dishwasher with stated hours). The hiring motions were approved by voice vote.
Council instructed staff to follow up on installation logistics and to track maintenance costs against budget.
