Bowling Green Pool Gets Green Light
April M. Fronick
The city pool will have life this summer as Bowling Green Aldermen voted 4-2 in favor of
repairing the facility at a special meeting last night.
As previously reported, the repairs will cost about $11,000 in the form of a one-time
capital improvement project. Funds will be used from the one-quarter cent sales tax that is
designated strictly for the park. Cracks will be sealed, tiles skirting the pool will be
replaced, new bathroom partitions will be installed, parking lot improvements will be
performed, along with a list of other repairs/replacements.
A contract for the pool’s operation will be developed with the Twin Pike Family YMCA. The
Y operated the pool in 2006, the last year it was open. Kehrman said the contract should
be complete soon.
He noted that city officials are cautiously optimistic the pool will be open in about a month,
just in time for summer weather. He added the work will be performed largely by crews
from the water department, headed up by Public Works Manager Bo Stinnett. This will
save a great deal of money and should not deplete crews needed for other city projects.
The board voted 4-2 in favor of opening the pool. Ray Lawson, Mary Perkins, Mike Pugh
and Mark Bair voted in favor. Jim Moore and Terry Burris voted against.
The city will still have chemicals and other expenses for the pool’s operation. Mayor David
Koester said he’s hopeful the city will not lose more than $10,000 for the public amenity.
The board also discussed improvements to the (blue) water tower in special session. Last
week Kehrman requested the board consider placing the project in with the larger water
project of connecting the city to the Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission.
Repairs needed at the tower include new paint on the interior and exterior and an overflow
extension. The project will cost between $80,000 to $100,000. Financing will be rolled into
the larger project so low-interest loans can be used. Aldermen voted unanimously in favor
of the motion.
The board will meet in regular session on Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
City Officials Estimate $11,000 For Repairs