Public works committee approves 2023 pool and party fees, delays hours decision
February 09, 2023 | Public Works Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee
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The Public Works Committee voted to approve the 2023 pool admission and season-pass rates and set new pool‑party prices following debate about lifeguard pay and staffing.
At the meeting Speaker 1 summarized the package adopted by voice vote: admission for ages 3 and up will be $6 per person; the individual season pass will be $80 with a $10 first‑Saturday discount; a family pass (up to six people) will be $225, also eligible for the $10 opening‑day discount. Pool‑party pricing was set at $125 for two hours and up to 50 people, $190 for two hours over 50, and $225 for three hours. Speaker 1 said the committee “has sort of agreed admission… 3 and up, $6 per person” and then moved to approve the set of fees; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: Committee members said the increases respond to higher operating costs, including chemicals and lifeguard pay. Public Works Director (Speaker 6) told the committee he will provide vendor chemical quotes and detailed expense figures at the next meeting so members can confirm the budget impact.
Lifeguard pay, certification and hiring: The committee discussed whether the county should pay up‑front for lifeguard and CPR certification or require recruits to pay and receive reimbursement. Speaker 6 proposed a model of 100% reimbursement for certification (estimated at about $100 per person) plus a retention bonus to encourage staff to remain for a second season. The board asked staff to gather comparative practices from nearby counties.
Hours of operation postponed: Members debated extending pool hours to attract after‑work use (for example, shifting to later evening hours), but agreed to defer any change. Staff will return in March with utilization figures from last season and comparisons from neighboring jurisdictions before the committee votes on hours.
What’s next: Staff will return with firm chemical bids, a proposed lifeguard compensation approach, and comparative hours data at the March meeting. The approved fee schedule takes effect for the 2023 season unless the board revises it at a subsequent meeting.
At the meeting Speaker 1 summarized the package adopted by voice vote: admission for ages 3 and up will be $6 per person; the individual season pass will be $80 with a $10 first‑Saturday discount; a family pass (up to six people) will be $225, also eligible for the $10 opening‑day discount. Pool‑party pricing was set at $125 for two hours and up to 50 people, $190 for two hours over 50, and $225 for three hours. Speaker 1 said the committee “has sort of agreed admission… 3 and up, $6 per person” and then moved to approve the set of fees; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: Committee members said the increases respond to higher operating costs, including chemicals and lifeguard pay. Public Works Director (Speaker 6) told the committee he will provide vendor chemical quotes and detailed expense figures at the next meeting so members can confirm the budget impact.
Lifeguard pay, certification and hiring: The committee discussed whether the county should pay up‑front for lifeguard and CPR certification or require recruits to pay and receive reimbursement. Speaker 6 proposed a model of 100% reimbursement for certification (estimated at about $100 per person) plus a retention bonus to encourage staff to remain for a second season. The board asked staff to gather comparative practices from nearby counties.
Hours of operation postponed: Members debated extending pool hours to attract after‑work use (for example, shifting to later evening hours), but agreed to defer any change. Staff will return in March with utilization figures from last season and comparisons from neighboring jurisdictions before the committee votes on hours.
What’s next: Staff will return with firm chemical bids, a proposed lifeguard compensation approach, and comparative hours data at the March meeting. The approved fee schedule takes effect for the 2023 season unless the board revises it at a subsequent meeting.
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