Alexandria pool reports successful season; board discusses repairs, electrical work and contractor paperwork delay

Rachel, the staff member reporting on pool operations, told the Parks Board the 2026 pool season ran safely with good lifeguard coverage and several night swims that drew strong attendance. She provided daily income and concession expense spreadsheets (with some missing weeks) and discussed payroll breakdowns; board members requested fuller financial reports to assess net results.

In discussion, Rachel said the ADA ramp that snapped was repaired after a replacement part arrived from California and was installed by local volunteers. The board also reviewed an electrical pole incident: a power pole outside the building had snapped and AEP replaced it before the county fair, which allowed rides and midway access; an indoor electrical panel remains under a code violation and requires corrective work.

Members discussed a delayed basement window/basement improvement project. Staff reported the contractor’s work could not proceed until the contractor provided tax paperwork (a W‑9), which is required before a 50% payment; that paperwork remains outstanding and has postponed the work. Members asked staff to follow up and reissue a purchase requisition once the W‑9 is received.

Board members also reviewed capital project options: one full self‑leveling floor resurfacing quote was about $23,000 while a less extensive epoxy resurfacing option could be roughly $7,000–$8,000; the board agreed to prioritize the electrical panel and other safety items before cosmetic work.

On finances, discussion in the meeting cited a season profit figure in the meeting record (one exchange referenced $7,000; accounting spreadsheets are incomplete and the precise net figure requires reconciliation by city finance staff). The board asked staff to send full financial reports to all members, requested clarity on use restrictions for park donations, and asked staff to return with a prioritized wish list for pool capital needs (vacuum, floors, diving board coding) at the next meeting.

The board instructed staff to seek the contractor W‑9, to pursue code‑required electrical repairs, and to prepare clearer monthly financial snapshots that can be used in budgeting for 2026.