Swimming Pool Issues Discussed at City Meeting

"If we don't get any kids (lifeguards) soon, we won't be able to open the pool." With that, the issue of hiring lifeguards for the summer was introduced. It seems that the town is not seeing any interest from students in applying for the lifeguard positions for the summer season. The town is needing at least 4 lifeguards, but hoping for 6. Applications have been made available at the school and outside the school. Applicants would have to consider paying the certification fee, and that is one deterrent, the other being working for minimum wage.

The pool would also need a Pool Manager. This person can work up to 40 hours, but part has to be as a lifeguard.This person also has to have lifeguard certification.

As an incentive to get applicants, motions were made and approved to hire lifeguards at a wage of $11/hr., and to hire a Pool Manager at $15-$16/hr., with their certification fees to be paid by the city.