BTC sets pool prices; out-of-town residents will pay more – News and sports in the Whitewater Valley

By John Estridge

Brookville Town Council unanimously agreed on pool prices for this summer.

BTC members Catherine Pelsor and Brooke Leffingwell as well as Brookville Town Manager Tim Ripperger make up the pool committee, which made recommendations to the entire board. The recommendations were approved without change.

Leffingwell wanted and got a higher prices for out-of-town residents. She said town residents pay more than double in taxes when compared to what out-of-town residents pay; thus, town residents deserve a discount. BTC President Curtis Ward asked for clarification of Brookville residents. He asked if landlords living outside the corporation limits but owning property within the limits qualify for the discount.

Leffingwell said they do, along with businessmen.

Carla Hacker, who was in the audience and lives in the area, which may soon be annexed, said she thought it was unfair to charge those outside the town limits more. She said many people from out of town donated to the pool fund also. She and Leffingwell got into a sharp exchange over that point.

Hacker finally told Leffingwell, that Leffingwell would end up getting her way as she always does.

In answer to a another question from the audience, Ripperger said the committee will probably meet through the initial year of operation for the pool. The fact it is going to stay active through that time is to give those working at the pool guidance.

The rates are:

2 and under free
Daily pass, $7 for all ages
Single person season pass (in town), $75
Single person season pass (out of town), $100
Family pass of three (in town), $100
Family pass of three (out of town), $125
Family pass of four (in town), $125
Family pass of four (out of town), $150
Family pass of five (in town), $150
Family pass of five (out of town), $175

Just add $25 for every additional person in the family.

Pool party (two hours), $300
Aerobic classes (town will pay instructor $25 per hour with a minimum of five participants in the class), $5 for each participant.

With the pool party, $150 is due within 48 hours of booking. If the party is canceled due to weather, the party can be rescheduled or a refund given. However, if the person booking the party cancels the party, the deposit is forfeited.

There cannot be outside food and drink at the pool during regular hours, but people supply their own food and drinks to the pool party.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed at any time.

Pay for those working at the pool is: $8 an hour for guards, $10.50 an hour for the assistant manager and $11 an hour for the manager.

The hours will be 12-7 each day, beginning Saturday, May 29, of Memorial Day weekend. And it will remain that way until school starts, August 9. After that, it will be open on weekends through Labor Day weekend.

Leffingwell, said with that schedule, the payroll for the summer will be about $40,000 not including Social Security tax or any other payroll taxes the town must pay.