Scott awards contracts for new swimming pool

Scott commissioners spent a good part of Tuesday’s meeting dealing with improvements to the municipal swimming pool complex.

Stefanik’s Next Generation Contracting Co. was awarded a $1.28 million contract to remove the existing pool, which is nearly 50 years old, in preparation for the construction of a new swim facility that is expected to open for the 2016 swimming season.

The new pool and its surrounding fencing will be built by Stoneridge Inc. of Philadelphia for $1.38 million. Merit Electrical Group Inc. will be responsible for $121,400 in pool electrical work.

“We did very well in the bid process,” Commissioner Tom Castello said. “We will be under the $3 million we projected.”

Commissioner Eileen Meyers had a different view, noting the costs for removal and construction were very similar.

The board also voted to readvertise for bids for pool replacement plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning as well as advertise the need for pool equipment such as slides, pool toys and plumbing. Still, Mr. Castello estimated that the total pool cost should remain about $3 million. A $721 bronze plaque for the new pool was authorized, too.

Commissioners also approved a free pool party for residents on Aug. 16 to celebrate the last day of operation of the current pool, which opened in 1968.

In other action, the commissioners approved Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s request for $40,000, which is the balance of its remaining allotment. Scott’s other fire departments also have received their annual allotments.

Commissioner Bill Wells inquired about the status of a roof leak over a hallway in the library headquarters. Code enforcement officer Bob Fischer replied that the leak has been repaired.

“That’s great news,” Mr. Wells replied.

Officials adopted a resolution to prohibit parking at the intersection of Vanadium and Elmbrook roads.

Also, the board accepted “with great reluctance” the resignation of Ralph Murovich from the planning commission, effective June 30. Mr. Murovich, who served on the commission for many years, has moved.

“He was great, [but] we have no choice,” Mr. Castello said.