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The boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool has broken and a grant application for funding to replace it has been denied, casting doubt about the operation of the pool in 2024.
POMEROY–The City Council discussed replacing the boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool, held two public hearings, and passed several resolutions at their meeting on November 7.
The boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool has broken and a grant application for funding to replace it has been denied. The estimated cost of the boiler is between $60,000 and $70,000. The council discussed avenues to find funding, but announced that if the boiler is not replaced the pool will not open for the 2024 summer.
After a hearing that received no public comment, the council passed Ordinance 931 granting Beau Blachly's request to vacate the alley north of State Street. The City will retain an easement for repair and maintenance of city utilities and power lines.
A second hearing, which also received no public comment, regarded revenue sources for the 2024 City of Pomeroy budget. The council passed several resolutions regarding revenue sources: Resolution 23-10 increases 2024 cemetery fees by 3.7% based upon the national average consumer price index (CPI); Resolution 23-11 establishes 2024 swimming pool rates with no increase over 2023 fees; Resolution 23-12 establishes golf course fees for 2024 without increases; and Ordinance 932 raises 2024 water rates by an average of $4.38 per month, accounting for increases in the cost of providing water and sewer services.
Regarding the election, Councilman Jim Harris acknowledges the people who are leaving, and welcome the people who are coming.
The council will hold a second meeting this month, on November 20 at 1 p.m.
