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Regular Council Meeting <br />419-99 <br />Page 7 <br />Dr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Buckholtz, made a motion to authorize an expenditure in the <br />amount of$28,200 for the purchase of pool equipment. <br />Mr. Fixler said Mr. Thomas brought a brochure with the chairs and tables to the meeting. He <br />said he would need $14,100. This is our first season at the pool. Two-thirds of the Committee <br />thought it should be twice this amount. They felt that 50 chairs would not be enough. The idea <br />would be to cap #he amount at $28,200 until he comes up with a survey of pools in the area. <br />Mr. Buckholtz said they wanted to give him the latitude to be able to buy more. <br />Dr. Parker said some of us were concerned that it would not sufficiently meet our needs. We <br />didn't want to have a beautiful pool and have no chairs. We wanted to see what other <br />communities and our pool architect recommend as to the number of chairs needed for a pool of <br />our size. <br />Mr. Fixler said that since this is our first experience with a pool, one of the things we need to pay <br />attention to is buying what we need because we can always get more later on. Let's see how it <br />goes--if we need more chairs, then we'll buy more chairs. Also, what if the chairs don't hold up. <br />We don't open until July 1s`--late in the season. He sees no reason to spend $20,000 on chairs. <br />Mrs. Cinco said she can't see shortchanging ourselves for a pool ofthat size. <br />Mr. Thomas said chairs will be used in the deck area and grass. <br />Dr. Parker expressed concern.that if chairs were ordered in July, it would be 5-6 weeks before <br />we would receive them. <br />Mr. Thomas said he would like to do an educational survey. <br />Mr. Brett said there is a price break at 100 but we aren't sure how much. <br />Mr. Metzung said the grass area around the pool won't be ready by July 3id; it will be roped off.- <br />Council President Marquardt asked if Mr. Thomas would have a better idea of the number of <br />chairs we should order by the Caucus. <br />Mr. Thomas said yes. <br />Mr. Busa said he_ does not think we are prepared to vote tonight; we must stop the monkey <br />business somewhere. $14,000 vs. $28,000 is a big difference. <br />Ken Mulbach, said there will be a lot of things to buy--waste cans, furniture, etc. With the <br />crunchtime we are experiencing, he thinks Mr. Thomas is looking for an authorization not to <br />exceed a certain amount to purchase those accessories needed to open the pool.