COMING SOON – An Unreasonable Pool Decision Evolves?
Movement has final occurred with our Lakeside Pool matter where the ACSA in its last Board Meeting layout the timetable of events, which will hopefully lead to a completed Pool Area upgrade. Unfortunately, the timetable appears to have an end date of at least 12 months from now. Even one of the Board Members asked if this timetable could be accelerated considering how long the Pool Neighborhoods have already patiently waited for some kind of news for a pool resolution. Again, unfortunately, politics, egos, and drama invaded the pool matter at its outset, and much time was lost to start a productive path.
Other than the provided timetable, discussions have been ongoing with the ACSA and some Residents on having the pool opened again during the interim administration period when plans, approvals, bids, permits, etc. take place, which in themselves could be a six-month period. Let’s see the facts that we know now with the bath house. There are two major concerns, i.e. the covered patio area with the canvas overhang and its supporting structure, and the roof. Both these items were noted by the engineering report as a priority and needing to be addressed. There was no mention of the building in danger of collapsing. The danger was the covered patio area, which was temporarily shored up with metal posts. The roof was tarped. There was no penetration into the interior ceiling, and any noted interior water damage was minimal.
It would seem that the covered patio area could have the canvas overhang and its structural support removed, which would eliminate any dangerous situation of collapsing. The total roof could be tarped. All this would be done by licensed contractors. The contractors could explain their remediation and submit a plan of action to the engineers, and if necessary, to the county. If an agreement is reached, then the completed work could be inspected by the engineers and the county. Remember, we have a working pool, and there was never any danger cited for the pool. All this could occur after the soil testing in September. After the testing, the Pool Area will appear to be vacant for six months.
It is understandable that the ACSA is concerned with the liability that could occur if folks used the Pool Area after a temporary remediation was applied to have the Pool Area open before the construction commences. Surely its attorneys will weigh in; however, if this remediation could be completed and approved, it would seem that any liability would also be remediated.
I believe the ACSA owes the Pool Residents this approach to be investigated by the engineers and a plan submitted to the county as a workable solution to having the pool open again during this vacated period. If the engineers and county come back, after an investigation of this approach, and say that no workable plan can be conceived or approved, then fine. BTW – Please share any official final conclusion with the Residents. The licensed professionals have spoken, but at least an attempt was made, and the question if the pool could be offered for a period of time before construction would be answered.