Winamac Council Ponders Pool Options

Winamac Town Hall
Winamac Town Hall
The Winamac Town Council isn’t sure how long maintaining the community swimming pool at the Pulaski County Family YMCA will be feasible this year. The state scaled back the town’s recreation budget by about $9,000, leaving about $38,000 to cover the necessary chemicals and other maintenance costs. The operating loss is offset with the money the Y pays the town to operate the facility. Town Council members say they would like to keep the pool open through Labor Day but simply won’t have the money to do so this year. Keeping the pool open evenings and weekends for an extra three weeks will cost an extra $4,300. Council members discussed the matter Monday but did not take action.