Aldermen Take Action to Repair Leaking City Swimming Pool

September 12, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville Municipal Swimming Pool has sprung some significant leaks.

Ken Lacy, manager of the pool and golf course, advised the mayor and aldermen Monday night and at previous meetings and workshops that repairs should be made before the pool re-opens next summer.

Lacy recently contacted the American Leak Detection Company of Nashville which has offered a performance contract to come and check the pool. According to Lacy, the company will review and diagnose the problem and provide an estimate on the repair costs.

“Their fee for that (site inspection) is $2,500 to $3,500 if we do a contract with them. They can’t give a true assessment on the repair costs until they are here but they said it would probably be in the neighborhood $7,000 and $10,000 total with a possible discount,” he said.

Lacy said the leaks are on both sides of the pool and the water loss is significant. “The skimmer system is leaking and the leaks are on both sides of the pool. We have leaching on the street side and the golf course side and wherever its leaking it is happening a lot. Its not necessarily in the deep end. Where the water is coming out more is on the shallow side of the pool. To keep it full we pump water from an inch and a half line into the pool 24/7. It never shuts down,” said Lacy.

The aldermen discussed whether to have the work done during the fall or wait until next spring.

“If they do it now we have to refill the pool because they need the pumps running and skimmers in operation,” said Lacy.

Alderman Brandon Cox said he didn’t feel comfortable voting for the project based on cost estimates.

“Are there any other providers? Have we checked with others?  I would like to see more concrete numbers,” said Alderman Cox.

“There possibly are (other companies) but this is the company that is recommended by the people we do our pump services with. They say this company (American Leak Detection) is the most reputable and it is one of the largest companies out there. They can detect leaks within a foot and go in and repair them,” said Lacy.

The aldermen voted 3-1 to contract with American Leak Detection Company of Nashville to do a site inspection of the pool at a cost of up to $3,500. Alderman Cox voted no.

September 12, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Who makes the best chili in DeKalb County? Find out on Friday, October 26th when Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County hosts its 15th annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale.

Chili will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the DeKalb Courthouse Lawn. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to the DeKalb County Complex. For a cash donation, eat all the chili you want and vote for your favorite chili and the best decorated booth. You be the judge. A limited supply of pottery bowls will be available for $20. Delicious baked goods prepared by members of local churches will also be for sale. Take out is also available.

Awards and bragging rights will be given in the following manner: 1^st and 2^nd place chili, 1^st and 2^nd place booth decoration, and People’s Choice Chili (Golden Spoon Award).

To enter submit the organization or business name, address, team name, team captain, phone number and team captain email.

Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.

For more information on the Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale, contact Tecia Pryor at 615-597-7370 or fax the completed form to 615-597-2203.

Flyer & Form

September 12, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Newly appointed Smithville Alderman Donnie Crook was officially sworn in Wednesday at noon by City Judge Hilton Conger in the office of Mayor Josh Miller at City Hall.

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Crook was appointed by his fellow councilmen Monday night to fill the last two years of Mayor Miller’s unexpired alderman term.

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