Enclosed Pool

[angiefox10]

Interesting article in the other newspaper....

By George... I think they just might get er done!

Congratulations Swimdawg... Looks like you are going to get your wish!

[NotGolfer]

In theory it's a great idea! That said will it be open for everyone? Swimmers, water-walkers, volleyball?? I used to go to one of the sport's pools for the "open swim" time and it kept getting trimmed so that water-walkers didn't have much of a chance due to the swimmers. I think there's probably a need for more than one of these for actual exercising...all kinds! Then there's the thoughts of a therapy pool too...warm enough for folks with arthritis etc.

[Bogie Shooter]

Here is a thought. When its built will there be a line, everday, to get in? Will a lottery have to be established to determine the users. There will be many complainers here on TOTV. How soon will there be a push for a covered pool south of 466? South of 466A..........this will be never ending.
BTW didn't those that are such strong advocates of these covered pools realize that moving to Florida; it is hot and the sun actually shines?
Why not covered pickle ball courts? Enclosed bocce & shuffleboard courts?
Does that sound less stupid?

[poromo]

How can I get more info about the pool and the article referenced in the "other newspaper"?

[mulligan]

How can I get more info about the pool and the article referenced in the "other newspaper"?

go to the "other newspaper's website.

[cquick]

what other newspaper? Orlando? Wildwood? Leesburg? Ocala?

[janmcn]

what other newspaper? Orlando? Wildwood? Leesburg? Ocala?

Google The Villages on line news.

[jbdlfan]

Here is a thought. When its built will there be a line, everday, to get in? Will a lottery have to be established to determine the users. There will be many complainers here on TOTV. How soon will there be a push for a covered pool south of 466? South of 466A..........this will be never ending.
BTW didn't those that are such strong advocates of these covered pools realize that moving to Florida; it is hot and the sun actually shines?
Why not covered pickle ball courts? Enclosed bocce & shuffleboard courts?
Does that sound less stupid?

Lights at the softball fields would be nice.

[jblum315]

If you're talking about an indoor heated pool, I don't think it's going to happen unless it's a for-profit franchise kind of thing. The cost would be enormous. The upkeep would be onerous. The bookkeeping - I can't imagine. Monthly memberships? How much? You buy a membership and you still have to wait in line?
I could see partially shading some of the pools against the midday sun, but some folks would complain about that
I wish all the pools were open and lighted in the evenings in the summer!

[villagetinker]

I think I see a lot of problems during the summer and winter, as the other pools will be to hot or too cold. So what I would expect is long waiting lines, flaring tempers, etc. The PARTIAL shading sounds like a good low cost option that could be gradually added to many pools. I agree with a lot of the previous posters concerns, while the idea looks good on paper, ONE enclosed pool in a village of over 100,000 is not going to work.
Just my humble opinion, please do not shoot the messenger.

[TVMayor]

I think I see a lot of problems during the summer and winter, as the other pools will be to hot or too cold. So what I would expect is long waiting lines, flaring tempers, etc. The PARTIAL shading sounds like a good low cost option that could be gradually added to many pools. I agree with a lot of the previous posters concerns, while the idea looks good on paper, ONE enclosed pool in a village of over 100,000 is not going to work.
Just my humble opinion, please do not shoot the messenger.

How about Tee times at the pool.

[njbchbum]

I will never understand why the temporary domes have never been used here on the sports pools in the winter. Some rec centers here in NJ use them for turning outdoor basketball and tennis courts to indoor courts every winter.

[zcaveman]

It was also in the Daily Sun - Page C-4.

It is not a secret.

Z

[bargee]

Find the room somewhere to build an enclosed pool,charge those interested for its use.Please leave the only pool that serves three villages alone.

[TVMayor]

Seeing this pool would be enclosed it would provide the privacy required by the practicing nudest in the Villages. It could be reserved by the Village Nudest Club one day a week.

[sunnyatlast]

There's definitely a need for an indoor lap pool, due to winter cold with early darkness cutting short the few evening hours after scheduled classes, and for avoiding sun exposure with many people already having had bouts of skin cancers.

It should be a membership deal, and could be part of the Priority Pool (Country Club) Upgrade fees, as shown here:

http://www.golfthevillages.com/tee-times/membership.asp

If you think the roofed-in type pool is not needed against sun, then I assume you'll be removing the roof from your golf carts.

And if cold and rain aren't a problem for being outdoors in winter and rainy seasons, then why does everyone buy the golf cart canvas/vinyl/zipper enclosure or the curtis cab type enclosures?

[rubicon]

If you're talking about an indoor heated pool, I don't think it's going to happen unless it's a for-profit franchise kind of thing. The cost would be enormous. The upkeep would be onerous. The bookkeeping - I can't imagine. Monthly memberships? How much? You buy a membership and you still have to wait in line?
I could see partially shading some of the pools against the midday sun, but some folks would complain about that
I wish all the pools were open and lighted in the evenings in the summer!

Your right that's why when the Developer owned the Wellness Center he refused to do anything with the indoor pool leaving many people angry. However the upkeep was astronomical.

also bear in mind that the amenities suit filed by district 5 was dismissed and if I understand the complaint essentially our amenities are going to be stretched thinner because its fundng the bond issue which it should not have
So before residents start making demands they may want to look at our income and expense statements first

[wisbad1]

move to Wisconsin,all the shade you want now!

[Bogie Shooter]

There's definitely a need for an indoor lap pool, due to winter cold with early darkness cutting short the few evening hours after scheduled classes, and for avoiding sun exposure with many people already having had bouts of skin cancers.

It should be a membership deal, and could be part of the Priority Pool (Country Club) Upgrade fees, as shown here:

Golf The Villages (http://www.golfthevillages.com/tee-times/membership.asp)

If you think the roofed-in type pool is not needed against sun, then I assume you'll be removing the roof from your golf carts.

And if cold and rain aren't a problem for being outdoors in winter and rainy seasons, then why does everyone buy the golf cart canvas/vinyl/zipper enclosure or the curtis cab type enclosures?


This is sort of like comparing apples and oranges.....................

[joldnol]

It needs to be more centrally located if they are going to do it, either that or build it at the new Rohan Rec Center that is now under construction

[janmcn]

It needs to be more centrally located if they are going to do it, either that or build it at the new Rohan Rec Center that is now under construction


Carl Bell, the man who is proposing the enclosed pool, represents the Amenities Authority Committee (AAC) which only has the authority of how amenities are spent north of CR466. The AAC grew out of the $40 million dollar settlement that the developer paid. The article was unclear whether any other committee members support the enclosed pool.

[Bogie Shooter]

That would be the furthest south point, how do you think that will set with the folks living in Chatham?

[HMLRHT1]

How about lights on the pickleball courts. Especially for the summer months. They r used a lot too

[villagetinker]

TVMayor,

Love your sense of humor!! Too Funny, thanks.

VT

[janmcn]

How about lights on the pickleball courts. Especially for the summer months. They r used a lot too


The AAC would only pay to light the pickelball courts north of CR466. That is their only jurisdiction. There is a meeting at the Savannah Center on December 10, if anyone wants to suggest lighting pickelball courts.

[joldnol]

Carl Bell, the man who is proposing the enclosed pool, represents the Amenities Authority Committee (AAC) which only has the authority of how amenities are spent north of CR466. The AAC grew out of the $40 million dollar settlement that the developer paid. The article was unclear whether any other committee members support the enclosed pool.

thanks for the explanation.....bad place to put it since there is a pool shortage in that area

[TVMayor]

How about lights on the pickleball courts. Especially for the summer months. They r used a lot too
What could be better than falling to sleep to the sound of pickeleball, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink,?

[TVMayor]

Your right that's why when the Developer owned the Wellness Center he refused to do anything with the indoor pool leaving many people angry. However the upkeep was astronomical.

also bear in mind that the amenities suit filed by district 5 was dismissed and if I understand the complaint essentially our amenities are going to be stretched thinner because its fundng the bond issue which it should not have
So before residents start making demands they may want to look at our income and expense statements first
If you are referring to the amenities suit filed by the POA Vice President and friends, Case #2014-CA-00429, it has not been dismissed, latest action was filed 10/28/2014 "PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO CHANGE STYLE OF CASE".

[TVMayor]

If you are referring to the amenities suit filed by the POA Vice President and friends, Case #2014-CA-00429, it has not been dismissed, latest action was filed 10/28/2014 "PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO CHANGE STYLE OF CASE".
I got this information from the court information available on the net which turns out to be a little less than current. Today I reviewed the actual documents and "rubicon" is correct it was dismissed but I would add they have 15 days to refile. The document was dated 11/12/14.

[justjim]

I believe there is a need for a "therapy pool" in TV. I'm not a "real swimmer" ---five laps is enough for me. Swimmers can get their laps in 90% of the time in comfortable weather. That is about the same as golfing in comfortable weather.

[rubicon]

If you are referring to the amenities suit filed by the POA Vice President and friends, Case #2014-CA-00429, it has not been dismissed, latest action was filed 10/28/2014 "PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO CHANGE STYLE OF CASE".

Hi Mayor: I may be wrong but I believe it was dismissed and that the plaintiff's have 15 days to appeal and yes it calls for them to change style of case if they do appeal

[Bonny]

Indoor pool capacity maybe less than 100 people.
1 indoor pool. Hmmm, out of 100,000 people.
Just can't see it as a wise decision.
Laps, volleyball, aerobics ? Time limits ? Wait in line to get in ?
Pay a priority fee ? :shrug:

[TVMayor]

Hi Mayor: I may be wrong but I believe it was dismissed and that the plaintiff's have 15 days to appeal and yes it calls for them to change style of case if they do appeal
No you are right read post 29.