UPDATE - February 2022 - Off Season Improvements
/In order to satisfy the County Health Department, we are improving some less glamorous, but essential parts of the Club. We are replacing the aged-out sand filters with a cyclone pre-filter and cartridge filters. If our permit is approved by the County, this will prevent us from having to make a sewer connection directly to the pump house. We are also returning to a liquid chlorination system for more regulated chlorine levels, with the tablet chlorinators remaining as a backup system. These pump house improvements should also provide a slight improvement of our flow rates through the system. We have signed an agreement for that work to be completed at a cost of $15,000. We also must repair some pool flights, which will be assessed before filling the pool for the spring. We also will grind uneven deck areas and fill the cracks, both of which are required by code.
In addition, we need to replumb and retile the men’s room’s shower at a rough cost of $5,000. We would like to save money on this task, so if you or someone you know has the skills to complete the shower job, please let us know (we will trade for advertising; this work must be done under a permit). Rest assured that the remaining funds raised are staying segregated in the Club’s accounting to go toward the improvement project.
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Open positions for the 2022 Board include Secretary and Member-at-Large.
For more detailed information on the club improvements, please see the links below:
2021 Pool Inspection Notes - This is an overview of reportings by the DeKalb County Board of Health Inspection prior to the opening of the pool this past swim season.
Notes of Walk-through with Leon Smith, DeKalb County Board of Health, Environmental Health County Supervisor, Pool Program Division of Environmental Health - We met to discuss what would be needed to meet county code.
Pool Repairs Updates Summary - This is a summary of notes gathered by NSTC Board and Capital Improvement Volunteer members outlining the need as well as work done to address the NSTC needs.
Q&A for United Quote Walk-through - We received a preliminary high-level quote from United Pools. With this, we had several questions. We met with the Head of Construction at United and had a walk-through over this high-level quote and our questions. This includes the ballpark, turnkey quoted figures, our questions, and the corresponding answers to those questions. Once the scope of work and details are sorted, the final price will be quoted.
How do we accomplish this?
There's no way around it. We need to raise money! We know that our club is not only a fun place for us or our kids to hang out in the summer - it's more than that. The Northcrest Club is a place that helps to build community, It's a place that brings memories in our lives, It's is a gem that if kept will help to increase value to our homes and our neighborhood. To many of us - it's worth the volunteer commitment; the sweat and time keep things running or to improve.
Become a member
If you have never been a member, please consider joining! You will not only be supporting the neighborhood by your membership, but you will find out what a great community this is- much of which is centered on meeting your neighbors and making new friends. We offer more than a pool! Join with our Tennis and Social Membership and you can enjoy all the other amenities of the Club.
Donate
Any amount helps, however, if you pledge in at one of our Suporter’’s Club levels you will receive perks as well.