Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • September 18, 2013 Waldwick Municipal pool completes another successful season Cuba: A Photo Journal Lynn Ronan, an award winning member of the Ridgewood Camera Club, recently traveled to Cuba on a People-to-People cultural tour. Drawing the viewer in with images of both beauty and abject decay, Ronan captured the multi-faceted identity of this beautiful, elusive place when she toured Havana, Matanzas, and the surrounding countryside. Having the opportu- nity to meet and talk with Cuban citizens, she returned with an abundance of photos, extraor- dinary stories, and memories reflecting the warm, vibrant and energetic spirit of the Cuban people. Her digital images will be on display at the Waldwick Public Library through the month of October. The Waldwick Municipal Pool operated in the black once again this summer. The estimated profit for this year is $38,988, up from $35,362 in 2012, according to Borough Administrator Gary Kratz. “We have Mother Nature to thank for giving us a hot June, which made every- body realize the pool was a good place to go,” Kratz said. Revenues for the month of June totaled $35,741, the second best month of the season. Revenues totaled $130,023 this year, with the majority of the pool member- ships being purchased in the month of May. The borough realized $59,720 in revenues during that month. Resident memberships totaled 1,929, and brought in $107,885. Eighty-eight non-residents, many of whom hail from Midland Park, which has no municipal pool facilities, accounted for $12,450 in income this year. An additional $9,688 came from the sale of daily badges. Kratz noted that allowing Midland Park residents to purchase pool mem- berships had been a financial boon to Waldwick. “It’s a great example of two communi- ties working cooperatively,” Kratz said. “This is what sharing is all about.” The vending machines pulled in approximately $1,000 this summer, Kratz said. He pointed out that the machines had been brought in this season after the bor- ough had difficulties securing a contract with a vendor. The borough is now look- ing into all viable concession options for the future, he said, not necessarily eager to give up the consession stand because it offer more variety for pool patrons. Pool-related expenses included $59,831 for salaries, $4,577 for benefits, and $18,594 for operating expenses. Cap- ital expenditures associated with the pool included $5,000 for this year’s portion of the 2010 filtration upgrades, $1,700 for this year’s portion of the 2010 fence upgrades, and $1,333 for this year’s por- tion of the 2011 pool updates. This year’s pool profits will go to the general fund, Kratz said, adding that the gains were significantly higher this year. Asked about the progress of Wald- wick’s swim team, Kratz said the program has mushroomed. Some 100 participants took part in organized swim activities this season, he reported. According to the administrator, a share of the profits will be dedicated to the reg- ular maintenance of the pool facility and improvements. Kratz indicated that some of the amenities added at the pool include chaise lounges and a portable awning in the children’s area. He added that the bor- ough is always making investments in the pool and continues to bring in new items. He said the borough welcomes comments from residents, and is open to implement- ing their recommendations and sugges- tions when possible.