October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Pool construction project now under way (continued from page 5) concerns the overall lighting of the pool property. The pool project drew several bids, which were received on July 9. The proposals were reviewed by the recommend- Project Sunway launched Ramsey Borough Mayor Chris Botta and Nautilus Solar CEO Jim Rice join Konica Minolta President/COO Rick Taylor and Chairman/CEO Tom Taiko at the official launch of Konica Minolta’s 967,000 kWh solar energy system, ‘Project Sunway,’ in Ramsey. Konica Minolta, which has had its corporate headquarters in Ramsey for 40 years, partnered with Nautilus Solar to develop this project, which consists of carport solar panels in its corporate parking lots. The goal of the joint venture is to provide an alternative energy source to the Konica Minolta offices and promote corporate sustainability efforts. ing authorities, and Stoneridge and RJR were deemed the lowest responsible bidders. Both bids were in line with the borough’s estimated costs. Earlier this year, the borough decided to pursue a major upgrade, as the pool was nearing 50 years of age and show- ing some signs of wear. The move to undertake the upgrades stemmed from a 2010 report from the Ramsey Pool Com- mission to the borough council. That report indicated that several items would need to be addressed, or there would be a risk of pool closure in the next few years. Tyburczy previously stated that the borough had held a Regional Build a Pool conference conducted by USA Swimming that was paid for by the Bergen Barracuda Swim Team. After consultations with various pool experts, the borough opted for a redesign rather than a fix that would have been equally expensive, he said. According to the councilman, the goal was a new pool with the proper amount of programming to benefit families for another 50 years. He pointed out the importance of the pool in terms of providing a facility where residents can exercise and learn how to swim and how to prevent drowning. At that time, Tyburczy said many pool users are looking for new features and programming, expanded hours, and a mod- ernized pool. He also said borough officials anticipate a significant increase in membership once the project has been completed. Non-residents are also invited to join the Ramsey Pool. Plans call for the renovated pool to open in the spring.