Fanny Chapman Pool Board

Fanny Chapman Pool Board of Managers Minutes of the Meeting February 23, 2026 Attending: Lori Howard, Rebecca Masters, Mike Petrakis, David Ricci and John West. Also present were Pool Manager Drew Sterner and Borough Liaison Caroline Brinker, and Student Member James Shandlay Absent: Brian Lange, Amy Parentis, The meeting was held virtually due to weather concerns and was called to order at 7:07 P.M. by Dave. The Election of a Vice Chair was moved to the March meeting to be included with the Committee assignments for 2026. Approval of the Minutes The minutes of the November 24, 2025 meeting were reviewed. John made a motion to approve the minutes, the motion was seconded by Becki, and the minutes were unanimously approved. Finance – Brian & Mike The Board reviewed invoices totaling $3,432.75. Caroline noted the invoices paid were standard expenditures and budgeted costs. They included a Gilmore invoice for $1,044.00. Becki made a motion to approve payment of the invoices, the motion was seconded by Lori, and the motion to approve payment of the invoices was unanimously approved. Operations – John Caroline reviewed the Main Pool Floor Concrete Repair Bid Schedule. Dave made a motion to authorize the advertisement of the bids, the motion was seconded by Becki, and the motion to authorize the advertisement of the bids was unanimously approved. Caroline included the 2026 Doylestown Memorial Day Parade application for review. Drew reported that the existing banner could be used and that it noted the 2027 100th Anniversary celebration. The Board unanimously agreed of the Fanny Chapman participation in the parade. Caroline will file the registration application. John will connect with Drew to review items needed to report and Drew will coordinate with John to review the pool floor repair bidding process. Programs – Lori, Becki, & Dave Nothing to report. Personnel – Lori, Dave & Mike Drew reported the Head Coach application window closes tomorrow, February 28th. Currently there is one application, and it is from Sarah, the Assistant Coach for the 2025 season. If additional applications are received, they will be reviewed and candidate interviews conducted if needed. If Sarah remains the only candidate, an interview may be scheduled to review the 2026 season’s needs, monetary compensation and position offer. James noted the push for Pennsylvania to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 per hour instituted in 2009 closer to $15.00 per hour and asked if Fanny Chapman could cover a substantial increase. Drew noted that current hourly rates range from $11.00 to $12.50 per hour and the intention is to increase the hourly rates each year in anticipation of a state increase. Long Range Planning – Brian, Mike, & John The immediate project remains the main pool concrete floor repair to be completed this year. Drew will meet with Don Kelly at the end of the season to update immediate and long-term needs. The roof of the women’s locker room and any other roof areas will continue to be monitored to determine a replacement timeline. Membership Rules –Becki & Amy Drew reported that the 2026 membership and program registration opens March 1st. The membership rules were relatively unchanged with some minor adjustments. 100th Anniversary Celebration – Amy, Becki Becki reported the February meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled. Becki shared that the commemorative tile design had minor adjustments made and the mold is being developed at the Moravian Tile Works. The design winner has requested a Family membership as the approved prize, the second-place winner will receive the $100 prize shortly, and the third-place winner donated his $50 prize back to Fanny Chapman. The video development and interview process continues. Community Project Subcommittee – (Lori, Drew, John Foff) The committee is waiting for a detailed pro- forma from the Y for the project. John needs to meet with Drew on site to collect measurements and specific data to develop the report. This piece has been delayed due to the weather. Pool Manager’s Report – Drew Drew reported two print advertisements (Observer, Cardinal) will run at the start of registration March 1st and then a second run will release about a month later. The second run should include an article about the 100th anniversary celebration. Becki said the committee can develop the article. The website has been updated with new membership rates, program costs and any time changes. There is now a separate link for the Swim Team registration. Drew reported the new Dive Team Administrative/Coordinator position has been posted and Paige applied for the position. Applications for instructors, guards and coaches are being received. Drew reminded the Board of the change from 4 lesson sessions to 3 sessions for the 2026 season. This allows for more time and flexibility for the pool members and program participants. The upper pool will open at 12:30, and all pools will be open by 1:00. This is a half hour earlier than last year. The pool will close at 8:00 pm most nights and 9:00 PM when needed. Don Kelly continues the offseason work. Drew will be meeting with a sound system contractor once the snow has cleared. Financial Assistance requests are being collected, and all will be presented at the March and April meeting for consideration. Swim Team Parents’ Report Drew had the results for the Swim and Dive Team Board member elections. Four positions ran unopposed and the Treasure position remains open. Drew will share the results with the Parent Board and then will communicate the results. Correspondence – Caroline presented a request to volunteer at the FC Pool Board. Caroline will communicate to him that it is too late for the 2026 season as a student board member has been selected, but that he can apply for the 2027 season next Fall. Caroline followed up with the Board via email regarding a County Seat Players raffle donation request. Fanny Chapman has provided raffle basket items and passes in prior years. The Board unanimously approved this donation request. Old/New Business - New Business: Caroline reported that two new Board members and one Student Member were selected for appointment. On February 26th these appointments were approved. Alan Braverman and Sarah Yakubic were appointed to the Fanny Chapman Pool Board of Managers and will attend the March meeting. Aubrey Dwulet-Brady was appointed as the Student member of the Family Chapman Pool Board. She has been a Fanny Chapman lifeguard and instructor. Caroline informed the Board that the Water Works Building next to the pond will be demolished in late summer/early fall but will not interrupt pool operations. This is part of a Borough project using grant monies received to upgrade the well systems. Public Comment – None Executive Session – None Adjournment John made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Becki seconded the motion and the motion to adjourn was unanimously approved at 7:58 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lori Howard