Denton wrote: To clear up the confusion on the fees, I will first apologize for not explaining it well the first time. In the first year, you will pay the membership fee and the annual dues. More questions (sorry): Let's say I want to join. I will pay my $750 membership fee before the end of September 2007. I then have until April 15th, 2008 to pay the annual fee of $400, right? And is Slugger's open during the day? You're website lists the Spring-time hours as evening only. I'd like to stop in and see the pool design.
In my opinion, if you are able to get it completely built based on the site plan approval from the County for under $600,000....then you are doing something.
To Kidsfly: Stop by anytime after 2:00 pm on weekdays or 9-8 Saturdays or 1-6 Sundays. If you'd rather call and talk to me about it, the phone number there is 989-3000. Leave a message if I'm not in and I'll call you back. These hours will obviously change when the pool is built. As for the question about the fees, you answered your own question perfectly. That is exactly the way it will work. To Grinder: Our quote on the actual pool, meaning the in-ground portion as well as the concrete decking surrounding it and all pumps etc. is $211,000. We have decided to get a quote on making the pool 8 lanes rather than 6, with a probable increase to this figure of about $20,000. The attached building, most (or all) of which will not require AC, should run in the $100,000 range. In addition to these, there will be expenses for engineering, architecture, surveying and grading, plumbing, electrical, pool equipment (chairs, etc.) and others, but you have to remember that many of these costs have already been incurred during the construction of our existing facilities. For instance, and this is one of many examples, the expense for pulling sewer down from DR Wells has already occurred. I hope, and truly believe, we can build the pool and all attached expenses for no more than $350,000.
Cleveland to get pool http://www.theherald-nc.com/clayton_cleveland/story/5149.html Cleveland to get pool By Sarah Nagem, Staff Reporter Cleveland — If they're willing to pay for it, families in this fast-growing community will be able to cool off in a swimming pool next summer. Construction of an eight-lane pool will likely begin in November, said Denton Lee III, owner of Sluggers batting cages. "I needed something else at my business to make it float," Lee said of his decision to put a pool on his property. Summers haven't brought big business to the batting cages, he said. Families will have to be willing to open their wallets though. A family membership will require a one-time fee of $850 and an annual fee of $400. Lee acknowledged that the price seemed steep. But he hopes within a couple of years to cover the pool with a $50,000-$75,000 dome that will transform the heated pool to year-round fun. "If we're going to cover it, it's got to be a lot," Lee said. The entire project, which includes a covered picnic area and restrooms, will cost about $400,000, he said. Lee said 300 family memberships will be available. Although he's not accepting money yet, about 75 families have committed to memberships since early July, he said. Most community pools have six lanes, Lee said. The eight lanes at the new pool will be ideal for swim-team competitions, he said. Johnston County Commissioners approved the swimming pool during their meeting on Tuesday. Also, they rezoned 1.65 acres on U.S. 70 near Pine Level for industrial use. ChemStation, a company that blends water-based cleaning solutions and uses container-less delivery, plans to set up shop in an existing building on the property. The company will hire five or six local employees, said Clyde Hunt, owner. Also during the commissioners' meeting Tuesday evening, Four Oaks Mayor Linwood Parker presented the town's request to extend its planning jurisdiction two miles. Commissioners will likely rule on all towns' requests this fall. Micro is the only town left to make a request, said County Manager Rick Hester. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.
Okay good, I was thinking I was the only one who felt that way! Dang, even the YMCA was ALOT less then this!
Only for the rich kids. Why cant they make it affordable? Oh well, with those kind of rates I doubt he will be expanding like he wants to. (the dome thingy)
ok, ok- I am new so bare with me!! Anyway they say they will break ground in January and open by May...
You guys must not have priced joinig any other local Swim Clubs. You buy a share in the club and then pay a yearly dues, that is the way it works. The price that was quoted is a GOOD DEAL. What do you get?! - Hello People -> A POOL. A nice new Pool. I think is will be great for Cleveland and for our family. We are excited!
It wont apply to me, I already have a pool in my community. I questioned, what exactly do you get? All I can tell so far is an 8 lane pool. Is there a separate pool area for the tots? Waterslides? etc? I see they only have a select amount of memberships to sell too. I just saw the price, lol. I had a membership when I lived in Raleigh, and it was nowhere near that cost. But hey, whatever works for you, I'm glad the community is getting somethign positive.
For an answer to the question about construction being on time, it is. The planning takes much longer than the actual construction. If we begin by the first two weeks in January, we are told by the pool contractor that we can expect to be operational by May. I'm hopeful as well that I can offer a few examples about the cost being what it is. First, now that we have a good final quote, the construction will cost between $450K and $500K (I know Grinder, you got me.) If we secure 300 memberships, the total raised by the initial membership fees will be $225K. The remainder will, of course, be in the form of a loan. McGee's Crossroads pool in Desert Pines subdivision has a membership fee of $550 and annual dues of approximately $300. I've been given contrasting figures on this pool, but this should be close. The pool has enjoyed a waiting list since at least the early 80's. The pool was built in the mid-70's. Victoria's Pond, between Benson and Angier, has a membership fee of $500 and annual dues of $400. They have no diving boards or deep end of the pool. Northbrook Pool in Raleigh has a similar operating structure with ours and costs $550 per year with no membership fee. The pool was built in the early 60's. The similarity is bad, but if you planned to join any of the Riverwood community pools, you would be required to sign a 12 month minimum contract, whereby you would pay at least $84 a month; more if you want more perks. That's $1,008 per year minimum. Even if you only wanted to be a member of the pool and not play golf or use the fitness center, you would still pay this amount. My intent is not to make light of these other worthy facilities, it is simply to show a comparison. On a different light, if you were to purchase an above ground pool in the 20' X 40' range, you would spend between $300 and $600 per year in chemicals, in addition to your time. If this pool costs $3,000, you would actually spend more in its lifetime on chemicals and time than you would in joining a pool. Becoming a member of any pool is not for everyone, as many prefer stepping off their back deck and sinking, but we feel the rates are more than fair. We also feel quite strongly that we are bringing a much needed recreational outlet to our community, and hope to make the Cleveland area a more appealing place to live. If you are interested in joining and getting $100 off the initial membership fee, please let me know. We are offering this discount until Christmas for those of you who may wish to give your family the gift of a pool membership for Christmas. Thank you for your time. Denton Lee III Sluggers Board of Directors, Cleveland Aquatic Center, Inc. (919) 989-3000 (919) 818-6287 (cell) dlee3@nc.rr.com
