John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool will have a new “look” in the near future.

After several months of discussion, North Whidbey Park and Recreation District commissioners voted at Thursday’s meeting to replace deck-level windows on the south side of the pool.

Commissioners discussed several different types of windows at previous meetings weighing each on their various capabilities, including what amount of heat would be escaping and what amount would be coming in.

“With the deck windows, the most important issue for us is to reduce the amount of heat leaving rather than what is coming in,” Craig Carlson, pool director, said. “Even with our energy costs remaining about the same as they were last year despite the rate hike, it’s something we have to take into consideration.”

Carlson conducted extensive research on several different types of windows and companies, weighing the pros and cons and prices of each, and recommended a 272 type of quarter-inch tempered glass with argon.

“This type of window has a 20-year warranty and is manufactured by Cardinal Glass Industries. I think these windows would be the best deal for us,” he said.

Commissioners agreed and directed Carlson to begin working on the process of getting them purchased and installed.

The cost of the replacement windows is $12,975 plus tax.

Commissioner Tom Johnson pointed out River Powers has filed for position number three on the board in the November election. This is the position Johnson is vacating.

Allan McDougall has filed for position number one, which is the position Fred Henninger is vacating.

No one else has filed for either position, so Powers and McDougall are unopposed.

Carlson said he received information from the Washington Governmental Entity Pool regarding the pool’s insurance policy.

“Right now, the insurance policy we have on the structure is fine,” he said.

Johnson questioned whether the value is based on the premise of the original structure when it was built in 1982.

“I question their listing the value of the structure at $4,176,14,” he said. “Is this figure what it cost us to have it built in 1982? If so, we need reevaluation because of the improvements we’ve made since then.”

Johnson cited the hot tub, along with sound mats and the new sound system as just some of the new items.

“What we need to do is get someone in to do an appraisal value,” he said.

Carlson said the replacement value is in the policy which prompted Johnson to again question whether the replacement was for the original structure not including the upgrades.