The Maricopa Water District plans some major upgrades for Pleasant Harbor Marina, now that it has taken over the operation.
The General Manager of the district, Glen Vortherms, told AYC at the July monthly meeting that they’ve already taken steps to upgrade service and facilities and they’ll continue to take steps over the coming months. Mr. Vortherms said they’ve stopped being surprised by the growing list of items that need repair and replacement, such things as missing parts for air conditioners to malfunctioning gas pumps (which were installed without a permit or inspection by the fire department).
He also said they’ve been amazed at the wide swings in rates customers pay for slips, as much as $400 per month variation for the same slip size. No more, he promised, saying that there will be published and non-negotiated rates in the future (while assuring Bill Hutchinson that he’ll get to keep his great contract rate through its term).
That much-disliked perimeter boom that made exiting the marina difficult and made navigating to the north boat ramp so tough? Already gone. Portions of it may go back when there’s heavy debris that needs to be kept out of the slips.
Several members urged Mr. Vortherms to set a low rate for overnight slip rental during AYC race weekends, suggesting he’d gain when we spend money in the restaurant and store. And we’d gain by not having to pull our boats out of the water.
