First gunite pool.

We're in Kansas City, so a true four season climate. After draining and cleaning the shell, which was shot in December, we noticed several weepers, and asked the plastering crew if they needed to be addressed prior to application. They talked to the boss (not on site), and he told them to proceed with the application of the Sunstone plaster (this was 4/10/14). The weepers persisted, and they basically applied poultices with some weight on them overnight. Next morning, still weeping, but they said to fill the pool. We did, but have concerns.

Is it normal to do this? What's the risk in terms of long term durability? I can provide pics if they'd help. Also, after filling we noticed about a 1.5" difference in water levels in the skimmers (about 35' apart). How level should a new gunite pool be?