In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around the proposed orientation of new sports fields, with a focus on minimizing disruption to local residents. The project aims to reposition the fields to a north-south alignment, which proponents argue will reduce the impact of sunlight on players during evening games and improve lighting technology to limit spillover into nearby homes.

The meeting highlighted concerns from local residents, particularly regarding noise and lighting from the fields. One resident, Mike Owens, representing a homeowners association, expressed the need for restrictions on playtime, suggesting that games should not extend past 9 PM. He also requested a 50-foot buffer zone between the fields and residential properties to mitigate noise and visual disturbances.

Additionally, Owens raised concerns about traffic flow, urging the project team to reconsider the entrance and exit points for the facility, which he noted could lead to increased congestion compared to the current usage patterns of a nearby church.

In response, project representatives acknowledged the importance of community input and expressed a willingness to collaborate with the homeowners association to address these concerns. They emphasized their commitment to preserving existing trees and minimizing environmental disruption during the construction process.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for further dialogue, as stakeholders seek to balance the development of recreational facilities with the needs and concerns of the surrounding community.