A Brandon resident urged the City Council to press for governance and transparency reforms at the Brandon Valley Baseball Association (BVBA), arguing the volunteer league’s selection and evaluation processes have driven families to look for alternatives.

Lon Narby, who identified his address and said his children are enrolled in the Brandon Valley School District, told the council the BVBA needs clearer, objective player evaluations, board reforms including term limits and greater representation, and a transparent coach‑selection process tied to a code of conduct. He framed the reforms as measures to preserve trust and participation in the league.

Narby told the council the BVBA plays on city‑owned fields and that the city’s memorandum of understanding with the association gives the league access to taxpayer‑funded facilities. He asked the council to review the city’s agreement with BVBA and to consider accountability measures that align the league with the community’s values. "By strengthening transparency, evaluations, and fairness, we can ensure the BVBA remains a trusted and positive place for every player and family in our community," Narby said.

Council members responded that the links uniform and many league operations fall under the Brandon Valley School District and suggested Narby contact the district athletic director. City staff confirmed the fields are city owned and that the city maintains memoranda of understanding with multiple associations to provide facilities, but said the city does not run the league. Council members cautioned that city involvement in league governance could open a wider set of oversight responsibilities across multiple volunteer sports organizations that use city fields.

Narby proposed a timeline that included immediate structural changes for 2026, adoption of mission and development standards aligned with USA Baseball's American Development Model, and oversight measures to restore family trust. He urged parents to engage constructively and asked coaches to focus on player development. No formal council action was taken; staff and council directed the speaker to raise governance concerns with the Brandon Valley School District and noted the city would continue to uphold facility use agreements.