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Bridgeton council approves athletic backstop, Gentry Park phase and furnace repair; several items tabled
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting the Bridgeton City Council approved three ordinances for parks and facilities, authorized a liquor license and a planning-board appointment, and tabled several other funding and contract items.
Bridgeton City Council on Feb. 19 approved three ordinances to fund municipal facilities and park improvements, granted a liquor license and a planning-and-zoning appointment, and tabled multiple other measures.
The council voted to approve an $81,520 contract with SportsCon for a backstop at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (Bill 64-79, ordinance 25-06), a $12,933 emergency furnace replacement at the Payne Gentry House with Wigman Associates (Bill 64-80, ordinance 25-07), and a $338,741.99 agreement with Play and Park Structures for phase 2 of improvements at Gentry Park (Bill 64-83, ordinance 25-08). All three measures passed on council roll calls with unanimous yes tallies recorded at the meeting.
Why it matters: the measures fund seasonal and safety-related work ahead of spring and summer programs — the athletic-complex backstop and playground work affect recreation users and summer programs, while the furnace replacement covers the historic Payne Gentry House.
Details and outcomes - Backstop at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex: Bill 64-79 authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign a contract with SportsCon for procurement and installation of a backstop in the amount of $81,520. A motion to make the bill an ordinance was made by Council member Weshi and seconded by Council member Sattel. Council member Norris noted the item was budgeted at $90,000 and that the contract came in under budget: "It has come under budget, so that's great." The council approved the ordinance by roll call (vote recorded as 8–0). (Ordinance 25-06)
- Payne Gentry House furnace replacement: Bill 64-80 authorized an agreement with Wigman Associates for emergency furnace replacement at the Payne Gentry House for $12,933. Council member Weshi moved the reading; the item passed by roll call (8–0). Staff indicated lead time to procure the unit would be about four to six weeks and that one furnace remained operational while the order is placed.
- Gentry Park phase 2 (play structures): Bill 64-83 authorized a $338,741.99 contract with Play and Park Structures for phase 2 of park improvements at Gentry Park. The bill was read and later approved by roll call (8–0) as ordinance 25-08.
Other formal actions - Liquor license: Council gave favorable approval to an original package liquor license for Arch Sports LLC, 11333 Blake Drive (voice vote; item approved). Council discussion briefly noted that the application included Sunday sales and that the license would be issued as shown on the application packet.
- Planning and zoning appointment: The council voted to appoint Susan Mayer (Ward 3) to the Planning and Zoning Board (motion by Council member Luke, seconded by Council member Luther; voice vote in favor).
- Tabled items: The council voted to table Bill 64-81 (ground maintenance services at Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course, MACC Contracting, $34,940), Bill 64-82 (increase to provisional judge compensation), and Bill 64-84 (agreement with Sikich LLC for accounting services). The items were put on hold for later consideration.
Meeting context and next steps: Council members and staff said the double readings and quick action on park and field items were timed to allow ordering and installation ahead of the spring season. Staff expected the backstop and playground equipment procurement and scheduling to proceed now that ordinances are adopted. Several budgeted items were noted as coming in under or near budget.
