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Council sends farmhouse community-center fee policy back to Parks & Rec after senior-use debate
Summary
Council members debated a Parks & Recreation recommendation allowing resident seniors two free hours per week at the new farmhouse community center, then voted to send the draft fee schedule and policy back to Parks & Rec and staff for revisions and clearer language about hours, reporting and implementation.
The Oak Ridge Town Council on Dec. 5 returned the proposed facility-fee schedule and the Farmhouse Community Center policy to the Parks and Recreation Board and town staff for revisions after extended debate over hours, senior use and how the town should gather usage data.
Why it matters: Parks and Recreation had proposed a discounted package that included two free hours per week for Oak Ridge resident seniors and a set of resident and nonresident rental rates. Several residents and Parks and Rec board members supported the senior discount as a way to help older residents use the new facility; some council members urged a temporary “introductory” period and formal reporting so policies can be adjusted based on actual usage.
What the council discussed: Council members and…
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