Resident raises concerns about LYAA governance and town funding after snack‑shack inspection

A Loudoun resident told the selectboard on July 15 that the Loudoun Youth Athletic Association (LYAA) appears to be out of compliance with federal tax‑exempt filing requirements and urged the town to review its financial oversight before continuing annual support. Colette Conway, a Loudoun resident, said she checked the IRS and state listings and found LYAA described as in an “auto revocation” status from a 2014 action and noted a 2020 state re‑registration event; she added, “We are giving her taxpayer dollars, and there are no public meetings.” Why it matters: the selectboard is the town’s fiscal agent for some community organizations. Conway said the association receives $5,000 a year from the town and that the town also provides oversight for other recipient groups; she urged the board to ensure equivalent accountability for LYAA, especially because volunteers and community members run snack‑shack operations that serve food at events. Board response and next steps: selectboard members said they would contact the town attorney to clarify the town’s obligations and possible actions. One selectman asked whether the board should pause funding while the town determines legal and fiscal responsibilities; the board agreed to seek legal guidance. Additional context: Conway said the snack shack at the recreation fields has mold in vents and that volunteers and coaches have handled maintenance and repairs historically. Town staff and chiefs had acknowledged the building needs attention and said the town will inspect and take steps to make facilities safe for Old Home Day vendors. Ending: The selectboard directed staff to consult the town attorney and to report back; members emphasized the town’s responsibility to the children and families who use recreational programs and said the board would follow up on any recommended actions arising from the attorney’s guidance.