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New Carlisle council approves utility truck purchase and three‑year ballfield lease, both 7‑0
Summary
Council voted unanimously to buy a new public-works utility truck and to lease Gastonno Baseball Field to Next Level Sports Enterprises for three years; Next Level founders described plans for adult and youth leagues at the field.
The City of New Carlisle City Council voted unanimously to approve two ordinances at the meeting: the purchase of a new public-works utility truck and a three-year lease of Gastonno Baseball Field to Next Level Sports Enterprises LLC.
Ordinance 2025-16 authorized the city manager to purchase a new 3,500 crew-cab utility truck for the public works department to replace an aging 25-year-old unit. City staff said the new truck will allow continued service and equipment transfers; plow hardware from an existing city vehicle will be moved to the new vehicle to support winter operations. No total purchase price for the truck was stated on the record during the explanation at the meeting.
Ordinance 2025-17 authorized a three-year lease of Gastonno Baseball Field to Next Level Sports Enterprises LLC, a privately run baseball and softball organization. City staff said the lease is structured on nominal rent (the city noted tenants may pay $1 per year or a $3 upfront option) and requires the tenant to carry $2,000,000 in liability insurance and to maintain the field. Next Level co-founder Charlie Miller spoke during communications about the group and said the field would be used for older youth and adult play. "It's my only job," Miller said of running the organization, describing coaching, training and a roster of teams that would use the site.
Both ordinances passed by roll call vote with every council member present voting yes (7–0). Council members did not attach additional conditions to either ordinance during the final votes. City staff said the lease will be finalized and signed as soon as the required insurance certificate is provided, and that the public works truck purchase will proceed under the terms outlined in the ordinance.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025-16 — Purchase new public works utility truck (3,500 crew cab) — Passed 7–0. Notes: replacement for a 25‑year‑old truck; plow mount/equipment transfer planned; purchase price not specified in the discussion.
- Ordinance 2025-17 — Lease Gastonno Baseball Field to Next Level Sports Enterprises LLC — Passed 7–0. Notes: three‑year lease; nominal rent ($1/year or $3 upfront option); tenant required to carry $2,000,000 insurance and keep field maintained.
Ending: City staff said they will complete required paperwork and insurance verification before completing the lease; council members expressed support for keeping the ballpark active and for maintaining reliable equipment for public works.
