Board directs staff to draft agreement with Villa Park Youth Baseball for field improvements

The Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees on Oct. 13 directed staff to draft an agreement with Villa Park Youth Baseball that would allow the group to resurface Twin Lakes and Jackson fields, add a second field at Franklin Park with a protective fence and begin fundraising for lights at High Ridge and Twin Lakes.

Katie, the Community Recreation Commission chair, and representatives from Villa Park Youth Baseball presented the recommendation, saying the league would undertake and fund the initial work. "This would be at the cost of Villa Park Youth Baseball," Katie said, noting the organization’s goal to improve play surfaces and safety for local youth.

Trustees voted to direct staff to prepare a simple agreement that clarifies scope, responsibilities and timelines; the board will consider the actual agreement at a future meeting. The motion to direct staff passed on a roll call vote; staff said the village would return with a draft agreement and details about construction timing and required permits.

Ending: Staff will prepare a draft agreement and bring it back to the board for formal approval; Villa Park Youth Baseball and commission representatives will work with village staff on specifications and fundraising steps as needed.