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Connellsville awards Yacht Park concession contract to Casey Piper; one council member abstains
Summary
Council voted to award a short contract for the Yacht Park concession stand to Casey Piper for $150 per month through Nov. 23, 2025. Business owner Beth Georgi spoke in favor; Councilwoman Tiberio abstained, saying she preferred interviews before the award.
Connellsville — The Connellsville City Council on Sept. 16 approved a short‑term contract giving Casey Piper use of the concession stand at Yacht Park for $150 per month from Sept. 16 through Nov. 23, 2025.
The council reviewed proposals for the concession stand earlier in the meeting. "We would like to offer our premium services and goods, pastries, coffee, anything like that," said Beth Georgi, owner (with her husband) of Overall Coffee and Gelato, who attended to observe and asked to be considered for the contract. Georgi said her business is nearby and could staff the stand consistently.
Council members said the city preferred having the stand open to provide a presence at the park, particularly with increased bicycle tourism and a visitor center nearby. Councilwoman Tiberio said she would abstain from the vote because she wished the council had conducted interviews with candidates before awarding the contract. "I'm gonna abstain on this one. I kinda wished we had done interviews," Tiberio said.
The clerk recorded the roll call after the motion: Councilman Manadas (recorded yes), Councilman Keede (yes) and Mayor Lincoln (yes); Councilwoman Tiberio abstained. The motion passed.
Council members discussed seasonal logistics: staff said the building is winterized in November, with water shut off, and the concession stand is typically reopened in the spring (the trail season generally begins around April 1). Council members said the contract term through late November covers the current season; future renewal or a new proposal for next year would be considered later.
Why it matters: The concession stand is a small revenue and visitor‑service point for Yacht Park. The short term allows the city to test an operator this season and consider whether to solicit proposals or renew the arrangement in winter.
What comes next: The awarded operator will occupy the stand through Nov. 23; staff will confirm winterization timing and bring any renewal or new‑proposal process to council for next season.
