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Council approves first reading of scoreboard sponsorship with Wilson Bank; some members had sought more open contract terms
Summary
The council approved first reading of a scoreboard contribution and advertising agreement with Wilson Bank and Trust; some councilors said contract language was too exclusive and asked for revisions or deferral, but the motion passed.
The Lebanon City Council approved the first reading of an advertising and scoreboard contribution agreement with Wilson Bank and Trust for scoreboards at the sports complex.
Parks and recreation staff presented the proposed agreement, under which Wilson Bank would fund a scoreboard purchase (the contract figure discussed earlier in staff materials was $38,000) and receive signage on the scoreboard. Council discussion noted the contract had been deferred six weeks earlier to allow other potential sponsors to step forward; councilors said no other formal sponsorship offers had been submitted during that time.
Councilor(s) raised concerns that the contract language might be written in a way that favors one sponsor and could exclude other potential contributors. One councilor asked that staff revisit the contract wording to allow broader participation; another councilor said Wilson Bank had a long record of sponsoring scoreboards across the county and supported approving the agreement.
Council moved and seconded approval of the scoreboard contribution agreement (Order Number 257226) and the motion advanced on first reading. Staff and councilors indicated they would revisit contract language if needed for future sponsorships.
