Resident urges city oversight and reforms for Brandon Valley Baseball Association

During public comment, resident Lon Narby asked the Brandon City Council and the PVA to pursue reforms for the Brandon Valley Baseball Association (BVBA) to restore transparency and fairness in player evaluations, coach selection, and board governance.

Narby described recurring concerns across age groups and seasons, saying some families feel uncertain about how decisions are made and that that uncertainty drives families to private, corporate programs. He proposed mission‑critical changes including board reform, term limits for board members who do not have players in the league, stronger representation of women and younger parents, transparent and objective player evaluation processes, a formal coach‑selection process and a code of conduct for coaches, parents and volunteers modeled on the USA Baseball American Development Model (Lon Narby, public commenter).

Council members responded by noting the BVBA uses city‑owned fields under a memorandum of understanding and that the city provides the venue but does not run the league. Several council members suggested that Narby also raise his concerns with the Brandon Valley School District or the athletic director, since school athletics and district oversight intersect with youth sports branding and participation.

Narby requested the city and PVA adopt a timeline for reforms with oversight in place for the 2026 season and a long‑term mission, values and plan adopted by February to guide future seasons. The council acknowledged the concerns and encouraged local engagement; no formal direction, ordinance, or staff assignment to change the BVBA agreement was recorded in the meeting minutes.