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Waynesville council approves agreement with Mountaineer Little League to rebuild Dutch Fisher Field
Summary
The council approved a contract allowing the town to provide funds to Mountaineer Little League to restore Dutch Fisher Field, with legal and grant conditions, a June 30, 2026 completion deadline, and town responsibility for post-construction maintenance.
The Waynesville Town Council voted to approve an agreement allowing the town to provide funds to Mountaineer Little League to rebuild Dutch Fisher Field.
Town attorney Martha told the council the contract requires the league to disclose some financial records under “General statute 55 a-16-24” and that funds from the Dick’s Sporting Goods grant must be used expressly for the field. She said the town will accept post-construction maintenance of the field through the recreation department once Mountaineer Little League finishes construction.
“Once Mountaineer Little League finishes their work, [the] town will mow, fix fences, unclog toilets,” Martha said, describing the town’s maintenance obligations. She also noted that the agreement sets a project deadline of 06/30/2026, though the town hopes the work will finish much sooner.
Speakers at the meeting, including councilmembers and public-works staff, confirmed the Little League has fundraising and grant commitments to cover portions of the project. Jane Stamey, who spoke during public comment on behalf of community youth-sports groups, thanked the council: “Sports teaches life lessons.”
Councilmember Chuck moved to approve the agreement; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff indicated contract paperwork would be completed promptly and that work could begin as soon as necessary permits and scheduling were in place.
The agreement includes standard insurance provisions and specific conditions governing the use of outside grant funds and financial disclosure by the nonprofit league. The council did not adopt additional funding at the meeting; members said they expect donations and existing grants to cover league costs and that the town contribution will be managed under the contract.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract with Mountaineer Little League and coordinate a start date for reconstruction and inspections. The council set no further conditions at the meeting.
