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Board directs staff to receive Little League proposal after members flag drainage, safety and storage needs
Summary
A board member reported drainage and erosion problems at Lily Fields and moved to have staff receive a Little League renovation proposal that would expand one field, add netting and a storage garage; a contractor offered to donate labor if county provides materials.
At the King William County Board of Supervisors meeting, a board member described a site visit to Lily Fields and relayed Little League requests for facility improvements and repairs.
The requests include renovating Field 4 to a 200‑foot field to allow creation of additional smaller fields for younger players, installing netting on Field 1 to protect vehicles, adding lights to extend evening play, and placing a metal storage garage adjacent to an existing shed. The member said a contractor had inspected the site and offered to donate labor and equipment if the county provides materials — the member estimated the materials cost could be about $69,000 but said a formal proposal was pending.
The member highlighted drainage and erosion issues that have worsened after heavy rains and asked the county to address liability and safety concerns. He offered to share photos and coordinate with Parks & Recreation and volunteers.
The member moved to direct county staff to receive and review the Little League proposal and to work with Parks & Recreation to determine needed materials and cost. The motion was made on the record; the transcript does not include a clear recorded roll‑call tally for final disposition in that moment, and staff acknowledged they would follow up.
Board members discussed insurance coverage for volunteers and whether improvements should be completed before fields are reopened; staff said they would check insurance status and coordinate next steps.
