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Officials weigh seeding, pavers and sand procurement as rain delays park work before Old Glory Days
Summary
Officials discussed delays to a park/fairgrounds renovation caused by rain, debated seeding versus rolled sod and paver methods, and talked about sourcing sand and contractor coordination so work can be completed before Old Glory Days.
County and township officials reviewed site work at the fairgrounds and park, noting rain has delayed seeding and other surface work. They evaluated options to ensure long-term durability and to allow the site to host Old Glory Days and related events.
Clerk (S1) raised concerns that seeded grass would be trampled before it established and proposed two-week planting windows and alternatives. Committee members discussed using matting, a rye/fescue seed mix for quick cover, or installing rolled sod and paving with paver sand and edging for long-term stability. One participant recommended paved sand and edging to prevent pavers from "crawling" over time and suggested consulting Barry and Dennis on edging methods.
Speakers also discussed who should supply sand for pavers and the base; Dennis was identified as the person who could source or prepare sand and to shave back turf and grade the base. The clerk noted the project timeline is weather-dependent and emphasized not holding the contractor up while awaiting materials.
Other administrative items: the clerk said the financial statement for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, will be published in the newspaper and that delinquent property tax figures are still pending until Rick returns from a conference. The clerk also flagged that Wagner and Deerfield had not yet provided full financials.
Next steps: consult construction leads (Barry, Dennis) for edging and sand recommendations, finalize materials procurement quickly to avoid delaying contractor work, and publish the county financial statement once outstanding figures are verified.
