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Sherwood council seeks donations for $16,000 ballfield concrete, discusses park lighting and security upgrades
Summary
Councilors heard updates on Moats and Memorial Park improvements, including ballfield work and a roughly $16,000 concrete estimate for new dugouts, reported lighting issues, and plans to order signs and security cameras at Memorial Park.
Councilors on Oct. 15 reviewed several planned and in-progress upgrades to Moats and Memorial parks and discussed funding options for a concrete pour estimated at about $16,000.
Perry Excavating has begun work on the ball fields at Moats Park and Levi Kuhn is removing the old dugouts. Administrator Sherri Ramey told the council that concrete costs for the new work would be around $16,000 and the village is seeking donations toward that expense.
At Moats Park staff painted arrows indicating traffic direction in the parking lot and noted that some parking bunkers are crumbling and will need replacement. The Kuhns offered use of their scissor lift rather than the village's bucket truck "because it will be safer," according to the minutes.
At Memorial Park the council reviewed a quote to lay a thin concrete layer in which bricks could be inlaid; the work was deferred until next year to allow time to assess costs and options. Newly installed lights are having issues and some bulbs are burning out; gazebo lights supporting holiday color changes were added and a fish-food dispenser has been delivered. The council noted signage and security cameras will need to be ordered.
The minutes do not record any formal appropriation or final funding decision; councilors discussed options and sought donations to help cover concrete costs.
