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Parks Board accepts donated pickleball lights, agrees to pay small monthly upkeep
Summary
The Town of Sellersburg Parks Board unanimously accepted the Redevelopment Commission's offer to install lighting at the pickleball courts and authorized staff to execute agreements; the board agreed to cover an ongoing monthly equipment/energy/maintenance charge of roughly $60.20 and to revisit hours and signage if neighbors complain.
The Town of Sellersburg Parks Board voted unanimously to accept an offer from the Redevelopment Commission to install lighting at the municipal pickleball courts and authorized staff to execute the related agreements.
Staff presented a vendor estimate showing about $6,259.20 in up‑front work for two 20‑ft poles with LED fixtures and cited an ongoing monthly equipment, energy and maintenance charge of roughly $60.20 (the figure was later referenced in discussion as $60.26). The quoted fixtures are dusk‑to‑dawn; staff said the town may be able to retrofit timers or dimming controls later.
Board members raised neighborhood concerns about nighttime play and enforcement. Members discussed options including retaining the existing dusk/dawn language, setting an explicit closing hour (one suggestion was 10:00 p.m.), adding signage about the noise ordinance, and monitoring complaints before changing hours. Staff said an electrician could be engaged to add timers if the board decided to limit late‑night use.
During debate a board member emphasized the security benefit of lighting in an otherwise dark area, while others urged sensitivity to nearby residents. After discussion the board approved a motion to accept the Redevelopment Commission's donation, authorize staff to finalize agreements (including any necessary electrical work such as pulling a transformer and underground boring), and commit the Parks budget to the ongoing monthly charge; the motion carried 4-0.
The board directed staff to coordinate with Terry Langford of the Redevelopment Commission and to return with any recommended signage or specific hour changes if complaints arise. The action was taken as a gift from the Redevelopment Commission with the town agreeing to the modest monthly maintenance charge.
Next steps: staff will execute the agreement and pursue the necessary utility and electrical work; the board will revisit hours or timer options if the lights generate complaints.
