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Perkins board reviews play-program funds, eyes lights and park upgrades
Summary
Board members reviewed remaining play-program funds and described near-term work at Dixon and Peters parks, saying lights and field leveling are priorities and that donated equipment and a $5,000 operating line will cover smaller needs.
The Perkins Parks & Recreation board reviewed how much funding remains in its play program and outlined near-term facility work, including light installation and field leveling.
An unnamed parks staff member told the board that after the planned purchase and installation of lights "we'll have about $32,000 left," and described recent and upcoming work at Dixon and Peters parks: a new playground at Dixon nearly complete, fencing, new air-conditioning and heaters at concession areas, plexiglass to secure concession windows, and plans to add decomposed granite to level fields. The speaker said contractor quotes for pole placement, wiring and light installation are pending and that a volunteer has offered to donate labor for ground work.
The staff member also said some routine needs will come from the regular operating budget, which currently has about $5,000 on hand for expenses such as team signups and small equipment purchases. The board noted donations of field equipment: "Shields and Tulsa donated two brand new heavy duty Tanner TE's to the parks," the staff member said, adding that those will replace older equipment used during the last season.
Board members discussed security cameras as a next-fiscal-year priority once installation and site improvements are complete, and raised longer-range ideas including additional storage for equipment, upgraded concession buildings and restroom improvements. No new capital appropriation or formal motion to reallocate funds was recorded in the transcript.
The board approved the meeting minutes and continued the budget conversation; next steps identified were to collect contractor quotes, complete the light purchase and report back on final play-program balances.
