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Council approves Sand Hills Bogies management agreement for Armory Field with naming‑rights and maintenance terms
Summary
After questions about scheduling, alcohol sales, parking and utilities, Southern Pines council voted to approve a management agreement letting the Sand Hills Bogies operate Armory Field; the agreement gives the Bogies first option on revenues from naming rights for five years and sets operational responsibilities for maintenance, insurance and game‑day operations.
The Southern Pines Town Council voted Feb. 24 to approve a management agreement with the Sand Hills Bogies that gives the amateur baseball organization management responsibilities for Armory Field while preserving town ownership and scheduling priority.
Staff explained that the Bogies will handle game‑day operations, infield conversion to grass and rental administration for open times, while town parks and grounds will continue routine mowing and larger maintenance. Under the negotiated terms, Bogies keep any naming‑rights revenue earned in the first five years; the town retains approval rights over any name or sponsor placed on the field.
Councilors drilled into logistics: the agreement preserves the Armory Park space used by the Moore County Farmers Market (Thursdays) and limits Bogies’ bookings on that day; it requires the Bogies to carry insurance and agrees both parties have management obligations (the town remains the property owner). The council also discussed porta‑potty servicing, septic capacity and the potential long‑term cost of installing sewer versus relying on seasonal trailers.
Members asked staff to define contract terms more precisely (for example, naming the park superintendent in the tree‑removal section); staff agreed to the edits and to define an appeals/mediator process consistent with state mediation practice. After amendments were made on the record, a councilor moved to approve the agreement as amended; the motion passed by vocal vote.
