McCrory board debates ticket‑booth and restroom design, asks architect for revised rendering

Board members reviewed design drawings for a proposed ticket booth and restrooms at the football field and debated whether the facilities should be a single connected structure with a breezeway or two adjacent buildings. Several members favored a connected design to improve pedestrian flow and reduce materials; others raised traffic and construction‑timing concerns.

The architect who provided the drawings was asked to return a basic exterior rendering and an updated layout that shows a single roof with restrooms on either side of a breezeway. A board member said a connected design could reduce per‑square‑foot costs and look "smoother and cleaner" once fences and siding are redone. The board also discussed options for heat/air units and whether central HVAC or mini‑splits should be used to serve both the ticket booth and restroom areas.

Board members noted Sloan Valve has communicated it would donate plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals and sinks) for the project, which would reduce materials costs, and several members said they would like to move quickly but not without clear final drawings. The board agreed not to act on the project at the meeting and requested the architect provide a revised rendering; they said they would call a short special meeting to approve the final plan once the rendering is posted and available for public notice.

Why it matters: the ticket‑booth/restroom design affects construction cost, spectator flow, ADA/accessibility considerations and readiness for the upcoming athletic season. The board’s request for a rendering and a brief special meeting indicates a preference for quick but deliberate decision‑making.

Next steps: architect to provide revised rendering; superintendent to schedule short special meeting when the drawing is ready.