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Pleasant Valley board approves steps to clear Katie parcel shoreline and remove old playground equipment
Summary
Council authorized staff to solicit quotes to clear overgrowth along the Katie parcel creek shoreline and to remove rusted playground equipment; members discussed options for future use of the cleared site, including a dog park, and will solicit public input.
The Pleasant Valley Town Board agreed to proceed with initial work to clear overgrown vegetation along the Katie parcel’s creek shoreline and to remove aging playground equipment at the site.
Councilman Degan asked the board for permission to seek professional quotes to clear weeds and low shrubbery so the creek is visible; members agreed this would be primarily visual cleanup (weed‑whacking rather than tree removal) and directed him to consult the town engineer and obtain quotes. The short‑term work is intended to precede a longer plan to install benches and other amenities.
Board members also discussed removing rusted playground equipment that is chain‑link fenced and possibly repurposing the cleared area as a dog park or other recreational use. The group agreed the first operational step is removal of unsafe equipment; the board asked Degan to get numbers and to coordinate with Highway about removing the play structures before the next meeting.
Representative quotes and context: Councilman Degan said the initial effort will be "just weed‑whacking" and is intended to be visual, not tree removal. Members emphasized consulting the town engineer and any required external agencies before proceeding.
Next steps: Councilman Degan will obtain contractor estimates and consult the town engineer about bank/bed definitions and any DEC or county permitting that might apply. The board will solicit public input and consider options in the recreation master plan before deciding on a permanent use.
