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County administrator delays Rodman Park lighting proposal, pledges transparency on Richburg Fire investigation
Summary
Administrator Brian Hester said a proposal to use excess CPST funds for Rodman Park lighting and ADA upgrades will be delayed until June 15 while staff gather quotes; he also updated the council on an ongoing Richburg Fire Protection District investigation and said findings will be shared when complete.
Chester County Administrator Brian Hester told the council on June 1 he will delay bringing forward a proposal to use excess CPST funds for Rodman Park soccer field lighting, facility upgrades and ADA compliance until the June 15 meeting while staff obtain vendor quotes; Hester said there is no risk of losing the funds in the interim.
Hester also provided an update on the Richburg Fire Protection District investigation, reiterating the county’s commitment to transparency and accountability. He said the current outside agency conducting the investigation is the same one used previously and that findings will be published once investigations are complete.
Why it matters: The delay preserves administrative flexibility while ensuring staff can present more complete cost information. The ongoing investigation into the Richburg Fire Protection District was discussed in broad terms at the meeting; the transcript records Hester’s pledge to share findings publicly but does not include investigative details or timelines beyond that statement.
Next steps: The Rodman Park funding proposal will return to the council agenda on June 15. The county will release investigation findings when the outside agency completes its work.
