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Strasburg approves crushed brick for park fields amid objections to proposed fall ball fee increases
Summary
Council approved purchase of 25 tons of crushed brick for village ball fields at a total project cost of $3,225; two community groups pledged $1,000 each and a resident offered $600, while organizers objected to planned fee increases for fall ball.
The Strasburg Village Council on April 21 approved buying crushed brick to repair low spots on four ball fields, a project estimated at $3,225. Park Chairman Wes Hostetler told council the high school baseball team and the baseball association each pledged $1,000 toward the cost; Brent Metzger said he offered $600 or to pay for his teams in the fall but could not do both. Hostetler said 25 tons of crushed brick would address current low spots and leave some material for later maintenance. A motion by Jeff Smith to approve the purchase passed on unanimous roll call.
During the same park discussion, Duck Krantz and Brent Metzger addressed council to object to proposed increases in fall ball fees for 2027 and 2028. Jeff Smith said the increases would align fall ball fees with other programs. The minutes record the organizers’ objection but show no council action on the proposed fee changes at that meeting.
The minutes do not specify whether the village will accept all offers as direct payments to the village or as reimbursements to organizers, nor do they list a final funding breakdown beyond the estimates and pledges recorded in the discussion.
