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Council discusses tennis-court lighting, RV pedestal upgrades, Thornton Park maintenance and Atomic Road well transmitter
Summary
Councilmember Willingham proposed a Dominion Energy lighting agreement for the tennis courts (estimated $27.13/month), upgrades of 14 RV pedestals to 50-amp service using Hook & Cook proceeds, and tree limbing at Thornton Park; Councilmember Teuton reported a failed radio transmitter at the Atomic Road well and options for repair or upgrade were discussed.
Councilmember Willingham presented several parks and facilities items during the Sept. 4 work session.
Willingham described a proposed lighting agreement with Dominion Energy to install and power lights at the town tennis courts; the transcript lists an estimated monthly cost of $27.13. Willingham also proposed upgrading 14 RV electrical pedestals used during the Hook & Cook event from 30-amp to 50-amp service, proposing to fund the work from cash on hand from prior Hook & Cook proceeds. He raised the need for tree limbing and maintenance at Thornton Park; council noted that fence repairs at Thornton Park are scheduled and are expected to be about 80% reimbursable through the PARD grant.
Councilmember Teuton reported ongoing issues at the Atomic Road well site, saying the existing radio transmitter has failed; council discussed options to repair the transmitter or pursue a system upgrade to restore communications.
In committee reports, Willingham reported Hook & Cook vendor spots are filled, that youth football registration is closed and the Opening Day Jamboree is scheduled for Sept. 20, and that Kendrick's Construction offered to donate roll-up doors for the old concession stand at the ballpark. Councilmember Bates reported storm-drain runoff concerns at several locations on Main Street that have been reported to SCDOT and noted that mosquito spraying is ongoing using a grant-funded backpack sprayer.
No final procurement decisions or formal votes on the lighting, electrical upgrades, or well repair are recorded in the session transcript; next steps would be scheduling cost estimates and formal agenda items for approvals.
