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Volunteers weigh pavilion grant prospects, concession-stand repairs and walking-path work
Summary
Committee members reported park maintenance completed (entrance fence, rock edging), budgeted walking-path work ($7,500), a donated long-jump pit, and discussed concession-stand renovation and temporary canopy anchoring; a motion to authorize modest spending for the concession improvements was made but the final dollar limit was not clearly recorded.
Members of the New Durham Parks & Recreation volunteers reviewed recent park maintenance, discussed facility repairs and a pending pavilion grant quest, and made a motion concerning concession-stand improvements.
The Staff member reported moving the entrance fence to allow two-way traffic, leveling material piles and placing rock edging, installing an authorized dog-waste dispenser, and arranging for a walking-path extension budgeted at $7,500. Volunteers noted donated labor and sand for a new long-jump pit to support youth track activities.
On larger projects, staff said the proposed pavilion is on hold because the group cannot yet extract money from the committee's CRF/revolving account; members discussed pursuing an external grant but cautioned that potential grants typically require large requests (a $50,000 request was discussed) and that some local builders had backed out of the project.
For the concession stand, volunteers discussed replacing a failing refrigerator, reorganizing equipment (popcorn and hot dog machines, snow-cone machine), installing stainless-steel shelving and epoxy flooring for easier cleaning, and using rodent traps. A Committee member moved to authorize Celeste to spend up to $200 for related work; during discussion some members noted the total could approach $500 once all repairs and shelving were counted. The transcript records the motion and a second, but it does not capture a formal roll-call vote on the final dollar limit.
Members agreed to consult the fire department and to anchor any temporary canopy or stage covering carefully (sandbag rings, tie straps and water-filled anchor rings were suggested) to protect against wind. They also discussed temporary canopy placement for band performances and the need for secure anchoring on the site's concrete pad.
Next steps: staff will obtain quotes for concession repairs and path work, check grant eligibility and CRF access with CIP/finance contacts, and return with cost estimates and a clarified motion for a final vote.
