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Board discusses sidewalk, ADA and cameras at football field and defers final decision
Summary
The board reviewed bids and options for a sidewalk entrance to the east end of the grandstand, debated whether ADA compliance would increase costs, and considered installing security cameras and an Internet feed as a lower-cost deterrent; the item was deferred pending facilities clarification.
Board members discussed a proposed sidewalk and related site repairs near the football field. Webster said contractors (Double G) had provided quotes for a sidewalk from the grandstand gate to the track and other concrete slabs; he focused discussion on getting additional bids (estimated $3,500 to solicit several bids) and noted a larger line-item figure in the packet for the sidewalk work.
Members raised questions about whether creating a new public entrance would trigger ADA-compliance requirements (slope, landings), which could significantly raise costs. Chad and others urged staff to confirm ADA implications before approval. Webster also presented a lower-cost alternative to deter misuse of the track: run an Internet feed ($50/month) and mount three security cameras (estimated $200–$300 each), which he said could all be done for "less than $1,500".
Board members agreed to defer final approval until Webster can confirm ADA requirements with facilities/staff (Bobby) and to pursue security-camera options in the meantime.
