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Council approves hybrid use approach for JC Ballpark Field 3 to support tournaments and local play
Summary
Council approved a hybrid plan for JC Ballpark Field 3—retaining tournament capability while adding portable mounds and modifications to support multiple age groups and local practices. Staff noted a recent inquiry from a tournament director and said they will coordinate to remove the permanent mound if needed; council voted to adopt the hybrid approach during the meeting.
Reidsville city staff briefed council July 14 on recommended future uses for JC Ballpark Field 3 and presented a hybrid option that balances tournament play and everyday community use.
Edward Cloud Jr. outlined the hybrid proposal (a blend of prior options) that would replace the permanent pitcher’s mound with a portable mound, modify the grass infield to create regulation base paths for multiple age divisions and allow the field to host both tournaments and team practices. Cloud noted the city’s prior $208,000 investment in the field and reported a tournament director’s recent inquiry about a possible event that could include about 25 teams.
Council members asked about the logistics and whether staff could remove the permanent mound in time for an upcoming tournament; staff said they would coordinate with field maintenance and do their best to meet the request. A motion to approve the hybrid approach for field use was made and seconded; the chair called for those in favor to raise their hands. The transcript records the motion and the vote call but does not include a numerical roll call in the excerpt provided.
Next steps: staff will work with maintenance and tournament organizers on temporary mound removal and on implementing the hybrid field modifications; council asked staff to monitor field condition and revisit policy if needed.
