Swisher approves transfer of youth-sports funds, clears food trucks and two-night light waiver for summer games

At the joint meeting, the parks board moved to transfer Swisher Youth Sports funds to a newly established account at Central State Bank so the organization can manage its own receipts and spending. The Chair called for a motion; the council approved the transfer by voice vote. The amount recorded in the meeting packet was $16,503.22.

Separately, youth sports organizers requested permission to host a Grind Coffee food truck at Saturday morning games and asked for a light-use waiver to allow two summer-night games using park lights. The board and council approved vendor use contingent on required permits and granted a two-night waiver for lighting; members noted the city would ordinarily collect fees but agreed the brief waiver and vendor access were allowable for community events.

Committee member (S3) and meeting participants emphasized that any food truck vendor must hold the city’s required permits and that organizers should coordinate dates with city staff. Staff said the parks group would cover permit costs for the season and confirmed vendors with valid permits would be allowed.

On facilities logistics, members also approved use of a water-ball pad for a special event and discussed staging locations for buses and trailers for a back-to-school dash; staff will coordinate parking location and timing with event organizers.