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Swisher council and parks board map out repairs for pavilions, fields and parking, ask staff for quotes
Summary
At a joint meeting, Swisher leaders outlined a multi-year parks repair plan — including pavilion roofing, fence and infield work, parking improvements and court resurfacing — and directed staff to collect contractor quotes and budget options for spring implementation.
At a joint City of Swisher City Council and Park and Recreation Board meeting, the Chair led an extensive review of park maintenance needs across Castaic Park and the downtown park, directing staff to obtain quotes for a metal pavilion roof, infield renovation, outfield fencing and dirt/grading work and to include larger resurfacing work in next year’s budget.
Committee member (S3) pressed the urgency of visible action, saying, "Start working. Like, if they think that we're gonna fix all of it by next spring, they're nuts because we don't have the money to do it." The committee and council repeatedly emphasized small, visible projects this winter and budgeting larger projects for spring and summer construction.
Staff reported electricians are scheduled to repair the scoreboard and lighting within the week and that crews have been tackling weeding and playground clean-up. Members discussed widening the south-side parking area two to three feet and improving directional signage after recent tournament congestion, and suggested comparing chip-and-seal and asphalt options for longer-lasting surfacing.
On field safety, members reviewed contractor estimates: an infield renovation quoted roughly $14,000 and an outfield fence repair quoted about $4,300. The board discussed using volunteers to remove fence sections before contractor work to lower costs and asked staff to solicit additional bids and timing so work can occur after youth sports season concludes.
The Chair read portions of the city’s insurance list to clarify ownership and maintenance responsibility for park structures, noting the city insures the scoreboard, restrooms, pavilions, playground equipment and the ball-field fence. Board members asked staff to confirm whether bleachers or dugouts are covered and to return with any gaps in coverage.
Members also flagged vandalism and an apparently burned beam in the second pavilion; the Chair asked staff to check camera footage and determine whether a patch or full structural replacement is needed. The group agreed small safety repairs could proceed quickly and that the parks board should recommend priority projects to the council during the upcoming budget process.
The meeting closed the park-repair discussion with staff direction to collect quotes for roofing, fence work, dirt and grading, and court resurfacing so the city can present a prioritized, multi-year plan to voters and budget committees next year.
