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West Boggs seeks federal Land and Water Conservation Fund match; board agrees to pursue grants and review staffing changes
Summary
West Boggs Superintendent Nathan Rihm told commissioners the park needs new restrooms and office repairs and intends to apply for a 50/50 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant; the park voted to allocate $355,000 toward the required match and asked the county to consider matching RDC funds and existing foundation grants.
Nathan Rihm, West Boggs Superintendent, told the board West Boggs Park's restrooms and office infrastructure—built in 1972—need replacement and repair. He said half‑million annual visitors and deteriorating facilities make the projects eligible for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which requires a 50/50 local match. Rihm said the application window requires documentation of match sources and that the park aims to put an internal package together by July 15 to meet an Aug. 1 application deadline.
West Boggs voted to allocate $355,000 from its general fund toward the match over two years. Rihm said he has applied for a $200,000 grant from the Martin County Community Foundation and reported a potential $100,000 match from the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) if the county board agrees to a matching commitment. The board approved moving forward with grant applications unanimously (motion by TC Cook; seconded by Nathan Gabhart).
Rihm also sought staff policy changes (a seasonal 'bank hours' accrual up to 80 hours for employees working more than 86 hours per pay period and a proposal to prorate longevity pay for retiring long‑term employees) and requested an additional office manager position with a proposed $58,000 salary; auditors and counsel asked Rihm to provide job descriptions, benefit costs and timing before the board takes formal personnel action.
