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Council declines to submit incomplete grant for Home Run Baker Park softball field
Summary
Cheryl Lewis presented a grant application estimated at $100,000–$150,000 to build a softball field at Home Run Baker Park; the council voted on Aug. 7 and the motion to submit the application failed (Sullivan Y, Schmidt Y, Potter N, Chase abstain).
Cheryl Lewis asked the council to submit a grant application on behalf of the town for a softball field at Home Run Baker Park. Lewis told the council she is still awaiting contractor quotes and estimated the project would cost roughly $100,000–$150,000. The park is county-owned; any grant award would require a joint-use agreement obligating the County to maintain the park and facilities.
Council debated submitting an application before the joint-use agreement and complete contractor quotes were finalized. Commissioner Michael Sullivan moved to submit the application and work to revise the joint-use agreement; the motion was seconded by President Schmidt. The vote recorded: Sullivan — Y; Schmidt — Y; Potter — N; Chase — abstain. The minutes state the motion failed.
Council members noted the application can be submitted in draft form but the town would only accept funding after the joint‑use agreement and required approvals are in place.
