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Parks board wins town approval to solicit landscape‑architect proposals for Bailey Park update
Summary
The Somers Parks & Recreation Board won authorization to solicit RFPs for a landscape architect to update a previously approved Bailey Park plan. The proposal emphasizes ADA access, reorienting the gazebo opening, seating areas, and native plantings; costs will come from recreation fees.
Kevin Westerman, chair of the Parks & Recreation Board, asked the town board for authority to retain a landscape architect to update an earlier Bailey Park plan and the board approved advancing the work using recreation fees. Westerman said the updated design would be smaller in scope than earlier proposals and would prioritize accessibility and daily usability, including improved access from sidewalks and three small seating areas.
Board members discussed phasing, procurement thresholds and whether formal RFPs were required for the estimated professional fee; officials indicated the likely contract size would fall below formal bid thresholds and that the project would be funded from recreation fees rather than taxes. The board voted to authorize soliciting proposals for a landscape architect and directed the parks board to coordinate with relevant advisory groups and bring design specifics back for final approval.
