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Newaygo recreation board approves small solar-light pilot at soccer fields after vandalism concerns
Summary
The Newaygo Community Recreation Authority approved up to $2,000 to install a few solar lights at the lower soccer fields after board members discussed vandalism and reviewed donated used poles and a $10,000 camera quote.
The Newaygo Community Recreation Authority on Sept. 12 authorized up to $2,000 to buy poles, lights and accessories to install a small number of solar lights at the lower soccer fields to deter vandalism. Chair Jennifer Badgero made the motion, which was seconded by Secretary Kim Goodin and carried unanimously (AIF/MC).
Board member Jon Schneider told the authority the board had previously discussed security improvements for the fields and that the consensus was to start with lighting rather than immediate camera deployment. Schneider said the board reviewed pictures of used poles donated by Consumers Energy but judged the donated poles to be “in very rough shape.” He said the board also received a verbal quote of about $10,000 to install cameras around the lower field if the board chose that option.
The motion approved a modest, incremental approach: install a few solar-powered lights and evaluate their effectiveness. The motion provides up to $2,000 for poles, lights and related accessories; the minutes do not specify exact vendors or installation timelines. The board did not record a named vote tally for individual members, only that the motion carried (AIF/MC).
