War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

Peninsula Stadium Authority Minutes February 4th, 2019 The meeting was called to order by Jim Wilson, Chair. Others in attendance included: Frank Feagan, Lola Perkins, Wayne Gomes, Randy Price, Dave McCauley and Linda Williams. Also present was Michael Allen from the Apprentice School, Henry Morgan and Hank Morgan from Community Baseball. The January Meeting Minutes were approved by Randy, seconded by Frank and approved by the Committee. Treasurers report had no change. Jim informed us that the Claim for the lightning damage was submitted, the Claim Adjuster came by to inspect the damage. Now we’re just waiting to hear how much they will pay. Hank received two quotes for the PA System, one for $10,000, which after further investigation, became $35,000. This company will provide a temporary system until the replacement is ready to be installed. The second quote was $39,000, this was an all-in, turn-key price. In order to eliminate future lightning damage, they system will be relocated and grounded. The question came up about Stadium security. Randy will check with the City to see what they have in place already in case of an emergency evacuation. Current updates-we are waiting for the lights to come in for the parking lot. The pilings are in but 3 piles are in the wrong place. Sewer line is installed. Drainage line is in the process of being installed. Iron work-painting on the beams have been done, they will be returning to paint the foundations. Pathway project-Frank informed us that Lola set up a meeting to include Randy, Frank, Steve Shapiro, Allison Eubank, Dave McCauley and presented a copy to each of the prospectus. All members were in agreement that this is a viable project. They are in the process of checking on land permits and others from the City who were not present at the meeting. Frank is also waiting to hear back from the Boy Scouts. Jim will be meeting with Assistant City Manager, Brian DeProfio this week to discuss: (1) Overflow traffic on Pembroke Ave, the possible use of a trolley for overflow games. (2) Capital Improvement Budget. Follow up with the request for directional signs. Request for drainage maintenance to make sure it drains properly. 2020 Budget-we will be putting together a list of future projects for the Stadium. Letters have been sent to the 2 members of the committee who have not been able to attend. City Council will act in March to appoint 2 new members. Stadium shirts-Frank brought a copy of the emblem that will be going on the shirts for us to look at. He will email us with the approximate time frame to get them and the cost. Henry and Hank talked about installing some better seating in a few rows and possibly charging more for those seats. They are going to look into the number of seats they already have in storage and the cost to install. Update from Peninsula Pilots-Henry advised us that the Pilots have been ranked #1 in the past 5 years in a Nationwide Publication. Upcoming 20th Anniversary plans…. a new logo being designed. Pilots will be inviting previous players, coaches and anyone who worked with the Pilots to come out to the games. As a side note, the Pilots will also be partnering with other community ball fields to bring in younger aged players. Frank suggested that we look into adding an ADA bathroom stall in the Men’s and Ladies’ bathrooms. He will look into the cost and specifics to do that. The meeting was adjourned by Jim Wilson.