War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

PENINSULA STADIUM AUTHORITY MINUTES MARCH 4TH, 2019 The meeting was called to order by Jim Wilson, Chair. Others in attendance included: Randy Price, Brenda Stokes, Wayne Gomes, Pat Uribes, Frank Feagan and Linda Williams. Also present were Mayor Donnie Tuck, Henry Morgan and Hank Morgan from Community Baseball. Excused absence were Lola Perkins, Sallie Marchello and Dave McCauley. The February Meeting Minutes were approved by Randy, seconded by Brenda and Th approved by the Committee. The Treasurers report was presented with no change. Jim checked on the insurance claim since he has not heard anything, he was told that they have received the claim, it is being processed and they will get back with him. WIFI and PA system: Hank reported that the sound equipment will arrive on the 11th and will be installed 2-3 days afterwards. Should be completed around the 15th of March. Jim asked Community Baseball what kind of preventative measures will be taken to protect the PA system against lightning strike in the future. The equipment has a short term warranty. Hank said the new system will be in a new location. Henry will check with his insurance company to see if the new system will be covered. Jim met with several City Departments related to ongoing issues, such as the ditch behind the Stadium, overflow parking, installing the signs around the City with directions to the Stadium and where they stand on the Budget. We were provided with a list of directional signs to be approved by the Committee. Once they are approved they will be installed. Jim met with Public Works about the ditch behind the Stadium, they said the ditch is draining properly. They suggested Jim meet with the Engineers and see what can be done. Jim will meet with Ron and Brian, from the City, to get a copy of the Budget to see where they're at with the new building expenses so far. Stadium projects: Virginia Power is working on the lights. They are also working on running the underground conduit from Kentucky Ave to the Stadium. Building project is behind because of the weather. Once we get closer to the baseball season, the chainlink fencing will be greatly reduced so it will not impact the parking lot. Boy Scout project: The Boy Scout office was given a copy of the project, they will advertise the project to the volunteers throughout our area. ADA Toilet Stalls: Frank provided the Committee with a cost estimate sheet to have the ADA stalls (one for the men's and one for the women's) installed in each bathroom. It will be approximately $1500 not including labor. Pat made a motion to go ahead and install them, Randy seconded the motion and it was approved by the Committee. Update from the Pilots: a famous player will be coming to the Stadium, no announcement has been made yet. Hank filled us in on the Team that is coming together for the upcoming season. They have had a good group of people to draw from. Coaching Staff is not finalized yet. There was some discussion about how many overflow parking games to expect and should they use fireworks vs laser. Laser is much more expensive. The Pilots have only scheduled one Firework night this season. Henry is planning a 1 day workday for the Team to clean up the cemetary, Brenda said she would include her baseball team, consisting of 25 boys, to help. There was discussion about whether or not to increase the cost of the ticket or charge patrons to park. Jim mentioned this in order to help pay for upkeep and maintenance of the ball park. Henry will pose the question of charging more for admittance to the public on the website to see what kind of feedback he gets. Jim congratulated Wayne, he and 3 others will be honored at Harbor Park in August in the Ring of Honor. Meeting was adjourned Jim Wilson.