War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board

Peninsula Stadium Authority Minutes September 14th, 2020 The meeting was called to order by Jim Wilson, Chair. Others in attendance included: Brenda Stokes, Pat Uribes, Sallie Marchello, Randy Price, Kiufordis Khasidis, Wayne Gomes, Frank Feagan, Lola Perkins and Linda Williams from the Board. Absent from the meeting were: Jim Goodbody and David McCauley. Hank Morgan and Alex Ahl represented Community Baseball. The August Meeting Minutes were approved by Randy, seconded by Brenda and approved by the Committee. The Treasurers report was presented by Frank. He compiled the previous 12 months report as well as the past month report. Jim W. received the invoice for the War Memorial Stadium Insurance policy with a balance due of $26, 704.01. There was not enough in the PSA account to pay the balance in full. Jim paid $18,704.01 from the account and took out a loan through IPFS Corporation to finance the remaining $8,000.00. On September 3rd, 2020 a payment of $8113.00 was sent to IPFS Corporation to payoff the balance due. Once both checks clear the bank, the PSA will ask the City of Hampton for reimbursement. Hank reported that they are still waiting on the fence post caps in order to complete the fence post coverings project. The caps have been ordered. The installation of the flooring in the Batting Cage area has been started, they are about a third of the way complete and should be completed by the end of the week. The Batters Eye Area is in need of repair. He is getting estimates together to present to the Committee at our next meeting. Hank had a request that the PSA purchase Batting Cage Netting and Framework in order to complete the Batting Cage Project. He received an estimate of $13,200 for the purchase and installation. Pat motioned that we pay $13,200 to purchase the netting and framework to complete the Batting Cage Project, it was seconded by Sallie and approved by the Committee. Jim W. will be creating a list of Fall and Winter Projects that he will be emailing to the Committee prior to our October meeting. The Committee is to prioritize the list and discuss at our October meeting. There are still some small items that need to be completed before the Building Dedication can be scheduled. Jim W. will be getting back to us on that. Jim W. recognized Pat for his 11 years of serving on the Board and thanked him for his dedicated service. Frank presented the Committee with a diagram for a possible future Locker Room renovation/expansion. The diagram consisted of a 2 story building that included extra restrooms, locker room, training room, agility and strength room, coaches offices, and umpire changing rooms. A second floor with management offices, conference room, kitchen, reception area, restrooms and a covered grandstand area. We will consider for possible future project. The meeting was adjourned by Jim W. Our next meeting will be Monday, October 5th, 2020.