War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board
Regular MeetingHampton, VA · November 2, 2020
Minutes
Peninsula Stadium Authority Minutes November 2nd, 2020
The meeting was called to order by Jim Wilson, Chair. Others in attendance
included: Randy Price, Jim Goodbody, Sallie Marchello, Wayne Gomes, Frank
Feagan, Lola Perkins, David McCauley and Linda Williams. Those absent were:
Brenda Stokes and Kiufordis Khasidis. Henry Morgan and Alex Ahl represented
Community Baseball and Mayor Donnie Tuck joined our meeting.
The October meeting was cancelled due to a case of the Coronavirus. The
September Minutes were approved by Randy, seconded by Sallie and approved
by the Committee.
The Treasurer’s report were presented by Frank. There were no changes since
the end of September. The report will be submitted for an Audit. Audit
Company has not yet been determined. Jim W. will try to locate a reasonable
firm.
Jim W. met with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to talk about the
poor drainage in front of the old Concession area. Public Works has agreed to
do the work and the City Manager agreed to pay for the new gates in the parking
lots to eliminate vehicles hanging out in the parking areas after hours. The idea
of large concrete balls on movable foundations was suggested and Randy
suggested that whatever was decided upon should be approved by the Fire
Department first. The City Manager also agreed to pay for the Lightning
Protection.
Henry has a few items that still need to be completed:
1- War Memorial sign on the Street side facing Pembroke Ave is not timed
correctly to come on
2- There’s still some equipment in the elevator that needs to be removed by Otis
Elevator Company.
3- Straightening up of a few items
Security cameras are working great and have been helpful several times already
capturing unwanted solicitors.
Padding for the fence top and rails have been received and are ready to be
installed.
Community Baseball will be purchasing 1 freezer and 1 refrigerator. It was
decided that more serving and prep space was needed. They added more
tables.
Henry talked about how successful the Baseball season was this year even
during the Pandemic. They have worked very hard coming up with other ways
to use the new facility, one being hosting other leagues from out of the area
which created overnight stays and opportunities for the City Hotels.
Framework and netting for the downstairs of the new Pavilion Building will be the
next project to complete.
The PSA will be looking into the cost of an overhang to go on the new
Concessions area as a safety precaution from flying baseballs.
The Dedication of the new Building will be sometime in March 2021.
In our December meeting, we will create subcommittee groups to work on these
areas:
History of the Stadium
Batters Eye
Capital Improvement for the Stadium
Mayor Tuck invited Henry and PSA members to attend the City Council meeting
on November 12th at 1:00 pm to update the Council members of the success of
the Stadium and to talk about the need for more open Baseball Fields in the City
of Hampton. Jim W. will be there on behalf of the PSA along with any other
members that will be attending.
New Business: Randy asked about having the clock on the score board fixed.
Henry said he will fix it for Christmas!
Meeting was adjourned by Jim W.
Next meeting will be Monday, December 7th.
Agenda
Peninsula Stadium Authority
November 2, 2020 Monthly Meeting
Noon on the second floor of the New Entryway Building
AGENDA
Note: Everyone will be required to wear Face Masks and maintain a 6 ft Social
Distance between members during the meeting.
Approval of the September 14, 2020 Minutes
Review of the Treasurers Report
Discussion on possible projects that may be funded by the City.
Parking area Barricades by the First base Administration Building and the
Third Base Concession area.
We need to work with the Pilots and decide what we want. Also 4 Parking
Lot gates, Lighting Protection for the Stadium and new building.
Status Report Update on the punch list for the Entry-Way Building.
Status Report from the Peninsula Pilots on the projects they are working on.
Current Fall Grounds Maintenance Program for the Outfield.
New Building Dedication.
Discussion of Fall Projects, See attached Listing.
Planning discussion for the FY 22 Stadium Authority Budget.
New Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting, Monday December 7th at Noon.
Peninsula Stadium Projects
Fall Projects:
Finish Batting Cage with flooring and installing Framework and Netting.
Plan for a canopy to protect Fans in line at the new concession.
Install drainage line in front of the 3rd base concession area to the field.
Establish a year-round Outfield Grounds Maintenance Plan.
Install Lighting Protection for the Field Light poles, Press Box and Grandstands and
New Entry-way building.
New or repair Batters Eye?
Install gates at 4 locations to the Parking lot and install Large concrete ball on a
flat platform or look at temporary barricades at two parking lot openings.
Purchase of Concession Appliances.
Possible FY22 Budget Considerations: Funding in July 2021.
New or used mower for the outfield.
Follow up action on Batters Eye if required.
Any current Stadium Maintenance issues that need to be addressed? Pilots Input.
Upgrades to the Old Bathrooms?
ADA Seating, parking or ramp requirements?
Establishment of a Committee to address the use of Cargo Containers on the
grounds of War Memorial Stadium for storage of items, possible seating for
groups and locations for Advertising with additional Framework.
Good Quality Field Maintenance Program for City of Hampton Baseball Fields in
order to host Baseball tournaments.
PENINSULA STADIUM AUTHORITY
WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM
LONG RANGE PLANNING.
Special Event Activity, Fireworks, Laser Shows.
New Scoreboard
Possibility of Designing and building a new structure on the first base side
To include. Locker Rooms, Training and meeting areas, Officials Facility.
ADA and Family restrooms, Storage requirements and possibility other items.
To goal is to keep this stadium in operation for the next 20+ years.
Additional Parking Requirements.
Other Ideas Welcome
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