For reasons that I can't quite comprehend, I have been criticized by opponents of the turf proposal for not including a link to the turf petition on this website. Similarly, they have suggested that I am not sharing the "other side" of the story, including the Fraasch proposal that includes an alternative plan to add grass fields in Robb Hollow and along Cedar Blvd. In the intest of full disclosure, Commissioner Fraasch has presented a proposal for a comprehensive Rec bond. I published her proposal here the day she emailed it to me, and I have since stated on numerous occasions that I support most of what is in her proposal. Where we disagree, is on how best to solve our field issues. I support a turf proposal and Comm. Fraasch has her plan for Robb Hollow and Cedar. Long term, I believe that a weather proof, turf facility is a better option given our current situation, including our inability to maintain our current inventory of grass fields and our growing number of youth athletic programs.
If you care to sign the turf petition, it can be found here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/mt-lebanon-commissioners-approve-a-plan-to-install-synthetic-turf-on-middle-and-wildcat-fields?share_id=JQTxKWFUxF&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
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ReplyDeleteAtta boy, Dave. Now you are using your blog for what it was intended. Take advantage of this public forum.
ReplyDeleteElaine Gillen
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Dave,
ReplyDeleteDo you have any idea why Bafferton field is being upgraded? Of all the fields that need to be upgraded, Bafferton is probably the least used of any in the community. Quite frankly, most people in Lebo don't even know where this field is located.
David,
ReplyDeleteDo you have any updates on last night's meeting? Did Kelly Fraasch finally go on the record regarding why she does not support the YSA plan?
Dave,
ReplyDeleteGiven the recent changes in the plan related to the bond, can you provide an updated post on where things stand? thanks
The bond will not include any funds for fields. Unfortunately, Commissioner Fraasch would not support turf and the sports associations were unable to support an increasingly expensive Robb Hollow plan just to add one grass field in an ill-suited area. You can read about future plans at www.davebrumfield.com. Meanwhile, Bethel just installed 2 new turf fields and USC just approved their third.
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