Turf and the environment

A few people have attacked the plan to turf a field in Mt. Lebanon by suggesting it is bad for the environment. Please take a minute to read these independent studies and get the rest of the story: http://www.fieldturf.com/environmental-downloads/ Interestingly, several people have pointed to studies by professors at the University of Arkansas, Michigan Stae and Missouri to suggest that artificial yturf is a bad alternative. However, each of those institutions has at least one turfed field, and most have up to three turfed facilities.

Update. Sorry for the delay!!

Things are moving forward at a pretty crazy pace these days. We have received multiple visits from various turf companies who have evaluated the field spaces in Mt. Lebanon. Several of these companies have submitted detailed bids that will be very helpful as we move forward. In related news, Commissioners Brumfield and Fraasch presented their preliminary bond proposals on Monday night. Commissioner Brumfield proposed a $3.2 million bond that included turf at Middle/Wildcat. Commissioner Fraasch proposed a $7 million bond that did not include any turf project, but it did provide for updates at a variety of other facilities. I am optimistic that there is a suitable middle ground that can greatly improve our field space inventory. The YSA members are actively working on a proposal that may be submitted to the Commissioners as early as this month. They have met with the Commissioners on several occasions to keep everyone up to speed. It is very exciting indeed, and there is more good news ahead.

Amendment to Sign Ordinance Passes

On Monday night the Commission voted to approve the proposed amendment to the Municipal sign ordinance. This amendment will enable the Municipality to sell sponsor signage at our local fields. The funds received will likely be used for field maintenance and improvements. This is a positive step in the effort to improve our fields and I thank everyone who took the time to send an email or otherwise contacted the Commissioners with their support of this amendment.