Strike Three. You're Out! - UPDATED

This was submitted as a comment to an earlier post, but I thought it deserved its own space.

The YSA has failed to produce a field plan proposal once again! At the "Town Hall" meeting on April 19, they promised a plan by the next Commission meeting, which was held on April 29th...a YSA no show, “Strike one.” They then promised a plan to the Commission by the end of May.  “Strike 2,” they wiffed again. Last night, a special public Commission meeting was held to discuss various recreation plan proposals, and guess what, “Strike 3.” No YSA plan was available; but the Franklin's were in attendance, silent, in the very last row near the exit door. To me, 3 strikes and you're out...or, no promised plan and you forfeit the game. Either way, the YSA proves once again it is all no-show and no go!

I was at that meeting last night and posted the podcast this morning. I believe the YSA plan has morphed into the Dave Brumfield plan which is to turf Middle and Wildcat Fields for roughly $800,000. I don't quite understand the logic behind that since those two fields are the Municipality's best fields. Does it make sense to improve the good fields and let the bad fields get worse? Help me out here. I just don't get it.  This was part of Dave's plan for a bond. Kristen Linfante was the keeper of his papers. From what I understand, Dave's plan was submitted around 5:00 yesterday. The meeting started at 6:30. 

Kelly Fraasch wanted to reach out to all the sports groups and speak with them individually and not just rely on Dave Brumfield's input. Bill Lewis pointed out that of all the organizations, Field Sports are the only ones who don't contribute any funds and yet Dave's proposal is for fields. Kelly would also like to collect any outstanding commitments from the various sports groups.  I am so glad she is on that commission. Thank you, Kelly!

Update June 12, 2012 4:30 PM Please cast your vote in the new poll concerning artificial turf in Mt. Lebanon.  It would help the commissioners. Thanks!