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The recommendations matter because the projects address water intrusion, aging historic roofing materials and on-site life‑safety equipment used by community groups that meet in park buildings.

Chris Cook, a parks staff member, told the board the building at the control site has recent moisture and flood damage and that the town’s partner Servpro provided options to abate the problem. “The town would recommend that we work with our partner Servpro to address this issue,” Cook said during the meeting. He told the board a line-item estimate in the meeting packet showed a mid‑thousands figure for full remediation but the staff speaker also described the figure as “about $6,000‑something” in informal remarks. The board voted to forward a recommendation to council so town staff can proceed with contracting and preservation work.

On roofing, staff presented two vendor estimates and recommended using the contractor that recently completed work at the senior center. The board approved recommending replacement of cedar shakes on the town’s small historic brick building; staff said the estimate for that work in the packet was $12,821. For the gazebo at the old lock and dam, staff presented a separate estimate for a black shingle roof; the board approved moving forward with that replacement as well. Board members and staff discussed the higher cost of cedar shakes as historic‑appropriate material and said using like‑for‑like materials avoids a review with the historic preservation commission.

The board also voted to recommend modifying the town’s contract with CentOS (the town’s AED vendor) to add an AED and an anti‑choke device to the Kiwanis Community Park building. Staff said the anti‑choke device costs about $100 and that the vendor would replace consumables if the device or pads were used. The change would be handled through the existing contract amendment process and would require council approval because it affects a town contract.

Board members approved each recommendation by voice vote during the meeting; the motions will be presented to town council for final approval next week.

The board did not set firm start dates for the work; staff said some items would proceed under staff procurement limits while others would be placed on the council agenda for contract approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Newburgh Parks and Recreation Board","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Newburgh Parks Advisory Board on July 3 recommended that town council approve several maintenance and safety projects for park facilities, including basement remediation at Building 47, roof work on a historic brick house and the gazebo, and adding an AED and an anti‑choke device to the Kiwanis building.","taxTitle","Town of Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana","taxId",65986,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151724,"Collapsed stormwater main near Kiwanis track will need replacement; town staff weighing funding options",230,2640000,2870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5501316-b306477fb2b4bab6aa5fc7e478d4a2c2&start=2640&end=2870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5501316-b306477fb2b4bab6aa5fc7e478d4a2c2/thumbnail_2640000.jpg","/articles/6151724/Town-of-Newburgh/Warrick-County/Indiana/Collapsed-stormwater-main-near-Kiwanis-track-will-need-replacement-town-staff-weighing-funding-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151724-b8ab447204456f80947bb758c4b9b6ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447788&Signature=R1OJyoFJ~b4KNV-C45~9oZC7zRDGdE9eEtVXrp5oyDZXD0t35t7ZDMobyFgVujl5t0tm2c3CU4~e49qBQbSOYltSXLXV6egw6bxHLuZpSF23F0E3XkHicF285cRCk6d-r4wgdZyw~3q7Gu43FQFQ9bqbYyDW34gdtrLQkem8ynWQVsu2ruRYkFbWBeNIUnzJ7psk7rHHka4mfpDaM7ab1BQZmdAqGqM5EhZi3SyzcKoFILDG6SP2yxl8vWE4j~G98GMu293hksDfzO5XPnD432SHHXaJmzfaazL2vkQ9DV~HQ8sxBCTlyv6VZWCf6B3qfXp87SiH30snA3N6PNSvLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff told the Parks Advisory Board on July 3 that a stormwater main on the northwest side of the Kiwanis track suffered a significant collapse during recent heavy rains and will require replacement and culvert upgrades.

The issue matters because the failing pipe runs beneath park grounds adjacent to the track and playground; staff blocked the immediate collapse area and notified park users and the school corporation of the safety hazard. Repair options carry substantial costs and could affect park use during construction.

Staff said the pipe appears to date to the 1950s and is constructed from welded metal sections; repeated inspections and drone flights showed areas where the metal has eroded and parts of the line have blown out after storm events. Repair estimates discussed at the meeting referenced a cost in the range of several hundred thousand to near $900,000 for full replacement and to upgrade the culvert under the road to current specifications. Staff said they are working with the stormwater board and Commonwealth partners to identify funding sources and consider phasing options. Until a plan is finalized, the park area near the collapse remains closed to the public.

Board members asked whether lining the pipe would be a viable short‑term fix; staff responded that lining would likely be a Band‑Aid because of the pipe’s condition and irregular interior geometry. Staff said they plan to present options to the stormwater board and then to Town Council for funding approval. If replacement proceeds, the town will brief the Parks Board on the schedule and expected impacts to park access.

The board did not vote on the matter; staff said a funding and construction plan should be ready within a few months for formal action.","Town staff told the Parks Advisory Board that a stormwater main beside the Kiwanis track collapsed during recent heavy rains and will require replacement and culvert upgrades, likely costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151728,"Regional authority gives unanimous support to Lou Dennis park grant application; town awaits state commitment",272,2066000,2338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5501316-b306477fb2b4bab6aa5fc7e478d4a2c2&start=2066&end=2338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5501316-b306477fb2b4bab6aa5fc7e478d4a2c2/thumbnail_2066000.jpg","/articles/6151728/Town-of-Newburgh/Warrick-County/Indiana/Regional-authority-gives-unanimous-support-to-Lou-Dennis-park-grant-application-town-awaits-state-commitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151728-253b62c93867226a4c0273d838b2ad9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447788&Signature=VeSkZ9hn2iSxgSDCvcIu8Ot5CwbHSqLPcDUlpKembSe4~FLaQfO7y8qeflBIhtlB3dOsA0Ev2hTPwqm2~R0llz52ymT7gTn~nqSXFTVhWMIzrIBA5msxA8ep1pmK1blIBXBRwXm~rjTefAiS~z-qVP4H4fJFP67qBS7TRN0YIRkMv6mAA~LFCswMWiZugM2LT~f~mzcagKiDRDbKqIttcoi~ID6eGWC4oTwmuG9JvPrKS2h8yNmIVDj361GBVJoQuDNnneV5Q4oUT7ddN7drznMnqWWGcOagU583WME2NEK3dYr4ImQUfw0eReLwQSV9ByWfzwCYlXjUsW65p-ZwlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Newburgh’s application for funding at Lou Dennis Community Park received unanimous support from the Regional Development Authority (RDA), and town staff said they expect to receive a final letter of commitment from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in the coming months.

The RDA action matters because the grant decision would contribute toward a roughly $1.8 million playground plan that the town is assembling from multiple sources, including town funds and outside grants. Staff said receiving IEDC’s commitment would allow the town to mobilize once, rather than staging two separate mobilizations, saving construction mobilization costs.

Andrea Balboni and other staff briefed the board on the RDA vote and the project timeline. Staff said the town already has funds set aside and that a recently announced $30,000 fitness‑court grant and other fundraising efforts will help close the funding gap. The board heard that the town has awarded the ninja course portion of the project and that, if the full package comes together, staff would aim for a single mobilization and a fall groundbreaking.

Board members asked about the source and stability of the funding after recent state‑level budget announcements; staff responded that the RDA vote and earlier funding commitments predate those changes and that, “as far as we know, we’re pretty confident,” referring to the current status of the RDA recommendation and pending IEDC confirmation. Staff said they expect to know whether the Lou Dennis application is funded within a couple of months and will update the board when the letter arrives.

If the IEDC letter is favorable, staff said the combined funds would put the town close to the total needed to build the planned playground and associated site work. Board members asked staff to continue coordinating fundraising and to return with a schedule once the IEDC letter is received.","The Regional Development Authority gave unanimous support to the Lou Dennis Park grant application; staff said the town expects a final letter of commitment from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation in the coming months toward a roughly $1.8 million playground plan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151731,"Parks panel split over Trailhead site selection for fitness court grant",195,1335000,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5501316-b306477fb2b4bab6aa5fc7e478d4a2c2&start=1335&end=1530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5501316-b306477fb2b4bab6aa5fc7e478d4a2c2/thumbnail_1335000.jpg","/articles/6151731/Town-of-Newburgh/Warrick-County/Indiana/Parks-panel-split-over-Trailhead-site-selection-for-fitness-court-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151731-f66a2299c9b993c896afa72e90c05d5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447788&Signature=NNVf6Nc0ehFFHZJdxk89NzM-ywZN9AYiO4qoz0oABJ0hQzSKDSbBr~uQKaNd2X4WRg7zpohXwI6eNZrZdaMHzJGkKdESkB~DEj89sOkPScWE02nB6WQWTwIhWscSUxpeJMs8--wuZSWNIJt3hRNM5xqSBFez9jSgmSNOOWqYSmZnAcJEKRLjTArBhkEz8JgZ9X~HsctckD8n1dx9kbLPZc3aZ6fbgsrUKH-56YHU8sEj2eCSTfD0tERqkFUWrFjSnQXKk5xocCf5Z0p4YRMJXKALJa1ElXEmOL0QbsC4aOXuoAsWtfZgsKSEsh64A6st-1~2vXoIWgvfGXV8RRc6Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks Advisory Board on July 3 considered a $30,000 National Fitness Campaign grant that staff said is conditional on siting a fitness court at the town’s Trailhead location. Board members split over whether the Trailhead is the right site and directed staff to provide marked layouts so members can review the visual footprint before the town commits.

The matter matters because the grant offers a significant equipment discount but requires the specific Trailhead placement the campaign selected; board members said the chosen footprint could remove permanent green space near a playground and parking area.

Andrea Balboni, a parks staff member, said the campaign requested multiple sites and selected the Trailhead as the best fit for their engagement objectives. Staff said the grant provides roughly a $30,000 discount toward an overall project the board estimated at about $175,000, including site work, concrete and installation; those broader costs would be raised through grants and donations. A parks board member objected after walking the Trailhead and measuring the proposed court footprint, saying 38‑by‑38 feet of equipment plus additional group‑exercise space would “take away a lot of the green space” and that the board should consider alternate sites such as a 1.83‑acre parcel at Overlook.

Staff said the campaign requires notification by the end of the month. The board did not vote to accept or reject the grant; instead members asked staff to mark the proposed footprint on the Trailhead and the Overlook site so trustees and the public can view the scale before a final decision. Multiple board members emphasized that Parks Board approval is required for installations in town parks and that the item will also require Town Council approval.

Board members also discussed fundraising and a public‑art component that staff said would accompany the fitness court if the project moves forward. Staff said the town could pause the grant process and reapply later if necessary, but warned that pausing could delay installation and that the campaign might change site recommendations. The board asked staff to follow up with a marked site layout and to return the item to a future meeting for formal action.","Board members debated a $30,000 National Fitness Campaign grant that requires placing a fitness court at the Trailhead location; some members argued the equipment footprint would remove green space and asked staff to mark proposed footprints for review before the town commits.","actionData","errors"]

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Regional authority gives unanimous support to Lou Dennis park grant application; town awaits state commitment

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