The Perkasie Borough Council Monday evening granted partial approval of a funding request for the installation of four new 70-foot wooden light poles at the Pennridge Little League field.
The request was made by the Pennridge Little League (PLL), which jointly operates the field with the borough. It follows a 2022 plan by the PLL in install LED lights at the field, which revealed the 25-year-old poles to be significantly deteriorated and in need of replacement.
The move approves $39,000 for labor and equipment expenses. Council denied an additional $15,000 in requested funds for the poles, steel cross arms and miscellaneous electric materials after borough manager Andrea Coaxum revealed that the funds would need to be pulled from the trail maintenance budget. David Ritter of the PLL additionally confirmed that the league could cover the costs through fundraisers and existing revenues.
In other news, council awarded a $73,000 contract to T. Schiefer Contractors, Inc. for demolition, site improvements and installation of the Timber Pedestrian Bridge at Lenape Park. Council also allocated the borough’s remaining $77,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover additional project expenses. Coaxum said that the new bridge will be substantially larger and more durable than the previous structure.
Council additionally approved $70,000 for a new skate park asphalt pad. Park and Recreation Director Lauren Moll noted that the current 20-year-old pad is severely cracked and unsafe to use. She said that construction is projected for May.
In her report, Assistant Borough Manager Linda Reid announced the closure of Chimayo Gallery and Shop due to the retirement of owners Alix Stoll and Priscilla Gray-Stoll. She said that Bloom Flower Co. will move into the space and that the borough is in conversation with an aesthetician to move into the Bloom Flower Co.’s current space. Reid also announced some recent business openings, including Stag Artisan Coffee at 410 East Walnut Street, Perkasie Auto behind U.S. Gas on Fifth Street and Makers on Market at 530 West Market Street.
In addition, council member Steve Rose announced that the borough received $2.1 million in grant funding for the Park Avenue improvement project, which includes road resurfacing from Jefferson Drive to Ridge Road, sidewalks, stormwater improvements and more.
The next Perkasie Borough Council meeting is on April 1 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit perkasieborough.org.
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