Village of Clive CAO Carla Kenney presented councillors with a contractor’s estimate for fencing of the municipal baseball diamond. Kenney stated the quote was $52,000 for a 4 foot chain-link fence with a new backstop. ECA Review/Submitted
Clive village council elected to move ahead with a $50,000 baseball diamond improvement project, although it would still like to find a partner. The resolution to seek help was passed at the Jan. 8 regular meeting of council.
Village Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney presented councillors with a contractor’s estimate for fencing of the municipal baseball diamond. Kenney stated the quote was $52,000 for a 4-foot chain-link fence with a new backstop.
The CAO stated village staff also looked into Baseball Alberta regulations to ensure the fence was proper, as the village is keen to host competitive baseball tournaments. However, Kenney stated the sports organization has no rules for fencing although they recommended a minimum of 4 feet in height.
Kenney reminded councillors they’d set aside $50,000 in the current budget for this project and it will move ahead in 2024.
However, during discussion it was stated the village would be able to save some money if they found a partner, Lacombe County, to help pay for the baseball diamond upgrade; it was also suggested grant money may be available.
Councillors unanimously passed a resolution that the Village of Clive contact Lacombe County and ask for their assistance with the baseball diamond upgrade project.
Stu Salkeld
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
ECA Review
