Council Greenlights Coudersport Pickleball Tournament: On Aug. 21, the Coudersport Borough Council discussed the upcoming pickleball tournament organized by the Coudersport Pickleball Club. Scheduled for Oct. 5 at CARP Park, the event will utilize the park’s courts, pavilion, and restrooms.
The club’s request for electricity sparked a discussion regarding the park’s outdated electrical system. Borough Manager Bev Morris expressed doubts about the operational status of the outlets, which have been unused for years. Council Vice President Martin Fry confirmed that the outlets have been inoperative for at least 25 years.
Council’s Decision on Electrical Repairs
Despite the concerns, the council decided not to invest in repairing the electrical system, citing the park’s poor condition. “I’m not going to ever vote to sink money in there; the ground is lower than low,” said Council President Wayne Hathaway.
Consequently, the pickleball club will need to supply their own electricity by running cords from the stadium. The council approved the use of the courts and restrooms with the standard $100 fee for the pavilion.
Other Council Business
In addition to the pickleball tournament discussion, the council reviewed the impact of the Aug. 9 storm, appointed Craig Miller as a new council member, and planned seasonal facility closures and improvements.
News in Brief: Council Greenlights Coudersport Pickleball Tournament
Coudersport’s Aug. 21 council meeting focused significantly on the Coudersport Pickleball Club’s Oct. 5 tournament at CARP Park. The club’s request for electricity led to a debate over the park’s outdated electrical system. Due to concerns about repair costs and the facility’s poor condition, the council decided that the club must supply its own power. The council approved the tournament’s use of the courts and restrooms with a $100 fee for the pavilion.