The Ellis County Press: Ferris sports group asks for pole repair

Ferris sports group asks for pole repair
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Editor on 03/06/2003 00:00:00


SHERRY LONG
The Ellis County Press
FERRIS - A pole split down the middle is leaning on the fence near the first
base line of the city's baseball field.
Two additional poles behind home plate are cracked.
Sports Association Representative Debbie Connell came before Ferris City Council
Tuesday evening to request maintenance work be conducted on the parks to replace
the poles and lights.
She was not sure whether TXU Energy or the city owned the poles.
Councilwoman Lori Perkins said she was under the impression the poles belonged
to TXU.
'So, it's a safety hazard, you don't know when it's gonna break.' said
Councilman Fred C. Pontley.
Councilmembers decided to contact TXU to confirm if the poles belonged to the
energy company or the city.
Councilman Victor Burnett said, 'We can buy poles about $400 apiece.'
Ferris Sports Association also asked for the lights to be refocused.
According to Connell, the lights are pointed at something not even there and the
glare hits the children in their eyes so they can not see to catch the balls.