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The Oakland Town Commission has met for several work sessions to get in front of the issues that are coming to the town, Mayor Kathy Stark said, and another one was held Tuesday, Feb. 9, before the regular Town Commission meeting. Town Manager Steve Koontz asked for direction on two projects.
Commissioners discussed a pedestrian crossing concept plan for Oakland Avenue at the entrance to Longleaf at Oakland.
Orange County put in a basic crossing, but now that the town owns and maintains Oakland Avenue, commissioners want to add a substantial crossing zone. The best crossing point is at Amon Pavilion on the West Orange Trail and Sansparilla Road which leads in and out of Longleaf, according to Public Works Director Mike Parker.
The town of Oakland is moving forward with its plans to upgrade Speer Park, and the first order of business is to replace the 19-year-old playground. Several pieces of the current apparatus need to be retired because of age.
The town is purchasing new equipment from Game Time, which offered a grant of more than $29,000. The new purchase price, including equipment, installation and a rubberized surface, is roughly $120,046, considerably less than the $180,000 the town budgeted.
The color palette will be greens and browns, which is what residents requested in a community study. The generic set is being purchased, and the town has the option of adding on in future phases of the park. The mats will be wheelchair accessible, Public Works director Mike Parker said. Two sets will be installed for two different age groups.