Torrey weighs a $30,000 pickleball court and a paid Apple Days coordinator after the festival came in under budget
September 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · Torrey Town Office
At a Sept. 16 work meeting the Torrey Town Council heard that a Wayne County Special Service District grant could fund a $30,000 pickleball court if the town matches 50%, or $15,000, with leftover Apple Days money. Apple Days cost $22,845 against a $35,000 budget but raised $2,342 less than a $25,000 revenue target. The council passed a resolution honoring a longtime community member and will consider a paid event coordinator.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 7, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed and 1 approved.
The agenda records 2 dollar amounts, the largest $30,000.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
8 members were present and 1 absent (Melinda Meservy (excused)).
Residents raised apple days volunteers and cost.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Special Service District grant and pickleball court | Discussed |
| Apple Days review | Discussed |
| Resolution honoring a longtime community member | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Roads and utilities
Special Service District grant and pickleball court
Discussed
A town official presented a chance to apply for Wayne County Special Service District grants for a pickleball court requiring a 50% match of $15,000 toward a $30,000 project. Leftover Apple Days funds could cover the match. The court would enlarge the basketball court, as Bicknell has done, and the town's annual plan must be updated to include the court and a new community garden.
- Grant$30,000 to Wayne County Special Service District
Budget
Apple Days review
Discussed
The festival came in under budget at $22,845 against $35,000 but about $2,342 short of a $25,000 revenue target. Officials cited too few volunteers, liability concerns and a need for better organization. A proposal would hire a town event coordinator using $15,000 already allocated, and the council discussed tying sponsorships to specific events, parade waivers and road closures, and compensating staff who worked long hours. Compensation is slated for the October meeting.
- Payment$22,845
Item 2026-09-06 · Other
Resolution honoring a longtime community member
Approved · 4-0
The council passed a resolution honoring D. Bruce Phillips for his service to the town.
- Resolution 2026-09-06
What residents said
Apple Days volunteers and cost