Park Fees Update

I just wanted to let everyone know where we stand with the Park Fees that were charged by Glynn County for the use of Gascoigne Park. Clyde Hogg addressed this issue at the County Commission several weeks ago, and the County attorney has clarified that the parks department is only supposed to be charging for exclusive use of parks - however, the county and the attorney also admits that it is impossible to have exclusive use of Gascoigne Park. (Not to mention that we were told repeatedly when I rented the park, that we were not going to have it exclusively and that anyone else can use the park.) Now they are saying that it was to guarantee that large groups could not come in and be competing for the same space - However, the Police Permit actually fixes that problem - the police chief will not issue dueling permits. Basically, this seems to be a disagreement between the county attorney as the legality and the Parks Dept who wants to be able to charge for the space....

So, due to the hard work of Clyde going back and forth to the attorney and Commissioner Amy Calloway - we will be refunded the $300 and we also still have a valid permit. The county still will keep the $400 deposit until the event is over and there is no cleanup, damage, etc... I haven't gotten the check yet, but I am told that we will - and so, that means more popcorn, cotton candy, and watermelon (I hope) ~ Yeah!!!

Thanks, Clyde for all your hard work!