Council waives field fees for Celeb Reach for a Cause softball tournament in Powell

The Powell City Council approved a request to waive field fees and permit limited camping for an annual charity softball tournament in April organized by Celeb Reach for a Cause. Jeremy Love, who identified himself as a board member of the organization, asked the council to waive the fees because the event is a fundraiser that will split proceeds between local law-enforcement agencies.

"We're asking to see if we can get the fees waived for our annual... tournament April here in Powell," Jeremy Love said, specifying that a quarter of proceeds would go to the Powell Police Department, a quarter to the Cody Police Department, a quarter to the Sheriff's Department and a quarter to the Highway Patrol. A council member moved to waive the fees, the motion was seconded and the council approved it by voice vote.

Council also clarified past practice allowing camping on the gravel (not on the grass) and asked staff to confirm permitted areas. The motion as approved authorized the requested fee waiver and typical staff oversight to ensure allowable camping was confined to specified surfaces.