MONTICELLO  — Village  Resident Annette Foy returned to the Village Board Wednesday afternoon for answers towards her Hoops Towards Leadership proposal given during the last meeting.

The Democrat previously reported that Foy had brought forward a proposal of a six-week youth basketball tournament organized through Intercultural Resources Development, Inc.

Foy informed the Board that her request was their permission to have it in the Village at the Ted Stroebele basketball court.

“[I would need] some working together to maybe get some possible law enforcement involved for the kids during the summer,” explained Foy.

Trustee Theodore Hutchins believed NYS Assemblywoman Paula Kay had funds for the Village to get the event done, which was confirmed by Trustee Gordon Jenkins.

Foy clarified that the police involvement would be helping to supervise or potentially  volunteer each week to be refereeing or for the safety aspect of the tournament.

This law enforcement request also came from Foy herself stating that she herself would not have security [lined up, ergo asking for law enforcement volunteers].

“If it comes to insurance issues, or if we have something I can discuss...to see how this works out,” assured Foy. “I know it’s always done in other communities. It’s conceivable, it’s always done. I know there is a way that we can do this.”

Insurance was also a main concern among Village officials.

Village Attorney Michael Sussman cited a rally [a “No Kings” Rally] that would be occurring in Goshen on June 14.

“I have to apply for the Village to get a permit. I have to come with the Village being enabled insurers so that they’re not responsible for anything that goes on,” explained Sussman. “I don’t love it, but it’s very important for the Village especially if you have a contact sport like this where people get injured.”

Hutchins also explained that, while not being able to speak to the scheduling of the [Village] police officers, they are limited and short with their police officers.

“I would hate for one of our police officers to be refereeing and one of them get hurt and we are down another police officer,” stated Hutchins.

Jenkins suggested asking the police officers, as a good gesture, volunteering on their time when they’re off. Foy agreed that “there’s plenty of ways we can do this”.

Hutchins also brought up the subject of no lighting over by the Center, which would mean the actvities end before the sun goes down.

Piggybacking on this, Foy didn’t want too much activity in the sun, citing lack of shade as well in that location.

“I prefer towards the later afternoon, maybe three to seven [p.m.]. One game per weekend for 8 weeks,” suggested Foy. ”We’ll [also] be establishing ourselves and developing ourselves through our own fundraising with water and maybe candy and popcorn. To have a lasting, nice event for the community giving the winning team trophies of course.”

Village Manager James Snowden assured that the Village would do their best to assist as best as they can