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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-1963 Regular MeetingRECREATION BOARD June 14, 1963 Members present: Mr. Poser, Mr. Cotten, Mr. ;'lakefield, and Mr. Kamper. Absent: Mr. Bailey Guests: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Byrne, and Mayor Schneider The minutes of the last meeting were read. One correction was made concerning the rate of pay for the baseball game officials. ,� The minutes were corrected to read „3.00 per game rather than ;33.00 per hour. Then the minutes were approved as read. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Poser led a discussion of the ro,�osals of tha last meeting. The following items were discussedpbriefly: (1) Little League Uniforms --here and being used, but no bill. (2) First Aid Kits--;'$1.25 each and :3.00 for one -- here. (3) Nearo Summer Program-- 197.00 has been used out o f - fund ; 477. 85 (4) Chain Link Fence --here but not up yet. Mayor Schneider said he would follow up on it, and see that it is up. (5) Restrooms--complete all but one unit. Mr. ,Anderson staled that towels and toliet paper racks needed to be installed, or some other provision wade. Mr. Wakefield moved that towel dispensers be bought and installed in both the rest - rooms at the ballpark and the beach. Mr. Cotten seconded, and the motion carried. Mr. Anderson suggested that a broom should be put in each rest - room to help kee,� them cleaner. He said that the signs were not up. He was assured by the board that those signs would be put crp. Pr. Anderson further suggested that gravel be put in the entrance ways to both restrooms to help keep them clean. Mr. "."akefield moved that gravel be rlacod in front of such restrooms. Mr. Cotten seconded, and the motion carried. 1,ayor Schneider said that he would see that it was done. (6) Softball f field--Plr. ,'Anderson said the girls ob- jected to tho dryness of the field, would rather not have field skinned. He said "no dogs allowed" signs have been out up. (7) )wzn-s for Retarded School--hnve been ordered but are not here yet. N-711 BUSINESS: ,A discussion followed concerning Mr. Anderson's report. Mr. Poser complimented Mr. 4nderson on a lob well done. Mr. .Anderson com- mented on the bad shape of the high school tennis courts. Mr. Kamper motioned that ;a5,000.00 be transferred from savings in regular fund to checking account for the summer ,grogram. It was seconded, and the motion carried. Mr. Anderson talked about a transportation problem with the Connie Mack Team. Mr. Wakefield moved that 100 per mile in cases where necessary the above to be okayed by /1r. ,Anderson, and s,ibmitted along with payroll for payment every two weeks. Mr. Cotten secon- ded, and the motion carried. Mr. Anderson di!cussed the Folk Dancing Program. Said P.A. System was needed and also some records. Mr. Anderson said he would take ,36.50 from the fund per week for necessary rental fees and records. tor. Poser said he would talk to Mr. Lipscomb about u, the Jr. High Auditorium for the Folk Dancing. -2- Mr. Anderson said the football uniforms needed to be ordered now, and the Board agreed. The Board granted Mr. Anderson the privilege of getting a reim- bursement for his expenditures in the Recreation Program from the Petty Cash Fund. Mr. Cotten suggested the use of a cage to keep baseballs from being lost. This cage to be considered for next year's program. Mr. Cotten motioned that the two light poles closest to home plate on the hardball field be put on the small field for the outfield. Mr. Wakefield seconded, and the motion carried. Mr. Anderson discussed the dragging of the baseball field. He said the boys could work out a schedule to have a pick-up truck do the dragging. Mayor Schneider said he could use one of his trucks, buti1r. Byrne said it would be easier for the Dog Catcher to do it. /t was agreed that the Dog Catcher could do it. Mr. Anderson is to submit a schedule for the dragging. Mr. Foser told Mr. Anderson that the High School Tennis Courts have been in bad shape for a long time. The Board agreed that they should be fixed between now and school time. Mr. Kamper asked about the Negro Program's proiress. llr. Anderson replied that the program was progressing as we l as could be ex- pected. Mr. Kamper said that it had been brought to his attention that there were no restrooms for the colored downtown. Mr. Poser suggested that shrubs be planted in front of the new restroom at the ballpark to hide it. He suggested that Bob Green do the job. Mr. Wakefield suggested a screen or lattice work fence instead of shrubs. He further suggested that if the Board wanted shrubs they should talk to Mr. Green about the proper time for planting. Said the Board would allot the maximum amount of money necessary for the shrubs. Mr. Anderson said he would see Mr. Green about the shrubs. Mr. Poser discussed the Recreation Center property. He said he would wait for a report from Mr. Rickarby to see where the City and Colony stand on the lease. He suggested holding an advisory election with a dozen to fifteen questions concerning the city, thereby getting the City' s approval of the proposed site. Mr. Byrne recommended that a letter of commendation be sent to the Electric Department for the job they did on the new ballpark lights. Mr. Wakefield moved that the meeting be adjour ed. Mr. Cotten seconded. The motion carried. Milly nby Secretary May- 1963 Fairhope Recreation Board Present: Mr. Bailey Mr. Cotten Mr. Poser Mr. Ilakef ield Mr. Kamper Gue_, is : Mr. Anderson Mr. Byyrne Rep. Baseball League May 8, 1963 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Board recommended to city that posts not necessary on the beach be removed. Mr. Anderson's proposal was submitted to the board (April 26th proposals attached). Board action as follows: Mr. Bailey moved Mr. Wakefield seconded Notion carried 1. Payroll and personnel 2. Mr. Erne3t Bailey moved that Director be author- ized to hire baseball name officials where neces- sary(@ �3.00 ). seconded by Wakefield, and carried. 'Pe -I la -MC. 3. Mr. Wakefield moved that Director be allotted "600 for purchase of recreation equipment. Cotten seconded, and carried. 4. Mr. Wakefield moved that the Board allocate 0344 over and above the s400 allocated before, for the Little League, plus insurance, up to ;r9 per player if league doesn't raise same otherwise. Mr. Bailey seconded, and carried. 5. Mr. Bailey moved that First Aid Kits be purchased for recreation programs, cost not ( o exceed fl45 each. Cotton seconded, and carried. 6. Mr. Bailey moved that ,�675 be allocated for equip- ment and personnel for Negro summer program. Mr. Kamper seconded, and carried. 7. Mr. Wakefield moved that 132-3' chain link fence for small field and 100' 6' chain link fence length for hardball field be purchased. Mr. Bailey sec- onded, and carried. 8. Rest Rooms discussed for Ball Fields. Board rec. ommended to Director and Business Administrator to get plans and bids for the rest rooms. 9. Board requested that softball field at Organic be prepared for pplay. Example: skin infield and ut clay on it. flay made by Mr. Cotton. Seconded by city, put "no dogs allowed" signs on beaches and approaches where deemed necessary. Kamper seconded, and carried. 10. Retarded School requested swing and seesaw set. Motion made by Mr. Poser, seconded b Mr. Cotton that they be purchased and installeYfor them. Carried. Board requested that a financial statement on expenditures at this meeting be mailed to members with a copy of minutes. T. Cotton Secretary