HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-1964 Regular MeetingRECREATION BOARD
April 10, 1964
4:30 P. M.
City Hall
Members present: Mayor Schneider, Chairman Poser, Mr. Cotten, Mr.
Wakefield, and Mr. Kamper.
Members absent: Mr. Bailey
Guests: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Rickarby.
OLD BUSINESS:
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Naming the Park was discussed - no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Anderson submitted his monthly report. Work on the ballfields
and salaries for Summer program coaches were discussed. Mr. Anderson
suggested that a gym or like structure be considered for the Colored.
Mr. Schneider commented that the property for such a structure was
outside of the city limits.
Mr. Anderson submitted a list of proposed equipment and supplies
for the Summer Program.
Mr. Cotten moved, Mr. Wakefield seconded, to accept the list of
equipment as presented by Mr. Anderson and authorize purchase of
same - Mr. Anderson to approve quality. Motion Carried,
Mr. Anderson led a discussion of the problems involved in construction
of a swimming ool and facilities at the new park. Approximate cost
of pool to be 9.559000,00,
Mr. Poser reported the financial status of the Board. After some
discussion of operating costs and temporary bath house structures,
the following Resolution was introduced by Chairman Posers
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Recreation Board of the City of
Fairhope request the City Council to consider the allocation of
025,000.00 to be used in the construction of a swimming pool, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Recreation Board be
authorized to proceed with construction of said swimming pool -
approximate cost of pool to be $559000.00.
Mr. Wakefield moved, Mr. Cotten seconded to adopt the above Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Rickarby, speaking in behalf of the Rotary Clubs asked for
permission to do work on the baseball field in order to make it a
regulation Little League field. Mr. Anderson agreed to speak to the
Rotary concerning same.
A dual purpose building on the new park land was discussed.
Mr. Wakefield moved, Mr. Kemper seconded that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
M. Harry
Secretary