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Home My WebLink About07-14-1965 Regular MeetingN RECREATION BOARD July 14, 1965 7:30 P. M. - City Hall Present: Chairman B. L. Shull; Members: G. K. Burton, R. H. Johnson, J. A. Stipes, D. T. Chatwood, Absent: None Guests: Coach W. C. Majors, Mrs. Ann Welker, Mrs. Florence Thames, Mr. Kenneth Waterson. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Shull. Mr. Burton moved, Mr. Stipes seconded, that the minutes be approved as published. Motion carried. A general discussion of the June financial statement followed. Motion was made by Mr. Burton and seconded by Dr. Johnson that the bills be approved as listed. Motion carried. Mrs. Welker, representing Adult & Tourist Recreation Committee, discussed their activities and submitted a financial statement for last year. Chairman Shull reported that installation of a telephone at the pier had been tabled for the present. A pictorial sketch of a concrete diving platform was presented by the Chairman and discussed. The Chairman noted receipt of checks from 4 Babe Ruth League Sponsors and 1 Connie Mack League Sponsor - total received "'900.00. Mr. Burton and Mr. Majors agreed to see that certificates of appreciation be prepared for presentation to those win actively Participated in the Summer Program. The Chairman noted receipt of a letter from Crandall Johnson American Legion Post 335 - Young Street. (This letter to be attached to minutes). It was recommended by the Board that the City Council proceed with closing arrangements on this property. A petition signed by young people interested in having the Skating Rink brought back to Fairhope was presented. The Recreation Board recommended that the Skating Rink, operated by Mr. J. Wainwright, be placed on the south side of the pier in the area of the old open-air theater, but close to the bank. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. George Lennicx, President of Fairhope Little League, thanking the Board, Coach Majors and Coach Kerns, for their support of the Little League this season. It was agreed that Mr. Majors would set a date for the awarding of trophies. A letter to be presented to the City Council from the Recreation Board concerning future developments of the Greeno Park area was discussed. Mr. Chatwood moved that the Recreation Board recommend to the City Council that the Swimming Pool be cleaned and maintained as soon as possible. Mr. Burton seconded. Motion carried. A recommendation was made to the City Council that if the Recreation Board reserve funds are found to be improperly deposited, the Board wishes to have these funds divided and put in the proper place. Mr. Burton moved to adjourn. Mr. Stipes seconded. Carried. `_�aHanby Secretary July 23: 1963 MEMO TO: Mayor R. C. Macon and members of the City Council FROM The Reoreation Board Gentleaent The current summer recreation season In past the halfway mark, and It is now time to plan for the coming season. Toward this end we are sending a letter to you for your thought and comment. Pirstp we have had some engineering plans and specifications prepared for certain items to be developed at the Greeno Park site. However, due to sanitary disposal problems, these are being held in abeyance* ftcther, it appears that this site any not be readily available for development at this time due to limited funds* It seems that suitable dressing and rest room facilities are too oostly in addition to parking areas and operational. expenses. In view of these faots, It might be to the advantage of the City to negotiate with a private foundation for the swimming pool facilities and its adjacent land. Second* it is time now to initiate development of additional lighted ballfields and unlighted football fields. This we would like to do at the Greeno Park site on that portion of the area not directly adjacent to the swung pool. In Parts our plans would be to do the ground work this summer so that the field can be ready by next summer. In the same area we would like to proceed with the driveways and parking area. All of these developments would be dependent upon the future dispositional plans that the Council might have for the Greeno Park area. Please let as have your comments at the earliest opportunity. B. L. Shull$ Chairman ft1rhope Recreation Board BLS/meh To: The Recreation Board. City of Fairhope Fairhope:, Alabama Gentlemen: In a regular meeting Legion, held June 8th, 1965 mittee held July 13, 1965, majority vote and recorded z.ation: American Legion Crandall Johnson Post # 335 Fairhope, Alabama July 14, 1965 of the Crandall Johnson Post #335, American and a subsequent meeting of the House Com- the following agreements were reached by in the official records of above named organi- 1. The organization agreed that,for the stipulated amount ($1,200.00) offered by.officials, it would relinquish lease terms as in effect between City of Fairhope- Young Men's Civic Club and Cramd.all Johnson Post #335 concerning property located on Young Street. 2. Further agreed that building under lease would; be vacated within ninety (90) days following receipt of release funds. Done by order of and for The American Legion, Crandall Johnson Post #335. Signed-: Hubert Gardener Ad j ut ant; & it c ' Leroy 1Smith,Chairman House Committee Alvin E. Boykirpl Commander