HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1974 Regular MeetingFAIRHOPE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
The Fairhope Park and Recreation Board met in regular session
Wednesday, April 17, 1974 at 7:30 P.M., with the following
present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Dr. Johnson, David
Stapleton and Director W. C. Majors. Members absent: Jack
Stipes and Charles Gravat.
Guests: Mr. Howard Threlkeld and Mr. John Robinson.
Motion made, seconded and carried to approve minutes of last
regular meeting.
Motion by David Stapleton to allow bills for payment. Motion
seconded by Dr. Johnson, carried.
Motion by David Stapleton, seconded by Dr. Johnson to allow
Babe Ruth League $1,600.00 for summer program. Motion carried.
Mr. Threlkeld discussed tennis courts and ask Board to con-
sider wind screens for tennis courts. Also resurfacing of
courts. He also noted thatet--fhZM will be a tournament the
first week of May. Also there will be one in mid June._,
John Robinson representing Young Street Recreation facili-
ties reported that their summer program would be similar to
previous years. He requested improvements for the center
which would amount to approximately $2,959.00.,;-.
Motion by David Stapleton that if balance in recreation
funds amounted to $3,500.00 to proceed with Young Street
project. Dr. Johnson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
It was brought to the attention of the Board that the City
Council has recommended over all planning program which
would include beach and park areas and ball fields.
Motion by David Stapleton that Board put $7,000.00 in City
funds for the purpose of completing the football stadium.
The Board unanimously wishes to thank Radcliff, Inc., for
the donation of materials toward the construction of the
football stadium.
There being no further business to come before the board,
upon motion made, seconded and carried meeting adjourned.
Next regular meeting will be May 15, 1974.
mith, Secretary