HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-1978 Regular MeetingFAIRHOPE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF THE JULY 12, 1978
The Fairhope Park and Recreation Board met in regular session
Wednesday July 12, 1978 at the City Administration Building, 387
Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama. Ed Nelson presided in the absence
of Barney Shull.. Board members Billy Wiggins, Jean Smith and Stephanie
Montgomery were present. Joe Dean Acting Programs Director was also present.
The minutes of the June 14, 1978
as recorded. All bills were approved
of Eastern Shore Sporting Goods. Joe
the bill before payment is made. The
Fairhope Single Tax on the payment of
is payed.
meeting were read and approved
for payment with the exception
Dean is going to have them revise
Secretary is to check with the
Stimpson Field before said bill
Guest Ed Bishop, Charlie Phillips, Carman Harbison and Mrs.
Altamirano were present to discuss the Major League system of drafting
the all star players for the Tournament. Ed Bishop voiced the opinion
of disproval of the system. Jean Smith gave her opinion that the Recreation
Board doesn't interfere with the rules of the various leagues,.it just
advises and guides and supports their rules. Mr. Phillips reported
Fairhope won two championships. Fairhope has two teams in the Tournament
starting Friday at the Babe Ruth Park July 14, 1978. Request was made
by Mr. Phillips for $ 360.00 to purchase trophies for the Tournament.
Billy Wiggins made a motion and Jean Smith seconde4 that the request be
granted. Motion Carried.
Mr. Phillips asked that the Board Members come Friday Night to be
recognized at the games.
Guest Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith and Edith Callaway were present to
represent the Girls Softball League. Mrs. Smith ask the Board for $50.00
to purchase trophies for the winning team. The Board asked the secretary
to check the expenditures of the Girls Softball League and if they did not
exceed the amount budgeted, they could use the remainder of their funds
for trophies.
Joe Dean reported on the summer programs. There was much discussion
on who is responsible for maintaining the football field at Greeno Road.
The School has failed to keep up the field in the summer months and
Joe Dean has been maintaining them through the Recreation Program. The
Board wants to discuss this matter with the school and try to reach
a solution. Ed Nelson brought up the matter of repairs on the Stadium
at Greeno Road. This matter was brought before the Board in December
meeting. The blocks need repairs, water pipes are leaking in the dressing
rooms. A good general cleaning is needed. The Board discussed using
C E T A workers for some of the work. Joe Dean reported again on the
need for a storage area for equipment. Jean Smith and Stephanie
Montgomery will get cost estimates.
Motion made by Stephanie Montgomery seconded by Jean Smith to
authorize Joe Dean to hire temporary help for clean up at the stadium.
Motion carried.
Mr. Stipes attended the meeting and had some suggestions on
improvement in handling the funds. He gave Ed Nelson a book to help
with his report to be presented in August to the Board.
A fifty dollar deposit will be made by any league for use of
the ball fields.' It will be refunded at the end of the tournaments
after an inspection has been made. ,
There being no further business to come before the Board the
meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted