HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-1979 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met on January 10, 1979 at
7:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building with Chairman Barney Shull
presiding.
The minutes of the December 14, 1978 meeting were duly approved on motion
by Ed Nelson, seconded by Stephanie Montgomery and unanimously carried..
Each member of the Board was presented a copy of the bills received for
the month, and a financial statement showing present bank balances. There
followed discussion and questions on both. Some to be checked on by Phil R.
and Betty R. before presenting same to City Council for approval.
A discussion was held on the Valta Construction Co. bill presented for
Stimpson Field work. The members expressed an opinion that they thought the
cost would be lower than what was presented. At this time Mr. Altamarino
came in and entered in the discussion, explaining the bill. The Board asked
him to adjust the bill to show actual donations of men and materials. Mr.
Altamarino expressed a desire to do what was necessary and right in this
matter.
At this time Barney introduced to the Board Mr. Roy Loyd who had been talked
to about the position of Programs Director that the Board was trying to
fill. Mr. Loyd expressed a desire to do the job, stating that he was due
to retire from the telephone company in July 1979 and could devote full time
to the position after his retirement, until that time he would have to do
it evenings and weekends. The Board expressed to Mr. Loyd just what they
hoped to accomplish in the hiring of someone to fill this position and also
stated that they felt very gratified that someone like him was interested
in doing the job. It was pointed out that he and Phil Rutherford would
work together on the different programs. Ed Nelson volunteered to seek
publicity on the hiring of Mr. Loyd and introducing him to the City in his
new position.
Ed Nelson moved in the form of a motion to hire Mr. Loyd as Programs
Director for the City of Fairhope Recreation Board at a salary of $75.00
per month as of 1/10/79, Stephanie Montgomery seconded this motion and it
was unanimously passed.
Don Smith recommended because of the time, to call a special meeting to
review further the Rules, Policies and Procedures for the different associa-
tions using the Recreation facilities that he and Ed Nelson had worked up.
This was agreeable to all, a time to be announced later.
In view of the funds that were available at this time, Don Wiggins moved
in the form of a motion for Phil Rutherford to go out on bids to resurface
the basketball courts at Young Street, this was seconded by Ed Nelson and
carried unanimously.
There followed discussion on what was needed for the goals. Phil R. reported
that he had the pipe needed for the goals but did not have the material for
the backdrops. Ed Nelson moved in the form of a motion for Phil to purchase
what was necessary within the $800 limit set. Stephaine Montgomery seconded
and it was unanimously carried.
Mr. Stipes addressed the Board at this tine stating he had some copies of
invoices from W.T. Walley Grocery that dated back to 1977. That Mr_. Walley
had approached him stating that he did not know that he could get a refund
on the tax charged that was why he had not presented them before. The Board
felt that if he had not been paid for this tax, he was due it and so instruct-
ed the secretary to figure the amounts and pay him.(This was cigarette tax)
Barney advised the Board at this time that we had a legacy from Mr.
Patterson, who had recently passed away. That he had Twilled the Recreation
Board the pool table that he bad in his house, preferably for the Adult &
Recreation Center. Mr. Shull further remarked that he had been in touch
with the Lindsey's and that they indicated that they did not want to put it
in the Recreation Center. He suggested that we have a commemorative plate
made and put on the table and if need be store it at the Firemen's Hall until
the time we can put it someplace for use. All were in agreement with acknow-
ledging with thanks the gift.
At this time Barney read to the Board a letter of resignation from
Stephanie Montgomery. She will be moving in three weeks to fir,
Colorado due to the transfer _ of her husband. Barney and
all members said that they had no choice but acknowledge the letter
but also wanted to commend her for her dedication to the Board and
all of her time so unselfishly given in helping the different projects
the Board sponsors to work. All expressed thanks to her and wished her
well in her new home.
There being no further business to come before the Board it was
duly adjourned on motion by Ed Nelson.
Respectfully submitted
Betty Rivenbark, secretary