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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1980 Special MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope held a special meeting on April 2, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue. Those members present: Trisha Nelson, Al Johnson, Don Smith, Rae Jackson, Chairman Barney Shull Roy Lloyd, Programs Director and Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director The purpose of the meeting being to consider and have explained the proposal we have received from the Y.M.C.A. to operate the swumiing pool for us this season. Mr. Henry Postma. introduced himself and Mr. Henry Helton. Mr. Postma told the Board of the Y.M.C.A.'s interest in this area, and then let Mr. Helton explain the proposal. Each member of the Board had been given a copy of the proposal from the last meeting, thus having a chance to review it. Mr. Helton pointed out the three things his proposal bad outlined, those being: the swimming classes, the day camp activity, and the open swim period. He told the Board that the staff would be furnished by the "Y" and they would also maintain the chemicals needec for the pool. He remarked that looking over the monies received from last year that they might have to raise admission and summer passes to meet ex- penses. It was pointed out that this amount did not include the teaching fees as the lifeguards got that money last year. Trisha Nelson told Mr. Helton that she felt that the staff used at the facility should be chosen from the Fairhope area if possible. She was assured that if qualified every effort would be made to obtain people from Fairhope and the surrounding area. Mr. Helton remarked that the Y offered programs to better,qualify personnel. And each applicant chosen would have a chance to take advantage of this training. Al Johnson asked about the possibility of forming a scuba diving group. Mr. Helton remarked that with at least six people this could be done. The possibility of using the football stadium lockers for part of the day camp activity was discussed, This will be looked into further. Mr. Helton explained that the children brought their lunch, bathing suit and towel. That the program ran from about 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with arts & crafts, field activities and swimming. Mr, Postma brought out that it was best for everyone if we worked together and it was certainly the "Y's" intention to do so. He told the board that the "Y" had some 13 acres of land that had been donated to them at the edge of town. That they were very much interested in having a permanent location in Fairhope. Maybe in the future something could be worked out to benefit both' ithe City and the Y. All questions answered satisfactorily to both parties, Don Smith moved that we accept the Y.M.C.A.'s proposal to use the City swimming pool for the summer of 1980. Al Johnson seconded and motion carried unanimously. George Roberds came before the Board with some drawings he had made of the Volanta Park concession stand. He was seeking comments from the Board. Most agreed that they did not wnat to build back a building anything smaller than what they had before. George went over what the Health Department is requiring After much discussion he took the drawings back and will redraw them adding four feet on each side. He is to get with Phil Rutherford who will coordinate the bid proposals. Don Smith made a motion to allow the secretary to order a new supply of cigaret stamps, Al Johnson seconded and motion carried unanitmusly. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.