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Home My WebLink About10-15-1980 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met on Wednesday, October 15, 1980 at 7:00 p.m, at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue. Those members present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Rae Jackson, Trisha Nelson, Al Johnson, Don Smith and Facilities Director, Phil Rutherford and Programs Director Roy Lloyd The minutes of the September 17, 1980 meeting were duly approved on motion by Don Smith, seconded by Trisha Nelson. Barney recognized Harley Dupler, Jan Smith, and Ann Girdler who were present representing the Swim Association. Barney read a letter in response to the Recreation Board's letter inquiring as to membership locally and the feasibility of continuing the use of the pool for the winter. He expressed appreciation to the Swim Assoc. for their efforts. Mr. Doppler remarked that the association was looking for guidance as to what to plan next spring, and how the Board felt about the program so far. This having been discussed at length, Don Smith remarked that he for one was for the program and what they were trying to accomplish. They were told that their plan to start a program in May was a good one and the Board would help in whatever way we could. The only action was a motion Don Smith made to shut the pool down until we need it again, Al Johnson seconded and motion carried unanimously. Tommie Werneth was present and talked with the Board at length about State B.O.R. funding. She remarked that the City had gone in on a State funded program, but the program was being discontinued, however, we could get money under a grandfather clause for the three main parks that had been designated by the City(Stimpson Field, City Park and Young Street) if we wished to pursue this course. Rae Jackson made a motion for Tommie to go to the Council seeking their approval to pursue getting State funds to put another ballpark at the City Park. Motion carried with Trisha Nelson abstaining to vote. Al Johnson made a motion to hire Tommie as a consultant on this matter, Don Smith seconded and motion carried unanimously. Rae Jackson discussed with the Board the playground equipment they wished to purchase for the parks at FelsJtreet and Jasmine Street. Don -Smi.th made a motion to set asidea�a ` — for playground equipment for use in the future. Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried unanimously. Roy brought up that he had a man over to look at the fields and asked him to quote a price on putting in a sprinkler system. He mentioned that for the Babe Ruth Park alone it would cost $1,950.00 with the layout and material furnished. Al Johnson made a motion to divert 82,000.00 for this purpose and it be made available after Phil okeys installation at the Babe Ruth Park. Rae asked the Board about planting shrubbery at Stimpson Field. She said that water was not available at that corner but this should not he a problem until next summer. It was decided to go ahead with the planting at this time. Don Smith made a motion to approve the bills as presented, Al Johnson seconded and motion carried. The placement of a sign at the football stadium to tell where the pay phone is located was discussed, Roy reported that they did have enought people to get a flag football program going and it would start Wednesday night. Meeting was duly adjourned. RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1980-81 REVENUE - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Cigarette Tax Beer Tax Parking - Football Rental Stadium Interest Earned Grant Transfer -Operating EXPENDITURES Stadium Fund TOTAL REVENUE Debt Service, Principal Debt Service, Interest Professional Services Planned Projects TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13,000.00 20,000.00 1,000.00 $ 34,000.00 $ 15,000.00 14,000.00 50.00 4,950.00 34,000.00 RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1980-81 REVENUE - OPERATING FUND Cigarette Tax $ 21,000.00 Beer Tax 30,000.00 Parking Football Stadium 1,000.00 Interest Earned --- Miscellaneous --- Recreational Programs --- Electric(Donated by City) 12,000(NICT) TOTAL REVENUE $ 52,000.00 EXPENDITURES Salaries $ 16,000.00 Payroll Taxes 1,050.00 Equipment for Facilities 1,100.00 Repairs & Maintenance 71%000.00 Supplies 500.00 Utilities 1,400.00 Telephone 950.00 Cost -Cigarette Stamps Sold --- Gasoline and Oil 900.00 Audit 400.00 Accounting Services 600.00 Adult & Tourist Rec. Program 2,700.00 Clean-up Crews --- Tennis Director 900.00 Miscellaneous 300.00 Colony Rent 2,250.00 Directors & Assist. Exp. --- Insurance 400.00 Rental 600.00 Football Parking Attendants 950.00 Capital Purchases 143,000.00 Trans - Improve. Project --- Young Street Art Program --- Young Street Asst. --- TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 52,000.00