HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-1980 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met on Wednesday, December 5
1980 at the City Administration Building 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope,
Alabama at 7:00 p.m.
Those present: Barney Shull, Chairman; members Trisha Nelson
Al Johnson, Rae Jackson, Don Smith; Programs Director Roy
Lloyd; Facilities Director Phil Rutherford
The minutes of the October 15, 1980 meeting were approved with the
notation that $4,000.00 was the amount designated for playground equipment.
Evelyn Phillips, City Clerk, met with the Board to discuss the funds the
Board had available to apply towards the Phase II project of the BOR grant
that we wish/to apply for. General discussion led to a better understanding
by the Board members and Ms. Phillips as to where we would obtain
the money when the time comes for matching funds. The Board moved to
approach the City Council and ask for a six year payback at the rate
of 7,000 a year with the right to further reduce the loan as the money
is available, over and above the 7,000 a year. This motion was made by
Al Johnson, seconded by Don Smith. Motion passed with Trisha Nelson
abstaining to vote.
The bills were duly approved on motion by Al Johnson, seconded by Don Smith
and unanimously carried.
The Board asked that a letter be written Joe Miller thanking him for the
signs for Stimpson Field and his consideration in the price we paid.
Rae Jackson showed the Board the playground equipment she had selected
to be placed at Fels Street park and Jasmine Street park. Phil.Rutherford
advised Rae that there were see -saws available for placement at the parks
that maybe she could choose some other equipment. She said she would.
Roy Lloyd reported that the flag football program had gone well, and would
end the week of Dec. 8th.
Phil Rutherford reported that the Board needed to take action on the Young
Street facility. That it was in terrible condition and there are no program
nor any work being done there. Don Smith moved that the facility be closed
and the Director terminated, but the lights left on so basketball could be
played if they wanted to. Al Johnson seconded and motion carried unanimousl3
Phil Rutherford asked the Board to consider giving the Recreation Board
employee Ernest Pickett a 10% raise, as he did not recieve one when the
other employees of the City received theirs. Don Smith moved this be done.
Al Johnson seconded and motion carried unanimously.
The Board voted to give the Recreation Board employees a $50.00 Christmas
Bonus, this to include Facilities Director, Programs Director, Secretary
and Ernest Pickett. Motion made by Al Johnson, seconded by Don Smith
and unanimously carried.
The storage of uniforms at the Civic Center was discussed as the Youth
Football program has closed for the year.
Al brought to the Board's attention that there is still a problem with water
standing on Stimpson Field. Much discussion led to the decision that the
fields needed to be aeriated, fertilized, and rye grass planted to help
alleviate this condition.
Trisha Nelson asked the Board to be considering someone for appointment
to the Recreation Board.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.