HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-1981 Special MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope held a special
meeting on January 14, 1981 at the City Administration Building
387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama
Those members present: Barney Shull, Chairman;
Roy Lloyd, Don Smith, Rae Jackson, Al Johnson, members;
Phil Rutherford, facilities director
The purpose of the meeting being to discuss the possible
use of Cummings Hall by the Recreation Department program.
Geoff Cain, Fritz Crane, Claude Arnold and Mike Kingsmore
were present representing the school. Mr. Arnold addressed
the Board and expressed concern about the condition of the
floor and whether the extra use would be detrimental to its
condition. Mr. Lloyd explained that they wished to have a
men's league for an over 30 group on Monday night and a
men's league for under 30 group on Thursday and a kids
league on Saturday morning. That he did not expect this to
last more than 12-16 weeks. We would be responsible for
any damages, that the school would have priority as far as
functions. At this time Barney went over a list that the
school board had prepared, considering each item.(List
attached to minutes.) The Board concurred with the list
except item 7 utilites, which they wished to discuss further
before giving a definite answer to, and item 8, backboards
which they wished to make a project at a later date as
this year would not warrant the purchase at this time.
Also item 4, insurance indemnification would have to be looked
into as to what policies the City holds. Mr. Shull thanked
the representatives for coming and discussing this with the
Recreation Board and advised them we would get back with them
as soon as we could.
At this time Al Johnson asked the Board's feeling about how to
answer Billy McLean's letter(Soccer Assoc.). Much discussion
led to the Board deciding that a letter should be sent explain-
ing the position of the Board being to use Stimpson Field as
best we can for all leagues/associations. That we cannot
in all fairness lean toward the Soccer Assoc. and the requests
in the letter. That Al would get with the secretary and send
a reply.
The bills were approved for payment on motion by Don Smith,
seconded by Al Johnson.
Al Johnson moved to hire Eddie Nelson at $100.00 mo. as Programs
Director for the Recreation Board, motion seconded by Don Smith
and unanimously carried.
Phil reported to the Board that the newly installed sprinkler
system at Volanta Park did not work as expected. The Board
directed him to contact Southern Sprinkler and see what could
be done.
Roy Lloyd brought up.that Jerry Anderson had mentioned that he
thought he could get a softball tournament scheduled for Stimpsoi
if the Board would go along with it. The Board directed Roy to
tell him this would be fine.
After much discussion the Board decided to present a $350.00
figure to the Organic School for use of Cummings Hall and see
what they said. That we would also monitor the fuel bills so
that they would not be left on the short end of the deal.
Rae asked about the possibility of having an Art Program for
the summer and was told that this was a good idea, to pursue it.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.