HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-1981 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met May 20, 1981 at the
upstairs in the Police Station at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Roy Lloyd, Dan Smith
Rae Jackson, Facilities Director Phil Rutherford
and Programs Director Eddie Nelson
The minutes of the April 15, 1981 meeting were considered and approved
on motion by Roy Lloyd, seconded by Rae Jackson, and unanimously carried.
Barney recognized a group from Young Street, Mr. Agee, Rev Clarke and Rev
Smith. They told the Board they were here to see if something could be
done about getting the Young Street facility fixed where the young people
in the churches could schedule softball games. Mr. Shull told the group
what led up to the Board's decision to terminate putting money into the
facility down there, that the Board would be more than happy to have some-
one using the facility and we would do everything we could to help get
it back working. That mainly adult leadership was needed to keep the
programs going. That if they would furnish us with schedules and let
us know when they planned to play we would have the fields dragged and
lined. Barney outlined what the Board expected from groups using the
facility. The gentlemen thanked the Board and promised to keep them
posted as to what was going on. Phil was to get the grass cut and haul
some dirt Friday so they could plan to play Saturday.
Barney opened the two bids received(three were sent out) on the fence
for the girl's softball field. They were as follows:
AAA Vulcan Fence Builders, Inc. 4,463.00
Baldwin County Fence Co., Inc. 4,138.24
Baldwin County Fence Co. the apparent. low bidder is to be awarded the con --
tract and both to be notified. Don Smith moved this action be taken, Rae
Jackson seconded and motion carried unanimously. The building being
bid'and the opening of same was discussed and Phil remarked that he could
have'the specs. sent out by Friday or Monday. And us have a special meeting
Wednesday week. Roy Lloyd moved to advertise for bids, Rae Jackson seconded
and motion carried.
Rae reported on the summer Art Program being planned with the ESAA. She
did report that they were limited to 15 per class, but if response is good
they will schedule additional classes..
Eddie reported he had been contacted by Larry Thomas who will be liaison
between the soccer assoc. and the recreation board., Barney read a letter
from Wille Tate stating that their meeting with the Rec. Board had been
very enlightening. That they would continue to work with the Rec Bd. and
they had made their winter schedule omitting the month of March as asked.
Barney also read the letter from the FSTC stating they did'not see a need
for curb & gutter at Stimpson Field at.this time..
Phil reported the different work being done at the facilities now. Eddie
presented the final stadium agreement that had been drawn up., Roy Lloyd
mentioned that he had left out that the school was responsible for picking
up trash after each school function. This to be added.. Dan Smith moved
that the agreement be finalized with the amendment about trash pickup.
Roy Lloyd seconded and motion carried.. (agreement attached)
Eddie mentioned that Don Jennings wished to hold his baseball clinic June 1,2,
and 3 then June 8, 9. The Board said this was fine.
A discussion was held on the need for four new sprinklers at the Babe Ruth
Field. The Board authorized Phil to work on this and try to keep within a
700.00 limit. Roy Lloyd moved, Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried.
At this time Roy Lloyd brought out all the extra time and effort being put
forth by Phil to keep the facilities up. All the Board members agreed he
is doing an excellent job and wished to express their appreciation by raising
his monthly check $100.00. This was put in the form of a motion by Roy Lloyd
seconded by Don Smith and unanimously carried.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.