HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-1981 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, October 21,
1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Police Station.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Al Johnson and Roy Lloyd
Facilities Director Phil Rutherford
The minutes of the September meeting were duly approved on motion by
Al Johnson, seconded by Roy Lloyd.
The bills were approved for payment on motion by Al Johnson, seconded by
Roy Lloyd.
At this time Barney recognized George Lennox. He told the Board that
there was some dissatisfaction between the Babe Ruth and Dixie Youth
organizations. That his group of parents wished to back the Dixie Youth
100% . He was asking about the possibility of moving the fences on the
major league field, using the T-ball field for the major league and building
a new T-ball field between the major league and T-ball fields. What he
wanted was a commitment to move the poles. Barney explained that the change
would be up to the league, that we did not have anything to do with it.
That the poles could be moved, but we would have to take it under consideratic
go out there and measure and see what was possible, that we do now have a lon€
range plan for the park that shows an amphi-theatre in the future with
a road leading all the way to Section Street to help the traffic flow.
That we will try to work something out to their satisfaction, but we need
at least 30-40 days. Mr. Lennox said this was fine.
Larry Thomas was present representing the Soccer Assoc. He was concerned
about the dry condition of Stinson Field. He was here tonight to volunteer
to plant rye grass on the field. The Board said they would be glad to have
him plant the grass, it would be a big help. He also said he would like to
help on keeping it watered. He was told that the Board had information on
purchasing some sprinklers that would take care of that problem. He was
pleased to hear it. He then discussed having the highschool teams be able
to practice at Stimpson because of the long field. That our teams were gettiri�
beat and he felt that if they had the benefit of using this field they would
be in better shape.
Due to the Radcliff bill outstanding and the fact that we have not received
the check from the Dept. of Conservation yet, Al Johnson moved to transfer
$5400 to the Improvement Acct from the Operating Acct. Roy Lloyd seconded
and motion carried unanimously.
At this time the new sprinkler system was discussed. Roy and Phil went to
Mobile to look at the mobile water sprinkler and they recommended this as
what we needed. Al Johnson moved to purchase this sprinkler with hoses
at a price of $876.40, Roy Lloyd seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Phil mentioned that Eddie had asked him to look at the old tennis courts
at the high school and he had and the figure he quoted was about $5000.00 as
a probable cost for rennovation. Barney said that would only be a start.
That they had talked about it before. Further discussion led to all thinking
that it would be better for Eddie to go back to the school and see how much
they would participate in this project, and just what they wished it to be.
Maybe we could work it under joint participation.
The Board at this time discussed the $2846.40 overtime pay that had been
paid to the Police. They expressed concern that this had been done without
Board approval. Much discussion led to a decision to talk it over with
Mr. Nix and see what the events leading up to this might have been, and
why it was charged to the Recreation Board as it has never been done in the
past.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.
Note: The $2846.40 was refunded 10/23/81.