HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-1981 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope, Alabama met November 18,
1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Police Station on North Section Street.
Present: Don Smith, Roy Lloyd, Al Johnson, Programs
Director, Eddie Nelson and Facilities Director
Phil Rutherford
Vann Saltz spoke on behalf of the Eastern Shore Baseball League parents
several who were present. He thanked the Board for all they had done
and expressed appreciation. He said they were contemplating making
Dixie Youth and Babe Ruth one program and if they did this they would
need a field with a 7Sft baseline. He said they had looked at the
present facilities and were considering the possibilities and what
alterations could be made. Rick Boone commented that one possibility
might be to take the big field and cut off the back end, move the bases
and the pitching mound. Don Smith remarked that after spending many
hours out there trying to get the field looking right, he would very
reluctantly do anything like cutting up the field. They also talked
about using Stimpson Field or changing the Major League Field. Further
discussion led to all agreeing to meet Sunday at 3:00 p.m. to go over
the different fields and discuss what options might be available.
Don also mentioned that this program ought to be proved before making
such a sizeable investment. All agreed this should be done. The
representatives thanked the Board for their time, and would see what
they could come up with Sunday.
The bills were approved on motion by Al Johnson, seconded by Roy Lloyd
and unanimously carried.
The minutes were approved on motion by Roy Lloyd, seconded by Al Johnson
and unanimously carried.
Al brought to the Board's attention that we ought to be considering now
what we need to do in the way of getting the football field ready for next
year, like painting the concession stand, rennovating the press box, they
also mentioned getting hedge to plant at the end of the field, that this
is a priority, need to get it now. They mentioned getting together to
walk over the area and make a list of what needed to be done.
Eddie had a copy of the lease agreement for Cummings Hall. Discussion
led to a suggestion being made to see if we gave the "Y" a certain amount
of money, that they handle the basketball program at Cummings Hall and we
not be involved at all. Eddie to contact Vann Saltz and see what he thinks
of the idea. Al Johnson so moved for Eddie to proceed with this idea,
if the Y accepts our proposal based on the contract Eddie had. Roy Lloyd
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Roy Lloyd brought up at this time that the Board had approved Christmas
Bonuses last year and he wished to continue with this at this time, and
so moved to pay the five employees and secretary a Christmas Bonus of
$50.00.
The Board discussed the possibility of putting the extra money in the
Improvement Account into a C.D. This to be further looked into.
Eddie mentioned the possibility of fixing an extra lane at the swimming
pool to have an even number.
The condition of Stimpson Field was mentioned, and Phil to go ahead with get.
ting the rye grass seed and spreading it.
The condition of the high school tennis courts was mentioned and what we
could do to get them in good condition for use. This to be looked into
further.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.