HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1982 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met February 17,
1982 at the Police Station at 7:00 p.m.
Those present: Don Smith, Roy Lloyd, Al Johnson
and Eddie Nelson Programs Director
Don recognized Ann Girdler, who was representing the swim team,
she passed out a letter outlining their program for 1982.
The only problem with their proposal being the practice time in
the morning. Before, the "Y" had started their classes at 9:00 AM
and the swim team wishes to practice until 9:30 AM. The Board rec-
ommended she coordinate this with the "Y". Other than that they
saw no problem with her proposal. She thanked the Board for their
time.
Susan Smith addressed the Board stating that she was developing
a proposal to start a Youth Athletic Center in Fairhope emphasizin
gymnastics, but not limited to this. She wanted to reach the hand-
icapped, the aged and all area youth interested in this type of
program. She planned to seek funding, that there would be accredited
people employed, but would remain a non-profit organization. At
this time she was still in the planning stages but wanted to let
the Board know what she was planning to do, and seeking their
input and approval. They told her they would help and support her
any way they could and to come back when she got everything worked
out.
The minutes of the January 20, meeting were approved on motion
by Roy Lloyd, seconded by Al Johnson and unanimously carried
with the name correction, Barry Pennington.
The bills were approved on motion by Roy Lloyd, seconded by Al
Johnson and unanimously carried.
Eddie reported that he had contacted Jill Hall of the running
team and she told him that there were only two keys she knew about
and she was to talk to Phil about how many were using the track
and how often. Eddie said he felt that they should submit a run-
ning schedule and it to be followed with no entering the stadium
other than those times submitted.
The letter the "Y" had submitted about their summer program was
read and Eddie was to get with them about the $2,000 donation they
are requesting.
Al asked about the bases for the different fields and Roy told
him that they had been ordered but we were trying to find a regula-
tion size pitching rubber, they were going to put down what they
had.
Eddie remarked that he had a call from Vivian Smith about the
new concession stand not meeting health department requirements
for cooking. The new building was not built to cook in, and they
were aware of this, if they want to add these things it is their
responsibility not ours.
Roy reported that he had been iN touch with Tieco, and gone to
Mobile looking for a tractor. All that he saw were priced too
high. He reported that Phil thought he had a good used one for
$800.00 and wished to purchase same if it checked out. Al put
in the form of a motion approving $800.00 for this purchase, Roy
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Roy reported to the Board that Tyrone Weeks had been hired at $4.0
per hour. To work for the City 8 mos. and the Rec. Dept. 4 mos.
Al asked what plans had been made about building a storage shed
at the football field, and remodeling the press box. That we
needed to get on it, and see if this was going to be a bid item.
Barney was suppose to be getting something drawn up on this.
Eddie said he would call him and see what progress has been made.
Eddie passed out a new sheet an hiring a field custodian for 4 months.
He had named Mickey Hudson, one of the baseball coaches, but after talking
with him he learned that he plans to teach sumier school. He wonders if
he can do this job, teach, and coach. The Board after lengthy discussion
told him to get with him, maybe Bryan could help in April and then later on
when Mickey has more time he could do more work for Barry, the problem being
not leaving Barry with the whole job all the time. Eddie to see what he can
work out.
Al asked about the plans for Stimpson in the month of March. Roy reported
that Phil plans to sand, aeriate, and fertilize as soon as it gets dry enough
to get a truck on the field. Al said he would get a list up of what needs
to be done. Al also asked about the Rec. Bd. purchasing the goals for the
Soccer Assoc. It was the Board's feeling that this was all right, he moved
to reimburse them for the two they just bought and purchase two more.
Roy seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Eddie was asked if there had been any problems with the new fee being charged
the softball teams for tournament play. He said no, no questions were being
asked at all.
The Board authorized the secretary to get 2 bronze plaques to be placed at
Stimpson Field and Girls Softball field to show they were built with Dept.
of Conservation funds
There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned.