HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-1982 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope, met Wednesday,
June 16, 1982 at the Police Station on Section Street, Fairhope
Alabama
Those present: Barney Shull, Roy Lloyd, Rae Jackson
Al Johnson, and Eddie Nelson Programs Director
The minutes were duly approved on motion by Roy Lloyd, seconded
by Rae Jackson and unanimously carried
Jerry Boyington approached the Board about using the
park on Volanta July loth from 4-8 p.m.(little league
field). The Board after talking with him said they
saw no problems with his request, just clear with the
Little League people. He remarked that he had already
talked with George Lennicx. He thanked the Board and left.
Rev. Jackson went over with the Board the things that had
been done for the Young St. facility and thanked them,
he said he was having trouble getting his committee to-
gether and working.
Trisha had called to discuss the possibility of having
someone work with the younger children on the Fourth of
July. Barney had suggested and talked it over with the
Board,her contacting Vann Saltz and see if the "Y" wanted
to handle this. All felt this was a good idea.
Barney reported to the Board that he had started drawings
on the press box and came to a halt when he got to the
point of how much the Board wished to enlarge and invest.
A discussion followed on the priorities of things needed
at the facilities. It was decided to go ahead with the
pressbox drawings, but also do the restrooms and tennis
courts at St. James. Roy put in the form of a motion
to do the pressbox, painting, fixing roof and addition
not to exceed $2500.00. Roy then moved �,p go out on bids
to resurface tennis courts at St. James seconded
and motion carried, Roy then moved to go out on bids to
erect restroom facilities at the South end of the field.
Rae seconded and motion carried. Hopefully to have bid by
next meeting.
Eddie reported the three tournaments scheduled in July.
He also brought up a request the Little League had to
redo the Babe Ruth field. The Grand Hotel said they would
come in lift the grass, churn up smooth out, fertilize, all
we would do was furnish the fertilizer. The only problem
brought up was if they mess it up, we are not going to fix
it back. Al Johnson moved to allow baseball people to do
this field, Eddie and Phil to check procedure, under the
supervision of Phil Rutherford, Rae Jackson seconded and
motion carried.
Eddie also reported the men's softball first-half season
ending, they are beginning the second half. He asked about
the possibility of moving the bleachers over to the swimming
pool by the 22nd as we are going to be hosting a swim tourna-
ment.
Eddie also asked about a deposit of $50.00 for a soccer clinic
to be held lst-2nd week in August. He was told they should pui
up a deposit.
Eddie asked about the possibility of maybe hiring someone to bE
in charge of the Volanta Complex and conduct the clinics, offer
lessons. The Board will think about this idea. Eddie also
offered for thought the possibility of maybe putting a 3rd
story on Stimpson Field.
Roy mentioned that Mickey Hudson had asked about getting a
second batting cage, and all felt it could not be considered
at this time.
Meeting was duly adjourned.