HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-1982 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met November 17,
1982 at the Police Station at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Chairman Barney Shull, members
Rae Jackson and Al Johnson
The minutes of the 10/20 and 11/1 meetings were duly
approved on motion by Al Johnson, seconded by Rae Jackson.
The bills were duly approved on motion by Al Johnson, seconded
by Rae Jackson.
Barney reviewed with the Board the Adult Tourist Recreation
budget.
The letter that was sent to the "Y" concerning the condition
of Stimpson Field was read and discussed, with the same letter
to be sent to Billy McLean regarding high school use of field
and tournament fees.
The vandalism at St. James Tennis Courts was discussed and how
to keep from happening. After discussion Al moved to provide
security pipes at gates to prevent bicycles from going through,
Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried. Al to get with Phil
and work out layout.
Barney brought to the Board's attention the Howard Threlkeld
appreciation day planned for January 9th. That he had gotten
a call about it and wished it conveyed to the City Council that
the Recreation Board is asking for the use of the City Complex
on this date.
Barney also mentioned that he had a call from Jim Merrihew about
the possibility of getting a municipal golf course. He related
the events that had happened some years back when the city tried
to get one. He advised that he told Mr. Merrihew to contact
Jack Edwards and find out if there were going to be monies
available for this project and him to get back with Barney
after he had all the particulars before we pursued any further.
Al brought up the scorekeepers box that had been requested
some months back at the Babe Ruth field. He mentioned that
we didn't want the time to slip up on us. Barney said he
remembered telling Mr. Trevathan to bring a drawing back
for us to look at and we would work it out.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.