HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-1983 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met January 19,
1983 at the Police Station at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Rae Jackson, Don
Smith, Roy Lloyd and Al Johnson
The minutes of the December 17, 1982 meeting were approved
on motion by Roy Lloyd, seconded by Don Smith and unanimously
carried.
Robin Hurst, representing the Dixie Youth, spoke to the Board
about the possibility of putting advertising on the outside
fences at Volanta. After discussion, the Board advised that
they wished this only to be a last resort as over the years
they have found that these are not maintained. Mr. Hurst
thanked the Board for the input and advised that there is a
different group involved with the Dixie Youth now and if they
were presenting any problems please let them know.
Rev. Jackson came forward and reported that he had an exercise
class going on, but so far had been unsuccessful in generating
any interest in any other programs.down there. He asked about
the possibility of having an officials workshop and would Al
and Roy work with him if he could get a group together. They
said they would. He also asked if the lines could be repainted
on the basketball courts and change the locks in the building.
He was told that it would be worked on. He mentioned that he
would like the Board to consider putting back in a hot water
heater down the road, they said they would.
The bills were considered and approved on motion by Don Smith
seconded by Al Johnson and unanimously carried.
Barney reported that there was a good crowd for Howard Threlkel4
reception and he was genuinely pleased. He mentioned he had
talked with Susan and the tennis program is going well.
Al asked at this time what the progress was on the fitness trait
the bicycle stoppers at St. James and where we stood on the scot
keeper's box at Volanta. Barney to get with Eddie on the Fitne!
Trail, and we were waiting for drawings on the scorekeepers box
Al also mentioned the parking problems at Stimpson and what we
could do about them and the project of completing the islands
' at Stimpson. Along this line Barney brought up the landscaping
that we wanted to do, and the field work that would have to be
done before we were ready to play ball this spring. It was de-
cided to do the girl's field the last of February, the first
of March work on Stimpson and last of March the football field.
That all the fields would have to be aeriated. Roy mentioned
the high school's request for a second batting cage with them
Ifurnishing the netting if we furnish the poles.
A discussion was held on the golf course situation. Barney
to talk with some people to see what could be done. He mention(
that Congressman Edwards had been contacted and there was no
matching funds available for a project like this.
i There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.
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