HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1983 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope Alabama met on
May 18, 1983 at the Police Station at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Don Smith, Roy Lloyd
Rae Jackson, Al Johnson. Programs Director Eddie Nelson and
Facilities Director Phil Rutherford.
Roy Lloyd moved for approval of the minutes as written, Don
Smith seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Don Smith moved to pay the bills as submitted, Roy Lloyd
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Joe Sledge was present representing the Young Street group
and reported that all was going well at the facility at this
time.
The scorer's platform at the Babe Ruth field was discussed,
with mention being made that the door now there was beginning
to rot at the bottom, did we wish to go ahead and replace with
metal door at this time or wait. It was decided to wait for
a while. It was also discussed closing in the bottom as
requested. Further discussion led to a decision to only
close in half of bottom we would furnish materials only.
The girl's facility was discussed and they are to be told
to get with Roy Lloyd about painting scorer's platform and
changing roof.
Rae Jackson brought up the request from Theatre 98 for the
Board to sponsor a two week program at the Civic Center in
order for them to hold a class in puppet making. Discussion
led to a motion being made for the Recreation Board to sponsor
this clinic as requested by Rae Jackson, Roy Lloyd seconded and
motion carried unanimously.
Eddie brought up that we needed to hire a new coach to work
during the summer lining off fields, etc. He further requested
to raise the current salary $100.00 beginning the end of May,
which would mean he would get $300.00 for two months. Don Smithi
put this in the form of a motion, motion carried unanimously
Mike Ford came in at this time and reported that he had attendedl'
a meeting with the Y.M.C.A. and they had expressed a desire
to work with the recreation board and further they were trying
to establish a center in Fairhope. Mike was told that we lease
the pool to them every year and so far we have been able to
work closely with them in all sports activities.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.