HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-1984 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met May 16,
1984 at the Police Station at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Roy Lloyd,
Don Smith, Al Johnson, Eddie Nelson Programs Director
and Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director
The minutes of the 3/21 and 4/18 meetings were duly approved
on motion by Roy Lloyd, seconded by Don Smith.
The bills were approved as presented on motion by Don SMith
seconded by Roy Lloyd.
Under old business, Barney said he was not through with the
plans on the proposed new building out at the Volanta foot-
ball area, hopefully he would have them by the next meeting.
Barney handed out a brochure he had showing the programs
that the "Y" was planning for the summer. He asked .the
Board how they wished to participate in the rennovation
being planned for the space we provided at the pool for
the director of the Eastern Shore Branch. The Board respond(
they would put in the electricial wiring including the light.,
secure the doors, pay the telephone, utilities and rent.
Barney mentioned that if they go to the trouble of rennova-
ting that they would like a firm agreement on the facility.
Don Smith put in the form of a motion telling them they
can have the use of the office for as long as we have a work-
ing relationship on the operation of the pool. Roy Lloyd
seconded and motion carried unanimously. It was mentioned
that any signs posted would have to be cleared by Phil, that
they would have use of the dressing rooms by the football
field and they would have 1 key only for the day camp sessioi
Eddie presented to the board a summer program run by
Barry Pennington. He had a leoflet that he had printed up
and also presented at the same time a program to coincide
that Rae had worked up with Jane Stanfield on Ecology, Micro
Computers, Art and Music, and Clay Pine Needle Basketry
and Paper Maiche' all to be free to the public and to cover
the programs planned. Eddie mentioned that if we use the
pool could we plan on hiring one of the life guards at a
cost of $80.00 total to supervise children attending
these programs. No one objected to this cost.
The possibility of using the weight room at the high school
was brought up again in some part of a program. It was put
in the form of a motion giving Fairhope High School.$2,000
specifically for the purchase of weight equipment in return
for recreation faciliites services. Motion seconded by Roy
Lloyd, and unanimously carried.
The possibility of extending the dugouts was discussed
with everybody in agreement this could be done. Barney
thanked Roy, Don and Phil for getting the fields ready
and working so hard.
Phil mentioned the problem he is having with the pool and
someone with the swim team cutting off the water when they
shouldn't, but hopes to get the message to them that they
shouldn't do this.
Al and Eddie brought up the problems they have encountered
with the minor league teams this year and that they thought
that the Board and the head of the league should get togeth
to discuss rules and policy. Don suggested a meeting next
Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. with them.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.
Approved
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