HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-30-1985 Special MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope held a special
meeting January 30, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex
161 N. Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Rae Jackson, Don
Smith, Al Johnson. Member Roy Lloyd is ill.
The purpose of the called meeting being to accept any proposals
that might be tendered to the Recreation Board for the con-
struction of a golf course.
Mr. Shull opened the meeting and welcomed those present, some
100 in number. He asked if there were any proposals forth-
coming. No one responded. He mentioned that we had received
one proposal from a group wishing to donate the land to the
city. A question was raised if there was any government funding
available to help defray the cost. Mr. Shull said that there
were no funds available of this nature now. He mentioned that
we did have one solid proposal and that there had been rumour
that we had others forthcoming. No one else came forward.
At this time Curtis Gordon spoke to the group saying he was
one of several of a group who had made the proposal to donate
the land necessary for a golf course(anywhere from 115-150 acres)
whatever it takes. This would include a club house and maintenanc
facilities. He told them the location which is between Hwy 98
and 104. He said that they were willing to work with the City
any way possible.
Mr. Shull said that they would try to get something together
to present to the Council by February 11, the next regularly
scheduled meeting. There followed questions from the audience
ranging from memberships being sold, green fees, cart fees,
and would the development of this golf course and surrounding
area tax city facilities. All were answered satisfactorily.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was duly adjourned