HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-1985 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met February 20
1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N.
Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Roy Lloyd, Don Smith
Al Johnson. Programs Director Eddie Nelson and
Facilities Director Phil Rutherford
The minutes of the January 16 regular meeting and the January 30
special meeting were duly approved as written.
Barney recognized at this time Ann Girdler and Linda Ennis who
were present representing the swim association. They presented
a letter proposing the times they would like to have for the
1985 swim season. The Board mentioned that they were asking
for more time, which would in turn limit the time the pool
would be open to the public. They were told that we did not
have anything from the YMCA on whether or not they were going
to run the pool this season. Linda explained their request
for more hours and that they would like to use the pool on
Saturday morning for a stroke clinic to teach the children
who do not know how the different strokes in competition
swimming. All agreed that we needed to sit down with the
"Y" and discuss hours of use by each group.
Barney at this time showed the board a layout he had worked
up whereby the City leases to the "Y" a one acre sight that
they have requested. Much discussion followed on whether
or not this would .be a smart move. The Board emphasized that
they were not interested in selling this land, that they wished
to lease it, that this in no way permitted use of other recreatiol
facilities at the sight. Don pointed out that if they do build
a facility that houses exercise equipment and has handball
courts that they will be providing a service that we cannot.
That we might could build the building but would not be able
to staff it. Location of this site at Volanta St. park, one
acre on Greeno Road. At this time the Board Members told
the swim team representatives it would be best to have a meeting
with the "Y" and discuss together what they are trying to
accomplish at the pool. We did say that they would have as
many hours as they had last year. They thanked the Board
and said they would be back in touch.
The bills were approved on motion by Don Smith, seconded by
Roy Lloyd and unanimously carried.
The "Y" request was discussed further with requests to be made
that there be a time limit on time of construction, that we wish
to review plans, and lease agreement before anything finalized.
Don brought up the construction of the basketball pad and why
we could not get it going as it already has been approved.
Barney said he saw no reason we could not go out on bids and
have it underway within 30/60 days. Fencing the tot play area
to be included in this project.
The Board discussed the golf course proposal, Barney reported
feasibility study done and now working on memberships.
Al reported on soccer season windup and tournaments
Eddie reported he was president of Youth baseball, it was em-
phasized that we wished to work with them, Don to be liason pers
There is also to be girls/boys meeting to work out field use.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.