HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-1985 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope, met November 20,
1985 at the City Administration Building 161 N. Section Street,
Fairhope, Al.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Don Smith,
Rae Jackson, Roy Lloyd, Al Johnson and
Facilities Director Phil Rutherford
The Board discussed the Golf Course . Barney informed the members
that they would be getting four proposals from architect firms and
contractors since the other group dropped their option. That
he had met with Joe Fingers last Friday and had another meeting
planned this Friday with Don McMillan and Ward. Northrop. That
they were suppose to have their proposals ready to submit and
that he would like to have a meeting December 4 to evaluate same.
All agreed this would be okey. Roy asked Harry if he had time
to make a feasibility study on monies coming in vs paying off bond
issue. He said no but would have something to present at the next
meeting.
Roy discussed with everyone the Young Street facility. He went over
events as they had occurred and Barney told the Board of his talk
with Chester Hunt and their discussion over clause in the deed
regarding use of facility as public playground only. He said Mr. Hunt
was inagreement with everything planned so far. Roy read over the
list of repairs that needed to be made before they move in. Don
said to make sure this is included in contract prepared by Jim Reid.
Barney said contract should be ready by tomorrow and then secretary
is to get each member a copy of contract and make telephone poll
to see if all agree to signing as is. The rent to be $100.00 a month
for Ist year and $200.00 a month seconded year. Ronnie Gardner
to be able to use facilities for outside activities planned and Friday
night dances. After further discussion, Don put in the form of
a motion putting all monies derived from Young Street rent be
spent on capital improvements at Young Street and making this a
line item in the budget next year. Roy Lloyd seconded and
motion carried unanimously. Roy moved to withhold signing of
the contract until the work is completed on list before they can
occupy the building, Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried
unanimously.
Roy reported that the study was complete on the soccer field
situation but Eddie had another meeting tonight and asked him
to report that the facilities were not being utilized 100%. Al
took exception to this saying he did not think the Organic
School, Middle School or Elementary School property was in
any shape to be used. He said that the grass was too high
to kick the ball and that there were potholes in all of them.
Phil asked him why he hadn't ask for the grass to be cut
at these facilities. Al further said he would like some help
lining off the fields and Phil told him he would be glad to
help but he needed schedules so he vould know when to
tell the boys to line -off and cut the fields. Don said he still
would like to see the report that the Board could not make any
decisions without this information. Don moved that any facility
operated by the Recreation Department be prepared in such a manner
that it is ready for use with the proper information having been
forwarded to the City. Roy seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Phil presented a request from the Police Reserve for $800 donation
to be used for equipment for training. Rae Jackson moved to approve
this Roy Lloyd seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Phil was authorized to get the colored paint for this week's football
game. Don said he thought we should withold doing anything about
basketball pad w%golf course facing us. Put our efforts in that right now.
The Board talked about a request from the swim team to sell Christmas
trees at the pool and fixing the leak in the pool.
There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned.