HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1986 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met March 19, 1986
at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section St. at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Al Johnson
Don Smith, Rae Jackson, Roy Lloyd. Facilities Director
Phil Rutherford and Programs Co-ordinator Eddie Nelson
The minutes of the February 19, 1986 meeting were approved as
recorded on motion by Roy Lloyd and seconded by Rae Jackson
Barney recognized the members of the Girls Softball Association
present, Edith Callaway and Margie Robinson addressed the
Board. Margie mentioned some maintenance items she needed
at the field, she was asked to give a list to Phil and let him
take care of it. She futher questioned the Board about the
possibility of building a new field. Barney told her it was
a matter of priorities with projects as to how soon a new
field would be feasible. 'That right now there were 3-5
things ahead of this. chat it would be impossible to build
a new field next to the present one. They asked about changing
the pitcher's mound, that they had some new regulations. Phil
told her he could take care of that. They mentioned that they
were only trying to cut down on time having to spend at park
that they were having to stay until midnight now. They also
asked about filling the holes on the elementary school field
so it would be useable. Phil said he would do that. They were
advised to get with Eddie and schedule use of the other fields.
They mentioned May 3rd as their opening day and invited the
Board to come out.
Tony Caminitti was present representing the Swim Team and introduced
Phyllis Bruce as President this year. She had talked with Barney
about having to close down the pool one day and said it would
really work a burden on them if they had to do it that they would loose
as much as $1100.00. Phil explained to the Board the problems that
they had last year and that he did not see how we could go through
the same thing this year. That one person had to be in charge of the
pool and that person needed to be Pep. All agreed this was a good
idea. Tony said that last year was a learning year and that they
think they have ironed out most of the problems and things should go
smoother this year. That they would leave the pool alone and call Pep
when they had problems. Ms. Bruce suggested schocking the pool
at 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon and closing for half day the next day to
vacumn. Phil said we could try this if the Board said do it.
They said they would start their life-saving courses May I and offer
lessons 5 days a week. They asked if the City program would run
again this year and Eddie told them yes but they did not have to use
pool every day.
Hank Miner addressed the Board about what they would think about
constructing a 12 x 14 storage room at the North end of the field.
He further requested possibility of installing roll -up door at the
concession stand. Barney advised that the board would take a look
at all things requested, weigh the costs and see if feasible. The Board
then discussed fixing the storage area under the press box to use
again. Don Smith moved to fix under the press box where it could
be used for storage area. Roy Lloyd seconded and motion passed
unanimously.
Don Smith moved to pay bills as submitted, Roy Lloyd seconded motion
passed unanimously.
Don mentioned he had talked with Kenny Hanak about the bill for
the audit on the Golf Course and everything was okey.
Under old business Roy Lloyd reported that he had contacted
Lovie Gardner about their leasing the Young Street facility and
she had informed him that their money had been cut back and they
would no longer be able to plan to use this facility. Roy said that
Ronnie Langham had come and gotten the keys and plans to have
some activities at the center.
Barney reported on the Golf Course Agreement, t hat they had a
meeting earlier today and their attorney is going through everything
and it should be finalized shortly. Roy questioned having to use
50% of funds received to put back into golf course down the road.
Al and Barney explained this was to protect the golf course in years
to come so people want take the money that should be put back into
it. Barney further explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission
was working with the Cortes' in trying to get the zoning established
for the development.
Al brought up building at Marietta Johnson School(gym) and did we have
chance of getting it for programs. That he thought we had communicated
to them we would like to have it for city. All agreed that they thought
they understood it but to try again and make our wishes known.
Rae mentioned that she would like to plan on having the art program
again this year and she was told it was budgeted.
The agreement between the Smiths and Andersons for running Stimpson
Field was discussed and copy in file. It be made clear to them that
the City is furnishing toilet paper only for the facility. Agreement
to be $400.00 due by August 15, 1986.
Phil reported to board that a Mickey Robertson had stopped by pool offered repair
at a cost of 9,494.50, conversation led to agreement as he was only one
in area that could do this kind of work .
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned