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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-1986 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met August 20, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section St Fairhope, Al. Present: Barney Shull, Chairman; members Don Smith, Roy Lloyd Rae Jackson, AI Johnson. Also present were Eddie Nelson Programs Director and Phil Rutherford Facilities Director The minutes were considered and approved as written. Barney recognized Ronnie Langham from Young Street and asked him how they were progressing on their programs. They reported that they had made $459.87 and had brought some pictures for all to look at. They had softball games, dunking booths and other activities for children and adults. They did say they were putting the money back in the facility. 'The Board agreed that everything looked good out there. Ronnie asked again about the possibility of getting a hot water heater and getting some bulbs for existing fixtures. Further discussion led to Don Smith moving to put in a small hot water heater using Phil's judgement in cost. Roy Lloyd seconded and motion carried unanimously. All thanked the Board and said they would report again next month. Under old business Barney reported the monies spent on the golf course project ($17,000) and that all had been returned that we should be getting some back($2,000). The bills were presented and on motion by Don Smith, seconded by Roy Lloyd, approved for payment unanimously including the money for the City General fund that we did not have enough for last month. Phil reported on having taken the dirt out to Young Street and helping them spread it, on the pool, they are going to close on the 29th had a very good season. That he would like to drain it and go ahead and paint it now, not wait to next year. All agreed it would be a good idea go out on bids when ready. Don Smith moved to go out on bids, Roy Lloydl seconded and motion carried unanimously. Al asked what happened at tennis court at St. James. Barney remarked I� that aromatics left causing it to crack. Phil reported the net, cable stolen there. They discussed the band using the Babe Ruth field. Al said he would be needing it for soccer. All thought that he had said he would be moving back to high school when school starts for practice.. I� Eddie didn't have anything to report about programs. I Barney reported on the talks they had been having about the possibility of new golf course, off highway 27, Windmill Road. Everthing looked real good, the layout of the land was good. They had talked to two people(Mike Hathcock and Horace Smith) and asked that they present written proposals to Board on costs. Barney said that one estimate was $300,000.00 for whole course. That we would buy the land and build the course. He had a proposed layout with him. All were anxious to see what could be done. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.