HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-1986 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met September 17, 1986
at 7:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Fairhope, Al.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Don Smith, Roy Lloyd,
Rae Jackson, Al Johnson. Eddie Nelson Programs Director
was also there.
The minutes were approved as written with one correction noted.
I� Barney recognized three ladies who were present from the Adult Tourist
Recreation Center who presented a petition to the Board requesting that
the name be changed on the center to the "Lindsay" Adult Recreation
Center. Barney mentioned how much the Lindsay's had done not only
since taking over the center but for the youth of the community as well
over the years. Rae made a motion to change the name as requested.
' Don Smith spoke at this time saying he was not in favor of naming any
I public buildings after people. That over the years he was sure that
the Lindsays' had done many good things and it was no reflection on them
but also over the years many other people would come along and do things
deserving of recognation. Further discussion led to all agreeing that they
wished to have placed in the center portraits honoring the Lindsay's
and take the renaming under advisement and see what we could come up
with. Al put this in the form of a motion, Roy Lloyd seconded and motion
carried unanimously. We would let them know what action we take.
Under old business, Jim Reid had sent Barney and Eddie a letter regarding
use of Organic School gym for the basketball season with the Recreation
Board . Jim Reid was present and told the Board that last year they
had over 86 kids in the program, that it usually started in December and
they were asking the Rec. Bd. to pay the utilities as Organic School
would charge them. A discussion was held on when the City would acquire
the property and if we would do so shortly there was no need to vote
to pay the utilities as the City furnished utilities free to every other
rec. facility. Eddie said he and Jim would get to gether and see what they
could work out.
I� A report was given about Young St possible using butane tanks connected
to old stove in building. The secretary to contact Ronnie Langham and
inform to discontinue this as well as being dangerous it is against the law.
that the gas dept. had said if they found a stove and needed help hooking
it up they would do it for them.
The bid received from Mickey Robertson for sandblasting,painting, repairing
the pool at a cost of $5600 was talked about. All thought this was a good
bid and Roy moved to proceed with the work based on the bid received,
Phil to be informed and in charge. Don Smith seconded and motion carried
unanimously.
Barney presented to the Board at this time an outline of a proposal
I� regarding the golf course being discussed. The land would be $1326. and we
would hope to acquire 200 acres. Al said that we could work almost any
�I deal with paying for the land, they are very flexible. Barney showed
a concept plan he had worked up. He had listed price of land, construction
of course, surveying,all costs of construction and to offset he had listed
what the course would bring in once it is built using a figure of 500 rounds
of golf played a year at 8.00 a round. The board has scheduled a meeting
with the Council tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. to discuss all their questions.
The bills were considered and approved on motion for payment by Don Smith
seconded by Roy Lloyd. Secretary to check on Allen Southern Electric
for $1500 to see if this could be filed for under insurance since lightning
struck it.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.