HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-1986 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met November 19, 1986
at the City Administration Building 161 N. Section Street, Fairhope,
Al. at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Don Smith, Al Johnson
Roy Lloyd, and Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director
Charlie Langham was present to see what the Board's feeling was on
putting in the new field requested at Volanta St. Phil said he and Richard
Bass had gone out there and looked at the site, that there are at least
two oak trees that will have to be cut and a lot of dirt moved, but
possibly could be done for $2,000. Discussion was held with decision that
this is good place to construct field, Al Johnson moved to proceed based
on $2000 figure w/$200 leeway. Don Smith seconded and motion carried
unanimously.
At this time Barney introduced Fred Rux, a golf course architect, who he
said would present us with a proposal on golf course work. He said that
we needed to approve contracting with Horace Smith as consultant for
construction work and also agree to pay for one half the survey work
with Moore Engineering Co. Al Johnson moved effective November 10, 1986
to employ Horace Smith for $28, 000 for professional services, Don Smith
seconded. Don Smith moved to employ Fred Rux subject to approval of
his rate schedule when presented, Al Johnson seconded and motion carried
unanimously. Don Smith moved to approve payment of one half of bill
from Moore Engineering for surveying work on golf course, Al Johnson
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Barney reported that the Council had approved purchase of 200 acres for
golf course but when they walked it out to get extra land for all proposed
projects we came up with possible 218 acres. Discussion was held on
building phases, do eighteen holes first and then if under budget build
additional nine, but have option on additional land for two years. Barney
explained the proposed layout and stages of construction. Don brought up
getting additional option on extra land needed. Al said he did not know if
we could. Barney said he would take a recommendation to the Council
that the Rec. Bd. wished to acquire additional land. We have until December
15 to pay for land.
Phil reported on the bid opening for the golf course. We had two openings:
one on rental on a D-8 Catarpiller or equivalent for 30 days. Two bids
were received - Dixie Dozier Equipment, Mobile @ $8,250.00 mo/ 176 work hours
and Burford Equipment, Mobile - no D-8, Alternate D-6 $5,500 mo. Dixie
Dozier was chosen. We also had opening on clearing, piling/grubbing, root
raking and burning on site. There were 4 bids Mike Hoffman - $1,025 acre
Charles Sellers - $897 acre, J.M. Earle - $925 acre, Dirt, Inc. -$950 acre.
We chose Charles Sellers.
On the swimming pool construction, we are waiting on people to be able to do it.
Barney mentioned request for 2nd cover to be put on pool. Phil said this
is first he had heard of it.
Phil reported on football field, result of tests were.to fertilize 3 times to get
grass problem under control. This to be looked into further.
The Board voted to give $700.00 to Police Reserve to be used for equipment
on motion by Al Johnson, seconded by Roy Lloyd, unanimously carried.
It was mentioned that next year contract with the school should be raised back
to $1800.00
The budget was considered and adopted after correction was made on principal
and interest in Improvement Fund as pointed out by Mr. Dunning, copy
attached to minutes. Motion by Don Smith, seconded by Roy Lloyd and unani-
mously carried
The bills were approved on motion by Don Smith, seconded by Al Johnson
and unanimously carried.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.