HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1987 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met September 2, 1987
at 7:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street,
Fairhope, Al.
Present: Barney Shull, Alton Johnson, Stanley Fant, Eddie Nelson and
Phil Rutherford
Barney recognized Buddy Richmond who was present to discuss with the
Board plans for the clubhouse at the Golf Course. He told the Board that
he had a new plan that he thought would be more feasible for use. It
was patterned after tennis club at Point Clear. He further said that the plan
was the same size - 40 x 50 = 2,000 sq ft., that the materials he would use
would be maintenance free and lend itself to expansion later as opposed to
the wood frame structure planned now, have storage room upstairs. Further
discussion led to a motion by Al johnson to approve new plan as presented.
Stanley Fant seconded and motion carried unanimously.
The ladies from the girl's/women's softball program were present to talk
with the Board about their program. Larry Merrihew said he was spokesman.
He related that they had 7 different age groups, over 301 players in the
program in 1987 and they get their money from the concessions they sell.
Larry asked possibly about program expansion and presented 3 options
to consider to Board: build a new field, designated present little league
field as girls field, or designate 2 fields at Stimpson for girls and give
them the concessions (they would give up Volanta field). They said they
now cannot hold tournaments over here as they cannot meet A.S.A. rules
and do not presently have 2 fields for continuous use. The Board re-
sponded that there was no way to build 2nd field that they have to look
at all the programs get the figures when and how many using the fields.
Eddie said he would be able to have the figures by the September meeting
date. At that time they could look and see what possible.
Matt Dial and Dr. O.O. Jones were present to talk about the placement
of the equipment shed on the proposed property. After discussion they
were assured that the shed would not be placed anywhere that would
possibly interfere or be a burden to a planned subdivision.
The minutes and the bills were approved as presented.
Under old business Al brought up that the soccer program was getting
ready to start and that Thorn Thomas is going to be responsible for buildings
at Stimpson. He further related that the soccer board voted to buy and install
a refrigerator at Stimpson. Phil also related the vandalism that happened
recently at Volanta and Stimpson. Al said the association had bought 4
new goals that will be placed at Stimpson.
Jim Reid came before the board at this time to ask about what Board thinks
about basketball program using the gym at the elementary school. That he
foresees Faulkner eventually not allowing use there, and that the Nicholson
Center in Daphne is not useable. Eddie said Mr. Newton had been asked
about this and had said that it would not be addressed in August. All
agreed that a letter written to the school board making this request would
be best way to approach. Jim to draft letter and bring to Betty to retype
for Mayor's signature.
Harry reported we have received $73,875 so far in memberships, $325 in tree
fund and they had about $400 left from trophy fund possible build an out
of weather structure with this money. Further discussion was held on golf
course, grassing, opening date, golf carts purchase.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.
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