HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-1987 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met November 18, 1987 at
7:30 P.M. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Rae Jackson, Stanley Fant,
Don Smith and Al Johnson. Phil Rutherford, Facilities
Director, Eddie Nelson Programs Director and Betty Riven -
bark, Secretary were also present
The minutes were approved as written.
Susan Smith was present and informed the Board that she had been asked
to join Flying Creek club. That the guy that is now presently is moving
out of state and that she and Jeff Combs have been asked to come and
work at the club. That she could continue to give lessons there, that
was part of deal with her coming there. All expressed to her how much
they had appreciated what she had done at the municipal courts and that
this is certainly an opportunity she should not pass up. The Board
discussed with her what she thought ought to be done about the courts
that need resurfacing. She did say she thought we ought to do it
as soon as funds were available as the courts are getting pretty bad.
She thanked the Board for all their cooperation over the years.
Barney introduced to the Board Reba Southwell, who was present represent-
ing the Fairhope School Committee. She told the Board that the committee
is looking at all the school sites for getting play equipment. And specifically
at new play equipment at the elementary school. That they see an
immediate need for play equipment for the K-3 age group; that this is
often a much overlooked group. That there overall goal is community
recreation centers but that they need approval of phases and concepts.
She went on to discuss the playground equipment left at the elementary
school and the bleachers and asked that they be removed. She showed
the board a picture of a playstructure that they wished to install and have
completed by March of 88. She was asking for participation by the Recrea-
tion Board in giving money to this project. Don Smith informed her that
this request is coming at a very bad time. That we don't have extra money.
We are going to have to wait and see what will be required of us at the
golf course in the next year and that we also have facilities that need
repairing now that we need to consider before we can obligate to any
other projects. After a lengthy discussion with the Board Ms. Southwell
thanked them for listening and said she would certainly appreciate any
thing we can do when we can. The Board asked the chairman to write
a letter saying we approve of the concept and long range plans but
cannot commit money at this time. Barney said he also thought we could
go out on bids for pods, possibly do in pods, one at a time.
The grass at the football stadium was
to go up and look at it and see what
period now, wait until the spring.
talked about, Phil said Tom is going
we need to do , that it is a dormant
Eddie asked if the Board would approve enlarging the press box. That the
school would pay for it. All agreed it definitely needed it.
Barney asked opinion of opening driving range and giving lessons. No one
thought it is time yet. Wait until we are ready.
Buddy Richmond's bill for $1776.00 was discussed for work he did on moving
building at airport to golf course. It was suagested giving him a membership
for work donated. Don Smith so moved, Stanley Fant 2nd , motion carried.
Barney presented the Adult Rec. Budget for the year(in files) not asking
for anything more at this time. Mrs. Lindsey requested to be able to sell
pool table. Stanley Fant moved, seconded by Don Smith allowing them to do
this provided that whoever gets it moves it. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills were unanimously approved
Al mentioned moving goals at Organic to Intermediate School ( Twin Bch Rd)
Phil said they could be.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.