HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-1987 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Department of the City of Fairhope met December 16, 1987
at 7:30 p.m. at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street
Fairhope, Alabama
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Rae Jackson, Don Smith
Stanley Fant, and Al Johnson. Phil Rutherford Facilities
Director, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary and Harry Dwyer
were also present. Mike Ford, Council Rep. was also present.
The minutes were approved as written on motion by Stanley Fant, seconded
by Don Smith.
Tom Mitchell, grounds superintendent at the Golf Course, had written
a letter to the Board(copy in file) telling of progress of course and
problems. The Board discussed letter noting his remarks about some
tees and greens being too close to subdivision property. All agreed
first priority should be to finish the course, open in April and then
straighten out little areas like this that need to be. The Board asked
that Barney dictate a letter to Mr. Dial and Dr. Jones letting them
know we are aware of these problems and that we wish to work with
them in getting them resolved.
Barney mentioned he is to get with Grey Cain in the morning on the design
and placement of maintenance building. Barney said he had talked to
Tom about the placement of the building and it is worked out.
Barney told the Board the Mayor had asked him to see if the Recreation
Board would consider possibly allowing a few private carts and with this
charge trail fees. The Board said no, that this had already been decided
we did not want private carts.
The present situation of golf course funds was discussed and major
expenditures left, those being: golf course building, maintenance building
with the lease purchase on the golf carts. The cost of completing the
snack area and the importance of completing it was discussed as a source
of revenue.
Al mentioned that he would like to have compiled a list of money spent
so far if possible. Get with Wayne and see if he can work something up.
The cart path was discussed and the need to do something now so we
won't suffer anymore wash and paths will be where they can be traveled.
Clay shell was discussed as being best to use. The Board said Phil
should get with Tom and tell him to go ahead on this.
Phil reported that the city attorney had written Tieco on the sprinkler
system and that we are waiting to hear from them but we did get their
attention on this.
The Board discussed the brick, tile, carpet, wood trim and paint for
the clubhouse. Rae and Harry to contact people who want to bid.
Phil brought up that he would like to include Christmas Bonuses for
Vandy, Joe Petties, and E.R. Wasp @ $50.00. The Board said this
would be fine and the other employes, Jeff, Melvin, Phil and Betty to
get what City is giving. This approved in a motion by Stanley Fant
seconded by Rae Jackson and unanimously carried.
The bills were approved on motion by Stanley Fant, seconded by Al
Johnson and unanimously carried..
Meeting was duly adjourned.