HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1988 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, April 20,
1988 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Chairman Barney Shull; members Rae Jackson, Don Smith
and Stanley Fant. Also present were Phil Rutherford,
Facilities Director, Ed Nelson, Programs Director and
Betty Rivenbark, Secretary.
The minutes were approved as recorded.
Buzz Coiling and Tom Simonsis were present and wished to discuss with
the Board a discount for their seniors golf groups. Barney said that
although the opening was April 4th and we have been open every day
since, the procedures have not been set, but need to be discussed.
Barney went on to say he thougFt that it would be possible to have
a discount on slow days if a group with a guaranteed number made
requests. There again policy and procedures would have to be set
by the Council. Don Smith said we should get 2-3 recommendations
from the different groups and make recommendations to the Council.
Barney showed the members of the Board a copy of the aerial photo of
the topo of the golf course. He pointed out different points. Said that
this would be a cost of $2,000.00 to Board, but prove invaluable over time.
The Board went over the breakdown of the course since opened April 4th.
Barney said we would have to make at least $30,000 a month and we are
already over that in two weeks operation. The Board talked about the
official opening ceremony and a date of June 4th was decided on.
Phil discussed with the board the opening of softball at Volanta, this
being April 30th. Also, that the 13-14 yr. old league would be using
new field at Volanta and not using Stimpson Field. Eddie said he
had talked to Margie and everything worked out.
Eddie recommended to the Board the hiring of Coach Tyler at a cost of
$1,000 to run the weight room. The Board said they would like to see
the figures before commiting themselves to this expenditure.
Eddie also reported that Glen Yancey of McGill-Toolen wanted to play their
game at Fairhope this year. The Board considered the request and decided
that our stadium is not up for rent except under extreme emergencies, then
we would vote whether or not to let someone use it.
It was reported that we had received a letter from Fairhope High School
requesting the walkway for the band. Phil to go ahead with this.
Phil reported that we are putting in sprinkler system at football field. That
we are having to kill at least half of grass to get rid of torpedo grass. That
our fellows are working hard to get it all in. That we have hired another
man to work with cutting grass and summer programs.
The bills were approved on motion by Rae Jackson, seconded by Don
Smith and unanimously carried.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.