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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1988 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, May 18, 1988 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, Al Johnson, Stanley Fant. Eddie Nelson, Program Co-ordinator and Phil Ruther- ford, Facilities Director were also present 'he minutes of the April 20th meeting were considered and after discussion ,ere approved as amended on motion by Stanley Fant, Rae Jackson seconded nd unanimously carried. Amendments were: he Board approved hiring CoachTyler at a cost of $1000 to run the weight Qom at the High School but he is to report figures on a week to week basis otion made by Rae Jackson seconded by Don Smith. Don also asked what ind of publicity was given to promote the weight room being open. Eddie ssured him that it was publicized. 'he paragraph regarding the opening of the new softball field at Volanta and tatement that the 13-14 yr olds would not be using Stimpson, where actually hey will be using Stimpson. At this time Barney read a letter he had received from the Girls Softball League regarding the 13-14 using the field every Friday night at Stimpson. The danger they feel is involved when they are playing next to the young girls and the balls flying around. The Board discussed what could be done to rectify the situation. Al said he didn't know what could be done, that they are playing 2-4 games every Saturday. It was suggested that maybe the 13-14 yr. olds could use the field on Wednesday night. Eddie said he would check with Judy Kendrick and get back with Margie tomorrow. This would be a solution. Margie assured the Board that they appreciated every- thing done, that they had nothing against the boys but it is a dangerous situation that needs addressing. All agreed that they thought it could be worked out. Mike Randall brought to the board the possibility of commemorating in some way at Stimpson Field -Kim Smith. That the Smith family had been so active in the programs. The Board agreed with him that they had been active but we had a policy -not naming facilities after people. Mike said that they wished to raise money and sell tickets to get scoreboards for Stimpson in her name. He was told a plague could be put on the scoreboard dedicating it to her memory. Mike asked if the Board would participate in some way in this project, that they wished to get four altogether, he had $500 now . He was asked to get the specifications and bring them to the next meeting. Manley asked if the men in the church softball league would have to pay a ee if they have a tournament among the league. The Board said no if only he teams in the league get together and play. Barney reported that he is trying to establish a budget for the golf course. He reported the receipts for the Ist month(there were no figures for the Board to compare since a printout was not available) Different ways to promote the golf course in advertising were discussed, with suggestions being made about putting ads in the paper. IThe Bills were approved on motion by Don Smith, Stanley Fant seconded and motion carried unanimously. discussed at this time the problems they are having with the new field Volanta. What could be done to solve them and bring field up to par. here being no further business meeting was duly adjourned.