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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-30-1988 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met August 30, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street, Fairhope Alabama Present: Don Smith, Stanley Fant, Rae Jackson, Barney Shull, Al Johnson, Ed Nelson, Programs Coordinator and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary Barney recognized Hal Parsons, a spokesman for the large delegation that was present tonight. Mr. Parsons told the Board that he had been asked to speak and had written comments he wish to direct to the Board about the golf course(comments attached) . As he read them out the Board commented but when he finished, Mr. Shull advised this group that we would take each item mentioned, discuss it, and respond in kind in a letter to the group. The group assured the Board that they were only interested in helping the golf course be better and offering their services, and suggestions on things that they have seen so far. That they realize that we are only four months into operation. Barney thanked them for coming and said they will be hearing from us. Barney asked the group before they left what they would think about putting the annual fee on a fiscal year basis to correspond with the City's fiscal year. Most responded they saw no problem with this. Vann Saltz came forward at this time and asked for help in getting the fields ready for Thursday night's opening game. Phil was not present to discuss this but Betty is to get with him first thing Wednesday morning. Vann also reported he had been in contact with Margie Robinson about the concession stand and that everything has been worked out. Roy Parker was present to talk about trying to get Young Street going again. He had brought his Commander of the VFW Post and he assured the Board that the Post was behind Roy in trying to get some things done there. Don stressed to Mr. Parker that they would have to show the Board that they had something going by cleaning up the grounds, that as it is now we can't even get in to cut the grass. He also stressed that we do not provide equipment, that we have repaired the building and grounds many times only to have it immediately vandalized. Rae suggested that they have a clean-up day to get things going. He was told who to contact about getting a key but if he had trouble to get with the secretary. The bills were considered and approved as money comes available on motion by Stanley Fant except the bill for Baker Distributors until Phil can be asked about this. Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried unanimously. The minutes were approved as written on unanimous vote of the Board. A meeting for next Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. was set to have comments ready to answer the golf groups comments, Betty to mail the Board a copy as soon as they are typed. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.