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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-1989 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met January 18, 1989 at 7:30 p.m in the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section St. Present: Chairman Barney Shull, members Stanley Fant and Rae Jackson. Facilities Director Phil Rutherford and Programs Director Eddie Nelson. Secretary Betty Rivenbark was also present. Richard Bass and Emmett Evans were present to ask the Board to consider a request to use the football stadium on February 10, 1989 for a soccer game. At this time Coach Dean came in and joined the discussion. A lengthy discussion followed on the pros and cons of using the stadium. Phil asked why they did not want to use Stimpson. Emmett responded that the Foley game is a big rivalry and that the girls and boys would be having a game that day and that they should draw a good crowd, that this would be a fund-raiser for the soccer program. Barney responded that he was sure that they wanted the atmosphere of a stadium sport. That now it is not a stadium sport. Joe Dean said he wished to support the program but the school is not ready to pay a stadium fee like they do for football. That he would like to work out the arrangements now for this game, if the school has to be responsible for payment they would do it. Phil said this would delay spraying at the stadium that has been planned. Rae asked why this one game. Emmett again cited rivalry and possible attendance at the stadium as a draw. Stanley said he couldn't see that one game would hurt. Barney said to do it would give them an idea, something that they could look at long range. Phil said it would only be the first of many requests we are sure to get. That in the past we did not allow it and that he was against it 100%. Barney said it is now a regular high school program. That the stadium is there to be used. More discussion followed on what to charge. Stanley put in the form of a motion charging $300.00 with them putting up $100 clean-up deposit. Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried unanimously. We will line the field but will not move the goals back and forth. Richard Bass said they had the vehicles to do it. At this time Richard and Emmett thanked the Board and left. It is noted that this request had not been through proper channels at the high school before being presented to the Recreation Board. Joe took this opportunity to tell the Board how much he appreciated what they do for the school and the programs. He questioned the bill that had been sent for the J.V. games and was told that this was done yearly. He said he would get with the secretary with a schedule before June 1st so we could work out costs. The fence on the baseball field was discussed. Eddie told Phil that Mr. Cooper of Baldwin Fence was low bidder and they will be getting with him. A new scoreboard was discussed for the field. The possibility of renovating the old one was suggested. Phil said he would get with Coach Powell. At this time Barney brought out some papers on the golf course budget. Discussion led to determination that Bobby Hall had authority to set the fees and he was currently working on adjusting same. It was also discussed whether or not the additional land had been worked out with the subdivision owners to correct errors in original golf course construction. The bills were approved for payment on motion by Rae Jackson, seconded by Stanley Fant and unanimously carried. ( Bills were for December and January). There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.