HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-1989 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met February 15, 1989
at 7:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section St.
Fairhope, Al.
Present: Chairman, Barney Shull; members Don Smith, Stanley Fant
Rae Jackson. Phil RUtherford, Facilities Director and
Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
The minutes of the January 18th meeting stand approved as recorded.
Bill Fleming and Steve Sims were present representing the Fairhope
High School Band. A discussion was held on the Fairhope High School
Band hosting a band competition the first weekend in October. Bill
and Steve explained to the Board what all is involved in having one of
these. After all explanations made a motion was made by Don Smith
to allow the band to host the band competion, for the first weekend
in October, at the football field, with the provision that the band will
clean-up and they will pay the hourly wages of the City employees
for opening and closing. Stanley Fant seconded and motion carried
unanimously.
Stanley asked how the soccer game went at the stadium. Phil replied
that it didn't happen. For some reason they dediced not to play there.
Roy was present
from Young Street to ask the Board if they would
consider putting
lights at the Young Street park. He said he is
signing up kids
for programs. Barney asked Phil what it would take
and he said at least 1,500 to do the basketball courts and 7,000 on the
baseball fields.
That they had not been fooled with in 4-5 years and
would just about
all have to be replaced. The Board explained that
we are strapped
for money right now. That there are at least two
fields at Volanta
Field that they are using that do not have lights,
having to use in
the daylight hours. That they truly can't see re-
lighting these fields at this time. Barney told how we had sought
and received donations from people to light the football field when
it built. and the
cost runs about $350 apiece for the lights. He was
told it would not
be done in the foreseeable future. That he needed
to get a program
in operation. Roy said he would make it work.
Barney mentioned to the Board that Mrs. Lindsey is in a nursing home
at this time. That she sent word that she hopes to get out and back
running the Adult Toursit Recreation Program shortly.
Phil reported on how fixing scoreboard, that the football field had
not gone dormant, on the fencing at the baseball field and the stands
that need replacing. He further mentioned request for birthday party
at the football field. Discussion followed by the board and led to
it being noted that it is not desirable to rent to individuals for birthday
parties, the rate for rent would be $500.00 if so desired.
The bills were approved for payment on motion by Stanley Fant,
seconded by Rae Jackson and unanimously carried.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.