HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-1990 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, April 18, 1990
at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at City Hall.
Present: Al Johnson, Rae Jackson, Chairlie Langham, Richard Bass,
Phil Rutherford, facilities director and Betty Rivenbark, secretary
After a review of the minutes, they were approved on motion by Rae Jackson
seconded by Richard Bass and unanimously carried.
Al, who was acting chairman, recognized Larry Thomas who was here for
the Eastern Shore Youth Soccer Association. He mentioned that the season
for next year would commence September 8 and be finished no later than
Thanksgiving. He emphasized that they are not part of the high school
program. He said that he had heard that there were some problems
with Stimpson Field and that he was here to offer manpower and possibly
some money. Phil said that the first thing that needed to be done at
Stimpson was install a sprinker system, that this would certainly help
some of the problems, that the soccer association was lax on picking up
paper at the field. The lack of funds to do anythingat this time was
brought out. Mr. Thomas asked what it would cost to install a sprinkler
system, that if we develop a plan he can see what can be contributed.
Phil said he could get an estimate. Larry mentioned that the high school
soccer has been sanctioned now and that there will probably be a different
program than what we had in the past. Al said he was waiting to talk
with Eddie Nelson, that we don't know what we are facing. Larry mentioned
that they have 600 kids in the program and that they want to do their part
to help.
Rene' Mashburn told the Board that she was asked by Mr. Shull to come
and talk to them about a fund raising project, possibly something like
the sausage festiv� She told the Board of the different ideas she had
that could possiblygincorporated into an annual event to raise money for
the Board. The Board responded that there was nothing wrong with her
ideas but they needed some kind of permanent financing assistance that
was not a fundraiser. Mr. Ford mentioned the suggestions that
we had discussed, the sales tax on soft drinks and adding a dollar on
to utility bills if the customer wished it. Mr. Ford said he had gotten
word that adding money to the utility bill was illegal. Further discussion
by the Board led to them asking Mr. Ford to look into the legality of
adding a fee to the utility bill. The Board brought out that they had
not increased their budget in a number of years while the cost of everything
had been increased, so they were operating with a deficit budget to start
off with. Mike pointed out that the Council had responded with money
taken from the improvement account after the last meeting. The Board
said they appreciate it and it takes care of immediate needs but they
will be facing this same problem in October again. It was suggested having
a meeting jointly with the Council and voicing what we are facing to the
Council to see if some solutions could be made. Mike said he would talk
to the Mayor.
The bills were approved on motion by Rae Jackson, seconded by Richard
Bass and unanimously carried, for payment.
Under new business, the Board discussed the letter from the library request-
ing summer passes. The secretary was asked to forward this on to the swim
association for their consideration.
Phil brought up the questions he had been getting from the school regarding
the health department's letter that we had to upgrade the facilities. Al
said he had challenged the health department on this and he wished to put
this on hold for now.
Young Street was mentioned again and that donating it back to the County
had not worked. It was the consensus of the Board to leave it in the Council
hands for further action.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.