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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-1991 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, May 15, 1991 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Al Johnson, members Rae Jackson, Larry Thomas, Charlie Langham, Richard Bass. Betty Rivenbark, Secretary and Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director were also present. Mark Johnson and Jeff Dexter were present tonight to tell the board how they wished to put on a soccer clinic and seven -a -side league. They said that the clinic would run from June 8 thru July 27 and be for ages 8-12 yrs. of age every Saturday from 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. The seven -a -side league would be for incoming freshmen thru graduating high school seniors and they would play between June 8 - July 27. All they are asking of the city is to have a place to play, preferably at Volanta park. They want to hold the clinic at the top of the hill or in the pit area and they said the goals are already there. Mark said he would really like to use the stadium for the seven -a -side games. Rae asked if Fairhope children would be given first choice in registering, she was reassured that even though it would be open to all children in the area more than likely mothers would not make a special trip to Fairhope if they did not live close by, especially from 8-10 in the morn Jeff told the board that he wanted to assure them that he had done many of these clinics before and that they would not just be babysitting, that they had a definite plan to teach the children and ideally he would want 2 people per ball, and there would be one on one instruction. The board thanked them for their presentation and told them they would get back with them after talk- ing among themselves. The minutes were approved as written on motion by Richard Bass and second by Charlie Langham. The bills were approved on motion by Larry Thomas seconded by Richard Bass and unanimously carried. Under old business, the board discussed what had been found out regarding the diving boards. Phil reported he had found that all faclities he had check with used 2" pipe, that it was standard. It was reported that the swim assoc iation had written for some standards regarding pools but had not reported back that they had received them. It was further reported that the swim association was planning to put grip tape on the railings and steps. It was agreed that a letter should be forwarded to Ms. Childress informing her that the only additional precaution that we see that is needed is for the grip tape to be added and that is being done.. The batting cage was brought up again and Al said he would like to put it on "hold" right now, that he has an idea and maybe we can work something ng. Phil reported that he had ordered the tractor and that the mayor had told him that he did not wish to go with lease purchase that we had the money in Impr ve- ment account and that he wanted to pay for it. Larry Thomas reported that the soccer board had a meeting and that they had their schedule for next year. That a soccer camp was scheduled for August 5- Charlie brought up the need for a bigger and better place to store recreation board equipment. Phil told them how much it had cost to build a building at the warehouse, no decision was made, all were going to think about it. The soccer clinic was discussed again, Richard Bass said he saw no problem with what they are proposing, just where it might be conducted, that the two outside areas are great. Charlie said he is opposed to them using the stadium. Al said that they would be using them on Saturday only, not interfering with anything during the week, that it would be limited use and they would not use it in bad weather. Further discussion led to Larry Thomas making a motion to give them permission to use the stadium for seven a league and fields for the clinic with the stipulation that they not use the stadium when it is bad weather. Richard Bass said he would second if when they advertised they did not say Fairhope stadium but Fairhope Municipal Complex. Motion carried with Larry and Richard voting for motion, Charlie voted no and Rae abstained. Larry said that they would be expected to open and close and keep restroom facilitie clean, like they found it, with no expense to the city and if we determine stad um is being damaged by too much use they will have to quit using it. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.