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Home My WebLink About11-18-1992 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, November 18, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section St. Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Stanley Fant, i, Rae Jackson, Larry Thomas. Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary The Board recognized Ron Pelletier, who was present tonight to present �I to the board a resume' and tell them that if/when the board considers ' hiring someone for the position of Recreation Director he would like to be considered. He went over his resume' with the board(in file) and explained what he would like to accomplish in the position. Larry Thomas asked him what he would expect in the way of salary. He responded mid 20's. Richard explained to him that we are not in a position now to offer anything, but, we had been talking about it and we would certainly consider him if/when we were in a position to do so. Mr. Pelletier thanked the board for any consideration and left. Mr. Dick Spater came and told the board he had been sitting in on centennial meetings and had talked to Larry and Richard today and i that he feels that there should be some sports events planned along with the centennial that would involve the young people in the community. He said he would be glad to serve on a committee that would be involved in this. The board told him that they thought this was a wonderful idea and that they would certainly look forward to working with him on this. The minutes were approved as written on motion by Stanley Fant, seconded by Larry Thomas and unanimously carried. The bills were approved on motion by Larry Thomas, seconded by Stanley Fant and unanimously carried. Phil reported on the building and what had been done. Under old business, the board discussed the proposed policy that had been drawn up regarding Stimpson Field. Two amendments were made and the Board on motion by Stanley Fant, seconded by Rae Jackson moved to adopt the policy for Stimpson Field as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The board reviewed a draft of letter written in response to Coach Cleveland's visit at the August meeting and all thought it well written. Phil brought to the board's attention the problem and call that we had received about golfer's hitting balls at the swimming pool. Further discussion led to a motion to erect signs saying that no golfing would be allowed on any recreational parks or playing fields other than at the golf course. Larry Thomas seconded and motion carried unanimously. The board discussed at length the incident with the youth football and their request to use the stadium. A copy of the policies that have been established to be made available to the council to help in decision making in the future. Richard Bass reported to the board a request from Steve Kittrell and Keith Powell to do youth baseball program June 7-10 of next year. He said he advised them that this should be okey, subject to youth schedule for programs next year but that they are usually finished by this time. That he further advised them to get with Phil and Robert when time comes. Mike discussed with the board the proposed building and city's participation in same. He said we need to make feelings felt in what we hope to accomplish in recreation building. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned. RECREATION DEPARTMENT CITY OF FAIR HOPE PROPOSED BUDGET 10/01/92 to 9/30/93 OPERATING REVENUE Cigarette Tax $ 29,000.00 Beer Tax 57, 000.00 Stadium Maintenance, Rent 1,500.00 Parking - Football Stadium 1,500.00 Donation 200.00 Miscellaneous 2,000.00 Transfer from General Fund 57,000.00 P, TOTAL REVENUE $148,200.00 EXPENDITURES Salaries & Benefits: Uniforms $ 600.00 Salaries 52, 000.00 Employee Medical Ins. 10, 200.00 Payroll Taxes 4,400.00 Employee Retire. Exp. 3,000.00 Insurance W/C 2,000.00 Repairs 8 Maintenance 17,000.00 Athletic Equipment 4,000.00 Supplies 25,000.00 Telephone 200.00 Donation 850.00 Gasoline and Oil 2,000.00 Audit 1,000.00 Miscellaneous 600.00 Summer Program/Employees 2,000.00 Colony Rent 2,500.00 Arts & Crafts Program 2,600.00 Christmas Bonus 1,500.00 Capital Purchases/ Improvement 16, 750.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $148,200.00 RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGET 10/01/92 to 9/30/93 REVENUE - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Cigarett,- Tax Beer Tax Interest- Savings TOTAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES Debt Service - Principal Debt Service - Interest Capital Purchases TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 14,500.00 38,000.00 2,400.00 $ 54,900.00 - 0 - - 0 - 54,900.00 $ 54,900.00