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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-1993 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, July 21, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Charlie Lanaham, Rae Jackson Bob Callahan, Stanley Fant. Facilities Director Phil Rutherford and Secretary Betty Rivenbark and Councilman Mike Ford Rick Navarro, Trisha McMahon and Delys Quinley were present to discuss with the board the swimming pool. Mr. Navarro spoke saying there had been a number of problems with the pool this year with chemicals. The board discussed with him at length what had been going on and all agreed that we had gotten a handle on what seemed to be the problem and were moving forward. In the discussion it was brought out the long hours and overusage that these problems had to be caused by this. It was also pointed out that no one takes showers before they get in the pool and that this is a rule that needs to be enforced. It was pointed out that at least 200 kids a day go through- the pool and that it was not built to handle this many, that they are scheduling many pool parties. That the pool is just not getting the rest it needs to handle the traffic that goes through it. The Board questioned who the group was that is going out to the pool at 5:00 A.M that they had not been up to request using the pool, which is correct pro- cedure, and informed the ESSA that this was causing our pool person to have to go out there at 4:30 to add chemicals. Mr. Navarro explained that the B.M.A.C. group is a team that swims all year round and Mrs. Quinley said her daughter is on this team and the ESSA had given them permission to swim at these times. He said they were not aware that this should have to be brought before the board to get permission for use. The board conveyed to the ESSA members that they would discuss further group using the pool that early in the morning and let them know what was decided. Before they left the ESSA members expressed appreciation for all the help they have gotten from the board and Robert Northan and his crew. Katie LeBlanc and Meredith Portman were here to report on the planned summer arts program which will run August 9-13 at the civic center. Katie said things were going very well that so far they had 180 sign up and had not closed the program yet. That they were going to have 10 teachers for the art program and Meredith's group was• going to write, produce and act in a play as well as build the set. Meredith said that she thinks that they have worked out their problems with Theatre 98. Katie said she would like to ask the board how they felt about them having an art program all year long, possibly using the Delchamps Room having one afternoon a month. She was asked to come back with more definite information and proposal. Katie said they would hand out a questionaire at the end of the art camp to the parents and would get more information to us on the yearly proposal. Mary Burtnett was here representing the Girl's Softball Assoc. She reported on the programs so far and asked how the new position of Recreation Director would affect their program and was told not at all, that we hoped we all worked together. Phil told her of the teams he had run off of Volanta and she said she has not told anyone to go to Volanta. It was discussed August being the month as the field being closed before soccer starting. At this time a letter was presented from Bill Wojchiekowski requesting use of Stimpson for a clinic August 20,21, and 22. The pros and cons of this use were discussed and Richard Bass said that he would call him and get more information. It was thought that this is for a limited number of girls at a cost of $100-up and the board did not understand why it was not open to the public and why it would cost so much. The minutes were approved as written on motion by Rae Jackson, seconded by Stanley Fant and unanimously carried. The bills were approved as presented on motion by Rae Jackson, seconded by Bob Callahan and unanimously carried. Under old business the board discussed the job description of the Recreation Director that had been mailed out after work meeting last month. All thought it had turned out really well. Mike Ford said the Mayor had reviewec it and said he had no problem with what written, to proceed to solicit appli- cations. Richard asked if all had looked at and were there any suggested changes. Bob Callahan said he thought he remembered discussing that whoever we hire would work with established groups. Further discussion led to Richard saying that we could work it in #8 and we would re -mail after the corrections made. Further discussion led to Stanley Fant moving to accept the job description presented with the addition to #8.. local established recreational organizations. being included in the wording and ask the city to proceed with the advertisini, Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mike Ford pointed out that the Mayor and City Council are guaranteeing funding this for one year only and then the Recreation Board is suppose to have found a way to fund. The board said that in previous discussions it was their understanding that this was not a clear cut statement. It was decided to run the ad 3-4 times and the secretary would call the board members to come and review the applications when she gets 3 or more in the office. The board discussed again the 6-10 people using the pool at 5:00 A.M. and what we wished to do about this. It was agreed upon that this group could use the pool at 6:30 A.M. with the senior group or work into the schedule that is set up now or not at all. Rae Jackson put in the form of a motion that due to the overusage and extended hours at the pool the hours that the B.M.A.C. swim group are currently using will have to be moved to 6:30 A.M., when the seniors swim, or worked into the regular pool schedule, or not at all. Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously. All of the board members ask Phil to convey to Robert and his crew how wonderful everything had been for the baseball tournaments. How great the fields had looked and that they had everything going like clock work. They really appreciated it and the hard work. Richard Bass reported on the tennis program. That the , Stankoski brothers are doing a good job, they have 95 children from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 - 5 days a week. Charlie brought to everyone's attention the bad condition of the batting cages That we need to look into getting them repaired. He asked Phil to get a cost on what it would be to replace them. The board also discussed possibly getting a new survey and position the existing facilities on same as many changes have been made. There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned.