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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-1993 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, August 25, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street Present: Charlie Langham, Charlie Smith, Bob Callahan, Larry Thomas, Rae Jackson, Stanley Fant. Secretary Betty Rivenbark and Council Liaison Mike Ford Katie LeBlanc and Meredith Portman were present to report to the board on the Art & Drama Camp that was held August 9-13. They reported that they had 187 in the art camp and that 40 had come on the Ist day that had not even registered. Meredith had 20 for the drama portion. That everything had gone well. They had money to turn back in and had approximately $72.00 in donations. Katie said they wished to hold some sessions throughout the year and presented a proposal for holding 4 sessions between now and December and would request again the $500 donation from the board. (This was part of money refunded from summer program) They said they would not have participation on as large a scale as the summer program, probably 30-40 children. They would charge the children a fee for participation which they would hope would make the program self-support- ing. Further discussion led to Charlie Smith making a motion to give them $500 for this program as requested and schedule the 4 sessions with Betty. Stanley Fant seconded and motion carried unanimously. A delegation from Young Street was present to talk with the board seeking help to see how they can solve the problems in their community. Robert Williams introduced himself, Roy Parker, Frances Taylor and Sister Julie who spoke on behalf of the Twin Beach Community Assoc. They said they were a group of people who have joined together to solve their problems. Sister Julie spoke asking the board what their function was - they answered to oversee the facilities. It was explained that the board derived their monies from cigarette and beer taxes and that the programs were run by volunteer parent groups and no money was expended on the programs themselves. Roy Parker asked if the board had any recommendations on how to get their park going. Grant money was suggested as a way to redo the park. The question of them owning the park came up and Mike explained how if the city ever gave it up that it would revert back to the original group that gave it to the city. Roy said he had spoken to Mr. Jenkins of the county commission and they were reluctant to do anything down there. Mike said he would be glad to meet with Mr. Jenkins and anyone else to talk to them and explain what is going on with the lease arrangement. Roy Parker said that most of the parks are taken up with league play that they just wanted theirs to be for free play. They were also told that we would be glad to have any black children join the programs. When the comment was made that they may not have the money to join they were told that there is always money available for children who do not have the fees, that that should not stop them from coming, just let us know who would like to join and arrangements would be made. As to the programs, the board told them that it would have to be parent participation that made the programs go. That until they got the parents involved they were going to have problems. The group thanked the board for their input and said they were newly formed and would go back and see what they could get going. The swim association group, Delys Quinley, Trisha McMahon and Steve Moore were here to report further on how things were going at the pool. Steve Moore said he would bring a roster to Betty in the morning but did not have one with him. Delys Quinley said the pool will close on 8/29 to the public but they still had a few parties scheduled. They mentioned that the high school swim team is using the pool now and will probably until too cold to swim. They said the water was fine now. They also mentioned that the senior citizens will still be swimming. Recreation Board Page two - August 25, 1993 It was stated that we had 200 swimmers. The time that the pool was actually open to the public was discussed and they stated that it was open 36 hours a week to the public for swim time. They said that the swim team practiced only 23 hours a week. The possibility of having to cut back to Fairhope only residents was brought up and the board told them if we have to do that we will deal with it. They thanked the board for all they had done and for working with them. Larry Thomas moved to approve the minutes as presented. Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously. Stanley Fant moved to pay the bills as presented, Larry Thomas seconded and motion carried unanimously. Charles Smith brought up at this time that he had an application that he had accepted after the cut-off date, but, he did not Know when the cut-off date was and when he asked the mayor about it he told him it would be up to the board whether or not they would accept it. Everyone was asked how'they felt about accepting it late. Bob said it was posted in the paper, we were working under a definite time period and he was opposed to accepting it late. Rae said she was against accepting any late. It was asked what would happen if there is no one qualified and the answer was we would re -advertise. A vote was taken and Bob, Rae, Larry and Charlie''voted to not accept any late applications. Charlie and Stanley voted to accept it. Motion carried not to accept. A working meeting date was set as September 1, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. to go over the applications. Stanley Fant discussed with the board his idea of having any organized sports using our fields have the name Fairhope incorporated in it somewhere. All agreed this should be done. Stanley moved to have organized sports to incorporate Fairhope in their name by next season. Rae Jackson seconded and motion carried unanimously. Stanley also brought up that Steve Sims had asked if Robert would come out and mark a permanent line for the band at the new school and no one had a problem with him doing this as it would be a one time thing and would help them. Stanley said he will get with Robert/Phil. There being no further business to come before the board the meeting was duly adjourned.