HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1994 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, September 21,
1994 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Charlie Langham, Rae Jackson
Larry Thomas, Bob Callahan. Betty Rivenbark, Secretary,
Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director
Buddy Richmond was present to talk to the board about the proposed plans
for the new recreation center. Different aspects of the plan were talked
about, the flooring that we might use, the outside finish, the walking
track, it was also discussed that the seniors might come over and use our
gym area for their dances. All felt they did not wish them to come use
our area as they also felt we would not be allowed to use their area.
Buddy thanked them for their input and said he would take input back
and see what develops. He was thanked for coming.
The minutes of the 8/24/94 meeting were approved as written on motion
by Larry Thomas, seconded by Charlie Langham and unanimously carried.
The bills were approved on motion by Charlie Langham, seconded by Rae
Jackson and unanimously carried.
The stadium contract for the high school was discussed and it was the
consensus of the board to charge them the usual $300 per game, with 4
home games this year, total being $1200.00. The secretary will draw up
the form and get it to the high school.
Eddie reported on the NAIA soccer tournament that will be held over here
in November and his conversations with Allen Geist. He talked about his
talks with Chuck Gravat and the confusion about the lady from Mobile College
that contacted him and called Chuck direct about the concessions, and Chuck's
subsequent conversation with him telling him that the Booster Club did not
want to do concessions. Bob Callahan showed the board a letter(copy in
file) that he had sent to the college about different items that they needed
to get with us on that they have not as of yet. Further discussion led
to the board asking Bob and Eddie to have them come to our October
meeting so we can discuss all these things that seem to be hanging and
get a clearer picture about the concessions, the opening ceremony, and- parade
of champions.
Mike Ford shared with the board(copy in file) a copy of a proposed lease for
the land we- are talking about leasing from the school. The secretary will
send a copy to each member for discussion later. Mike showed the board
aerial photos of land to the east of town and talked about this being a
possibility we might want to consider, possibly that 44 acres might be for
sale but the price quoted right now was more than we wish to spend. The
board will think more on this.
At this time Chuck Gravat, Jim Boothe, and 3 other parents from the Booster
Club came in and said they were just here to talk to the board directly so
there is no misunderstandings between the two groups. He asked about
the agreement that the board had with the former baseball coach, Rick Davis,
and what they understood the agreement was. The board explained that it
was 1 /3 of the net proceeds. This is what the coach offered when he came
to the board with the project. The representatives told of the cost they
had incurred(cost sheet in file) and were asking if we wished to relieve them
of any of the agreement. The board discussed this with them further and
told them we would consider it and get back with them. Chuck said Gay
Little at the high school would be a contact person.
The board then discussed with Chuck the NAIA tournament and the Booster
Club's understanding of their role in this. It was agreed that there was
a mixup, that Cecile Clark had no business calling Chuck, that the agreement
was that the Fairhope Booster Club had concessions if they wanted them for
this event. Chuck said they did want concessions if they had control of it.
Richard Bass presented a proposed budget and said he will get Betty to type
it and mail out copies and he will call each member to discuss it.
The board discussed again the baseball sign proposal and we wished to stick
with 1/3 of their net or $2,000, motion by Charlie Langham, 2nd by Rae Jacks
with them coming back each year to re -negotiate.
There being no further business meeting was duly adjourned.