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Home My WebLink About10-21-1994 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, October 21, 1994 at 6:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Charlie Langham, Rae Jackson, Larry Thomas, Stanley Fant, Bob Callahan. Council Liaison Mike Ford, Recreation Director Eddie Boyett and Secretary Betty Rivenbar The minutes were duly approved as written on motion by Charlie Langham seconded by Larry Thomas and unanimously carried. The bills were approved as presented on motion by Larry Thomas, seconded by Charlie Langham and unanimously carried. Under old business Eddie reported on the NAIA tournament, that everything is back on track with the Booster Club doing the concessions. Larry Thomas said he had a meeting with Allen Geist and Henry Pappa and felt like every- thing is back on track that Bob had planned the opening ceremonies. Bob reported that there will be 12 so c r games at the stadium from Nov. 21-24 soccer. league had bought $2;-000.,� or 'sale in Fairhope. They, reported that everyone speaks highly of our field and our staff. The budget was considered and on motion by Stanley Fant, seconded by Larry Thomas was adopted as presented for fiscal year 94-95. The lease with the school was talked about and it was decided to wait and see what Mike had to present to the board before discussing it further. Mike told that he, Larry and Bob had been out and looked at 3 different parcels, Buddy Gabel's some -44 acres off of Fairhope Avenue, Holmberg's off of Thompsc Hall Road and also Mr. Maradik's land off of Bishop/Troyer Road. Ideally Gabel's would be best location . All realize that the situation is getting critical. We are running out of fields. Mike Ford said he will call the mayor and talk further about this. The contract with Coca Cola was talked about. We had gotten a letter from Buffalo Rock/Pepsi and they wished to be considered when we do enter into a contract again. Richard said he will reply to the letter. We had also gotten a letter from Mike Baugh complaining about the trash problem at Stimpson Field. He was asking for some relief as he has picked up the trash there for several years and was hoping we as a board could do something. Richard said he will also reply to that letter. Charlie asked the board to think about needing to add on to the press box at the stadium. Also, do we need to think about making the reserve seat section smaller. Eddie reported that they have formed a Fairhope Youth Basketball League they have split with Daphne. He told of all the peoplb working in the group and that they think it will work well. He reported on the money we had made on the Spring Hill soccer game -$679 and that it went well. Bob Callahan reported on the indoor soccer league they are now forming and that he thinks he has everything worked out. Eddie said they will be having the youth basketball clinic as before and having the Christmas arts & craft on December 17th at Faulkner. He also said they are replacing some goals that needed it at Faulkner. Larry reported that Buddy Richmond is getting an artist rendering on the new recreation/senior citizens center. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned. CITY OF FAIRHOPE RECREATION FUND BUDGET 10/01 /94 to 9/30/95 REVENUE - OPERATING FUND Cigarette Tax $26,000.00 Beer Tax $64,000.00 Stadium Maintenance, Rent $2,000.00 Parking - Football Stadium $1,000.00 Miscellaneous $1,500.00 Recreation Program Fees $3,500.00 Swimming Pool Fees $20,000.00 Transfers From General Fund $57,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE $175,000.00 EXPENDITURES Salaries & Benefits: Uniforms $600.00 Salaries $65,000.00 Employee Medical Insurance $11,440.00 Payroll Taxes $4,570.00 Employee Retire. Expense $3,430.00 Insurance W/C $2,080.00 Repairs & Maintenance $20,000.00 Athletic Equipment $6,000.00 Supplies $30,000.00 Telephone $200.00 Donation $700.00 Gasoline And Oil $2,000.00 Audit $1,000.00 Tennis Director $1,500.00 Miscellaneous $1,000.00 Summer Program/Employees $500.00 Colony Rent $1,500.00 Arts & Crafts Program $500.00 Christmas Bonus $1,500.00 Insurance $300.00 Legal $100.00 Capital Purchases/Improvements $21,080.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $175,000.00 CITY OF FAIRHOPE RECREATION FUND BUDGET 10/01 /94 to 9/30/95 REVENUE - IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT Cigarette Tax Beer Tax Interest - Savings TOTALREVENUE EXPENDITURES Capital Purchases $13,000.00 $43,000.00 3 600.00 $59,600.00 $59,600.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $59,600.00