HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-1994 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday. November 16,
1994, at 6:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Chairman Richard Bass, members Larry Thomas, Charlie Langham,
Stanley Fant, Bob Callahan, Rae Jackson, Eddie Boyett, Recreatio
Director, Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director, Mike Ford, Council
Liaison and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
The minutes of the October 19, 1994 meeting were duly approved as written
on motion by Larry Thomas seconded by Charlie Langham and unanimously
carried with a correction noted on the soccer association's purchase of ticket .
The bills were duly approved on motion by Stanley Fant, seconded by Larry
Thomas and unanimously carried.
Under old business Eddie reported that everything is ready for the NAIA
tournament on the 21st. He commended Bob Callahan for the work that he
has done in getting the opening ceremonies organized. Bob told what was
planned for the ceremonies. Games are planned for 12, 2, 6, and 8 on each
of the 3 days they will be here.
The board discussed starting another field within 30 days and that some
of the neighbors had already been over wanting to know what going on.
Eddie reported that they are planning the 12 x 20 slab with a roof and grill
over by the big oak like we planned.
The board discussed at length what we are going to do about getting land
for the new fields we need. All agreed we would like to have our own land
rather than use the school's and that we need to at least own the electricity
that would light the fields(we would not at the high school) . Along with this
the new recreation center was talked about and that the price came back
being 1,000,000 more than what expected. All agreed we needed both but
the recreation board feels we need the fields first. A resolution was passed
by the board that they go on record saying we need both facilities, but ,
if anything be delayed becaused of finances it would be the recreation
center. They discussed putting on a soft drink tax to buy the land for
the fields. Bob Callahan moved that no men that do not live in the City Lim is
be allowed to play in the church league. Charlie Langham seconded the
motion but it was tabled to the next meeting.
Mike Ford mentioned the Young Street contract and that it is up in one
year and he has been approached by another group that wants to handle it.
He wished us to be thinking about it.
Phil reported on the trouble we are having at the park because of the
people that have been attracted to the basketball goals. The loud noise
and the cussing and them staying there until 2-3 AM in the morning.
Different things were suggested to try to alleviate the problem but none
seemed feasible. Stanley Fant moved to take the goals down at Volanta
Park. Bob Callahan seconded and a vote was taken. For taking down:
Fant, Callahan, Rae Jackson, Larry Thomas. Charlie Langham abstained to
vote. Motion carried.
It was
decided
to change the December meeting
to December 14, at 6:30 PM
There
being no
further business, meeting was
duly adjourned.