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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-1995 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, February 15, 1995 at 6:30 PM at the City Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Stanley Fant, Charlie Langham, Bob Callahan, Rae Jackson, Larry Thomas, Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director, Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director, Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary Leslie Odom was present to talk to the board about taking over the Young Street recreation facility when the present lease is up in August 1995. Mike Ford briefed the board on what Leslie hopes to do. He said that he sees what the Boys & Girls Club is doing but he feels they are not filling a need that we have with the teenagers. That he would like to turn it into a family park. Leslie said he would like to get the softball field back in shape, basketball goals up and lights on. (Phil said this has been done). Further discussion was held and it was decided if he could get his board together and take over the positions already established on the Young Street Board they have now that it would work out great. Eddie offered that he had just helped do this with the basketball association and that he would be glad to offer his help. Leslie offered he had already talked with all the current board members and that they did not seem disagreeable to what proposed. He was told we would need something in writing, but if new board could take over old board positions the transition would be easier. Bob Callahan and Larry Thomas offered to help in any way. Leslie thanked the board for their time and said he would ge with Eddie. Tony Caminiti came representing the men's church league softball association. He said the best thing we have done is to limit the leagues playing in Fairhope to Fairhope churches. He said he is president this year and that they expect 11-12 teams. The season starts 4/3 and will end 7/10 with a tournament the last weekend. He has been talking to Eddie about the fields, and everything is worked out. He needed to know what was required for insurance. He was told liability. He thanked the board and left. The minutes were approved as written on motion by Larry Thomas, seconded by Charlie Langham and unanimously carried. The bills were approved on motion by Larry Thomas, except for the FSTC bill which we are holding for a month, Bob Callahan seconded and motion carried unanimously. The band parents request, made last meeting by Carol Stickney, was discussed Eddie said he talked to Carol Stickney and left it where she was suppose to get back with him and she has not yet. He showed the board a drawing where they are proposing to put the signs. The board discussed what we want at the city parks at length and finally a motion was made by Bob Callahan to eliminate all commercial signs at Stimpson and Volanta Park effective 6/1/95 excluding the electric scoreboards. Rae Jackson seconded the motion and the vote was for the motion: Bob Callahan Rae Jackson and Stanley Fant. against the motion: Charlie Langham and Larry Thomas. Eddie also reported he had sent a letter to Mary Burtnett(in file) and that she promised she would have the necessary papers to him in the morning. Larry reported the property deal still up in the air. Could not get parcel we had talked about but now looking at parcel across from the high school, north side of Hwy 44. Eddie- said Aaron was looking into lights for the new fields. T.-ball field complE Robert is scheduled to do irrigation this weekend. That they are still planninc work needed to be done on bar-b-que pit. That the new fence is up on high school field. They are getting ready to get started on Stimpson Field, be thru next week. He also reported act of vandalism on tennis court windscreen! Bob Callahan presented letter showing Coca-Cola increase in price and reported letter they were sending out to parents showing cost increase in program and why necessary. He also reported Ray Moore new President of soccer association Eddie reported he has asked to be active in Baldwin County Sports Festival and expressed desire to do so. No one saw a problem with him doing it. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.