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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-1995 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, August 25, 199 at 6:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Rae Jackson, Charlie Langham, Larry Thomas, Bob Callahan, Trisha McMahon, Stanley Fant. Secretary Betty Rivenbark and Council Liaison Mike Ford Mark Callahan and Terry Knight were present representing Fairhope High School. Terry introduced himself and said he was here tonight to discuss requesting the board to waive the fee normally charged the high school for the football games(this amount is determined by the number of games played at home @ $300 ea) . This year there are 6 home games. Mr. Knight said he wants to build a bridge between the city and the school. He said that the school supports 26 other sport teams with the $10,000 that they get for athletics and the general fund is stretched thin. Stanley Fant asked if he is asking for just this time or permanently? He replied that he would like to see it indefinitely waived. Bob Callahan resonded to Mr. Knight by telling him how many events(102) we had at Volanta and explained the hourly wages, overtime paid and that they are not charged any other fees for any sports events plus the utilities are furnished free. That the recreation board is also strapped for money. Mike Ford said there is no accounting for the Booster Club's or school's money. Mr. Knight said he would be glad to show how they spend their money. He said that the high school inherited a lot of bills because of their move to the new high school. Mike talked with Mr. Knight about what done to improve the conduct of the students at the ball games. Mr. Knight told of the meeting he had with the Mayor an the police chief. That they are working on this. Mark said we need to promote pride and spirit and that will help. They were thanked for coming and told we would get with back with them on this request. The minutes were approved on motion by Larry Thomas, seconded by Bob Callahan with one correction noted. The bills were approved with the exception of one presented for services by Tut Wynne. Mike Ford said this should be referred back to the General Fund. Motion was made by Bob Callahan seconded by Stanley Fant and unanimously carried. Under old business, Mike Ford reported on his talk with Leslie Odom and that he had come by and asked for several things but was told he would have to get them on his own. Mike pointed out to him and wished it officially recorded that this lease is for one year only and will be reviewed at that time before any further commitment is made. Larry Thomas asked about the status of financial reports and Betty and Richard reported their conversations with Richard Hice and his comments that he is working diligently to try and have something for the board to base their budget figures on. Phil presented to the board the figures he had gotten on building a new concession stand/press box - $5480.00. But, he said this was for lumber only, not lighting, sheetrock, slab, plumbing, painting. He said we could have free labor, Jerry Anderson and Steve Sloan would have crews. This plan is 24 X 16. Further discussion led to Stanley Fant moving to request $10,000 from the capital improvement fund to do this project, Larry Thomas seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mike Ford to make this request. The enlargement of the press box at the football stadium was talked about and Eddie said he and Phil are working on it. Charlie asked if anything about new employees they requested, nothing yet. Stanley mentioned that since we have so many more new taverns/pubs we should be getting more beer money and asked this be looked into. A discussion was held on how we could increase our money coming in, with no solutions made Larry gave a report on soccer - they certified 35 coaches for state and have 725 soccer players 5-17 years old. Stanley Fant moved to waive for one year only the fee that we charge the high school for football games($1800 this year) provided that we request from the high school and booster club they -meet with us in October and provide statement showing revenues taken in and where disbursed. Larry Thomas 2nd and motion carried unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned.