HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-1996 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, July 17, 1996 at
6:30 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Larry Thomas, Charlie Langham, Trisha McMahon, Mike Ford, Council
Liaison and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
Eddie Tyler, Athletic Director of Fairhope High School was present tonight and
said he was just here to thank the board for all that they have done in the past
and let them know that he will work with them in any way he can in the future.
That he has told them at the high school that he is here to stay, made a
commitment not going anywhere. He told how is trying to build up the program,
build on the good things in the past... and in turn the board told him all the good
things they have heard about what he is trying to do. Larry told him that there
have been no major changes since Eddie worked with the board - the best thing
he can do is what he is doing..... communicate with us. That the recreation
board's charge is to serve the youth of the community. Coach Tyler said that
was his charge too, they want to stay in touch, work with us. Mike Ford said at
this time he taiiced to Eddie about our manpower problem and possibly we could
coordinate with Eddie in finishing the project we started at the high school.
Ultimately it was suggested Eddie getting with Eddie Boyette about this work.
Larry told him that the success of our programs in the past had been because of
volunteer efforts and joint efforts with the city staff. Eddie said further that he
would like to initiate some youth camps and will look forward to working with us.
He was thanked for coming.
A motion was made by Larry Thomas to pay the bills as presented, Charlie
Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously.
The minutes were approved as written on motion by Trisha McMahon and
seconded by Charlie Langham.
Under old business Mike Ford brought up the possible construction of the
building for basketball that we had discussed for several meetings and that the
site planned would be at the end of the minor league field in the woods trying to
cut as few trees as necessary to get the project completed. He said he wanted
to hear from the board, their ideas on this. The merits of having one court vs
two courts was discussed as well as possible deletions of locker rooms - he
said that we would need to get alternate bids on this. The board looked over the
plans and discussed different places to build, suggesting possibly north of the
pool. Mike said he just needed a motion authorizing him to go out on bids
tonight. Larry Thomas moved and Trisha McMahon seconded to go out on bids
on the recreation building with alternates and we will take another look at
alternate site of putting the building north of the swimming pool with eye for
possible expansion.
No action was taken on the reported balls flying over the fence from major
league field.
Larry mentioned that John Pomeroy wished to host a soccer tournament, part in
Daphne and part in Fairhope and he was told that he should get with Eddie.
That all normal rules would apply.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.