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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-1996 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, November 20, 1996 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Larry Thomas, Bob Callahan, Charlie Langham, Rae Jackson. Mike Ford Council Liaison, Phil Rutherford Facilities Director, Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary Jim Curenton, Jimbo Martin, Randy Boone and Johnny Baker were present to ask about the possibility of them having new girls softball fields. That they had 375 signed up last year and expect over 500 girls next year. They needed our thoughts. They were told how we were trying to acquire land and what our plans were once acquired. That in fact we had talked again with the FSTC this week about this and it is in the final stages of the agreement. They were told our financial position and how the city is subsidizing us now. Randy Boone offered his services and equipment. Johnny Baker offered his services also when it comes time to do actual engineering and dirt work. They were told it would probably not be ready for next season but we are working on it. They thanked the board for all that they have done and said to call on them. Larry went over with the board his meeting with Mayor Nix, Mike Ford and Eddie, Phil, Mike R., Bob Lunsford on the actual land site that the colony is talking about giving to us. He said the FSTC council had voted unanimously to give us the 720 +/- ft going east and 1500 ft. deep land. He said the mayor did commit to get a survey get exact dimensions on this. Larry said the only condition that he would think the FSTC is asking is that it would forever be parkland and be developed as such. Further discussion followed on this and all wish to go forward as talked about. Larry Thomas moved to approve the minutes as written. Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously Charlie Langham moved to approve the bills, Larry Thomas seconded and motion carried unanimously. Under old business Larry mentioned again the land agreement. He said the delay was so the full council could meet and they finally did last Thursday night and unanimously approved giving the land to the city. Further discussion led to the question will they put in writing what the conditions are? Larry said yes, but the only thing he sees being put in there is that it will forever be park land like they did the land down by the bay, which will not be a problem at all. Also under old business, Eddie talked about the continuing work they are doing on the new soccer fields at the high school. He also gave a report on the new gym planned next to the swimming pool, he had a drawing to show, explained why it had been moved. The problem with the traffic turning left on Greeno Road was d scussed and some way to stop this, maybe put up sign saying no left turn ... it was reported that the concession stand is essentially built and we will operate out of 3 sides. Eddie asked about purchasing some crimson stone. He explained how this would work and that we would save some money by buying this. Charlie Langham moved to approve him buying this, Bob Callahan seconded and motion carried unanimously, to cost around $1500.00. Bob Callahan gave a report on the 3 - under 16 soccer teams that he and Eddie took to Birmingham to play in the state tournament and that one of the teams won. They had the trophy that was presented and it will presented to the city Monday night and the team will be presented certificates from the city. He said they beat four other cities. All very proud of this team and program. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned. No meeting was held in December 1996.