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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-1997 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at the Fairhope Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Charlie Langham, Rae Jackson, Larry Thomas. Secretary Betty Rivenbark, Council Liaison Mike Ford, Recreation Director Eddie Boyett The minutes were approved on motion by Charlie Langham, seconded by Larry Thomas and unanimously carried. The bills were considered and approved on motion by Charlie Langham, seconded by Rae Jackson and unanimously carried with Larry Thomas abstaining to vote regarding the Thomas Roofing bill. Eddie was asked if Rock Searle had come back out to see him and he said no. At this time Eddie reported on the work at the new fields, said he worked the day after Thanksgiving with Dan Boone, Joey and another worker. He said they had planned to work Saturday and it rained all day. He said he has found a place to get free dirt out there from Fairfield Place but we will have to haul it. Once again the weather is slowing us down but hopefully they can use the fields by February. Eddie said the plants had been delivered to the new gym but they have not had time to plant them. Mike asked him what did he need to get all finished. He said outdoor lights, plants planted . He said that they had put the sign up this week. He reported further on the utility trailer that we had talked about at the last meeting. He said they have found one for $1800. He said that we will be starting jazzercise classes at the gym in January, that at the end of March we may be able to have evening classes but wants everyone to know we are not in competition with local exercise places. The new sign at the road was talked about and we still hope to have it in the next couple of months. He has gotten commitments on helping defray the cost. Under old business Larry reported on the repairs to the roofs at the concession stand and bathrooms at the Volanta fields. He said they almost had to rebuild the bathrooms. After discussion on the different major expenses facing us right now Mike was asked if any of these could come out of the Improvement Account. He said he would be glad to take it before the council. It was decided to ask for money for the sound system, computer and roof bills for a total around $5,500. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.