HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1998 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, February 18,
1998 at 6.30PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Charlie Langham, Rae Jackson, Bob
Callahan, Trisha McMahon. Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director, Phil Rutherford,
Facilities Director, Mike Ford Council Liaison and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary.
Richard Bass recognized Rock Serle who was here again to discuss the disc
golf. He said he has laid out the course Eddie said he has walked the whole
course with him. He saw no problems with what proposed. Bob Callahan
asked about the cost and Rock told him they are paying for everything. It was
the consensus of the board that Eddie and Phil could look at it decide. Bob
Callahan moved that the disc golf course be approved and given the go ahead
when course reviewed by Eddie Boyett and checked out by Phil Rutherford.
Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Coach Eddie Tyler was present to talk to the board about the girls softball
program. He is asking if there is any way the girls softball program could
possibly use the old field at Volanta Park. He said that they are willing to do
what necessary to make it playable. We had told them that they new park would
be ready for this season and because of the many delays they are not anywhere
near ready. He said they understand priorities but they are asking to be able to
use Volanta. He said further they are not expecting an answer tonight. It was
explained how overloaded Volanta is right now with the programs already there.
Ms. Morris said they would be on the field from 3:30-6:30 for 3 days and one day
until 5:30. Coach Tyler said they want to work with us and that surely Fairhope
High School is Fairhope's biggest ambassador. Bob Callahan asked them if
they were having scheduling problems and they said no. After several more
questions were asked about Stimpson, they thanked the board and left. The size
of the fields seems to be the basis of the problems. The board had told them
last year they could put up temporary fencing but when they learned they would
have to take it up/down they opted not to do this. The new fields were talked
about and Bob Callahan asked if there a desire to build the park and Mike Ford
responded yes but we all know the problems they have encountered. Further
discussion led to the board directing Phil Rutherford to get all the expenses
together on building the parks, to see what we are facing and then the board will
go to the mayor and discuss what the possibilities are of doing this and where
the money would come from. Richard said when we get all the figures we could
even have a special meeting to meet with the mayor. Further discussion led to a
motion to table the request from the high school for two weeks until we get the
figures and options on the new park, Trisha McMahon seconded and motion
carried unanimously. Bob Callahan said he would call and tell Coach Tyler.
The minutes of the February meeting were duly approved as written on motion
by Bob Callahan and seconded by Charlie Langham. The bills were approved
as presented on motion by Rae Jackson, seconded by Bob Callahan and
unanimously carried.
The new sign was discussed and it was decided to get it on order, motion made
by Bob Callahan, seconded by Charlie Langham and unanimously carried. A
discussion was held on who might wish to use it for advertising and it was
consensus of board we use it for youth activities.
Under new business Eddie reported on the roof at the swimming pool and how it
needed replacing Eddie was told to get a price on replacement further, restriping
the parking lot was talked about and all agreed these were a down the road
thing, they thought we ought to get together our wish list again.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.