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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-1998 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street at 6:30PM. Present: Chairman Richard Bass, members Larry Thomas, Charlie Langham, Trisha McMahon, Rae Jackson, Bob Callahan, Council Liaison Mike Ford, Director Eddie Boyett, Facilities Director Phil Rutherford and Secretary Betty Rivenbark Danny Calhoun and several others were present tonight to talk about a new youth football association that they have formed. He handed out papers that stated the objectives of the association and a copy of their by-laws saying they have incorporated and stated their purpose was to provide an organized Youth Football and Cheerleading Program for Fairhope and the surrounding areas. The name of the group was talked about and they told them that they needed to be sure and have Fairhope in the name. They said they have joined the Central Baldwin Association which includes, Robertsdale, Summerdale, Foley and Gulf Shores. And they are coordinating with the booster club. That the games will be rotated and they plan to have 4 teams, 2 practices during the week and play on Saturday. The approximate season would start practice late August and season in mid September. They were asked to limit teams to Fairhope school district. They were told that we appreciate them coming up and it was good to see this program going in this direction, to stay in contact with Eddie and be sure and give him a copy of their schedule. Bob Callahan moved to approve the minutes as published. Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously. The bills were considered and approved for payment on motion by Bob Callahan, seconded by Larry Thomas and unanimously carried. Under old business, Eddie reported that the sign is ordered and he showed the board a picture of what it would look like. Mike Ford brought up for discussion the possibility of dropping the fees that are charged to Fairhope High School, that he keeps hearing there is a problem and the money is always brought up so he would like to suggest that the charge to the high school be dropped. Further discussion led to a motion by Bob Callahan, seconded by Charlie Langham that a letter be sent to Ms. Dawson with a copy to Julia Summerlin that the Fairhope Recreation Board will waive any and all fees to access City of Fairhope maintained facilities for sanctioned Fairhope High School events. Motion passed by majority vote with Rae Jackson abstaining. There was also a letter of request from Coach Tyler to use the field May 15, 1998 and Trisha McMahon moved to grant use as requested, Charlie Langham seconded and motion carried unanimously. Eddie reported that they are repainting the track and it was mentioned how grateful FHS is to have it for their program. Eddie mentioned that one of the ladies that lives by Stimpson has contacted him and that there are baseballs going over and hitting her house and that in the past we had solved this problem by putting up a net to catch the balls. Discussion led to a motion by Bob Callahan to approve purchasing the necessary net to keep the balls from hitting her house, Rae Jackson seconded and motion passed unanimously. It was mentiggeO that Opening Day for baseball was April 18 th. Page two - Recreation Board March 18, 1998 The Founders Park was discussed and Phil reported that he has been given the okey to go with bidding for materials for the softball fields and parking lot. It was asked how far off would the soccer fields be. Phil said he did not know, it was asked how much more would it take to do the soccer fields and it was determined $30,000. It was opinion of all that this should not be done piecemeal, once started finish the whole project. The letter from the girls high school softball program was considered(in file). Bob Callahan related his conversation with them and that he asked them to put on paper what they are actually asking for resulting in letter of request to move back to Volanta and redo old field. This was discussed at great length with all options considered. A motion was made by Charlie Langham, seconded by Larry Thomas to write them a letter explaining that we had looked forward to accommodating them at the new Founders Park that there will be five softball fields there and this would most certainly be a solution to their space and scheduling problems. That we had hoped this would be their home field. Bob Callahan said he planned to go and talk with them on Thursday and asked anyone who wish to join him. Motion carried with four votes, Bob Callahan opposed to motion. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.