HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-1999 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, January 20, 1999
at 6:30PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Chairman Richard Bass; members Rae Jackson, Trisha McMahon,
Larry Thomas, Charlie Langham, Bob Callahan. Recreation Director
Eddie Boyett, Council Liaison Mike Ford, Secretary Betty Rivenbark
The minutes of the October 14, 1998 meeting(no meetings in November or
December) were approved as written on motion by Charlie Langham, seconded
by Trisha McMahon and unanimously carried.
The bills were considered and approved on motion by Larry Thomas, seconded
by Trisha McMahon to include bills paid during November and December.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Ford brought up at this time that he, Bob Callahan and Eddie had met out
at the football stadium and discussed building two new concession stands
somewhere on the field away from the north end where the one is now. One on
home side and one on guest side. Bob had said that the Booster Club had
committed to donating $5,000 towards this project and the club would pay the
city back down the road. Mike said he had talked to the Mayor and he had said
we would assist any way that they could. Bob had said what hoped for would be
one like what we have at the baseball fields on the west side and on the east
side one that could handle package goods. At this time it was mentioned that
Charlie Bassett had offered his engineering services for free when/if they are
needed. Bob said he is aware of this. All thought this was a good idea but Eddie
reminded them that they are doing all they can now with the new park, it is
hoped that once new park is finished this will be done before this fall's football
season.
Eddie asked at this time about the possibility of buying a reel mower. He said he
had talked to the mayor and that the mayor did not say no but when he talked to
Phil today he had told him no. He could not see why we could not do this on a
lease purchase arrangement, that it really is needed. Mike said he will check
into it further. Eddie also talked about the new park. He said Aaron had gotten
through yesterday putting underground wires in, that they have not been able to
get on the fields as there was a trench around them as well as the weather has
not permitted it. They are working as hard as they can. He also reported that we
have two new employees.
Bob asked what was disposition of the $5,000 that CocaCola pledged for
scholarships. Eddie said it was his understanding that we could ask for this
money at any time. A lengthy discussion followed on use of this money and it
was decided that we would ask CocaCola to write a letter and tell us what they
intended in their pledge of this money. And we will tell them where to send
checks. Bob suggested that to distribute evenly we could save 1/4 for use for
park benches and picnic tables for the planned park area. All thought this a good
idea. Eddie will call and convey to them what talked about tonight.
Under new business, Larry reported on the repair they did to pool after
Hurricane Georges, in essence rebuilt the poolhouse. FEMA will pay for part of
this.
Richard brought to the board a request from Tony Caminiti regarding use of
Stimpson Field. He said he wished to ask if there was a problem with them
having a tournament on Arts & Crafts weekend. No one saw a problem with this.
Also, wished to change their season if the other leagues would be moving to
new fields. Since we are not sure what will be going on right now it is too soon
to give him an answer on this question, he will be told that he will have to stay
with schedule like it is for now. Don't count on them not being there until it
happens. A discussion followed on concessions at Stimpson. Who would run?
It was decided we would accept bids if anyone wished to run it, let them come
forth with a proposal. Time period would be from March -June. They would be
required to help maintain facilities if we accept proposal. Richard also told he
had gotten calls about a co-ed league that wished to start using Stimpson.
Eddie reported on how much use he is having at the gym. He was asked to type
something up showing all the programs so all would know what going on.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.
There was no meeting held in February 1999