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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2000 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 6:OOPM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Charlie Langham, Chairman; members Rae Jackson, Trisha McMahon, Jim Godfrey, Vann Saltz, Bob Callahan. Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director, Phil Rutherford, Facilities Director, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary The minutes were approved with one correction noted on motion by Jim Godfrey, 2"d by Rae Jackson and unanimously carried. The bills were considered and a motion was made by Bob Callahan to table bills until funds are available for payment. Trisha McMahon 2"d and motion carried unanimously. Eddie talked about old/new business. He said he had worked everything out with Tony Caminiti. That the scoreboards had been checked and are fine. He talked with Kim Neisman about the co-ed league and that worked out too. He reported that the asphalt at the Volanta park finished - 8 ft. wide. He said we could wait a couple of months then sod. He reported that youth baseball has requested to expand the side of the bullpen area. It was reported that the new reel mower has been approved and ordered. He talked about Founders Park and the changes that we are going to have to do there. He said he has been talking with Johnny Baker. That the changes were do to drainage and potential drainage problems. He told of the layout now planned. Bob asked if fields will be lighted. Eddie responded we still plan to build seven fields and he wasn't sure if bond money covered lighting all of them. The swimming pool was talked about and the bad condition it is in. Eddie reported that this year we will have to be certified by Baldwin County before it is opened. All agreed that we have been putting "band aids" on for a long time. May now have to do major repair or close it. The opening date was stated as May l'. He said he is just bringing all this to the board's attention so they will understand what necessary to keep the pool running. He reported that girls softball has already started, JV and high school started also. Charlie said he plans to come and talk to the Mayor. There are several issues that we need to address and lack of funds is one of them. Way to get more revenue for Recreation Board. All agreed that we still have the best facilities in Baldwin County, better than anyone else. Stimpson Field policy was discussed. Eddie and Charlie had gotten together and reworked it to address problems we are having, especially with tournament play. A copy was provided to each board member. (Copy in file) Bob suggested stronger wording in the fee portion, change it to say... Fee deposit for each tournament is due at time of booking and is not refundable less than 30 days prior to scheduled event. The fees were doubled to $200 Friday use, $400 Saturday use, $200 Sunday use or ($800 for weekend. A $200 deposit required for each booking date. He further put into a motion to add this wording, Rae Jackson 2"d and motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.