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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-2001 Regular MeetingI 1, r r 1 The Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 6:30PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street Present: Charlie Langham, Chairman; Jim Godfrey, Vann Saltz, Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Sherry Sullivan, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary, Tim Kant, Mayor. A delegation of Skateboarders and their parents were present tonight. As is custom we asked them to speak first. Mrs. Long told the board that they are hunting for a safe place for the kids to skateboard and not get in trouble. That they had been run off of all the places that they thought would be okey. Charlie told that we had talked about making a place for the kids. That we even had Eddie go to different places and take pictures, that it is even in the plan for the long range but that it may not be done this year. He also relayed that the Mayor had even suggested we find something for the kids. That we want to provide a place. Mayor Kant said he had talked with the kids when they came up and that he had asked Eddie today to check on the old tennis courts behind the K-1 Center. Eddie reported he had talked to Vicky Watterson and it was determined this property belongs to them. Was not a place we could convert at this time. Talk continued with different suggestions being battered around. One being getting donations for materials once land is decided on. All agreed it was upcoming sport. Eddie mentioned problem with trying to have at Volanta and Founders Park was amount of traffic always there for the other programs. Vann said ideally what would they hope for. They answered 120x80 ft asphalt or concrete area. They were told how the other programs were formed and that they managed themselves but did provide insurance coverage so the city would not be liable. It was decided to look and see what spaces we could come up with, they were told it would be funded when we listening to them and trying to find a place for them. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as written on motion by Vann Saltz, 2nd by Jim Godfrey and unanimously carried. The Mayor addressed the board explaining that the monies from the cigarette, beer tax were taken under the umbrella of the general fund. All said that was fine as we had not been able to meet budget the past few years and had asked for money constantly to meet bills. He said he envisioned the board focusing on all programs for youth, branch out, not just athletic. He said the long range plan does include a recreation facility, but does not know if it will be this year. He said he feels good about how we are moving, Eddie doing a good job. Eddie gave report on the 25 second clock, saying that the $1,000 one would not work, he has talked to Charlie with Coca Cola and that he is looking into something for next year. The issue of children in the press box has been addressed. He said he also. met with the youth basketball grQup-and that they are supposed to be getting organized, get a treasurer, referees, insurance. Also girls basketball included in this, that registration will be same time. He said he had talked to Coach Lassiter about the soccer problem. He said coach was aware, but he explained how the league had made soccer what it was and that next year he hoped they could have league play at least one night. He reported on the parking situation at Founders and how we have worked everything out. He asked about covering the ditch and the Mayor responded we found out how expensive it would be. He said he is going to get a paint machine so we would have one for Friday night. That ours had broken and he found a used one close by. He mentioned the Hall of Fame reception planned. The letters from Mike Baugh and Pam Boone about play at Stimpson were discussed with no definite responses to make. We can either stop play at Stimpson or have someone there when tournament play is going on and it was decided to have someone there at this time. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.