HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2002 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at
6.30PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Charlie Langham, Vann Saltz, John Baker, Jim Godfrey, Larry Thomas, Trisha
McMahon. Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director,
Sherry Sullivan, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
Charlie recognized a group that came up to talk about the tennis courts. Garland Sims
spoke saying he had an e-mail from Debbie Quinn asking him to come up and inquire if
in the new budget new tennis courts were planned. Eddie responded that resurfacing
is in the budget. Mr. Sims also asked about restrooms. Eddie responded that the
restrooms at the gym are open and can be used. Steve Sims said that he had visited
other facilities and he thought with the growing interest it is time the city do something
nicer as we are tops in all our other facilities. They questioned the lights and Eddie
said he felt sure he could get some added in the center courts. The board and the men
talked about interest being generated and the programs Tammy is putting on. All felt
that with this interest and the resurfacing we could promote tennis and hopefully plan
for something better down the road. Tammy said the Grand Hotel is giving her some
benches and she plans to put them out there. Charlie suggested they get with Eddie
and let him know what they want. Eddie told them that we are land poor right now.
Mike Ford told him that they are looking at options. The group thanked the board and
left. Vann Saltz remarked that he felt it was inappropriate for a council member to e-
mail a group and ask them to come without talking to the council liaison and chairman
before the meeting. Charlie said he had talked with Debbie. Eddie said they are just
starting to redo the courts and total cost would be $6000 vs the $115,000 overlay they
quoted or 4 new courts for $160,000.
The minutes were approved for September on motion by Jim Godfrey, 2"d by Larry
Thomas and unanimously carried.
Eddie reported that youth football is playing on the hill and doing well. He said Rich
Mueller is going to talk with the Mayor Friday and hope to get the bid package out next
week.
The 25 second clock is in and that the found system is in and doing well. That the 100
ft. poles are being installed. He said volleyball is fine, soccer has started. He said the
mayor called about needing to cut the grass at the holding pond and he pointed out
that it had rained and the holding pond is holding water but he will cut it when he can.
Larry Thomas brought up possibility of getting a couple of vacant lots for overflow
parking at Founders Park. He said he will pursue this possibility with the Single Tax
Corp.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.