HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-2004 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Monday, May 3, 2004 at
6:30PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
Present: Charlie Langham, Chairman; Trisha McMahon, Jim Godfrey,
John Baker, Hank Mullins, Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director, Sherry
Sullivan, Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
Absent: Larry Thomas, Vann Saltz
The meeting was called early this month to discuss the possibility of doing
something to the concession stand and restrooms at the football field
before the next football season. Charlie said Jim and Trisha felt something
might be done as a joint effort through the Booster Club, City and others
who have expressed interest. Trisha said she talked to Mark Lassiter and
he indicated that he was very interested and it was a priority.
Jim said after his inquiries he felt that there were other things the Booster
Club wished to accomplish and they were looking for a return on their
investment that they felt they might not get with this project. Eddie said he
had talked with the Mayor about this just 2 weeks ago and he had gone to
Don Gordon and inquired about redoing. He said Don had offered that he
felt we should go to a pitched roof, it would have to be re -plumbed, move
the pump house, the air conditioning would have to be redone, enlarge the
dressing rooms, have 3 rectangular rooms or 50 X 80 building,
approximately 4,000 sq ft (cost $25-$30 sq ft) possibly $80,000 just to do it.
Charlie asked what funds might be available in the Improvement Account?
Mike Ford said he did not know, he did not know what was given to the
pool project. Mike said if we tear it down we need to build it back as we
need it for the future, not as it was. Charlie asked do we need to tear it
down? The possibility of using portable toilets was discussed. Sherry said
they had been used for Mardi Gras and she knows they are pricey as well
as an attendant will have to be there. Further discussion led to a motion by
Trisha McMahon asking Eddie to get plan, nothing extravagant , work with
John Baker, price it out and present it at the June meeting. Jim Godfrey 2nd
the motion and it carried unanimously.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 7:00 pm.