HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-2006 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, November
15, 2006, at 6:30 PM at the Municipal Gym at Volanta Park.
Members present: Charlie Langham, Chairman, Jenny Douglass, Jim
Godfrey, Vann Saltz, Mike Ford, Council Liaison, Sherry Sullivan, Eddie
Boyett, Recreation Director. Absent: Hank Mullins, John Baker, Derek
Thomas, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
Minutes from October meeting were duly approved as written on motion by
Jim Godfrey, 2nd by Vann Saltz.
Charlie then turned the meeting over to Eddie Boyett.
Eddie mentioned money from Bradley Byrne ( $10,000) had arrived at the
high school and the resurfacing of the track project could begin shortly.
The additional pool and its specifications were discussed.
The property in Barnwell was discussed (softball fields and future football
fields) The new recreation center was discussed in regards to various
equipment and weight systems to be used. Jim Godfrey asked that we
consider a small sauna. Eddie said he would follow that up with Rich
Mueller, Watermark Design. Eddie asked for a vote regarding using
Watermark Design for the future Recreation Center. Vann Saltz moved to
approve this, Jim Godfrey 2"d the motion. Motion carried unanimously with
vote to be given to the Council via Mike Ford, council liaison.
The future tennis complex at Stimpson Field was discussed as far as
location of the six new courts and other improvements and/or removal of old
fencing, etc. Michael Baugh had written a letter regarding input from he, his
wife and neighbors regarding the new complex and this was also discussed
with everyone in agreement regarding Mr. Baugh's suggestions.
Mike Ford also left a revised lease agreement between the City of Fairhope
and the Catholic Diocese regarding the Barnwell property. Eddie will
get it signed, notarized and returned to the diocese.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 7:40 PM.
There was no December meeting
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