HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2008 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope Recreation Board met Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at
the Volanta Street Park in the gym.
Present: Charlie Langham, Vann Saltz, Derek Thomas, Jenny Douglass,
Mike Ford, Sherry Sullivan, Hank Mullins. Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director
and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary. Absent: Jim Godfrey, John Baker
The minutes of the July meeting were considered and duly approved as
written on motion by Vann Saltz, 2"d by Hank Mullins and unanimously
carried.
Charlie reported to the members that he had talked with the Mayor about
the possibility of pursuing the purchase of 30 acres of land that Mr.
Burmeister has for sale close to Founders Park . He gave him the go
ahead for him and Mike Ford to meet and see if Mr. Burmeister would
name a price. If the price is right then we could bring before the City
Council.
Eddie reported that new construction on the fitness center is moving along.
He has looked at equipment and needs to get with personnel about hiring
someone to run the facility. Sherry told him the easiest way to do that.
He said the Skate Park is open, questions about a water fountain and rest
rooms were answered, the closest facility would be at old girls softball field
in front on Volanta.
He reported the stadium is ready, all poles up and lights installed for game
Friday night against Andalusia.
He reported soccer is getting ready to start.
Still waiting for Barnwell to be finished.
Hank brought up possibility of hiring someone to work at the new tennis
facility. He said it could be as big as we want it and there are some great
things that could come out of it. All agreed.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 5:55 PM
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