HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2008 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday night,
September 17, 2008 at 5:15 PM at the City Pool on Volanta Ave.
Present: Charlie Langham, Chairman; John Baker, Sherry Sullivan, Jim
Godfrey, Mike Ford, Derek Thomas, Eddie Boyett, Recreation Director
Visitor: Todd Williams Absent: Vann Saltz Hank Mullins, Jenny Douglass
Minutes from the August meeting were considered and duly approved on
motion by Jim Godfrey, 2"d by John Baker and carried unanimously.
Todd Williams was recognized and talked about starting a LaCrosse League
for children up to 8t" grade and possibly using fields. He will meet with
Eddie later to discuss necessary steps as far as insurance, parent
association, etc.
Charlie talked to the members about looking into a "pirate ship" for next
football season which would be used for school spirit. He will report back to
the Board when he gets more information
He turned the meeting over to Eddie who went over agenda items:
Youth Football — planned for October 11 and November 1 St at Barnwell
Field.
Soccer Opening Day — He reported it was great, normal parking problem but
great day and huge crowds.
Recreation Center Director — He mentioned that he had submitted the job
specifications and that the mayor should be signing off on them;
once that is done Bryan Seibt will advertise the position.
Tennis Center Director — is also ongoing but he has not presented these job
specifications to the Mayor yet.
Eddie informed the members that the holding pond at Volanta Park is being
expanded due to being too small and flooding that has occurred in Colonial
Acres that we are trying to take rectify the situation.
Burmeister Property — He said he, Charlie and Mike had met with Mr.
Burmeister and they will try and get back with him next week, keeping the
lines of communication open, realizing that anything official has to be
approved by the City Council.
Dog Park — Eddie told them that there is a Dog Park Kick Off 12:00 PM
Friday and everyone is invited. There being no further business, all
adjourned to tour the new building and adjourned at 6:35 PM.
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