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Home My WebLink About01-20-2010 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 5:15 p.m. at the Recreation Center located at 803 North Greeno Road. Present were: Chairman Charlie Langham, Sherry Sullivan, Jennifer Douglass, Jim Godfrey, Hank Mullins, Vann Saltz, Tom Kuhl, Derek Thomas, and Liz Chandler. City Administrative Assistant Pandora Heathcoe took the minutes to the meeting. Absentee were: Mike Ford and John Baker. Chairman Charlie Langham called the meeting to order. The minutes from the meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 were reviewed and approved by I" motion by Jim Godfrey and 2"d motioned by Vann Saltz and unanimously carried. Charlie Langham — Began the meeting by communicating he is currently working on an alternate site for the community garden being proposed in front of next week's City Council. The current site that has been requested is at Stimpson Field, located on Mershon Street. He said he felt that the gardeners asking for the garden site have approved the alternate site; however, Sherry Sullivan stated that she had spoken to that group on Monday night, January 18`h and they expressed they only wanted the Stimpson Field site and would still be going in front of the City Council on Monday, January 251h. Charlie also displayed a drawing of a pirate ship and asked that it be erected behind the goal post. It would house the cannon, currently used for touch downs and the entrance of the Fairhope teams onto the field. Charlie stated that the Fairhope Booster Club would sell items to raise the month to pay for the building of the ship which total cost is $3,000. The dimensions of the ship are: 30' long x 9' wide in size. The City would pay for the concrete only. Committee asked who would maintain the ship and Tom Kuhl stated that the Fairhope Booster Club would handle all maintenance on the ship. It was approved by VY motion by Jenny Douglass and 2"d motioned by Derek Thomas and unanimously carried. Charlie also reported that the Mayor wants the farmers to farm one more year on the property the City purchased. The lease is approximately $12.00. Tom Kuhl — Reported that the South Squad will be using the football field on Monday, January 251h from 2:45 p.m. until around 4:00 p.m. to hold practice for the Senior Bowl. Tom reported that they plan to shut down the pools for approximately 7 days in the middle of February for maintenance. The maintenance will be to repaint the bath rooms, repair tiles around the pools, pressure wash several areas, and repaint the pools themselves. Tom also reported that Baldwin Tennis has been sold to Brad Thompson. He stated that Mr. Thompson would like to open a pro shop in the existing building there. He already is operating part time at Rock Creek, has $1 million liability insurance, and has a resume to submit. He said that Mr. Thompson would be willing to sign a franchise agreement with the City. He has several ideas and plans that he would like to do to allow the pro shop to sell tennis items which would create revenue for the City and also bring attention to the tennis courts at the Recreation Center. Tom also reported the following financial information: $9,000 of road work to be done; $30,000 of bond money was used for stripping in the parking lot; As of 12/31/09 the Recreation Impact Fee was $47,359.76; and Recreation Impact Fund is $87,819.75. Tom also displayed an aerial picture of what the recreation grounds and facilities look like now and what also what the project five years down the road is anticipated to look like. Tom also reported that there is a bad drainage problem by the track and where the bleachers are. He also stated that the bleachers are old and a plan needs to be put into place for either their repair or replacement. Hank Mullins— Brought questions up concerning the franchise agreements. He reported that he had gotten a telephone call from someone who said they had a franchise agreement application in with the City since November; however, when they called the Clerk's Office to inquire nothing could be located. He then was told by City Council President Lonnie Mixon, that the franchise agreements are being reviewed by Gregg Mims, City Administrator and the City attorney. He also said he was told that there are City franchise agreements but not one that addresses recreation. Hank also inquired about the tennis facilities and questioned why it has to be run by an outside contractor. Why couldn't the City have a City employee run it to draw more revenue? He compared the City of Mobile's tennis facilities and how they are currently one of the largest city owned tennis facilities in the state. He said a pro shop could be created that has set hours; tennis leagues could be created to host various tennis tournaments. Liz Chandler— Passed around copies of statistics showing current membership by membership type, total number of memberships, total revenues to date, and projected annual revenues from current memberships. She suggested that consideration be given to branching outside of the school zone areas. Also, a copy of the Power Point presentation she plans to show at the City Council meeting, Monday, January 25, 2010. This presentation will 5-year strategic plan for the recreation center. Touched on the group classes, Zumba classes, and the spin classes. Each class is doing very well with the spin class actually being over filled. She mentioned that the recreation center is currently understaffed and she is working around the employee's part time status to fill the necessary slots in the weekly schedules. She reported that the Jazzercise group has left and is now located at the Fairhope Methodist Church downtown. The basketball series has taken over the space formerly used by the Jazzercise classes. The basketball practice is going well and has been separated from the Zumba classes. She emailed Danny Ford to ask that the basketball groups clean up after practice (soft drink bottles/cans, food wrappers, etc. She is trying to coordinate an adult 3 on 3 league and Kevin Donahue may help with that. Charlie Langham — Need everyone to come up a brief suggestion for a five year strategy plan to present to both the Mayor and the City Council. Some of these ideas will be discussed at the next Rec Board meeting. Vote to adjourn was approved by 1" motion by Derek Thomas and 2"d motioned by Hank Mullins and unanimously carried. The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:25p.m. MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS AS OF WEDNESDAY 01/20/10 Membership Tye Yearly 3 - Month Monthly Comments Couple Monthly 42 Couple 3-Month 29 Couple Y Non -Resident 2 Couple Yearly 27 Family Monthly 18 Family 3 - Month 33 Family COP Yearly 9 Family COF Annual Deal 14 Payments made monthly Family Yearly 62 Family Yearly Non -Resident 1 Transfer from Pool Membership 10 Rec Center Employee 9 Senior Couple COF-Monthly 1 Senior Couple Monthly 21 Senior Couple COF 3 - Month 2 Senior Couple 3 - Month 28 Senior Couple Yearly 101 Senior Single COF Annual Deal 1 Payments made monthly Senior Single Monthly COF 2 Senior Single Monthly 27 Senior Single 3 -Month 14 Senior Single COF Yearly 3 Senior Single Yearly 20 Single Adult COF Monthly 1 Single Adult COF Annual Deal 5 Payments made monthly Single Adult Monthly 30 Single Adult 3- Month 18 Single Adult COF Yearly 3 Single Adult Yearly 24 Totals 292 124 141 Total Number of Memberships 562 Total Number of Members 1277 Total Number of Dependent Members 715 Total Revenues to Date $145,590 Projected Annual Revenues from Current Memberships $257,900 Transaction Summary for 08/24/09 - 01/20/10 [Fairhope Recreation Center 01/20/16P]taP 1 REVENUE SUMMARY --New ^membership Plans 1269 118,003.75 New Punchcard Plans 0 0.00 New Day -Pass Plans 3 120.00 Membership Payments Punchcard Plan Payments Day -Pass Plan Payments Member Add-ons other Fees Taxes TOTAL 425 19,095.13 0 0.00 619 5,478.75 219 2,926.00 0 0.00 TOTAL FUNDS COLLECTED 0.00 -145,623.63 Cash 1535 12,774.50 Check 680 101,514.69 CC 320 31,334.44 Account 0 0.00 EFT -sank 0 0.00 EFT -CC 0 0.00 TOTAL 145,623.63 REVERSALS Cash 0 0.00 Check 0 0.00 cc 0 0.00 Account 0 0.00 EFT -Bank 0 0.00 EFT -CC 0 0.00 TOTAL 0.00 TOTAL NET REVENUE cash�T 12,774.50 Check 101,514.69 CC 31,334.44 Account 0.00 EFT -Bank 0.00 EFT -CC 0.00 TOTAL 145,623.63 Members Added 1272 Members inactivated 0 Members Activated 0 Members Deleted 11 void Transactions 0 Fairhope Recreation Center Fitness Programs for 2010 Women On Weights: Women On Weights is a group Personal Training program that educates women on proper weight lifting techniques. Women use a variety of training methods such as machines, free weights, balance balls, and bands. Participants learn how to vary their routines and keep things interesting. The class is 4 weeks long and meets twice a week for 30 min. At the end of the class, participants receive a printout of all 8 workouts and the knowledge to execute the exercises properly. 8 sessions: 4 hrs. total Participants pay $80 each ($20/hr) We require a minimum of 6 participants = $480 8 participants = $640 (There were 7 participants in the Oct. class) We pay $25/hr for 4 hrs = $100 Minimum profit of $380 Non-member rate: $100 Fit 4 Kids and Fit 4 Kids 2: Fit 4 Kids is a group Personal Training class for kids 6-10 yrs old. Fit 4 Kids 2 is the same class for 11-13 yr. olds. Kids will participate in a variety of both competitive and non-competitive activities including running, jumping rope, basketball, weight lifting, and obstacle courses. Kids learn how to work together as a team as well as being their best as an individual. Participants also get basic nutritional guidelines and a food diary to keep for the duration of the program. The class is 6 weeks long and meets twice a week for 45 min. 12 sessions: 12 hrs. total Participants pay $100 each ($8.33/hr) We require a minimum of 6 participants = $600 8 participants = $800 We pay $25/hr for 12 hrs. = $300 Minimum profit of $300 Non-member rate: $130 5K and 10K Training Program: This program is for members who are not active runners. The program starts slowly and increases weekly to finish with the running of the Spring Fever Chase for 1 OK participants and the Azalea Trail Run for 5K participants. Participants will learn how to safely increase their distance and time and how to maximize their workouts with injury prevention strategies and stretches. The class is 10 weeks long and meets once a week for 30 min. 10 sessions: 5 hrs total Participants pay $50 each ($10/hr) We require a minimum of 5 participants = $250 8 participants = $400 We pay $25/hr for 5 hrs. T $125 Minimum profit of $125 Nonmember rate: $70 Fitness Evaluations: The Fitness Evaluation is used to determine current physical condition and abilities. A trainer will conduct an interview with the member in which their medical history and any medical concerns they have will be addressed. The trainer will also help the member set realistic goals and develop a plan to achieve those goals. Then trainer will then conduct a series of tests to determine the abilities of the member. The test will include: Flexibility - a "stretch test" is given to determine flexibility Body Composition - body composition is measured with skin fold calipers Muscular Strength/Endurance - measured by bench press test Cardio-Respiratory Fitness - measured by walking or running on treadmill The Fitness Evaluation is $40 for a one hr, session Personal Training: Personal Training is available for all members and all fitness levels. Whether trying to lose weight or training for a triathlon, everyone can benefit from Personal Training. A one session is $40. Five sessions are $190. Ten sessions are $350. Other Programs: Equipment Orientations: An equipment orientation is an introduction to the machines in the Fitness Center. A trainer will demonstrate all the cardio and strength machines, and make sure the member feels comfortable with all the equipment. This is offered as part of the membership. Fitness Challenges: We will have a Winter Fitness Challenge starting Jan. I V and ending Feb. 21 Sc Participants will register for the challenge, then complete fitness related activities to earn points which will determine a Fitness Challenge Winner at the conclusion of the Challenge. There is also a Team category for members who would like to work together with friends or family. The Winter Fitness Challenge will be a Mardi Gras theme. This program is free for all members. The Spring Fitness Challenge will begin March 291' and run through May 9'`. The Spring Fitness Challenge theme will be Beach Body. Lunch and Learn Seminars: Members will be invited to attend monthly educational seminars covering a wide range of topics, including nutrition, benefits of weight training and proper techniques, running, and core strengthening. These seminars are free for the members and often lunch is provided by the presenter. Fitness Awareness Day: A one day health fair to promote fitness awareness. We will offer Body Composition Testing, Blood Pressure Testing, Equipment Demonstrations, Chair Massage, Flu or other vaccine, Nutritional Information, and other fitness related items. This is a quarterly promotion that is free of charge to the members and guests. January 20, 2010 Recreation Center 5-Year Strategic Plan Recreation Center Facility The plan is to better utilize the existing building footprint. This would be accomplished by: 1. Renovating the old gymnasium a. Build out new Men's and Woman's locker rooms equipped with showers, lockers and vanities. b. Replace the existing carpeting with fitness center flooring c. Paint and decorate the room to match the new area d. Relocate the fitness and strengthen center equipment and TV's into the remaining area of the old gym. e. Open up the South wall with a bank of large windows and mirror the open wall space as in the existing fitness center f. Double the cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, total body trainers, upright & recumbent bikes) g. Increase the dumbbell weight from the current 55 pounds to 110 pounds h. Add cable and plate -loaded machines and benches 2. Utilize the current fitness center area as a multipurpose room for aerobics and other programs a. Replace the fitness center floor with a wooden floor to prevent injury. 3. The new basketball court would be used exclusively for basketball and other team sports without schedule conflicts with other programs. 4. Add 10 more spinning bikes to a total of 20 a. Improve the acoustics in the spinning room to minimize the echoing. 5. Utilize the open area currently designated for building expansion as additional parking spaces a. Add adequate parking lot lights. b. Add gravel between the trees for additional parking. c. Additional and new fences across the front of the property and in front of the pool. 6. Build out a second racquetball court in the corner area next to the existing court 7. Add a breezeway from the pool entrance to the Recreation Center front door. Programs 1. Expand the spinning program to 20 classes per week (with 20 available bikes for each class) 2. Expand the Group Fitness schedule to 25 classes per week with added space for participants in the larger fitness center (multipurpose studio). 3. Utilize the new multipurpose studio for youth programs, dancing instruction and active older adult programs. 4. Add a martial arts program 5. Hold racquetball tournaments on the twin racquetball courts. Staff 1. Support the Fitness Director with additional staff hours for fitness floor supervision, which would allow them time to develop and implement revenue generating programs. a. Staff based upon future membership levels and hours of operation. b. Increase the number of part-time certified personal trainers to accommodate the revenue generated programs. 2. Support the Membership Director with staff hours to allow for the development and implementation of membership generating programs and functions. 3. Support the Recreation Center with a full-time Aquatics Director to develop revenue generating aquatics based programs and coordinate various pool activities and schedules. �.� � ��D FAiRHOPE RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTNITIES UPDATE RECREATION CENTER ■ Monthly Newsletter ■ Nursery Services ■ Activity Center ■ League Basketball ■ Mardi Gras Fitness Challenge ■ Fitness Center Programs ■ Group Fitness ■ Racquetball &Walking Track FRC NEWSLETTER Newsletter Fairhope Recreation Center SMNomhCkeem FAlad (Adjawtt to the MuMdpal Pod) ,,.,„,-.,.z. .- •-:r.:. Voh m i. Lsate I iqui icub"ip redwreb Fr6rar Centier Iadudes: Gteaa Flmee arm Iadaded Stleogth Maddacs YogalPGates lhec Wdgba Spl.Wttg rr»kkfag 9trbdh 2aatbwllm CAMP Ab d3beecb Tabk OM. 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ACTIVITY CENTER FAIRHOPE RECREATE ON CENM AcEiviiy Center The new AdWrty Center crf63 a great place 6 mernben and the(r children to play garne3, Witch the big screen TV or a4uits can enjoy the cogm bat. Tlse AcUvRy center Is open during regular operating bouts ir)4 Is available for everyone to enjoy! Arttvities thrluhe - PiI7g PonXk foosball ' Fk Air Hockey Wit 5ports & Fit 00 Checkers Tables lin Backgammon Tables Chkren ages 6 t:, 8 must be supeMsej by a guan34n a parent. The Activity Center has become a central gathering place for members of all ages. There are sports and fitness games on the big screen TV with the Wii system. There's ping pong, backgammon & checkers tables, air hockey, foosball and a coffee bar. Children ages 6 to 8 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. A ping pong-partner-up program has been recently started. LEAGUE BASKETBALL Fa""* Yatth 13o56 F"Wbal "10 Ft"WeS"wn Game Schodu e 2.3 Lupr try,n 9. 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A survey is currently being taken to gauge interest in forming adult leagues. MARDI GRAS FITNESS CHALLENGE "C"ATI" The first Annual Mardi Gras Fitness Challenge is under way. A motivational program to encourage members to get fit. We have 120 participants, including the Mayor and his wife. THANK YOU ANY QUESTIONS Liz Chandler, Fairhope Recreation Center Director Ph. 928-7270