HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-2010 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 5:15 p.m. at the
Recreation Center located at 803 North Greeno Road.
Present were: Chairman Vann Saltz, Sherry Sullivan, Jennifer Douglass, Tom Kuhl, Derek
Thomas, Hank Mullins, City Council Member Mike Ford, John Baker, Michelle Smith, and Erik
Cortinas. City Administrative Assistant Pandora Heathcoe took the minutes to the meeting.
Absentee were: Liz Chandler and Brittany Hoover.
Chairman Vann Saltz called the meeting to order. The minutes from the meeting on Wednesday,
May 19, 2010 were reviewed and approved by 1 st motion by John Baker and 2"d motioned by
Michelle Smith and unanimously carried.
Vann Saltz — Introduced the two new board members, Erik Cortinas and Michelle Smith and
asked them to tell the board about themselves.
Tom Kuhl — Reported that the lease with Coca Cola does not expire for another two years. He
met with the Coca Cola representative and the representative is going to assist in
some rebate programs offered by Coca Cola. These rebate programs could total
almost $2,500 a year. An electrician has been working on the score boards.
Tom updated the new board members on the issues concerning the bleachers. The
City Council has requested from three engineering firms both a scope of work and
a construction quote. One firm wanted $4,000 just to assess the bleachers. BES,
a local engineering firm has already met with Tom and reports they could begin
work very quickly. Tom is scheduling meetings with the other two firms in the
upcoming weeks.
Rec Center — Liz Chandler was absent so Tom Kuhl issued her report. The Rec Center is
making attempts to go paperless therefore posting more information on classes,
memberships, etc on the City of Fairhope website. A membership application is
on the City website now as well. The children programs are going great as is the
Summer Fun program. The Summer Fun program has an average of 40 children a
day and has brought $5,200 in revenue so far. Since the inception of the Rec
Center the total revenue in membership is $262,228 and currently they have 2,398
in members. Past due members have been catching up on their dues.
Tennis
Courts — Tom reported that the tennis courts have not really had any changes. Some of the
members have expressed interest in having an area to relax and maybe have some
coffee and drinks.
Sports
Leagues — It was also discussed that an invitation to be sent to all Presidents or Officials of
the sports leagues to attend each Rec Board meeting and be placed on the Board
as ex officio. Erik Cortinas will be assisting in obtaining contact information for
these people.
New Business:
Sherry — Sherry has requested permission for some of the Nix Center members be allowed
to walk the indoor track during the hot months of July through September. They
have to show their Nix Center membership card at the front desk and they realize
they cannot use any of the other Rec Center facilities. This request was granted.
She also expressed that some of the Nix Center members would like to see shuffle
board added out at Stimpson field.
Tom — Tom brought up discussion on the 40 acres out near the high school. Several ideas
were brought up however it will be brought up at the next meeting for further
discussion. The idea of two new soccer fields with bathrooms and concession
stands on the acreage was brought up for discussion.
The City Council has asked Tom to submit a 5-year plan on August 24th. The
board members have been asked to bring suggestions to the next meeting as to
what should be included in his report. (Pools, scoreboards, 40-acres, etc). Vann
Saltz requested that the board members email him their suggestions.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2010.
The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:30 p.m.