HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2013 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at 5:15 p.m.
at the Fairhope Recreation Center, 803 North Greeno Road, Fairhope.
Present were: Sherry Sullivan, Bob Keyser, Cathy Hudson (arrived at 5:25 p.m.), Chairman Vann
Saltz (left meeting at 6:25 p.m.), Tom Kuhl, Michelle Smith, Derek Thomas, Jenny Douglass,
Council member Diana Brewer. City Executive Assistant Gayle Fogarty took the minutes at the
meeting. Absentees were: Mike Ford and Kevin Grimes
Guests: A few residents from Summer Lake subdivision and Clay Adams of Walcott Adams
Verneuille Architects
Chairman Vann Saltz called the meeting to orde
September 18, 2013 were reviewed and approved,
Jenny Douglass and unanimously carried.
. The minutes from the meeting on Wednesday,
1 S` motion by Derek Thomas and 2°d motioned by
Update on Community Park — Clay Adams of Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects provided an
update on the Community Park. Clay presented a power point presentation to the group. He shared
with the group the firm's thoughts on using the same layout space. He suggested a ropes area,
splash pad as possible add-ons, if these items couldn't be installed right away. The plan moving
forward is to get comments from the Rec Board for the master plan, hold community meetings to
include parents and school children, vendor design, bidding, city approval and then construction.
October 22, 2013 - Community Build Group Meeting
October 28, 2013 - City Council Work Session
November 12, 2013 - Begin school meetings
November -January - Discuss at Recreation Board Meetings
February 2014 - Begin Demo of current structure
April 2014 - Estimated completion of Community Park
Chairman Saltz shared with Clay Adams that he felt the presentation was very good and well
received by the Recreation Board.
Manley Road Update — Sherry Sullivan shared two sets of plans for the Manley Road Soccer
Complex with the Recreation Board. There was general discussion among the group regarding the
entrance areas and the residents that attended from Summer Lake. Bob Keyser added that soccer
tournaments are unlike football games when it comes to traffic. Soccer tournaments end a staggered
times, rather than all at the same time. After a great deal of discussion, a motion was made to accept
the original set of plans for the complex, 15` motion by Jenny Douglass and 2nd motioned by Derek
Thomas and unanimously carried. Sherry Sullivan stated that this project would be on the October
28, 2013, City Council work Session and on the November 4, 2013 planning commission agenda
for final review and adoption.
Update from Tom Kuhl — Tom stated that there was a two day softball tournament last weekend
that went well and soccer tournament will be held next weekend. Cathy Hudson mentioned that
Master Swim - Battle of the Bay will be on Tuesday, October 22. Tom also mentioned that he is in
the process of wrapping up three projects pertaining to the youth baseball grant.
1. Flooring 2. Pirate Ship 3. Wind Screens/Batting Cages
Tom also mentioned that a part-time person has been hired to clean restrooms for the Recreation
Dept. He said, he hopes that another part-time person will be hired in the Spring of 2014.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the Fairhope Recreation
Center. The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:40 p.m.