HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2015 Regular MeetingMinutes of the Fairhope Recreation Board
February 25, 2015
The Fairhope Recreation Board met Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. in the Rec Center at 803
North Greeno Road. The meeting date was moved from February 18 to 25, due to Ash Wednesday
falling on February 18.
Present were Tom Kuhl, Charlie Langham, Vann Saltz, Bob Keyser, Michelle Smith, Derek Thomas, Cathy
Hudson, Jenny Douglass, Diana Brewer and Mike Ford. Sherry Sullivan took minutes.
The meeting was called to order by Vann Saltz. The minutes of the January meeting were considered
and approved on a motion by Bob Keyser, seconded by Charlie Langham, none opposed.
Recreation Update — Tom Kuhl provided an update stating that Founder's has new scoreboards, netting
and poles. He added that Volanta has new fencing and updated the group on the upcoming calendar of
events.
Old Business - Vann Saltz brought up the franchise agreement that Michelle Smith submitted to the Rec
Board. Michelle Smith stated that she has withdrawn her application, due to the fact that she is too late
in the season to be successful, also the facility use needs to be more specific.
Updates - Cathy Hudson informed the group that swim registration is April 28 and May 2. Mike Ford
congratulated Cathy Hudson on being named Volunteer of the Year. Diana Brewer stated that she would
like to see a tennis representative on the Rec Board. Sherry Sullivan provided an update on the Manley
Road project, Tennis Center and the team summit.
Soccer Update- Bob Keyser stated that the drawdown will be on February 28 at the Fairhope Civic
Center. Buccaneer Bash Tournament will be this weekend, 35 teams are signed up to play. He also
updated the group on the Booster Club concession stand. Bob also stated that the new football head
coach will be introduced on March 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athletic Facility at Fairhope High School, if
the BCBE approves him on Thursday.
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.