HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-2015 Regular MeetingMinutes of the Fairhope Recreation Board
March 18, 2015
The Fairhope Recreation Board met Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. in the Rec Center at 803
North Greeno Road.
Present were Tom Kuhl, Charlie Langham, Vann Saltz, Bob Keyser, Michelle Smith, Derek Thomas, Cathy
Hudson, Jenny Douglass and Diana Brewer. Sherry Sullivan and Mike Ford were absent. Gayle Fogarty
took minutes.
The meeting was called to order by Vann Saltz. The minutes of the February meeting were considered
and approved on a motion by Bob Keyser, seconded by Derek Thomas, none opposed.
Recreation Update — Tom Kuhl updated the group stating that Fairhope Youth Baseball's opening day
was last weekend, Softball Opening day was February 28 and Soccer's Opening day is this weekend. Tom
also mentioned that BBC! & Brew Fundraiser held at Volanta Park was a great success.
Old Business - Vann Saltz stated that the new Fairhope High School Alethic Director is Tim Carter.
Vann added that he would like Tim to attend a Rec Board Meeting soon.
Updates — Bob Keyser updated the group on past events. He stated that 297 people attended the
drawdown, 35 teams participated in the Buccaneer Bash over the weekend. Also, mentioned that FMS is
in a tournament today. Cathy Hudson informed the group that swim registration is April 28 and May 2.
She added that the Swim Team would like to purchase something for the City of Fairhope to use at the
pool, such as speakers or microphones. Diana Brewer shared her appreciation with everyone that
volunteers on the Rec Board and other volunteer boards throughout the City. Charlie Langham
complimented Tom Kuhl and his crew on doing a great job.
Manley Update- Tom Kuhl provided an update stating that the pre -bid for Manley was held and there
were 48 contractors in attendance. He also mentioned that the project is broken into 4 separate bids;
bid -opening is set for April 7.
Tennis Update- Tom Kuhl updated the group on the tennis courts. He stated that the City Engineer is
working on the specs for 6 clay courts vs. 6 hard courts - no bid -opening date has been set at this time.
FTA will host a Tennis Tournament April 24-25, 2015 at the Fairhope Tennis Courts.
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.