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Home My WebLink About05-20-2015 Regular MeetingMinutes of the Fairhope Recreation Board May 20, 2015 The Fairhope Recreation Board met Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. in the Rec Center at 803 North Greeno Road. Present were Charlie Langham, Sherry Sullivan, Derek Thomas, Cathy Hudson, Jenny Douglass, Vann Saltz, Mike Ford (arrived at 5:25 p.m.), and Gayle Fogarty took minutes. Tom Kuhl, Diana Brewer, Bob Keyser and Michelle Smith were absent. The meeting was called to order by Vann Saltz at 5:20 p.m. The minutes of the April meeting were considered and approved on a motion by Charlie Langham, seconded by Cathy Hudson, none opposed. New Business — There was general discussion among the group of potential applicants to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Rec Board. The group decided to review all the applicants and discuss at the next Rec Board meeting set for June 17, and make a recommendation to the City Council for the June 22 meeting. Jenny Douglass stated that she would like to roll off the board; Cathy Hudson stated that she will reapply to be on the board for another 5 years. Dave Mauritson of the Fairhope Tennis Association attended the meeting and commented that the FTA open was a very popular event. He stated that if any extra money is made from the tournament, it goes to the FHS tennis team. Update — Sherry Sullivan provided an update to the group, mentioning the upcoming tournament and summer camp dates listed on the agenda. She added that there was a pre -construction meeting held for soccer on May 19, 2015, contracts for this project are being finalized. She added that dirt should be moving by mid -June. Sherry provided an update on Tennis, stating that the bid -specs are being finalized. She added that the budget is being wrapped up and the Rec Dept. will be purchasing a vacuum thatcher that will be used on the baseball and football fields. Also, the concession stand work will begin in a couple of weeks. The City is waiting on the design of the concession stand; it should be completed by football season. Cathy Hudson stated that FAST has 190 registered swimmers. Charlie Langham added that the BCBE will vote on FHS football support staff soon. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.