HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-2016 Regular MeetingMinutes of the Fairhope Recreation Board
October 19, 2016
The Fairhope Recreation Board met Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Rec Center at
803 North Greeno Road.
Present were Sherry Sullivan, Bob Keyser, Tom Kuhl, Vann Saltz, Derek Thomas, Cathy Hudson (arrived
at 5:25 p.m.), Michelle Smith and Charlie Langham. Absent: Mike Ford, Mary Gammer and Diana
Brewer. Gayle Fogarty took minutes at the meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Vann Saltz at 5:19 p.m. The minutes of the September 21, 2016
meeting minutes were considered and approved on a motion by Michelle Smith, seconded by Charlie
Langham, none opposed.
Discussion of 5 Year Plan: There was lengthy discussion among the group of the 5 Year Plan lead by
Bob Keyser. Suggestions were made to revise the Recreation Board's 5 Year Plan - see attached
revisions.
Tennis Center: Sherry Sullivan indicated that tennis is going well, although the people using the courts
don't want to drag courts once they are finished playing. Hiring additional staff has been requested to the
Mayor and Council, to keep up with the hours that the center is open.
Announcements: Bob Keyser informed the group that 105 soccer teams will be coming in this weekend.
There was discussion among Bob and Tom regarding soccer goals and sizes they have on hand.
Cathy Hudson stated high school swim is going well. Girls have won the last couple of meets, Boys won
Battle of the Bay and are improving. Hosting County three weeks from tomorrow.
Michelle Smith stated that a meet was held this past Saturday, most attendance and sponsors Master
Swimmers have ever received. She added that Cathy Hudson was a huge help and the Master Swimmers
would like to give some of the money raised back to the pool.
Charlie Langham asked when the new Council members would be appointed to the Rec Board. Sherry
informed him and the other Rec Board members that the Council members would be appointed at the
November 7, 2016 Organizational Meeting.
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
The Fairhope Rec Board did not have a quorum on November 16, 2016, therefore
no business was discussed.
The Fairhope Rec Board did not meet on December 21, 2017, due to the Christmas
Holiday.