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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-2025 Fairhope Recreation Board MinutesMinutes of the Fairhope Recreation Board The Fairhope Recreation Board met on Wednesday , March 19th , 2025 , at 5 :15 p .m. at the Fairhope Recreation Center , 803 North Greeno Road , Fairhope , Alabama. Present: Pat White , Lisa Atchley , Cathy Hudson , Charlie Langham , Corey Martin , Scott Berry , Josh Warren , Mary Lee Matzenger, Cole Wagner , and Debra Flowers . Absent: Mike Baugh , Maurice Morrisette, and Jack Burrell. The meeting was called to order by Lisa Atchley at 5: 16 p .m . The minutes of the February 19th , 2025 , meeting was considered and approved on a motion by Debra Flowers , seconded by Cathy Hudson , none opposed . Recreation Updates: Pat White informed the Rec Board of the following : • Grandstand bleachers at Founders track were installed. The attached press box has not been completed yet but should be here and installed in April. • The new concessions/bathroom building at the stadium entrance is nearing completion. We are waiting for partitions and dispensers to be installed . Our city crews are working on drainage and entry ramps. • Rec Center staff re-arranged the fitness room to improve functionality and overall appearance. • Locker room bathrooms in the pool building were re-finished and look great. Both outdoor pools are currently getting re-plastered. • Youth baseball had to postpone their opening day last Saturday due to the threat of bad weather. They held their first games on Monday night. • Fairhope Soccer held their opening day Saturday in the Gail force winds. • Youth Softball did not have opening ceremonies this year but has started playing their games • High School Baseball is hosting the 2nd week of 3 for the Gulf Coast Classic tournaments . Teams travel from TN , OK , AR , etc . every year around Spring Break to Baldwin County to play at multiple host sites • April 26 th at Fairhope Soccer Complex , there will be a Corn Hole Charity event for Bobby Gardner. • The new tennis courts/pickleball courts at Mike Ford Tennis Center should be completed around Mid-May . • Cole Wagner , Youth Sports Program Coordinator , provided a few updates . The pt Quarterly newsletter (January-March) was successful , along with the new Parks & Rec Facebook page. In the 1st week , there were 50 followers and now there are roughly 130 followers . Youth baseball will be hosting a baseball charity tournament for Sarah Thornbury. Fairhope Soccer Club will be having their annual Spring Blast Soccer Tournament on March 29 th -30 th . Youth Flag Football will start their Spring games on March 24 th in Barnwell. Recreation New Business: General discuss ion was had about approving the revised Adult League Rules and Code of Conduct at the Mike Ford Tennis Center. Since it is uncertain what the revisions are , the Board is tabling this topic till the next Board meeting . Debra Flowers suggested doing a monthly spotlight for the employees in Parks & Recreation on the Facebook page . Gene ral discussion was had regarding the roles and /or "job " of a Rec Board Member and what is expected from each member. Suggestion for new members included "welcome packets " be given to each member. General discussion was held regarding the fee structure for Eastern Shore Masters Swim (ESMS) meet wanting to be held at Fairhope Municipal Pool on October 18th , 2025 , from 9 am to 2 pm (total of 50 swimmers). Charlie Langham made a motion to allow Eastern Shore Masters Swim (ESMS) to be charged $1 ,000 to rent out the indoor pool on October 18 , 2025 , from 9 am to 2 pm for their meet , or be charged $25/per lane/per hour , up to 7 lanes only , and 2 nd by Josh Warren , with none opposed . Lisa Atch ley informed the Board that she is stepping down from her role as Rec Board Chairman (President), effectively immediately . Lisa will continue to serve on the Board as a member . Josh Warren made a motion to accept Lisa Atchley 's resignation of stepping down as Rec Board Chairman (President), and 2nd by Charlie Langham , with none opposed . Josh Warren made a motion to recommend Mike Baugh as Rec Board Chairman (President), and 2 nd by Charlie Langham , with none opposed . Being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m .