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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-05 - MinutesMIMES) • ^� ,VUdi, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD TdURS'J.;Y, FEBRUARY 5,1970/�� '/��✓ The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, David Lashley ewers present were: t;argaret 111poten x�Broyles, David Lashley', rB andon; Rodney Ryan,(Claude Sutton; en 14inbe.n; Dale Clark, Mr, Dale Clark, the new Parks and Recreation Director was introduced at this time, Mr. Wesley Howe, City Manager, stated that the Board of Directors had not yet made a decision as to whether Ben Il nth Aria Rill Brandon would be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, The first item of business was the election of officers, Mr. Brandon made a motion that the same officers be reelected, David Lashley - Chairran, Barbara Broyles - Vice -Chairman, and Rodney Ryan "Secretary, This motion was seconded by Margaret "dooten and the motion was approved unanimously, Hr, John Teas, President of the Fayetteville Chapter of the National Tennis Association, stated that tennis playing is going to increase this year and asked the Board if any improvements are going to be made in the near future on the tennis • courts in the City Park, Mr, Teas also asked Fer7dssion to put up Challenge Boards in the City Park, trr, Clark made a motion that the Tennis Association be allowed to put the Challenge Boards up, if they would take care of the up keep on it, Mrs. Broyles seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously with everyone agreeing that Mr. Clark help choose a suitable location for the Challenge Boards, Mr. Brandon asked if a person has to be a member of the National Tennis Association to play on the City Tennis Courts, and how the players decide who gets the use of the courts at a given time. IIr. Sutton, stated that he is concerned that the members of the Terris Association would take up so much time on the tennis courts that other people would not have a chance to play, ccA decision was made by all meetbers that a set of rules and regulations and aridOpeII time will De drawnllp and posted near the tenniourts at the City Park, Mr. Teas stated that more tennis courts are needed than the four courts that are in use now, Mr. Lashley explained that the four courts at Fayetteville High' School are almost finished and that the public has access to them and needs to start using them, / Mr, Teas asked if there is any possibility of getting new nets and if there is, said that the Tennis Association would like to help Fay for them, • A discussion was held on cloth nets and metal nets. Mr. Ryan said that the University had cloth rets and they had been destroyed and had to be replaced several times, The Board decided to have Mr. Clark check into the net materials and give a reco.::mendation, 2-5-70 Paye 2 CJ Kr. Brandon made a report of the approximate cost of putting in r..eter lights • at the tennis courts in the City Pari, Mr. Winborr, suggested getting a detailed cost. Mr. Lashley stated that he thinks the tennis courts and the dressing rooms should be delayed until a discussion is held on the proposed gymnasium, Mr. Lashley said that he had taken the plans of the gymnasium to Brennan - Boyd Construction Company and that they had revised the plans to cut down the cost but not the use of the building. He then took the detailed specifications to eir. Winborn and Mr. Vandergriff who asked John Marinoni to estimate the cost of a metal building with rough plumbing (no fixtures), without partitions, floor covering, or lights. Mr. ?iarincni estimated the cost of the building at $30,264. Mr. Winborn stated that the school will give a site for the gymnasium and that Root school needs it the most with Asbell School next in line. Mr. Ryan made a motion that they go ahead with the plans for the gymnasium and let Ioir. Winborn take these plans to the School Board, then see how much money is needed and check the possibilities of a fund drive. The motion was seconded by fir. Sutton and approved unanimously. Mr. Ryan stated that Mr. Cid Willbanks Acould be in Fayetteville the follo:;,ing week to speak on outdoor recreation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. • 0