May 19th Board Meeting
Present: Gary England                    Absent: Wayne Goodin
Greg Oliver                                                  Terry Johns
Albert Polley                                               John Benningfield
Lynn Kearney                                              Scott Hord
Adam Bottoms
Darrin Smith
Curt Gaskins
Chris Goodin
Scott Jessie


1St Topic
Braves / Reds from 5/14/10
a. A Braves coach addresses board about ruling and concern
b. Another Braves coach suggest that there be possible time limits to games
c. Discussion between board members and parties involved

Motion made that game will remain a forfeit based on past precedent.
Motion passes 6-0 (Yes-Greg, Albert, Lynn, Adam, Darrin, Chris)
                             Abstain (2) (Scott J and Curt)


2nd Topic
Any rain delay, cancellation, or suspended game that can not be completed on its scheduled date will be made up on the Saturday following the rainout unless the league is more than (2) games behind. If the league is more than (2) games, the board will make final decision to set the appropriate dates.

Motion made that rule above is placed in house rules so everyone sees it in writing.
Motion passes 8-0. (Yes-Greg, Albert, Lynn, Adam, Darrin, Chris, Scott J, and Curt)


3rd Topic
No player is allowed to wear any casts during a game or practice. Rulebook 1.11 (k)


4th Topic
All Stars
a. Ballots will go out to coaches the last Monday of the regular season and due back the next Monday.
b. There will be four teams in the Little League 9-12
    9-10A, 9-10B, 10-11, and 11-12
c. Discussion by board members and those present about how players are selected and who was available per the rule book for each team.


5th Topic
Greg suggested that we have a Fan Appreciation day for each league during playoff series or tournament for each league. This appreciation could possibly be a rib eye sandwich meal or something else to be discussed and proposed with John Benningfield (head over concessions).
This will be emailed to each board member for approval before making the arrangements.

Motion to adjourn
Passed 8-0

End… Greg Oliver Secretary 2010




May 26th Board Meeting
Present:                                                 Absent:
Gary England                                            Scott Jessie
Greg Oliver                                                Darin Smith
Adam Bottoms                                          John Benningfield
Curt Gaskins
Wayne Goodin
Albert Polley
Terry Johns
Scott Hord

1st Order of Business
Minor League altercation from 5/25/2010 between Mets coaches and Tigers coaches
a. A Mets coach addressed the board.
b. A Tigers coach addressed the board.
c. Another Tigers coach addressed the board.
d. Board members asked question about the altercation.
e. Board members went into executive session.

After board came out of executive session a motion made that a Mets coach and a Tiger coach will not be eligible to coach the remainder of the 2010 season due to physical contact. They must stay in the outfield bleacher area of the minor league field. Another Tigers coach was given a written warning and will be on probation for the remainder of the 2010 season.

The written warning will be prepared and delivered by Wayne Goodin.
Motion passed 8-0.

2nd Order of Business
a. Reds (Major League) player was ejected on 5/25/10.
b. Reds coach filed protest over ejection.
c. The umpire of the game voiced his concern and reason for ejection.

Motion made to uphold ejection and mandatory 1 game suspension per rule book.
Motion passed 7-1 (Chris Goodin-no vote)

3rd Order of Business
A parent from minor league voiced their concern over coaches and other issues with the league in general.

4th Order of Business
Motion made that Harold Young would become acting coach of the minor league Mets for the remainder of the 2010 season.
Passed 8-0.

5th Order of Business
Game time starts for make up games on Saturday.
The discussion centered around giving the field crew enough time to get a wet field ready for play on a Saturday.

Motion made to start on Makeup games at 11:00 on Saturdays.
Passed 7-1 (Greg – no)

6th Order of Business
Glove issue at Pee Wee.
a. Chris Goodin addressed board about the issue.
b. Adam Bottoms clearly stated that a Phillies coach measured the glove while he saw the final measurement.
c. The written warning will be written and delivered by Wayne Goodin.

7th Order of Business
Sprinkler boxes need replaced for sprinkler system to work properly.
The boxes needed to replace the (3) on major league, minor league, and pee wee fields will be $1200.

Motion made to purchase these boxes.
Motion approved 7-0 (Scott Hord – Abstain)

Motion made to adjourn.
Passed 8-0

End… Greg Oliver Secretary 2010