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an enterprise fund. Mrs. Kasler stated that she was also unaware of the reason why the Parks and Recreation Fund was not set up as an enterprise fund. Another item of concern is the fact Commission Meeting February 11, 1998 Page Four that we do not receive interest on the fund but we do receive the bank charges. The Sub- Committee also was concerned that the budgeted amount for Building Repair and Maintenance for a twenty-two year old building was significantly reduced from $52,000 in 1995 to under $40,000 in 1997 and 1998. The Sub-Committee stated that a minimally acceptable amount would be $48,000 to make necessary repairs to the building in 1998. There were some questions regarding the significant increase in the Retirement line item. Mr. Dolansky replied that a full-time employee is retiring at the end of 1998 and approximately $10,000 needs to be set aside in the budget to meet this one time payment. The Unemployment line item was lower in 1997 because there were very few claims. Mr. Dolansky also stated that they are looking for a Part-Time Supervisor for the Concession. The position would work up to 34 hours per week and would be scheduled weekday evenings and weekends. The hopes are to increase net margins of operation in the Concession through tighter inventory controls, better service, and greater on-site management during peak hours. Mr. Kasler made a motion to approve the budget for 1998 which was seconded by Mr. Gardner and unanimously approved. Old Business: None New Business: There was some discussion regarding the fees for preparing the ball diamonds for N.O.H.S.B. Mr. Dolansky explained that in 1997 N.O.H.S.B. had been granted a three year exemption from these fee assessments in consideration of their significant field improvement contributions. He stated that the Commission should probably reaffirm the motion made in 1997 denoting that field preparation fees shall be waived for the 1998 season as well. Mrs. Kasler made a motion to wave the field preparation fees for N.O.H.S.B. for 1998 and 1999 which was seconded by Mr. Gardner. The motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Dolansky stated that the Opening Day ceremonies for N.O.H.S.B. is May 16, 1998. There will be games held on all five fields at North Olmsted Park. N.O.H.S.B. is requesting the funds from the City’s contractual concessionaire, Angelina’s, be contributed towards their organization. The City receives 10% of the revenues from Angelina’s operations and N.O.H.S.B. is requesting that we pass along this revenue as we did last year. There was some discussion regarding the concession revenues and Mr. Dolansky stated that N.O.H.S.B. plans on putting $20,000 back in our fields again this year. A motion was made by Mrs. Kasler and seconded by Mr. Scott to donate 10% of the concession revenues to N.O.H.S.B. on their Opening Day from the City’s contract with Angelina’s. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dolansky stated that the RFP recommendations for the ice rink roof renovation were sent to the Engineering Department at the end of January. The engineering firm that was recommended by the special review committee was Polytech, Inc.. Polytech, Inc. has worked in the City before on other projects and they come highly recommended. They have also had direct experience with other ice rink projects and one of their primary engineers is a North 4