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Commission Meeting January 14, 1998 Page 2 Visitors Opportunity to Address Commission: Carolyn Kasler, City Council Member, and a resident, Joe Bouman were present at the meeting to observe as a matter of interest. Report by Recreation Commissioner: Mr. Dolansky reviewed the Administrative Report. He stated that the National Recreation and Parks Association has a video tape available on the “Benefits of Recreation” which has been shown to the managerial staff. The tape has been utilized at staff meetings for Building Supervisors to heighten their awareness to the endless benefits of parks and recreation. A new procedure has been implemented in responding to accidents at the Recreation Center. A first aid fanny pack kit is available at all times in the Ticket Booth and is to be utilized when responding to an injury. Donna Szalay, Program Supervisor, coordinated a joint purchase with the North Olmsted Athletic Boosters for new lane lines at a total cost of $1,520. Half the cost was paid by the Summer Swim Team and the other half was paid by the North Olmsted Athletic Boosters. Another joint purchase was also made for a new set of custom back stroke flags which cost $823 and was split between the two groups. Pat Cunningham, Tennis Supervisor, initiated the new tennis court security entrance system at the beginning of November. The security system is working well. Patrons registered to use the courts are unable to enter until they check in at the ticket booth to register and pay their user fees. Tom Stein, Maintenance Supervisor, has dealt with a number of equipment repair issues at the end of the year. There was a $1,900 repair to a compressor and the cooling tower pump cost $1,600 to repair. The wood bleachers in the Pool have been deteriorating due to excessive moisture between the wood decking and the metal frame material. Holes were filled and a new rubber walkway was added to all the steps. These bleachers will need to be replaced in the near future and will be somewhat expensive. Mr. Dolansky discussed an article from Crains Cleveland regarding the opening of several new privately owned ice rinks in the Greater Cleveland Area. He stated that this can help City’s to gradually raise fees and still be considered affordable in comparison to a privately owned facilities which tend to charge much higher fees. He also reviewed an article from Athletic Business on skate board park development. Several parents in North Olmsted have been inquiring about a site for skate boarding in the community and they have indicated that they would be willing to do some fund raising to get it developed. Mr. Dolansky reviewed the 1997 Pay Per Period Wage Report. He stated that the year went very well even with the minimum wage increases. Next year the full impact of minimum wage increases could be hard on the budget. He stated that in 1997 wages were budgeted at $721,500 and ended the year at $702,700 or approximately $19,000 to the better. The 1997 Quarterly Wage Report was very consistent with last year. In regards to income, the 1997