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Commission Meeting February 6, 1999 Page 2 Approval of Minutes: Mrs. Hayes asked the members to review the minutes of the last meeting of September 9, 1998. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to accept the minutes as mailed. Visitors Opportunity to Address Commission: Alex Hoyer, President of the North Olmsted Hot Stove Baseball League discussed the facility needs for this year (1999). Mr. Hoyer explained that the 1999 budget includes funds for two umpires in the majority of leagues as well as the ability to repair and improve field facilities. In order to provide this without any fundraising the players fees were increased by 50%. Due to field improvements in the past, field preparations fees were waived for the last three years. In 2000, the field preparation fees are scheduled to be charged again. Mr. Hoyer stated his concern about these fees. He stated that these funds would limit the ability to contribute as an organization in the future and in fact require a review of increasing player fees. They are then increasing their fees to meet future anticipated expenses which reflect a minimum commitment from the City for its facilities, which he stated are not exclusively used by their organization. Todd Morgan requested an additional $ 8,000 to $10,000 for field maintenance in the 1999 budget. This does not address a new ball diamond. Carolyn Kasler made a motion to waive the Hot Stove field and prep fees to the year 2000. The motion was seconded by Dave Gardner and passed unanimously. Report by Acting Commissioner: Todd Morgan reported the December 1998 revenues are mostly up, although Team Sales is down due to the Hockey Club payment not received. The ice arena for January 1999 is down because we have not received payment from the Hockey Club. The pool is down a total of $7,100 due to the facility opening in Westlake. Mr. Morgan suggested that business was down due to the cold weather and the icy road conditions. He also pointed out that looking at the year to date line items that the Recreation Center had a pretty good year in 1998. Mr. Morgan stated that there was a Customer Service Seminar for all employees and that the seminar was very sucessful. Report by Safety Director: Tom Jenkins reported that there was a $ 21,000 carryover from Clague Park from 1998. D.A.R.E. Night will be coming up for the 5th and 6th graders. Mr. Jenkins stated that they are always looking for supervisors if anyone has an interest. Mr. Jenkins also discussed concession and the importance of the supervison in this area. Barbara Gettinger was hired to supervise concession. She is available most evening and week- ends. She also places all orders and is in charge of operating the concession area under the supervision of Ginna Crea, Program Supervisor. Sub-Committee Report: None