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reported in the affirmative, for both union and non-union employees. Computer use and hacking by Recreation Commission Minutes February 21, 2000 Page Two unauthorized persons were discussed. Mr. Morgan reported that by June there would be a program initiated to stop this practice. It was also noted that e-mail addresses would be made available to the Commission. New programs for the Recreation Center will be Irish Step Dancing at Birch for children and Body Sculpting and Phenomenal Abdominals at Spruce, with basketball programs possibly interrupting th this. Upcoming events are the March 7 primary and the Easter Open House. The brochure is going to bid for April publication. Mr. Morgan indicated that D.A.R.E. Night on February 28, 2000 th 19-20 was successful, with about 265 well-behaved children attending. The Commissioner then reported on revenues for January. Team sales were down because of 1999 overdue bills; tax revenue was up. There was no penalty issued for non-payment of the North Olmsted Hockey Club bill (which generates between $13,000 and $15,000 monthly) because the NOHC Treasurer’s sister passed away. The check was delivered on the last day of December 1999 the hour after the registered closed. Discussion ensued on rink, pool and tennis figures for 1999/00 comparisons. Swim receipts, in particular, were up. The new tennis instructor will develop clientele to compensate for recent losses in tennis time. Outstanding receipts are still due. Mr. Gardner noted that if hockey monies came in on time there would be an overage. It was stated that Council was prepared to move $40,000 in emergency money for lack of revenue; however, Mr. Morgan said it wasn’t necessary because of the receipt of the Hockey Club money as part of a $120,000 month in December, confirmed by Mr. Jenkins. There ensued a lengthy discussion of the benefits of dome structures. The big difference, for the Recreation Center’s purposes, is that snow will easily fall off it. Cost, logistic and benefit comparisons between staying with conventional roofing and moving to a domed facility were made. It was agreed that, long term, a domed structure would be more beneficial for the Recreation Center. Dasher board advertising was then opened for review as a great revenue source. It was decided that City Council should be the governing body to regulate this form of advertising by bid or presentation and would pass an ordinance keeping it suitable for a family-oriented community; however, unwanted advertising (e.g., cigarettes, alcohol) would be difficult to eliminate due to First Amendment rights. Mr. Limpert suggested we come up with answers from other communities and that the Commission takes these ideas to Council, with general agreement among the Commission members to table this matter until March. The “On the Waterfront” newspaper article was then opened to the Board. It was noted that the average lifeguard pay for surrounding communities as shown in the article runs anywhere between $7.75-$10.00/hour. Mr. Smith said that the lifeguards have more responsibility than cashiers do and should be paid accordingly. Performance reviews with a corresponding pay increase was discussed. Mr. Morgan then showed the computation of the part-time staff indicating an extremely low pay scale, which the Recreation Department is trying to correct. Ms. Adams then commented on the effectiveness of the new computerized time clock to accomplish our time-keeping/hourly rate goals for different positions. Comparisons were made for equitable rates between senior employees and new hires. We must look to being as self- sustaining as possible and, since business establishments on Lorain Road pay more money than what is currently offered to new part-time hires, a critical stage may be reached when there will be