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REPORT BY MR. TODD MORGAN, RECREATION COMMISSIONER Mr. Morgan, due to time constraints, decided to begin with the capital improvements report and financials. Financials were reviewed. While reviewing the revenue report, Mr. Gardner asked if the price increase is reflected in the rink revenue. Mr. Morgan explained that the price increases take place in coordination with the brochures: in the spring and in the fall. Most of the price increases take place in the fall (September). Mr. Gardner stated therefore, by looking at the reports, one cannot really tell by looking at the revenue report what portion is due to price increase. Mr. Gardner inquired as to whether all the available rink hours are rented. Mr. Morgan confirmed that the rink is booked up to 10:30pm most of the time. Mr. Jenkins asked Mr. Morgan to re-confirm the reason for the decrease in exercise and increase in gymnastics. Mr. Morgan reiterated the fact that due to the way the classes are now being rung in, this fluctuation occurred. Classes that were not truly exercise are being rung into gymnastics as they should be, in accordance with the gymnastics program director wishes. Mr. Jenkins referred to the $180,000 carry-over due to the rather conservative spending habits, which stemmed from the idea that there was not enough funds at the end of the year to complete some of the much needed projects. Mr. Jenkins also stated that the hope is that council will still fund $140,000 to aid in the much needed repairs and projects. The expenditures were then reviewed. Mr. Jenkins explained the wage differentials, due to the loss of a few program directors and with hiring new ones, the salaries needed to be brought up to par for the college degrees. Also, Ms. Jackie Ryan was hired on as a full-time supervisor. Mr. Morgan stated that he anticipates a savings of $14,000 yearly by not having part-time supervisors at $8.00/hour, but instead having four (4) full-time supervisors to work the necessary hours, with only a few part-time supervisors to fill in any gaps in the schedule. Mr. Gardner inquired if the Rec Center is now at full staff. Mr. Morgan confirmed it is. With the exception of Ms. Gilmore, bookkeeper, who has chosen to resign her full-time position. However, her position has been posted for replacement. Mr. Jenkins asked if there were any questions regarding these reports. None were posed. Mr. Tom Stein addressed the Capital Improvements budget. Building Repair & Maintenance: *Price to repair Cable TV’s roof, if we decide to move into this space, will be $2000 to repair the roof with a one-year guarantee. (It was noted that the $4200 rent paid by Cable TV goes to General Fund. It was also noted by Mr. Miller that council is looking at using this space for a fitness center.) *Rink doors and rails will cost under $10,000 and will be done in-house. *Facia supports on the underside of the canopy on the front of the building to be replaced over the next few years will cost $10,000. *Rink carpeting for the benches, which needs to be done every couple years, $5000 *Automatic faucets and plumbing $6000 *Phone systems with voice mail $15,000 (Mr. Jenkins would like to approach council with this request as a viable project necessary this year.) Utilities: *Mr. Jenkins noted that this figure may need to be increased further. Page 4