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solution. Todd stated his concern that if we go forward with such a plan City Council may, <br />in the future, not approve our request to purchase the better sign since one would already be <br />in place. Michael stated the other thought to this is that City Council might also decide next <br />year that the priority is the HVAC unit in tennis, and the next year something else, so the <br />better option at this time may be to at least go with a modest solution. <br />? <br /> <br />Miscellaneous Capital – Main focus is to replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout the <br />building. Bill inquired if the cost included installation. Todd responded that he believes the <br />cost includes the tiles, grid and installation. He will confirm this with Tom Stein. Sandy <br />inquired why a new grid would be needed. Todd replied that the current grid is warped, <br />painted over several times, rusted, it is 25 years old. <br />? <br /> <br />Questions regarding the Budget were taken: <br />Bill inquired about the Workers’ Compensation spiking between years. Todd stated that <br />these numbers are based on claims each year, and that rebates are often given the following <br />year for unused claims monies. <br /> <br />Todd introduced Mr. George Verlich of the North Olmsted Softball Association. <br /> <br />GEORGE VERLICH of NOSA ADDRESSES COMMISSION <br />George began by thanking the City of North Olmsted, City Council, and the Recreation <br />Commission for the implementation of the lighting system at the diamonds at North Olmsted <br />Park. It is a much-appreciated improvement, both for safety and play. NOSA’s main objective <br />for the present and future is to expand services. Currently the field availability doesn’t allow <br />NOSA to offer more leagues and team space due to the lack of lighted field space. Following are <br />the main points of discussion: <br />? <br /> <br />Past 2 years NOSA has run a co-ed league in the fall; would prefer to run it in the summer, <br />however, field availability prevents this <br />? <br /> <br />Todd noted that NOSA donated a large sum of money for the replacement of the backstop at <br />Diamond #2; the Rec Dept, in turn, agreed to a fall league and offered preparation of the <br />diamond through the fall <br />* $14,000 – Backstop <br />*$800-$900 – Upgraded scoreboard clock <br />? <br /> <br />Ideally would like to flip-flop fields, whereas, NOSA would have Diamond #1, and make <br />Diamond #4 a baseball field; In the near future, if this were feasible, would like to light #1; <br />This would not only allow for expansion of NOSA, but also, the opportunities for other <br />activities besides softball <br />? <br /> <br />Any hopes for future growth in adult softball would be to have the capability of lighting <br />another field <br />? <br /> <br />When, and If, this were to happen, the association would take care of a new backstop for #1; <br />Also, as of now, could feasibly donate $20-25,000 towards the actual cost of lighting the field <br />? <br /> <br />7-8 years ago NOSA had 36 teams, with 15-20 new teams wishing to join a North Olmsted <br />league; Not possible at that time as very few teams left; The only real turnover was the <br />women’s league due to pregnancies; Now the interest is lacking because for so many years <br />new teams were shut out <br />? <br /> <br />Lisa inquired as to how many teams could be brought in if NOSA had another field. Mr. <br />Verlich stated he is positive that he could do a co-ed league in the summer, and increase men <br />and women’s leagues by two teams per year. <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />