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on the back burner, and the bleachers for the pool area were lost after the budget cuts. The cost <br />was $32,565 to replace them as part of the capital improvements for 2002; there is now a zero <br />chance of the bleachers going in. The renovation for the Hockey Club is ready to go, but Betsy <br />indicated that a member of the Hockey Club stated they were leaning toward dividing the ice rink <br />by portable, removable poles. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Mr. Gareau would like to change the date of the Commission Meeting. There was general <br />discussion among the members as to individual preference, Monday being best. A Motion was <br />made by Randi Jones, seconded by Bill Kelley, to conduct the Recreation Committee Meeting on <br />st <br />the 1 Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., roll call taken, and motion passed. The next meeting <br />of the North Olmsted Recreation Commission will take place on Monday, November 4, 2002. <br />Claire stated that this issue would be re-opened at the first meeting attended by the new <br />Recreation Commissioner and Safety Director. <br /> <br />Anna Kanis asked if any member had knowledge of the job duties/description of Recreation <br />Department employees in other communities. Betsy Drenski stated that Ohio Parks and <br />Recreation has solid information on this subject on its Web site. She further noted that within the <br />past years the Program Supervisors have elicited extensive information on the description, duties <br />and wages (very low compared to other places of employment) of part-time employees. Mr. <br />Brooks asked the number of employees at the Recreation Center. There are approximately 15 full <br />time and 140 part-time employees at this time, depending on the season. <br /> <br />Claire Hayes asked if the We Care Program applies to the part-time employees as well. Betsy <br />replied it did, and that it was offered as a perk to attract part-time employees, especially given the <br />low salaries offered. What needs clarification is who is considered a family member, what <br />classification of employee (part-time, seasonal) qualifies, and what percentage discount should be <br />offered. The general consensus is that, because of the valued part-time employee, a discount <br />should be offered to family members, but free admission should be banned. <br /> <br />MOTION TO ADJOURN <br />A motion was made by Bill, with a second by Lisa. Roll-call taken. All were in favor; motion <br />passed. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned at ~9:00 p.m. (not stated on taped minutes) <br />Page 4 <br />