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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission August 6, 2007 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSIONER Sports Venue Advertising Mr. DiSalvo began his report with regard to the Sports Venue Advertising service, which was supposed to generate $30,000 to $40,000 extra income per year to the Rec Department. Year to date, the company has only been able to generate approximately $3,100. At this point, the Commissioner would like to get a recommendation from the Recreation Commission to terminate the agreement with them. Mr. Lasko said that it would be effectuated subject to review of the Law Department. Mr. Dailey said that it was turned over to the Law Department previously and will be on first reading tomorrow night. Mr. Dailey feels the Recreation Department will be better off trying to sell dasher board advertising on its own. Mr. Barker said that there was a lot of hype with this company. To make a long story short, all the files with Sports Venue Advertising are in Court, being subpoenaed for divorce proceedings. Our agreement is worth nothing right now. Mr. Dailey said that what is frightening is that the contract has no ending; it was a completely open-ended contract. Mr. Lasko moved that it be the recommendation of the North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission to terminate the agreement with Sports Venue Advertising based upon the failure of the entity to provide commissions along the lines of which had been represented and promised during the term of its contract to date. Mr. Barker seconded. Upon roll call, Messrs. Lasko, Dailey, Barker and Groden agreed unanimously. Financial Review Mr. DiSalvo continued his report by reviewing the financials of the Recreation Department through July 2007. Copies of the financial reports are attached. The target towards the end of July was 58 percent. With Administration, the revenue was 80.30 percent; the expense was at 59.20 percent. Enrichment shows the largest number at 93.50 percent because of Summer Camp, but the expenses are at 60.80 percent. Maintenance does not bring in any revenues, but they are right at 56.00 percent as far as their expenses are concerned. The pool is showing revenue at 78.00 percent. The payroll is showing 69.00 percent – we do have a request to increase her year-end wages to match the projection of revenue she is bringing in as well, but that is a major turnaround from last year. The Ice Rink is down at 46.60 percent because it’s been closed for almost three months now. The expenses are holding steady at about 57.50 percent. Tennis is right on target at 65.10 percent income and 48.60 percent expenses. Gymnastics shows 57.00 percent revenue and will find out why the expenses are higher at 63.30 percent. Team Sports show 51.90 percent revenue. John and the Commissioner met with the staff last Thursday, and there was a huge decrease in the softball program. Mr. DiSalvo said that it seems with Team Sports there is always a roller coaster ride, and he wondered if school enrollment had anything to do with that. Overall, the Team Sports programs just haven’t had the amount of registrations they have had in previous years. The good news is that with the Rec Department total, the revenues show 71.10 percent and the actual percent expense is 58.00. The focus is to get all the cost centers on budget as well. Tennis and Page 2