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Minutes of a Meeting of The North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission November 5, 2007 through the Rec, whether it’s new swim suits or any type of equipment related to its sport or activity. Mr. Baxter asked Mr. DiSalvo if the money that you get in revenue is spent for certain things…Mr. DiSalvo said that any endowment fund does not count towards the Rec Department. It’s similar to an escrow account. North Olmsted Park Ball Diamond #1 Status Report Mr. DiSalvo reported that the infield renovation project was completed on Friday, November 1, on Diamond 1. There were large quantities of stones removed. The Commissioner showed examples of large stones pulled up the first two days; the next two days they were roto-tilled smaller after that. Whatever could not be picked up with a front loader had to be picked up by hand. The quantity of stones was amazing. For some reason, the big rocks came up first, then they got smaller. The average sized rock out there now is flat and small. The field is 100% improved from what it was when it was closed in late July. Thanks to Hot Stove and the High School; the weather was perfect for it, and it was finished just in time. There were some left-over materials as well, so the outfield will be improved as well. 2008 Capital Outlay Planning This has been mentioned in September. The current outdoor pool filter is no longer operational and a new system needs to be purchased if the Rec plans to use the outdoor pool next season and beyond. What’s come up is that Whitmer Company designed a Visual Vacuum Filter System, originally designed for our pool. In speaking with other pool people, that is the only filter system that will work for our pool. Whitmer is the main distributor of any pool equipment in this area, so I’ve asked if we can go with this company or do we have to go through the bidding process. If we go through the bidding process we get Whitmer regardless, either indirectly through a subcontractor or through the Rec Department. That question has been out over a month now, and Mr. DiSalvo still hasn’t received an answer. Time is starting to run out. The quote is $35,000. This filter must be installed by mid- February. So the Rec Department is on a tight timeline. The status of this is still unresolved. Mr. DiSalvo wants the Rec Commission aware of this matter. If this can be submitted as a single source provider, that will save a lot of time; however, if it has to go through the bidding process, it would be a concern for the Commissioner to get this done in time. Mr. Lasko asked if this had to be presented to the Law Department. Mr. DiSalvo said that, from what he understood, the matter has been presented to the Law Department, but he was not 100% sure. Mr. Barker said that from past experience in matters like this the Administration it goes to a sole provider since it is an emergency. He said he could take it to Council on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He could speak it first and bring it up in caucus. That is all he could do at this time. Mr. DiSalvo said he does not know why this is being delayed. He said he did not remember exactly when this was brought up, but he remembered it was as soon as the pool closed. Mr. Lasko asked who would do the installation of the filter. Mr. nd DiSalvo said it could be contracted out to Whitmer. The quote date was August 22. Tom (Stein) has been touch with Whitmer, and that quote is still valid, in response to Ms. Rudolph’s question if that quote would still be valid after 60 days. Mr. Barker asked if Mr. DiSalvo could ask the Administration again before Wednesday evening, and he said he would. Mr. Groden asked if he Page 4