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Minutes of a Meeting of <br />The North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission <br />November 5, 2007 <br /> <br /> <br />could come up with a figure of how much revenue the Rec would stand to lose if the pool would not <br />be functional. Mr. DiSalvo said he could, and that he was under the impression that if the Rec got a <br />new filter it could not exchange, as long as there was a new pool, that filter can be used in the future. <br />Mr. Barker asked if the Commission was aware of the Senior Fairview High decision. Mr. Barker said <br />he had literature from Mr. DiSalvo. Mr. DiSalvo said that the Rec runs an Aqua Deep Program on <br />Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Rec had an opportunity, now that it’s the High School Swim <br />Season, to cut back our programming and rent the pool to Fairview and Olmsted Falls and North <br />Olmsted has it for free. Through rotation, that class brings in three to six people per class (the Aqua <br />Deep). Year to Date, gross revenue is about $3-$6,000, with expenses of teachers and lifeguards of <br />about $1,200. In two and a half months’ time, because Fairview isn’t finished yet with its facility, they <br />asked if they could rent from the North Olmsted Rec. Cindy (Bartko) put the numbers together, and <br />she well net over $7,000. In order to do that, the Rec had to temporarily cancel the Aqua Deep <br />thnd <br />classes until February 8 from November 2. The Commissioner understands how they are upset, but <br />the comments he is getting are that they are getting targeted, the Rec is cancelling forever; they are not <br />understanding the situation. Mr. Barker said that it’s another ice story where people are <br />misunderstanding what is being done. There was a letter written by the Aqua Deep participants, to be <br />read at Council Wednesday night, expressing their displeasure on how they went from pool/pool to <br />half pool to whatever. Ted (DiSalvo) talked about this. The Rec is in business for the residents and <br />the community. If a program is not doing what it’s supposed to do – and that is break even – the Rec <br />needs to look elsewhere. This opportunity came up, and Ted and his Aquatics Supervisor did the right <br />thing. Mr. DiSalvo said it was discussed as well with Mr. Dailey. Mr. Barker said that it goes without <br />saying that it was discussed before the decision was made. The Rec is always looking for money and <br />always scratching for things, and here’s an opportunity. A few residents are upset, but it will be back <br />in February. Mr. DiSalvo said that there was a letter sent to each person explaining the situation. Ms. <br />Bartko said that they could utilize the Middleburg Heights Rec by charging them $3; so the whole <br />situation is that their little private Aqua Deep class has been temporarily cancelled, which I understand, <br />but they are taking it way too personally. Also, anyone that bought a pass was refunded because the <br />class was cancelled, so the Rec has tried to make this as painless as possible. <br /> <br />Mr. Lasko asked if there were any more questions for the Rec Commissioner. If not, in the absence of <br />the Community Life Services Director, there will be no report from him. <br /> <br />Mr. Lasko said that his final question was the timeline of the Rec proposal – whether it was going to <br />go to the ballot after being finalized. Mr. DiSalvo said he heard that it will be on the ballot this time <br />next year, because spring is just not enough time. Mr. Barker said that he also appreciated Mr. <br />Lasko’s question. Mr. Lasko said this matter will affect a lot of people, and the schools as well. The <br />minutes will reflect our discussion of this and, perhaps, the Commission will be able to get some <br />information on this in December. Mr. Garrity asked that, there being a timeline, what is the Rec going <br />to do with the building as far as the pool or the ice? In other words, if we know that this Plan is <br />coming in November, and there is no ice, we have to make plans. Our High School uses that rink at <br />prime time for rental. Is there any thought that Olmsted Falls would be glad to use it; Avon is starting <br />one in a year. Mr. DiSalvo said that just as the Swim Team will have the pool at their time, North <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />