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Recreation Commission Minutes February 2, 2004 Appointment of New Chairman The first order of business was the appointment of the new Chairman. Ms. Kanis recommended Bill Kelley because of his tenure on the Board. Mr. Baxter asked, in his absence, that he, too, would like the Chairman to be one of the long-standing members of the Commission. Mr. Kelley voiced no objection to his nomination. Mr. Miller stated he would ask to be appointed in the absence of all other members' disinterest. There being no other recommendations to come before the Board, Mr. Jesse moved that Mr. Kelley be approved as the new Chairman of the Recreation Commission for one year; Mr. Miller seconded the Motion. Roll was called. All were in favor, and the Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kelley thanked the Board for its support and vote of confidence. Report of the Recreation Commissioner Vending/Arcade The new vending and arcade games are in place and operational since January 23, 2004. Last year the Rec Department averaged $76.00 a week in commissions from arcade and vending combined. In the first week of commissions from arcade income alone the Department made $144.00. Mr. DiSalvo will have commission procedures finalized by February 6, 2004 to have reporting and payments completed the same day for arcade and vending commissions. Concessions Detailed operational improvements and changes are being implemented with the Rec Complex concession operation. Strict inventory procedures are being established along with a complete revamping of staff duties and expectations to improve service and profitability. The goal this year is to exceed ten percent profit from the annual generated gross income. Improved procedures include standardizing portions and maintaining waste controls. (Throwing out bad food, eliminating free food distribution, and excessive utensil and cup usage). Ms. Drenski has played a major role in implementing operations with Concessions. Ms. Drensksi said that she is trying to streamline what is going in and out of Concessions. She is having the staff watch the inventory; what is going out and what is coming in; little things that will make a big difference over time. Ms. Kanis noted that the hot chocolate machine is never working when she asks for it. Ms. Drenski said that the machine is a problem because it is owned by one company, one company services it, and one company stocks it. A new one is needed. Tom Stein also tries to fix it. Page 6