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Recreation Commission Meeting October 4, 2004 Mr. Kelley asked if there was a difference in the decking on either of them. It looks like one is a recycled plastic and the other is wood. It’s all plastic. Mr. Lasko asked if either of the play equipment sets were domestically or foreign made. Ms. Drenski said that she would find that out for the Commission. Mr. DiSalvo said that both companies offer a recycle grant, so once this is in process and depending upon the size of the structure they can subsidize through a grant up to 94%, so eventually the Rec could end up paying $3,000 or $4,000. Both programs offer this subsidy. Mr. Kelley asked if the price was installation also. Mr. DiSalvo said that it is installation, tax and everything. The only thing the Rec Department would have to do would be to remove the old equipment. Mr. DiSalvo said that the new playground equipment would be installed mid to late October. Mr. Kelley said that what the Commissioner was looking for was a decision from the Commission. Mr. DiSalvo said that Mr. Drenski knows more about playground equipment than he did and, just comparing, he knew that the Rec Department never bought anything through Recreation Creations but did through Game Time. If there were any direct questions, Betsy could answer them better than he. Note also that these can come in any color, just that the same company be used. Mr. Baxter said to look to Betsy’s recommendation; how else could the Commission know? Mr. Lasko again stated he wouldn’t care either way, assuming that they are they’re both domestic and both international. However, if one is domestic and one is foreign, he would prefer to go with the domestic equipment. Mr. Kelley said that, once it’s recycled plastics, more times than not the equipment is going to be domestically made because most foreign companies do not deal with recycled plastic. Ms. Drenski noted that some of the parts were made in Alabama but that she would call on the matter the next day. Ms. Kanas gave credit to the Commissioners, stating that she had been on playground committees, and it’s a nightmare to work through and a very expensive proposition. Mr. Jesse said that he talked with the Building Commissioner about the rock climbing part of the equipment and was told that as long as it’s considered a toy there would be no problem; if they were considered to be stairs it would not be feasible. Mr. Kelley said because of timeline issues, the Commission will go ahead with the recommendation to purchase the playground equipment after determination as to domestic or foreign. If they both are domestic, the recommendation of Game Time should be taken. Opening Person Ms. Drenski said that the Rec Department is in need of an opening person for the Front Desk who could work from 5:15 to 12:15 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It could be Tuesdays and Thursdays as well, up to 32 hours. The Assistant Commissioner asked if the Commission knows of anyone who would be willing to take this position, to pass the information along to them. This person is needed for safety and security as well as taking money. Page 9