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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 7, 2005 The security system needs to be put into place. Last week there were two thefts in the men’s locker room. Both people did not lock the lockers. It appears that other Rec Centers are being burglarized as well. The blue sheet indicates projects that can be done within the Rec Center’s budget. The first page indicates what is necessary in the actual building; the second page indicates parks improvements. On parks improvements, the Commissioner said, park signs are necessary as well as play equipment for 2-5 year olds and improving restrooms. Mr. Kelley asked about the budget for the upcoming 2005 year. Mr. DiSalvo said that it was just turned in on Friday. Mr. DiSalvo told Mr. Baxter that the budget has been reformatted to report not only Rec Department but inter-department income and expenses. Mr. DiSalvo asked if there were any questions. Mr. Kelley asked on the green sheets where it says the building screen wall channels will be replaced for $24,000, was that an itemized figure just for removal? Mr. Stein said it was the total bid for the company to come in and replace that bank. Mr. DiSalvo said that there was no bid received for the emergency lighting system. Mr. Stein said that there would be something going into existing lamps or something like a generator that would start automatically that had its own lighting system, so the Rec could let that run without costing a fortune. Right now the battery packs consist of dim lighting that last only a few hours. Mr. Kelley said that the Commission looked at the proposals. The blue sheets are reality. The parameters of the green sheet are prioritized. Mr. Kelley said that Mr. Stein cannot expect Council to approve the request for the pick up truck. Mr. Stein said that he would be happy to take one of the vehicles from the City, who will buy a new truck and retire one to the Rec Center. The Rec is down to two vehicles at the present time. Mr. Kelley asked if the basis for the Commissioner’s report was to agree on a five-year plan. Mr. DiSalvo responded in the affirmative. Mr. Kelley said that there should be a letter sent from the Commission to Council for the 2005 capital improvements which are above and beyond the budget, along with a five-year plan proposal. Mr. DiSalvo said that this is correct. Mr. Kelley said that, as a Commission, it is its obligation to take care of what it is needed. Whether or not the School Board is looking for this or that down the road is moot. They (the School Board) don’t come to our meetings, and Mr. Kelley went to a few of theirs and listened to their proposals, and it’s and us vs. them scenario as far as he was concerned. The Commission must address its obligation, being the Rec building proper and the facilities at the park. This is a proactive committee; it’s been getting things done. It’s still only a band-aid, even so, because the Page 10