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North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission April 3, 2006 Page Nine take the Rec Department into June, beginning of July. Mr. DiSalvo said whatever it takes, he would still like to submit it for consideration. Mr. Barker said that he is glad this matter is being addressed; that the Rec Commission must approve this, because the first question to be asked at the Committee meeting will be, “Has the Rec Commission approved this legislation?” Mr. Baxter asked what the goal is. Mr. Barker said expenses must be covered. Mr. DiSalvo said that rink, rec programming and tennis are basically subsidizing the aquatic department, because they are $50,000 away from breaking even. Mr. DiSalvo said that if he could get wages under control, it would help the pool immensely. It’s the same situation that Ms. Drenski is in with the skating instructors: the Rec Department is paying so low that good people can go elsewhere, so this is one little thing that would help in offsetting someone’s wages and being able to offer them even $.50 to $1 more an hour makes the biggest difference in the world. Probably, facility-wise, if we could get a zero depth end to the pool; it’s almost a necessity for a Rec Department. Actually, the ordinance range needs to be aligned properly. Mr. Barker asked if the high end of the ranges should be increased, so that the Rec Department won’t have to go this more often. Mr. DiSalvo wasn’t sure how the ranges are established. Ms. Jones said she thought the Commission asked this question the last time it was done, and no one had an answer. Mr. Kelley proposed that the Rec Commission make a Motion to accept Mr. DiSalvo’s Reports and to make a recommendation to the Council on the Ordinance ranges; then, the proposed rates. Mr. Baxter said that Mr. DiSalvo might consider bumping up the rates at the high end to give the Rec Department leeway, without having to go to Council. Mr. Barker said to just double the high end rate. It looks very significant on the annual plan, but if you look at the monthly rate, raise it from $16 to $32. Just double the rates. The Commission members agreed. Mr. DiSalvo said that if that is agreeable, he will double the starting price range so it reflects the ending. Mr. Barker said that it’s acceptable to the Commission, and if Council has a problem with it, then Council will change it. The Chairman then entertained a Motion to increase the non-resident proposed pool rates in the ordinance range and the resident proposed pool rates in the ordinance range to reflect what Mr. DiSalvo has on the low end and, as is understood, the high end to concur with doubling of the low end. Ms. Kanis seconded. After roll was taken, the Motion passed unanimously. At this point, Ms. Nicole Dailey Jones, Councilperson from Ward 3, joined the meeting, and Mr. Barker introduced her to the Commission. She is also on the Rec Committee of Council. Minutes of a Meeting of the Page 9