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Minutes of a Meeting of the North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission October 5, 2009 down about 8%, or $16,000; for a total year-to-date difference between ’08 is down 8%, or approximately $67,000. A few reasons behind these figures are that in Enrichment we went from 223 campers in ’08 compared to 150 this year. That’s because we had to cut this amount to accommodate the expense budget. That’s taken a huge chunk out of Jenny (Couts’) income on that. That will be washed out by the expenses we’ve just taken in payroll. The two main reasons we’re behind year-to-date are facility rentals and daily admissions in both the Pool and Rink. That’s a reflection of the economy right now. The other departments are doing O.K.; they will make their budgets. Rink always comes on strong at the end; Pool will not make its budget. Mr. DiSalvo asked if Ms. Drenski had any comments. Ms. Drenski said that she was trying; the Hockey Club did give back a couple of slots, but she is doing everything she can to sell the spots; she can’t find anyone that wants skating at 9:00 p.m. Prime time is open on Monday and Wednesday. She said that the daily admissions are down; the open skates are down. Friday Nite skates are down as well. Mr. DiSalvo said it’s the same with the school rentals – last year we had Fairview; not so this year. Ms. Drenski said the Rink rates have been raised for Fall, so some of our big-use groups will be paying more money. Mr. DiSalvo said that, on the flip side, the Rec has submitted a revised expense budget. The second part of this is the annual appropriation difference between 2008 and 2009. Mr. DiSalvo said he cannot get an answer as to why Gymnastics is so popular the last two years, but it’s going well, and the Commissioner is not going to jinx it and ask Karrie (Tipton) why. She doesn’t know, either; and that’s one of our most expensive programs. It’s booming right now. The Pool last year made $183,000; this year, we’re budgeted for $163,000, down 11%, or about $20,000. The same with the Rink – last year Betsy made over $414,000; this year, with our revised budget, it’s down to $402,000. Essentially, Rink and Tennis are capped out at these revised numbers but, realistically, last year was a great year. The Commissioner couldn’t see the Rink going more than $408,000 or $410,000; it’s just tapped out, especially with the availability of the Rink and our fee structure. It’s the same way with Tennis. If Pat (Cunningham) ever goes over $131,000, it will be only because of a major fee increase; she’s pretty well booked with reservations. Team Sports goes in cycles. Chris (Wetmore) is only about $2,400 behind; he’ll finish making budget, but he had to drop it down to $88,000 from $90,000 last year. The major reason why Enrichment looks so far behind from last year is because of the Summer Camp enrollment down from 223 to 150. We’ll make about $37,000 less than we did last year when it’s all said and done. That’s also reflected in our expense budget as well. Mr. DiSalvo is convinced his team is working hard; it’s just the economy right now. He believes next year is going to be similar to this year as well. Any questions on the revenue breakdown, Mr. DiSalvo asked. Ms. Nader asked what we were charging for the Rink. Ms. Drenski said $155 for the main rink; $45 for resident and $52 for non-resident in studio rink. Page 2