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Recreation Commission Meeting January 6, 2003 NORTH OLMSTED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 6, 2003 Meeting called to order: 7:05 p.m. In Attendance: Claire Hayes, Chairman Richard Jesse, Safety Director Norm Baxter, Member Michael R. Gareau, Jr., Councilman Randi Jones, Member Anna Kanis, Member Bill Kelley, Member Visitors: Don Copeland, Director of Human Resources Bill Jacob and Colette Adams (Special Children First) Barb Bittner, Recreation Center Bookkeeper Marvin Stotz and Charles Dial (Safety Issues at Recreation Center) Councilman Duane Limpert OFFICIAL MINUTES The meeting was called to order and roll call taken. It was unanimously agreed among the Members of the Recreation Commission that the representatives of Special Children First, Inc., (hereinafter “SCF”) a separate, non-profit Sec. 501(c)(3) corporation, be given allowance to address the Commission before any other business is conducted. The purpose of 501(c)(3) status is to allow for approval of available government funds. See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Copeland began by stating that, as Director of Human Resources for the City of North Olmsted, services are provided for special needs children, both mentally and physically challenged, through the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Colette Adams has been involved over the years with the Human Resources Department regarding the Block Grant Program. Back in the 1980s, property was purchased on Butternut Ridge Road and leased for 25 years to Horizons to use for special needs children. The City then built a Pavilion or “pole barn” that’s now been enclosed, and the City is concerned that this property still be used for special needs children functions. The City of North Olmsted does not want the property utilized for something unintended. When Horizons was leaving pursuits for special needs children, Bill