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Recreation Commission Meeting January 6, 2003 interacts with SCF. The Letter of Intent from the City is important to SCF, because Bill Jacob needs this to go the Foundations for funding. The support of a city means a lot, and Mr. Jacob can take that Motion showing our interest to the Foundations. We are in harmony with the spirit of SCF now. Mr. Jesse knows that Karrie Tipton (Gymnastics) and Jeff Marshall (Hockey/Skating) are interested in SCF, so the players are in place. Ms. Hayes brought up financial reports and asked for comments. Mr. Baxter discussed several numbers with Barb Bittner, and she will continue to be in touch with the Finance Department about them. The financial reports are in the packages a month late because, logistically, they are not available until that time. Claire Hayes then confirmed, through Motion, that the first Monday of the month works well for everyone. The Motion was seconded, roll taken, all were in favor, and the Motion passed. A Chairman for 2003 was sought by Ms. Hayes. She asked for volunteers. The members indicated to her that they were happy to keep her Chairman and, since she had no objection, Motion was made, seconded and passed that she remain Chairman of the Recreation Commission for 2003 (Ms. Hayes abstaining). Mr. Gareau volunteered to be the Vice Chair, and Mr. Jesse indicated he will be part of the entire process. There was a Motion to accept Mr. Gareau as Vice Chair, seconded and passed by roll call. VISITORS’ OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS COMMISSION ?Security and Safety Issues at the Recreation Center Complex. Chairman Hayes invited Visitors Marvin Stotz (440-235-8984) and Charles Dial (440-779-4030) to speak before the members of the Commission with regard to safety and security issues at the Recreation Center Complex. Mr. Stotz indicated that, since 9-11, the condition of the security at the Recreation Complex is deplorable. A plan must be placed in action for more lighting, security (police and fire) and technology (cameras, gates, etc.), delineating numbers or letters for all doors for ingress and egress into the Recreation Center. In other words, a simple and clear method of getting in and out of the building by the public, Recreation Center employees, and security personnel, must be made effective as soon as possible. Thefts and hostage situations must not be tolerated. “Lock Down” should be considered by the safety forces. Another issue was that of articles being stolen, particularly wallets, from the Recreation Center, and the resultant problems re-establishing drivers’ licenses, credit cards, etc. Mr. Stotz spoke from personal experience. Within a short period of time, there were fraudulent purchases on one of his department store credit cards. One cooperative policeman helped him as much as possible, but the matter was turned over to a detective, and Mr. Stotz was running circles with the police department and the department store to try to get the matter resolved. Mr. Stotz continued by saying that, after speaking with some of the female staff, he was told they do not feel secure working in the building at night. Another concern the staff mentioned was the hiring of auxiliary police, again, at night. Many times, parents drop off their children at the Rec Page 8