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Recreation Commission Meeting July 7, 2003 ceremonies this year were supposed to start at 11:00. As soon as everyone marched down, they were waiting for hot dogs and playing their games. The Mayor and Commissioner were alone for the ceremony, so next year, after getting together with the VFW, everyone will be marched directly to the Gazebo for a proper opening ceremony. Mr. Gareau commented that the hot dogs were a marked improvement over the previous year, that someone had the foresight to light the grill in advance. His further comment was that next year there be more than one station for hot dogs, drinks and condiments to avoid long lines. There was general discussion among the members about ribbons as prizes. Ribbons were given for the tricycles and wagon train. Mr. DiSalvo thanked the Community Council for donated candy, used at the park. He wanted to give it as prizes for anyone other than tricycle or wagon, because there was nothing to hand out to them. Next year there will be ribbons for all. Fishing Derby Ms. Jones said that her family had a wonderful time at the Fishing Derby this year and that some of her grandchildren would like to be involved in planning the Derby next year. Mr. DiSalvo said that would be about March of next year. This concluded the Report of the Recreation Commissioner. REPORT BY SAFETY DIRECTOR Security Plan Checklist Mr. Jesse reported that there has been a repositioning of the security plan. There is a city-wide computerization upgrade being planned. Part of it will include the Recreation Center. There are parts of the Recreation that involve security and parts that include Internet access which may or may not be included in the City's system. Mr. Jesse talked to Joe Rice, the Security Consultant, and suggested that there be serious, one-day training for the staff as far as security awareness is concerned. It's been known from the start that 60% of the City's security issues is staff training. That will be followed up. Maneuverability Course As far as the maneuverability course, Mr. Jesse has called the young man who wants to head up the project, and if nothing is heard, there will be an area set up. They are very simple to set up; perhaps one may be set up at the Rec Center. The only question Mr. Jesse posed was a liability issue and the fact that there must only be a parent or legal guardian who’s a licensed driver with the student. This concluded the Report of the Safety Director. Page 3