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Recreation Commission Meeting June 2, 2003 should not happen because it is a new roof. Mr. Gareau suggested that the matter be referred to Mr. Dubelko, put together a report, explain what the problem is, what has been done to correct it, and get it resolved. It was expensive to put in place, and it's criminal to be leaking. There being no further New Business, the Commission moved on to Old Business. OLD BUSINESS Handicapped Signs Mr. Jesse looked at the signs in the parking lot, but they're not exactly on the spaces. If you're handicapped, you know they're there. If you're not handicapped, you know they're there. Mr. Baxter asked if they are labeled according to statute. Mr. Gareau said there is no Ordinance tag, but that North Olmsted dummied up the law to bring more non-complying signs into compliance through the Local Code, not the State Code. Arcade Machines Mr. DiSalvo said that the person who has the arcade and vending machines is under contract. He does not know where the Rec Center stands on this matter, but it must be handled because the money is needed. Mr. Gareau thinks that the current contractor has been here so long he is not convinced that he should get another. He may have the contract by the standpoint that it's a continuing one, but it's a revenue-generating contract. Under the Ordinance, the City should at least go out for bid. There's no way the current contractor is going to get another one until the City goes out to see what else is available. Mr. Jesse asked what was wanted as far as the specs: does the Rec want the prize games or the arcade games. Ms. Jones said the prizes would be put down, left there and fought over. Mr. Gareau said that he's still bitter about the fact that the current contractor hasn't done anything for the Rec Center over the past ten or fifteen years. Now he comes in and says he's got great ideas making 500 times what we're making now. Over the past ten years, if he would have had that approach, many things could have been fixed at the Center. Mr. Gareau said that doesn't mean to get rid of the contractor, just to take in more bids, and if the current contractor gets it, he gets it. Option one would be the games of chance (redemption); option two would be the arcade style game; and if there's a third option or service such as a dollar changing machine. It's important to find out whether or not there was a written agreement with the contractor or not. Mr. DiSalvo located the contract, which states that it's "…renewed every two years without notice." There were copies made for the Law Department's handling. Mr. Gareau thought that neither City Council nor the Mayor saw a copy of this contract, who will not stand by any contract without his knowledge. Mr. Baxter asked if the same contractor did the candy and ice cream. Mr. DiSalvo replied yes, everything but the soft drinks. Mr. Gareau said he doesn't want his frustration with the contractor to bar his entry to the Rec. The rest of the Commission agreed with his observation after the contractor's presentation by indicating that any question that was asked directly was answered indirectly. Ms. Page 10