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Recreation Commission Meeting September 8, 2003 Page Six Mr. Hilton goes 50-50 on all the games. As far as the crane is concerned, that's 30%. The way that operates is that he wants the customers to win. A lot of people have a bad attitude about the claw machine because it seems like you can never win. You win by going for the one you can get, not the one you want. Mr. Hilton wants the kids to leave with something. The merchandise bought is called "prepack" and average $1.10 cost per piece. The bottom line for both Mr. Varga and Mr. Hilton is that they don't want to be a problem to the Rec Center; they want to take care of any trouble as soon as possible. The denominations in the changer are $1s, $5s, $10s, and $20s. Their business is to service the Rec Center and its patrons as best as possible. (General overlapping conversation among the members and guests about the kinds of machines and times to be delivered). The Chairman then thanked the guests for their attendance at the Meeting, who left assuring the Commission that they would take very good care of the Recreation Center and would wait for the Commissioner's call. Discussion The Chairman then opened the floor to the Members for discussion. Mr. Jesse asked Mr. Gareau the legalities of pursuing contracts with our guests. Mr. Gareau responded that it must follow the Ordinance by advertising. It could go for a legislative request tomorrow and be on for a first reading in suspension the following Tuesday and could then be in process. Mr. Jesse said that the ad procedure is critical in making it publicly known, and the Board of Control also makes that call. Mr. DiSalvo said that aside from National Vendors, Metropolitan, Quick Snacks, J.L.Hilton there was possibly only one other interested party, all local companies, and the other interested party had its service use Quick Snacks/J.L.Hilton. Mr. Gareau noted that Metropolitan Vending, before the Commission as a guest some months ago, has done nothing since then to help its case. Mr. Jesse stated that both gentlemen this evening were strong on personal service. Where do personal service contracts end and generic vending contracts begin? Mr. Gareau stated that there's a tiny window of contracts that fall into a category with no property, lease or franchise involved. Certain contracts get money but don't spend money to do it; those contracts are non-exempt. Quick Snacks/Hilton will fall into this category. Mr. Jesse moved that Council consider a proposal for a vending contract and arcade contract, seconded by Mr. Baxter. Roll was called, all were in favor; Motion passed unanimously, Mr. Gareau to take care of the matter tomorrow. Page 6