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Recreation Commission Meeting September 8, 2003 Page Eight Ms. Jones asked about the sentence that read, “Entry to any Recreation Department property is strictly prohibited to anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drugs above the legal limit.” How would the Rec Department know they were above the legal limit? Mr. Jesse responded that there are plenty of people who have a drink at home, are technically under the influence but not above the legal limit. He further clarified that any drug classified by the DEA as illegal is above the legal limit. Mr. Kelley questioned part of the first sentence: “...including all parks...” He thought that, with a permit, alcohol is permitted in the Community Cabin. Various members responded that the Cabin has always been alcohol free. Mr. Gareau observed that, technically, it also applies to Springvale, but the Code was never changed accordingly. Mr. Gareau then asked Mr. Jesse how much Mr. Rice has been paid to date. His response was slightly over $2,000, which amount was approved by the Mayor. Mr. Gareau then asked what has been accomplished with that $2,000. Mr. Jesse said that Exhibit B comprised the regulations that came as part of his first work. Mr. Gareau clarified his question by asking if the larger contract was getting broken down into little contracts, understanding that it’s a personal services contract and asked for a better understanding of what Mr. Rice has done. Mr. DiSalvo stated that Mr. Rice has given the Rec Department an overview of what he feels should be done at the Rec Center, beginning with the soft security, the safety awareness program. Mr. Jesse stated that Mr. Rice believes there will be a maximum of three phases. The first phase was developing the staff training. He did an assessment of the facility and met with Messrs. DiSalvo and Jesse three or four different times to talk of various concerns and to develop the threat assessment. Mr. Rice came away from Rec Department meetings stating that awareness of the staff was necessary before the Rec could do hardware or surveillance equipment. The second phase is to put together the RFP to put the hardware and surveillance assistance in place and would also include evaluation proposals. The Rec Department wants a proposal for metal detection or surveillance cameras or electronic turn styles or bar code system or whatever it might be. The third phase would be the follow up related to the implementation of whatever is selected and the assessment monitoring the system to make sure it’s working and the vendors have installed properly. Mr. Jesse told Mr. Gareau he does not know what the cost of the third phase will be, but his feeling would be less than the first two. It was done on a personal services contract because the Recreation Department had the opportunity to retain someone who knew what he was doing at a reasonable price and do more with it in the interest of time. The Rec Department also did not want to get into a situation of becoming too public in keeping confidentiality. The Chairman asked for any more questions from the Commission. Mr. Jesse was asked if he was satisfied with Joe Rice & Associates, and he responded with a definite affirmative. Page 8