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Recreation Commission Meeting September 8, 2003 Page Nine Mr. Jesse moved to adopt the Security Regulations for posting, after adding that failure to comply with these regulations would result in expulsion from the premises and/or criminal prosecution. Mr. Gareau asked to what extent the Law Department was consulted on the issue respecting personal property, there being an obvious broad category of case law concerning searching student lockers, etc. His concern was entering handbags, packs, duffel bags, etc., or even the ability to actually touch people, which though not included (to pat people down) could cause all sorts of legal complications. Specifically, the last one about the lockers being inspected should be reviewed by the Law Department to make tight regulations as to who is doing it and that it’s done the same way every time and probably by the same group of trained people. Mr. Gareau continued that it’s a sound policy and he agrees with it; he wants to make sure from a legal standpoint there will be no complications. Mr. Jesse said that he agreed with Mr. Gareau and said that the Security Regulations will be given to the Law Department for review. Anything relating to inspection will be done by the Police Department. Instead of “The right of Recreation Department staff to inspect” will be changed to “The right to inspect”. Mr. Gareau said that this goes beyond a comparison to schools as suggested by Mr. Jesse because there are people coming to the Rec Department paying a fee versus students who are required there. Mr. Gareau suggested that the Law Department review the Security Regulations before Mr. Jesse’s motion is placed before the Commission. It poses a lot of concerns. Lockers are common with students and patrons, but what gets them into a school or Rec Center is different, and there may be a different expectation of privacy for someone who is paying a fee vs. a student, whose locker is in a hallway. There may be different standards that apply. After discussion, it was agreed that the Law Department review the Security Regulations before posting. Mr. Jesse moved that the proposal from Joe Rice & Associates be accepted as presented for $1,935.00 and recommend to the administration, and the Mayor and particular, that the City retain Joe Rice & Associates for security, phase two. Mr. Baxter seconded the Motion. Ms. Hayes asked the Commission for questions. Mr. Kelley asked if the $1,935.00 would come from the Parks & Recreation Budget or the General Fund. Mr. DiSalvo said that it would come from the Parks & Recreation Budget. Roll was called; all were in favor, and the Motion passed unanimously. This concluded the Report of the Safety Director. NEW BUSINESS Financial Reports Ms. Hayes stated that the financial reports will be reviewed next month, and the Commission has received the guest presentation. She asked if there were any other business before the Commission for September. Page 9