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RECREATION CENTER REPAIRS AND WORK UPDATE: Ms. Drenski stated that the fire alarm project that began in November 2012 is still in progress due to changes in the specifications, testing of the alarm should begin this week. Our maintenance staff is in the process of updating the bleachers in the rink area. Mr. Garrity asked if there would be handrails installed to the top of the bleachers. Ms. Drenski said that was a good idea and they would look into it. Ms. Drenski also reported that they have gone out to bid for the chiller replacement project which also includes the cooling tower. Brewer Garrett has been awarded the project and it th is scheduled to begin the day after the Ice Show which is May 20, and will take approximately one month to complete. Concerning the lighting project, we are still working with the engineer to design the specifications. The areas included for this project are the rink, pool, tennis and gymnastics areas. SPECIAL EVENT UPDATE: Ms. Drenski reported the Santa Skate that took place in December went well with approximately 350 people in attendance. The Cleveland Edges performed a free standing room only show afterwards and collected food donations for the North Olmsted Food Pantry. The Recreation Center has hosted National Skating Day for the past eleven years to help introduce people to various types of skating. The event includes free admission, skate rental and free lessons and we had almost 500 participants. We also included a sled hockey tournament sponsored by the Ohio United Sled Hockey Team that consisting of adults and children with various abilities. There were other hockey teams and skilled skaters as well giving demonstrations. Our New Year’s Eve event went well with approximately 300 people in attendance. We had help with donations from the car dealerships and the Cleveland Edges th volun-teered staff to help with the event. Our third Annual Eggstravaganza will be held on March 30 at North Olmsted Park, there will be coffee, juice, pastries, bounce house, crafts for the kids and a DJ. REVENUE AND EXPENSE: Ms. Drenski reviewed the 2012 year end revenue and expense and stated that we exceeded our projected revenue in all areas and our expenses came in under the budgeted amount. Our revenue projections for 2013 are more than 2012 but will vary by department due to the closing of each area in the building for special projects. The indoor and outdoor pools need to be painted, the rink will get new chillers, the tennis courts will be converted to gymnastics and the gymnastics area will be converted to fitness. In addition, each area will be updated with the new lighting project. Mr. Wetmore commented that 2014 will show a savings for expense since the new lighting and chillers will be more cost effective. Ms. Drenski also stated that money has been allocated to replace the playground equipment located by the outdoor pool.