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Titusville Leisure Services Board
Meeting Minutes *last updated 9/13/06*
The Titusville Leisure Services Board Held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Recreation Center. Present: Kathy Barrett, Kim Bliznesky, Kelley Sauber, Richard Smedley, Dan Zalewski, John Frye, Bob Mayer Jamie Beechey
Ms Barrett called the meeting to order. Minutes from December 6, 2005 Meeting were presented. Motion to approve from Mr. Frye, Seconded by Ms. Bliznesky-all approved there were no Minutes to approve for the month of January as no quorum was present.
Ms. Barrett welcomed representatives from the Take Pride committee- Mr. Joe Carter, Mr. Bill Webb, and Mr. Dave Zaritski. Mr. Carter thanked Leisure Services for their efforts in hosting the Holiday Light Display. He presented the final tabulations of visitors through the display and they were just above last years mark. He sighted weather as a reason the numbers were not substantially higher. He reiterated the upgrades to the park for electric services and discussed improvements for 2006. He also stated that there were problems with snow removal on particular days and wanted to make sure the board was aware of these. On behalf of Take Pride Mr. Carter presented leisure services with two checks totaling $610 to go towards leisure services efforts to provide programming for the Titusville Area. Ms Barrett thanked the representatives for their hard work and making the program a success. Mr. Carter asked for Leisure services approval to host the display in 2006. A motion to host the display was presented by Mr. Mayer, seconded By Ms. Bliznesky-all approved.
Ms Barrett welcomed Mr. Jim Becker and Mr. Tim Rodgers who were representing Tri City Thunder Softball Association. Mr. Becker was requesting relief from fees that would be associated with holding the Memorial Day Softball Tournament. He stated the benefits of Titusville hosting both for the city and region. He stated that his minimal entrance fee barely covered the costs of hosting. Mrs. Sauber suggested perhaps an increase in the entrance fee and Mr. Becker rebutted by stating he wanted the tourney to be available to local, poorer communities. Mrs. Barrett thanked Mr. Becker and told him that she would receive his answer after discussion. After discussion, a motion was made by Ms Bliznesky for Leisure Services to umbrella the tourney and suggests a donation to Leisure Services from Tri-City Thunder not to exceed $200.00. Mr. Zalewski seconded-All approved Ms. Beechey would send a letter outlining the decision.
Ms. Barrett called for the treasurer’s report. Ms. Beechey read the checking account balance as $27,440.86. $4224.62 was noted as the Pool CD, and $18,541.49 as the Parker Hunter funds cumulative for the Heisman award and the tennis/furnace acct. Ms Beechey suggested the board might want to consider increasing the size of the gift for the Heisman since the account was substantial enough and because the cost of school has increased. Ms. Blinesky called for approval of the treasurers report, Mr. Frye seconded-All approved Ms Barrett called for approval of the warrant list Mr. Mayer motioned to approve the payment of bills as presented, Mr. Smedley-All approved
Ms Beechey submitted the current Tyc Toc and Council on the Arts Report. She presented a letter from Penny Gustavson with recommendations for appointment to the Arts Council for Holly Mathews, Leah Carter, and Bonnie Hull. Mr. Mayer Motioned to appoint all three, Mr. Zalewski seconded-All approved.
Ms Beechey presented a letter of request from Mrs. Leah Carter of the Girl Scouts to again host the annual Earth Day Celebration slated for April 22, 2006. Ms. Bliznesky motioned to approved, Mr. Mayer seconded-All approved
Old Business:
Ms. Beechey stated that as of December 31st, 2005 Leisure services had a total of $28,181.13. Of those monies, $2000.00 is committed to playground safety surface material for Robert’s Grove. What to do with remainder of the monies needs to be decided. Ms. Beechey make the following suggestions for thought: $5500 that was used for the pool feasibility study t be put back into the Cd; a sum no greater than $1500 be put towards an ice machine at the complex to not only increase revenue from soda sales, but provide a first aid resource for all sporting events; investing $10,000 in a semi-long term Cd. And carry over $9,150 for operating for 2006. Ms Bliznesky motioned to invest the money as stated with the stipulation that the $10,000 be invested in a cd with a term no greater than 9 months in the event of needing to be readily available. She then amended her motion to make the Cd term no greater than 6 months. Mr. Frye seconded-All approved
Ms Beechey announced that the new pool and pavilion fees we approved by city council.
Ms Beechey stated that the senior citizen Tony Hunter, would not be renting the apt in the recreation center so the apt went to Penny and Gary Gustavson and they would be taking occupancy as of the 15th of Feb
New Business:
Ms Barrett welcomed Mrs. Kelley Sauber to the board.
Ms Barrett announced the elections for officers for Leisure Services for 2006. A motion was made by Mr Frye to nominate Kelley Sauber to the treasurer position, Mr Zalewski seconded-All approved. Ms. Sauber accepted. Mr Frye motioned to keep Ms. Barrett and Ms. Bliznesky in their current positions as President and Vice President respectively, Mr. Mayer seconded-All approved. Ms Barrett and Ms. Bliznesky both accepted.
Recommendations for hire for Titusville Area School District: Courtney Bromley-Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator Mr. Zalewski made a motion to recommend hiring, Ms. Bliznesky seconded -All approved
Mr. Zalewski moved to adjourn, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Ms Beechey asked the board to consider utilizing the $2000 gift from coca-cola towards the purchase of infield mix for the ball fields. Mr. Mayer motioned to approve-Mr. Zalewski seconded-All Approved
Ms. Beechey discussed the purchase of the registration software and that with the newly received converted database the software should begin being utilized within the month.
Ms. Beechey presented the cost analysis for needed repairs to the swimming pool. Needed renovations are $293,000. Adding additional features will increase the total to approximately $450,000. She asked for the creation of a committee for raising capital funds and asks the board to think about this. She also requested the reformation of the Key 93/long range recreation committee.
Ms Beechey talked about the potential grant opportunities with TASD for purchasing bicycles.
Ms Beechey introduced an upcoming program that would involve member of the community that were 55 and up called Prime time.
Mr. Zalewski motioned to adjourn, Ms Bliznesky seconded-All approved
The Titusville Leisure Services Board Held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday March 7, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Recreation Center. Present: Kathy Barrett, Kelley Sauber, Dan Zalewski, John Frye, Steve Bodamer, Jamie Beechey
Ms Barrett called the meeting to order. Minutes from December 6, 2005 Meeting were presented. Mr. Zalewski stated the minutes needed to reflect that he did not motion TWICE to adjourn. With amendment, motion to approve from Mr. Frye, Seconded by Mr. Bodamer-all approved
Ms. Barrett called for the approval of the recommendations for hire. First the recommendations for personnel to school board. (See attached) Mr. Zalewski expressed concerns for the minor league supervisors and their attentiveness to games. Ms. Sauber expressed concerns over a particular individual (personnel session ensued) After a personnel session, Mr. Frye moved to approve the list for hire for the school board, Mr. Zalewski seconded-All approved. Mr. Frye motioned to recommend for hiring the list of TLSB staff (see attached), Mr. Zalewski seconded-All approved.
Ms Barrett called for the treasurer’s report. Ms Beechey stated that of the money surplus from 2005 was put into two cd’s as requested. One in the amount of $10,000 was put into a 10 month cd, and the other in the amount of $5500 was to replace the monies used for the pool feasibility study, and was rolled into the remaining pool fund cd (4285.19) for a total of $9785.19 which was put into a short term 3 month cd. The existing checking account balance was listed as $9789.15. Ms. Beechey showed a letter stating that the cities disbarment would be arriving at weeks end. Mr. Zalewski motioned to accept the treasurer’s report as read, Ms. Sauber seconded-All approved.
Ms. Barrett called for approval of the warrant list. Mr. Frye motioned to approve as presented, Mr. Bodamer seconded-All approved.
Ms. Beechey submitted the current Tyc Toc and Council on the Arts Reports.
Ms. Beechey submitted a copy of the coca cola contract for everyone to read. She stated that coke was refusing to sell post mix product to leisure services under the guise it was not in the contract. (Specific to the Ed Myer Complex) Ms Beechey stated that she was turning the matter over to the city solicitor and having him proceed.
Old Business:
Ms. Beechey stated the leisure services now owned a new (used) ice machine for the complex. She presented the specifications sheet and told everyone that it was valued new at and $2200 and she purchased it from an eBay vendor for $879.95. She stated there would be no freight as she would be picking it up herself.
Ms. Beechey stated that Wayne Wade would be in to discuss the feasibility study on Tuesday March 21st @ 1pm. She invited anyone that was available that day to attend.
Ms. Beechey stated that leisure services would again be offering the summer food service program. She stated that she and Mr. Lukach attended a training seminar and hoped to expand the program this summer.
Ms. Beechey stated she wanted to reconvene the Key 93 committee and asked for members of leisure services board to be on the committee. Ms. Sauber, Ms Barrett, and Mr. Zalewski agreed to participate.
Ms Beechey stated that the city approved the CDBG allocations for 2006. She stated that the redevelopment authority was planning on utilizing $100,000 of those monies over two years towards rehab of the swimming pool.
Ms. Beechey stated that leisure services received a donation of $100.00 towards the electric bill for the light display and $50.00 towards the Easter egg hunt from the 1st United Methodist church.
New Business:
Ms Beechey stated there was a verbal agreement between the city and the school district for the city to provide the big equipment to help install the turf mix at the complex. Mr. Bodamer asked what the status of the playground equipment was for Burgess Park and Ms. Beechey stated she was still waiting for the announcement from the state.
Ms Beechey stated that she would be applying for a grant through Crawford Heritage Foundation to start a program called Start Smart sports which introduces sports to children ages 3-5. All the equipment is geared towards that aged child utilizing such things as koosh balls and golf clubs that make sounds when swung correctly. She stated the program was only open to children that brought a parent/guardian or babysitter along so it encouraged adult participation. She stated she felt it would allow parent to get involved that might not know anything about a particular sport.
Ms. Beechey stated that the city was requesting the audit to be done by the end of March and she stated this was a concern as to utilize O’Polka was more expensive that utilizing a local accountant. Mr. Bodamer asked why there was a time constraint on the audit, and Ms Beechey stated she did not know but would find out. Ms. Sauber made a plea to give the audit to a local accountant.
Ms Beechey stated that she would be at the PRPS conference the following week.
Mr. Zalewski called for the adjournment of the meeting, Mr. Bodamer seconded-approved
The Titusville Leisure Services Board Held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday April 4, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Recreation Center. Present: Kathy Barrett, Kelley Sauber, Richard Smedley, John Frye, Steve Bodamer, Jamie Beechey
Ms Barrett called the meeting to order. Minutes from March 7, 2006 Meeting were presented. Mr. Frye Motioned to accept the minutes as presented, Mr. Bodamer seconded-All approved
Ms Barrett called for the treasurer’s report. Ms Beechey stated that the checking acct balance was $15289.71 She stated that the 2 long term investment cd’s were currently @ $19, 789. Ms Beechey also stated that the Parker Hunter accounts were 18,541.49. Mr. Bodamer called for approval of the treasurer’s report, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Ms. Barrett called for approval of the warrant list. Mr. Beechey stated that by request of the school district, the tennis court lines @ burgess were painted professionally @ a cost of $200. Ms. Sauber asked what pool safety equipment was purchased and Ms. Beechey stated that a spine board with head immobilizer was purchased since Leisure Services generally borrowed the school district item. Mr. Smedley motioned to approve the warrant list as presented, Mr. Bodamer seconded-all approved
Ms. Beechey submitted the current Tyc Toc and Council on the Arts Reports. Mr. Frye asked what simple gifts project was. Ms Beechey stated it was a group that came in for Arts and Ed to teach at the schools and do concerts in town. Ms Beechey stated that Ms Gustavson asked permission for the tyc-toc board to travel to Ontario as opposed to the outer banks over Memorial Day weekend. Mr. Frye asked if there would be passport issues due to new regulations. Mr. Bodamer moved to approve the trip pending the investigation into the passports, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Old Business:
Ms. Beechey presented the plan for the swimming pool renovation. She stated that Mr. Wades visit was very informative and that he was going to provide additional drawings at the request of Ms. Sauber. Ms Beechey stated that it would be a good idea to have the independent leak test done prior to the estimate for services since that might determine additional costs.
Ms. Beechey stated that coca cola did present leisure services with their annual contribution of $2,000. She stated that the situation with coke was addressed by the city attorney who spoke with Harold Moore from coca cola and the position remained that coke would not give Leisure services a syrup dispensing machine for the Myer Complex. Ms. Beechey stated that she located a used post mix dispenser on ebay for $749, ready to go, needing only a water line. Ms Beechey stated she was also waiting to find out if coke would deliver post mix and co2. Ms Beechey also stated that because leisure services is not tied into coke for any other facility other than the Myer Complex, that she recommended using Pepsi. Pepsi would give 40% commission on bottled soda and a dollar per gallon off the price of post mix as well as provide free equipment. Ms Beechey stated the concern of continuing to pursue the coke matter further within the legal realm due to how expensive that could get. Mr. Frye expressed concern about a new machine and the upkeep on it. Ms Barrett and Ms Sauber stated they thought it best purchase the new machine and pull coke from the pool and Roberts Grove. Mr. Bodamer wondered if Coke would be willing to renegotiate. Mr. Bodamer suggested contacting Rob Buchan about the school district contract. Mr. Frye and Mr. Bodamer both agreed they felt it was best to see if coke would be willing to renegotiate and if not perhaps a switch to Pepsi was in order.
Ms. Beechey stated that the ice machine was installed and operable at the complex. Mr. Sampson completed installation of the water line and drain.
Ms. Beechey stated that Jeff Fowler from the Penn State Cooperative Extension would be in town Tuesday April 11th at 10 am to discuss problems with the ball fields. She invited everyone to attend if they could.
Ms Beechey stated that there would be a new line item in the budget report to show interest earned. Previously interest earned was put into misc. revenue and not tracked well.
New Business:
Ms Barrett called for recommendations for hire to the TASD. (See attached) Mr. Frye motioned to approve the recommendations, Ms. Sauber seconded All approved Ms. Barrett called for recommendations for hire for TLSB (see Attached) Mr. Bodamer motioned to approve the recommendations, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Ms. Beechey brought to the boards attention to a need for an overnight camping fee for weekend events at the Myer Complex. She recommended a $5 per vehicle per night based on what campgrounds charge for primitive camping. (no services provided). Ms Beechey stated that Leisure Services would provide a cashier to accept monies. She also stated that all city ordinances would still be in effect. Ms Sauber motioned to recommend the fee to City Council for approval, Mr. Smedley seconded-All approved
Ms Beechey announced the joint efforts between leisure services and Tyc Toc for Operation Burgess Park. She stated that she and Ms Gustavson brainstormed on how we could do upgrades to the building. The groups would be asking local contractors and business to donate either time or materials. This would hopefully be in conjunction with the playground upgrades and building upgrades.
Ms Beechey announced that the annual Easter Egg hunt would be that Saturday April 8th at 9am. To date just over $1400 in cash and prizes was raised by Courtney Bromley.
Mr. Bodamer called for the adjournment of the meeting, Mr. Smedley seconded-approved
The Titusville Leisure Services Board Held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday May 2, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Recreation Center. Present: Kelley Sauber, Richard Smedley, Dan Zalewski, John Frye, Steve Bodamer, Jack Samonsky, Jamie Beechey
In Ms Barrett’s absence, Ms Sauber was at helm for the meeting.
Ms Sauber called the meeting to order. Minutes from April 7, 2006 Meeting were presented. Mr. Bodamer Motioned to accept the minutes as presented, Mr. Samonsky seconded-All approved
Ms Sauber called for the treasurer’s report. Ms Beechey stated that the checking acct balance was $14518.71 She stated that the 2 long term investment cd’s were currently @ $19, 789.15 Ms Beechey also stated that the Parker Hunter accounts were 18,541.49. Mr. Samonsky motioned for approval of the treasurer’s report, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Ms. Sauber called for approval of the warrant list. Ms Beechey stated that the $3600.00 was the bill for the playground surface material. She stated two thousand was carried over from 2005 from the park maint. Acct, $1,000 would be reimbursed from the grant received from Penn Prime. Mr.Bodamer motioned to approve the warrant list as presented, Mr. Samonsky seconded-all approved
Ms. Beechey submitted the current Tyc Toc and Council on the Arts Reports. Ms Beechey reported that the trip to Canada would not incur any trouble with passports, that the law would be put into affect in Dec of 06.
Old Business:
Ms. Beechey stated that as requested Mr. Buchan called Coca Cola to see if he could help resolve the conflict with the contract, and as guessed Coke would not budge and would not provide. He said they would be amenable that she had played phone tag with coca cola and there was no formal resolution. She stated that the company did deliver post mix product to the complex so they very well could sell fountain soda if they had a machine. She stated that Mr. Sauber offered use of an extra gun at his business and that McGregor’s beverage possibly had a gun that could be used as well. Ms Sauber would check with Mr. Sauber about this. Ms Beechey stated that they had been selling cans at the complex.
Ms. Beechey stated that to date 27 loads of ball field surface material had been combed into the fields at the complex Ms. Beechey stated Hasbrouck had donated the material and that a thank you note was sent. Ms Beechey expressed thanks and gratitude to both the city public works dept and the school district for their efforts in making that a reality. She stated that the cooperative efforts have been phenomenal and the amount of work accomplished was incredible.
Ms Beechey stated that the Easter egg hunt was a huge success and that Kiwanis hid 1300 eggs.
Ms Beechey asked all of the board to go look at the work that had been accomplished at Roberts Grove-She said 200 cubic yards of playground material was distributed under all the play equipment leaving a depth of 8 inches of material. She said it took the better part of a week to disperse. She stated that take pride was in during the evening to clean leaves and branches.
Ms Beechey stated she was anticipating vandalism to increase over the summer based on the amount of times locks and chains had to be replaced on the skate park. She stated that the previous Saturday 6 individuals were sited for defiant trespass for being in the skate park during closed hours. Ms Beechey stated that Leisure Services might want to think about having an attendant during the spring for the skate park. Ms Beechey stated that the overnight camping fee was placed on city council agenda. She stated the fee would be earmarked towards improvements at the complex.
Ms Beechey stated that the audit was nearing completion.
Ms Beechey stated there still was no word on the DCNR grant announcements.
Ms Beechey stated that an issue was rearing its head again in regards to the roadway that leads to the Daisy Campbell Field. She stated that residents have complained about the dust that road creates and so the city put a chain up to prevent access. The problem was it was baseball season and there needed to be handicapped access. She said Penn dot had a surface treatment that would cost in the neighborhood of $2,000. Ms Beechey stated she would be seeking contributions form baseball softball and soccer. She stated that since the ball field material was free, that perhaps the main money could be put towards the road treatment instead. Ms Beechey also stated that the complex was being signed for speed and for no parking on the sides of the roadways.
New Business:
Ms Sauber called for recommendations for hire to the TASD. (See attached) Mr. Samonsky motioned to approve the recommendations, Mr. Frye seconded- All approved
Ms. Sauber called for recommendations for hire for TLSB (see Attached) Mr. Bodamer motioned to approve the recommendations, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Ms. Stated that Hershey Track and Field would be held that weekend May 6th
Ms Beechey stated that they had a new Green Thumb worker and his name was Rich Frantz. He would be working in maintenance.
Ms Beechey stated that a check was sent to the board from the attorneys of Tim McGregor in the amount of $235.
Ms Beechey Stated that Leisure Services had received their $1000 supply of pesticide. She stated that she would be going to school on the 10th to be certified in applications and they would begin spraying.
Mr. Zalewski called for the adjournment of the meeting, Mr. Smedley seconded-approved
The Titusville Leisure Services Board Held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday June 13, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Recreation Center. Present: Kathy Barrett, Kim Bliznesky, Kelley Sauber, Steve Coleman, John Frye, Bob Mayer, Steve Bodamer
Ms Barrett called the meeting to order. Minutes from May 2, 2006 Meeting were presented. Mr. Frye motioned to approve as entered, Ms. Sauber seconded.
Ms Barrett welcomed Ms Joy Strain from O’ Polka accounting to go over the audit draft of 2005. Ms Strain explained that this audit was a full audit, which means not only were ending and beginning balances looked over, but transactions were as well. She stated that there were no material weaknesses, no reportable conditions-she stated there were many improvements over the 2004 audit review based on what all the committees were expected to turn in. She stated the comparatives for 2004 2005 would show some differences as in 2004 the book reflected monies in and out from committees which did not occur in 2005. She reviewed the audit in detail for the board. She stated that while each board and committee was directly responsible for their monies, the fact that each committee utilized the Leisure Boards EIN number made Leisure hold a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight in the auditing. Ms Beechey stated that all the committees have been very cooperative in providing expense and income reports. Ms Strain reported that to date the council of the arts was not audited as they perform their own independent audit. She stated once that was received she would present a completed audit to the board. Ms Strain asked that the board look over the information and if any changes to wording were requested she would adjust as necessary. Ms Beechey asked the board to look over the audit and contact her with any changes.
Ms. Barrett called for the treasurer’s report. Ms Beechey stated that the checking acct balance was $36,227.19. She stated that the 2 long term investment cd’s were currently @ $19, 884.15 Ms Beechey also stated that the Parker Hunter accounts were $18,571.49. Mr. Bliznesky motioned for approval of the treasurer’s report, Mr. Frye seconded-all approved.
Ms. Barrett called for approval of the warrant list. Mr. Frye questioned why there were several charges to Sam’s club on the same day, but different receipts. Ms Beechey stated she would look into that. Ms Bliznesky motioned to approve the warrant list as presented, Mr. Mayer seconded-all approved
Ms. Beechey stated she did not have reports from Tyc Toc and Council on the Arts.
Old Business:
Ms. Beechey stated that the overnight camping fee was passed by city council. She stated the upcoming weekend was the state tournament for BMX and that the fee would go into affect then. She stated that mirror placard would be placed inside the mirror distinguishing those eligible to stay over night. Concern was raised over having both the track meet and BMX on the same weekend and Ms Beechey stated that only three communities would be participating in the track meet, with one person per event, so it was not that large and parking would not be an issue.
Ms. Beechey stated that the road treatment was completed at the Myer Complex for the roadway leading to ball field one (Daisy Campbell field).
Ms Beechey stated that Hershey Track and Field District meet was the coming weekend. Ms Beechey stated that although small the first year, she hoped for a larger meet in the future once people were aware that Titusville was the host.
New Business:
Ms Barrett called for recommendations for hire to the TASD. (See attached) Mr. Frye motioned to approve the recommendations, Ms. Sauber seconded- All approved Ms. Sauber called for recommendations for hire for TLSB (See Attached) Mr. Frye motioned to approve the recommendations, Ms Bliznesky seconded-all approved.
Ms Beechey stated that the electric work for the pool was completed and that the electric inspection was completed and that the certificate was good for three years. Ms Beechey explained the work as complete grounding of all metal fixtures within 5 feet of the pool. She stated that all must be tied into one ground so that a stray electric current could not enter the water. She commended Mark Anderson for being diligent and finishing within a day. She also commended public works for their diligence in cutting the cement around the entire pool. Ms Beechey stated she was not sure what the bill from Mark Anderson would be-she stated that approximately $1,000 was spent on the materials to complete the project. She stated that the short term pool cd was due that week. She recommended moving $2,000 dollars from the cd into the general fund to cover those costs and roll the remaining cd money into a new cd. Ms Bliznesky suggested not to invest anything until the total price was concrete. Ms Sauber asked to get a definite amount from Mark Anderson. Ms Barrett agreed. Ms Bliznesky moved to get a grand total of services from Mr. Anderson and then move the Cd money into the general fund. Ms Sauber seconded. All approved.
Ms Beechey stated then all summer programs were underway with the exception of swim lessons which start Monday. Ms Beechey stated that enrollment for summer programs was up 200%. Ms Beechey stated the summer lunch program was also underway, and still challenging Trying to determine how many lunches to prepare daily
Ms Beechey stated that after the last meeting Mr. Zalewski tendered his resignation and welcomed Mr. Steve Coleman as his replacement.
Ms Sauber expressed her concern over tobacco use by coaches and parents at little league games. She had witnessed that the coaches on the opposing team’s coaches were using tobacco and then also noticed that Titusville coaches were also using smokeless tobacco. Ms Sauber stated she would like to see Leisure Services implement a policy on no tobacco use in the parks-She stated not only were the coaches setting an unhealthy example to their children, the use of cigarettes by spectators could also prove harmful to healthy living. MS Beechey stated that it would help reinforce the school districts no tobacco use for school sponsored activities, particularly where the Myer Complex was concerned. Ms Beechey stated that in City Ordinance, Leisure Services does set park policy and was in their right to do so in this case. Ms Beechey stated it would also be a tool to curb underage smoking and tobacco use as it is only unlawful to purchase tobacco, not to use it under the age of 18. Mr. Mayer suggested the difficulty in policing such a policy. MS Barrett suggested there would have to be postings.
Ms Barrett brought up that typically the board skips the July meeting. She asked what the thoughts were for this year. Mr. Bodamer motioned to skip July’s meeting, Mr. Frye seconded-All approved.
Mr. Frye made a motion to adjourn, Ms Bliznesky seconded. All approved
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