Recreation-Leisure Service Commission

Monday, November 21, 2005

 

The Recreation-Leisure Service Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2005 in the Community Room of the Community Activity Center (CAC).  Members present were:  Laura Gamble, Lesa Backstrom, Pat Garvin, Mike Grosz, Jodi Hoffart, and Recreation Director Jeff Zeiss.  Absent:  Kris Loberg, Bob Keating, and Byron Heier.  Special guests were:  Deb Shaefer - Jazzercise instructor and Rochelle Rogers - participant in Jazzercise.

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Grosz and seconded by Commissioner Garvin to approve the minutes of October 17, 2005.  Minutes were approved as presented.

 

Discussion was held in regards to Jazzercise program and its usage and rental rates and fees.  Deb Schaefer understands that in increase is likely, but wants a consistent fee for all groups using this room (Community Room).  All commission members agreed that a more uniformed fee be set.  Suggestions were to charge a $5 an hour for usage of the room and $5 per person for non-members of the CAC.  Commissioner Grosz suggested that those groups who use the room once a week be charged $15 per hour, use the room two to five times a week, be charged $5 per hour.  After much discussion, Commissioner Garvin motioned to table the agenda item until the next meeting so that the Commission could discuss proposals with the Mayor.  Director Zeiss would set up a special meeting with the Mayor.

 

Director Zeiss reported on activities at the Activity Center and with the Recreation Department.  First and second basketball concluded today with 52 participants who met once a week for five weeks.  The third and fourth grade boys and girls programs will conclude on November 28 and 29 with intramural games. A total of 52 boys and girls are participating.  Volunteers are assisting with the coaching responsibilities.  The fifth and sixth grade basketball program will begin on December 1 and will continue through Saturday, January 21.  A total of 73 are registered.  The seventh and eighth grade boys' recreation basketball schedule is also underway with 27 boys who practice on Tuesday and Thursday through December 16.  The WBDA (Wayne Basketball Development Association) registration is Friday, December 2.  Those teams will begin after January 21.  There will be volunteer coaching in all these age groups.

 

Commissioner Gamble reported on progress of the softball restroom project.  Things are progressing with designs approved by the committee.  Costs will be determined in the near future and then the committee will proceed with grants, fundraising, and business drive to assist with total costs of the project.  A student from Don Buryanek's class at Wayne State College is preparing all the architectural designs and costs for the committee.  Gerhold Concrete is donating all the block for the project.  It is of different colors, so it will need to be stained to match the entire building.

 

Director Zeiss presented an evacuation procedure report on emergencies that would affect the Activity Center.  In cooperation with the Wayne Public Schools, students will be evacuated to the Activity Center during emergency situations.  A complete procedure policy was forwarded to all the commission members.

 

There being no further business, motion was made by Commissioner Backstrom and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.