Columbus Area Aquatic Center Advisory Board

COLUMBUS AREA AQUATIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 18, 2017 6:30 pm 1. Call to Order – by Chair Janet Roberts at 6:30 pm 2. Determination of Quorum – yes and members present: Janet Roberts, Ross Rehfeldt, Cailin Lueders, Alderman Michael Thom and City Administrator Patrick Vander Sanden for Mayor Crombie. Also present DPW Director Davis Clark, Recreation Supervisor Amy Jo Meyers, CAAC manager Kane Browskowski and Head Guard Catie O’Keefe. 3. Notice of Posted Meeting – posted. 4. Approve Agenda - Motion by Rehfeldt, second by Lueders. Motion carried. 5. Approve minutes of July 11 meeting – Motion by O’Keefe second by Browskowski. Motion carried. 6. Citizen Comments & Communications - None 7. Old Business: a. CAAC 2016 Budget Year End – Handouts and recap was given by Meyers. Recap included discussion re Revenues: daily admissions, concessions, and swim lessons very positive comments from patrons and exceeded budget. Expenses: New management, new heater, leaks, professional services were some of the explanations why budget lines were exceeded. 8. New Business: a. Discussion - combining this board with Recreation Board, most members were opposed for various reasons. Recreation Board members’ duties carried enough responsibilities. The aquatic center due to its size, number of employees and season deserved its unique own representation. b. Discussion - recruitment for board members: Roberts and Lueders would like to step down. All members will work at recruiting and Meyers and Lueders will report back. c. 2016 Swim Season Update by Pool Manager and Staff: Discussed swim lessons, staffing, guards, schedules, repair and maintenance. Overall all parties felt it was a good, safe season. d. 2017 Budget 1. Pass prices/couple: discussion adding couple price of $150 and $165 non-resident. Consider pass for youth babysitters. Discussion how this type of pass could be accounted for. Browskowski & Meyers will discuss work on a plan. 2. Rental of facility to outside groups for additional income and exposure to venue/community. Discussion and agreement at $50/hr. Browskowski to review and communicate with swim clubs. e. 2017 Pool Projects 1. Resurfacing – waiting council approval 2. Lights – DPW working on cleaning and installation 3. Kiddie Slide – waiting council approval d. Programming 1. 2017 Season Open/Close – Memorial Day to Labor Day. 2. 2017 Brochure – options discussed for layout and printing 3. 4th Session – Day Care Only would help for scheduling for other session 4. Special Events - MAC Invite, CAAC,Inc. Sunday fun day, 5. Lap lanes for lap swim – discussion and review at start of season. Also discussion regarding items & programs that CAAC, Inc possibly assist with the costs. e. Staffing – information going out to 2016 staff by Feb. 1. Next Meeting Date – Wednesday, March 15 9. Adjournment: 7:55 pm.