Community Center Committee

Minutes of meeting,  Apr. 13, 2007

Members present:  Bob Gilbert, Kurt Schaffert, Rich Lazanov, Bill Smith, Bob Brown, Gary Guzman

Also  present:  Art Gabler (Board of Directors), Sylva Penkov-Southwell (Property Manager)

                       Ann Jones (Activities Director)

Chair Bob Gilbert called the meeting to order at 1:00.

Community Center Committee Charter:  The first order of business was a review of the C.C.C. charter, in compliance with the Board of Director's request that all committees revise their charters to better define their function in advising the Board.

Property Manager's Office:  Sylva stated that work can be scheduled as soon as we have permits in hand and Abbey Construction has received the $3200 deposit.  Bill emphasized the need for an overall design plan for changes in the Center, including relocating the large TV.  Sylva will be asked to furnish a timeline for the various phases of the work.  Abbey has subcontracted the necessary electrical work and relocation of the phone lines, the cost still to be deternined.  Gary will look into the cost of moving the TV and credenza to the wall by the puzzle table.  Before construction of the office begins, the concierge desk will be moved to its new location, with  electric and phone lines in place.  As funds later become available, the concierge area can be upgraded as a more functional and attractive workplace. 

Cleaning service: Sylva sent a letter to Maid Perfect, terminating their contract as of Apr. 30.   She has as yet received no reply.  Lin Bailey, our new custodian/cleaning person, will start full employment May 1.

In the meantime, he will be given some minor projects at the Center.

Tennis court bleachers:  Rich handed out proposals for converting the bleachers to a landscaped area. thereby eliminating the $850 liability insurance. Shenandoah's bid was the lowest at $3742.  Barbara asked if a larger section of the lower level could be left for players to sit or to leave their equipment.  Art will check on how that would affect our liability insurance. 

Pools:  Art noted that the Board has approved the salt generator system for the indoor pool and the ozone generator for the spa.  The pool contracts have been signed. 

The new proposed pool rules, drawn up by George Malhiot with input from residents, were presented for review.  There was discussion on the number of children per adult, their supervision, the hazards of jumping and flipping.  The committee recommended that the family swim hours be changed to 1-5 p.m every day.

Bob Gilbert will present the rules with the changes to the Board in advance of their next meeting.

Audio/visual equipment:  Chuck Heath will head up a task force to study A/V requirements and needs at the Center. The audio closet improvements have been completed.  A failed piece of equipment was replaced.

Miscellaneous items that still need to be addressed: the acoustical folding walls in the multi-purpose room, additional handicap ramps to the parking lots, audio equuipment in the fitness room. 

The meeting adjourned at 4:00.  No date was set for the next meeting.

Note:  Please send any additions or corrections to Mary Owens.  Thank you.  Barbara