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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001, 7:00 P.M.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 1341 NIPOMO STREET
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CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron Batterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Ron Batterson, Committee Members Wes Conner, Greg Dillman,
Bonnie Marzio, Penny Rappa and Marion Rodman.
ABSENT: Committee Member Martha Schwartz
STAFF: Elaina Cano, Larry Tolson, and Kim Walker
IN ATTENDANCE: Richard Dresp, Docent Vice-Chair, and Melissa McCook, Parks and
Recreation Department
CONSENT ITEMS:
M/S Committee Members Dillman/Conner to accept the February 21 minutes as submitted. The
motion passed unanimously.
M/S Committee Members Dillman/Rappa to accept the February financial report as submitted.
The motion passed unanimously.
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ITEM #1: GENEALOGY CLASS AT THE JACK HOUSE
Melissa McCook, Parks and Recreation Dept. staff, made a proposal to hold a genealogy class at
the Jack House. The Committee discussed the pros and cons about holding regular meetings in
the House. The Committee suggested McCook work on a more detailed proposal. By
consensus, the Committee agreed not to have any regularly scheduled meetings inside the House.
ITEM #2: WORK PROGRAM UPDATE
Chair Batterson continued updating the Work Program. The additional changes were as follows:
1. OFF-SITE PARKING - Add G. Dillman
2. GARDEN - Delete G. Dillman
3. HOUSE EXTERIOR - Add R. Batterson to: Schedule periodic inspections for structural
safety and pest control.
4. HOUSE INTERIOR - Add R. Batterson to: Schedule periodic inspections for structural safety
and pest control.
The Work Program was accepted as amended.
ITEM #3: CLEANING SERVICE BIDS
Kim Walker, Public Information Officer, informed the Committee that the Parks and Recreation
Department would be responsible for one major cleaning and any other cleanings of the House
through June. The Parks and Recreation Department also proposed to share half of the cost for
monthly cleanings by Merry Maids for one year. The shared cost would be $1100 from Parks
and Recreation and $1100 from the Jack House Committee.
M/S Committee Members Conner/Rodman to accept the Parks and Recreation's proposal for the
cleaning of the House. All opposed. Motion failed.
M/S Committee Members Rappa/Marzio to accept the Parks and Recreation Department’s
responsibility for one major cleaning and any other cleanings of the House through J une, and for
the Committee to evaluate the frequency and cost participation of future cleanings. The motion
failed 1-4 with 1 abstained vote.
The Committee discussed reducing the cleanings to every other month and whether it was the
Committee's responsibility to pay for any cleanings of the House.
M/S Committee Members Batterson/Conner to direct Kim Walker to continue to negotiate with
Merry Maids for a cost estimate for cleanings every other month, and to accept the Parks and
Recreation’s responsibility for one major cleaning and any other cleanings of the House through
June. The motioned passed 5-1.
ITEM #4: SPECIAL EVENTS
Walker proposed having a co-sponsored event for the Summer Concerts. By consensus, the
Committee was in support of these ideas. The Committee discussed having just one co-
sponsored event this year.
ITEM #5: MARILYN DARNELL'S LIST & SCHEDULE
Chair Batterson commended Marilyn Darnell's hard work and dedication to the Jack House. The
Committee reviewed Darnell's proposed cleaning schedule.
ITEM #6: PIANO TUNING
The Committee directed Walker to have Farrell Tuning tune the piano.
ITEM #7: JACK HOUSE TOURS - POSTPONED
ITEM #8: REPORTS AND UPDATES
A. Monthly Activities - Larry Tolson, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, reported that the fire
grenades (blue bottles) have been removed from the House. Tolson and Dillman agreed to work
together to decide how to dispose of the materials inside the bottles.
Walker informed the Committee that any change in fees does not have to go through the Council.
She suggested focusing on an increased awareness to Special Tours.
B. Member Comments - Dillman asked Marzio if she would be interested in developing a
curriculum and/or website geared toward school-aged children. They agreed to discuss this idea
at a later date.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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