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r '6 Commissioner Stuart moved to accept the reports of both the Park and Recreation Departments, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, and passed. Commissioner Schenck was not present. 18 - UNION CEMETERY - Doris C. Thompson, ch -re continuance to January ~ b.- I .L l..b.. ...~ 'II ~,b.. .b.-.- ~ ... '* T'w. "W Item ordered to the agenda of January, 1971. 19 - ROUNDTABLE - D'iscussion on old or new business by Commissioners, " I" ,. - b..- L "II -, ~ Director of Recreation, Park Superintendent: COMMISSIONER GUIDA expressed hope that gym floor would soon be fixed so building could be used; noted that whole building has been out of use all summer. Mr. Wooten said that on June 1st kids had broken into building, turned on the water which had flooded gym area and entire floor had to be replaced; that additional problems as to materials available, etc. had delayed project1 other areas had been re-done--ceramic room, etc.; that entire building should be completed soon. Commissioners expressed their concern that they had.not been advised of the vandalism and the subsequent problems of repairs1 and asked that in the future the Commission be kept advised. MR. WOOTEN advised that Hoover pool had been closed as of Monday, - J""" ..1 ~I"" M till August 31st, for repairs: pool should be back in service in about three weeks. COMMcrSSIONER THOMPSON cited. many of the problems existing at the pool site and of the concern expressed by the commissioners and Councilman Rhodes on the occasion of the recent tour. Mr. Wooten explained some of the findings and corrections being made. Several commissioners suggested mending of fence prongs; use of aluminum panels in lieu of tile; etc. CHAIRMAN WHITMORE said swimming pools are hard to maintain due to the heavy use and even under the best conditions facilities take a lot of abuse. Mr. Wooten told of proposals re maintenance -more school assistance. Chairman Whitmore suggested re-consideration should be made concerning fees charged¡ matter referred to Budget Sub-committee. P~~~O ~k~~~~~~ noted that Sequoia Art Group would hold their annual Fall show at Wellesley Crescent Park, on Sunday, Sept. 13th. . - ~~~~~N ~ÃT~O~~ suggested that the Commission go on record as hoping that covering of the creek in Community Park be completed before June I, 1971. ~q~I§~lQN~B gTP!~J inquired if Park Department had received plot- plan for Canyon Road so it could get the poison oak spraying done? Mr. Balzarini replied that surveyors are out there now. Mr. Stuart cited fire hazards in hillside areas, i.e. near Canada College, Silver Hill, Seminole,-Mohican and suggested" if a 61 area could be cut back and raked off it would help. eliminate a potential fire hazard. Mr. Balzarini said this would be a street department duty. Mr. Stuart's inquiry re landscaping on Whipple Avenue overpass received the information that bids are in for this and State should start any day now, etc.