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XH. Comments by Golf Operations 1. Mr.Nowacki reported that fall rates have started and it is hoped they will stimulate play. 2. August was a good month for play. 3. Mr. Jonathon Burke,the City's energy czar,has been auditing the golf buildings to look for energy efficiency. The results will be coming soon. 4. The sand bunker project is ongoing at Erskine. Six traps are done. It is hoped to finish Erskine soon and move on to Elbel. 5. He is looking into a lease purchase of golf cars for next year. XHI. Comments by the Zoo Director 1. Mr. DeRosa asked that, after review,there were some further questions to be resolved and that the quotes be further reviewed by zoo staff. Mr. Bodnar said the current meeting could be continued at 10 a.m. on Friday October 23, 2011. He asked that a motion be made to that effect at the end of the meeting. He suggested that he meet with staff to discuss the quotes and specifications. 2. Mr. DeRosa reported that he was at the annual Association of Zoos and Aquariums meeting in Atlanta last week and met with the Species Survival Program coordinator for chimpanzees concerning the status of the chimps coming back. He said hasn't had final confirmation from the management group,but expects it soon. 3. Zoo staff helped with the Zoo Brew event recently. 4. Improvements are being made in the Corporate Picnic Area to enhance it for rentals. 5. The Zoo is also undergoing an energy audit. 6. The metronet lines are coming along. Installation has been slow due to areas that were unmarked for pipes and drains. 7. He requested that the terms of reciprocal agreements with other zoo society members be changed from free admission to 50% of the regular fee. Director St. Clair agreed with this change. It would start next year if approved. The Zoo Society board members present agreed with the change. Mr. Mullins made a motion to approve the change to 50%of the regular admission fee. Mr. Goodrich seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Goodrich made a motion to continue the meeting for the purpose of resolving the x- ray processor quotes at 10 a.m. September 23, 2011 in this room. Mr. Mullins seconded it and it was passed. XIV. There being no more business to come before the Board at this time the meeting was suspended by President Henry at 5:25 p.m. to be continued at 10 a.m. on Friday September 23. XV. President Henry continued the meeting at 10:01 a.m. Friday September 23,2011 After reviewing the quotes,Mr. DeRosa requested that the Board reject all the quotes and - - 4 - -