Commission hears community center staffing and revenue plan as opening nears

The community engagement director told the commission the community center will open on Monday and laid out a slim staffing plan focused on coordinating after‑school programs, summer camps and facility operations. She said estimated operating costs include roughly $5,000 per month for electricity and the same for janitorial service, and that the village conservatively budgeted $100,000 in rental/lease revenue with a 5% net share earmarked in proposed revenues.

Commissioners asked for clear job descriptions and measurable expectations for the first year; the mayor and manager said several positions were being relocated from public works and stressed cross‑training and multitasking will be necessary. Commissioners also questioned whether lease revenue sharing with the school board was properly budgeted and asked staff to circulate a readout after a scheduled internal meeting with the facility operator to resolve outstanding contract and parking issues.