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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1995 <br />operations with Henry County through Philpott Commission grants. <br /> <br />J. 01 <br /> <br />Director of Recreation Herbert Hughes noted some accomplishments of his <br />department: (1) Through the Drug Task Force Youth Committee the logo <br />"The Choice for me is Drug Free" has been imprinted on all youth <br />uniforms; (2) Implemented girls' 7-14 years old softball and basketball <br />leagues; (3) Developed partnership with youth and industries; and (4) <br />Implemented Youth Recognition Day. Some objectives of the Department: <br />(1) Increase participation; (2) Organize new programs; (3) Solicit more <br />partnerships with business and industry; (4) Solicit volunteers for the <br />programs; and (5) Continue to work with organizations. Mr. Hughes <br />noted that all of the City's park facilities needed new lighting. <br /> <br />Mr. Hughes, who oversees the National Guard Armory, noted accomplish- <br />ments this year of (1) New lights inside and (2) Replacement of floor <br />in the Drill Hall. His objective was to replace the boiler which is 31 <br />years old. <br /> <br />Director of Senior Services Betsy Pace noted some accomplishments of <br />the Senior Center, especially the acquisition of a bus for transpor- <br />tation purposes and a radio system to assist with transportation, etc. <br />Ms. Pace stated: (1) The Center would be receiving $25,000 from the <br />Southern Area Agency on Aging for their operations and (2) they were <br />requesting a full-time secretary for the Center. She had to rely upon <br />volunteer help or part-time people through SAAA resulting in a great <br />deal of turn-over and lack of continuity and dependability. <br /> <br />Mr. Tom Harned explained the Housing budget which includes rental <br />assistance and the neighborhood rehabilitation Community Development <br /> <br /> <br />