HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1966.11.30 - 38341PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 30, 1966
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at 9:30 A.M.
in Committee Room "A", Auditorium Wing, Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Frances Clark, Chairman; Robert P.
John L. Carey, Clarence A. Durbin,
Daniel T. Murphy, Dorothy Olson.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Allen, Velma Austin, Daniel Barry,
Robert 0. Felt, Donald A. Kalmbach,
Parks and Recreation Department Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director
The Pontiac Press Joseph Mullen
Daily Tribune Jack Sinclair
Minutes of the November 18 meeting were approved.
A policy statement for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission was submitted by Mr. Van Natta and approved with the
following change: Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Kalmbach
Paragraph 1 shall be changed to read: "The policy of the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission will be to
formulate a master plan, and to acquire, develop and main-
tain recreation facilities in areas of Oakland County, and
to administer recreation programs thruout the year.
Motion carried.
Mr. Kalmbach made reference to County Planning Commission's recently
completed in depth population studies, which would be useful in the
formulation of a master plan.
A policy statement entitled "Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission Land Acquisition Policy Regarding Federal Grants" was
adopted.
Mr. Allen and Mr. Van Natta were requested to draw up a general policy
statement for the Commission in regard to land acquisition.
Mr. Van Natta presented the proposed 1967 budget. He informed the
Commission that the position of Recreation Co-ordinator would be filled
by Mr. Thomas Jackson, upon transfer from the County Civil Defense
Department. He also explained the proposed combining of the office
functions of the Lands and Grounds Department with that of the Parks
and Recreation Commission, with the salaries of the accountant and
secretary to be shared equally by both agencies.
The following changes in the budget were agreed upon:
1. COMMISSIONERS
Per Diem and Mileage Changed from $ 3,300.00 to $ 4,000.00
2. OPERATIONS
Professional Services (Review of Sites)
Changed from $ 2,000.00 to $ 3,205.00
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3. RESERVE FOR LAND PURCHASE AND OPTIONS
Changed from $37,257.00 to $54,352.00
Moved by Mr. Allen, supported by Mr. Barry.
The director of the Parks and Recreation Department shall
receive $6,000.00 per annum in addition to the $9,000.00
salary already budgeted under the Lands and Grounds Depart-
ment, for a total salary of $15,000.00 per year.
Motion carried.
The budget as submitted was $75,000.00. Increases of $25,000.00
brought it to a total of $100,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Allen
The proposed 1967 budget, including the noted changes and
additions, shall be approved for submission to the Ways and
Means Committee.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta noted that although the Federal government was cutting
expenditures, it should not affect the Commission's applications for
matching funds since these applications are made to the Land and Water
Fund, which is financed by fees paid in the national parks.
Mention was also made that State Bill #3402, which created state
matching funds, has not, as yet, been funded by the legislature. It
was agreed the matter should have some further attention.
Moved by Mr. Allen, supported by Mr. Barry
Acceptance of the recommendation of the Park Director, that
the present leasing arrangement of the Davisburg Golf Course
be terminated, and the golf course placed under the management
of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion carried.
The next meeting will be at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 28.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 A.M.
Velma Austin
Secretary