Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1966.09.28 - 38344PARKS & RSCREATION CDMMISS ION September 28. 1966 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clark at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room "A". Auditorium Wings Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Frances Clark, Chairman; Robert P. Robert O. Felt, Donald A. Kalmbach, COW41SSION MBM SRS ASSENT. - Daniel W. Barry, and John L. Carey OTH3RS PRESM T: Parks and Recreation Department Allen, Velma Austin, Clarence A. Durbin, Daniel T. Murphy, and Dorothy Olson. Kenneth VanNatta, Director Minutes of the meeting of September 15 vie a approved. Mr. VanWaNatta gave a progress report on the promotional plans for the millage proposal as follows: 1. The previously discussed tentative arrangements which would have provided for the printing of one half million brochures free of charge, could not be concluded. 2. Contact has been made with a small printing company who will print 200,000 brochures at a cost of $700.00. 3. The advertising farm of Zimmer, Keller and Calvert has provided a sample layout, and Upon approval, would be willing to assume the cost of the plate. 4. The UAW-C10 Committee On Political Education has given approval to the millage proposal of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and has included it in the platform of that organization. Approximately 250,000 copies of the platform will be distributed. 5. The McManus. John and Adams advertising agency will provide an alternate pamphlet layout from which to choose. Approval has been obtained for the county to assume the approximate $200.00 plate cost if necessary. Discussion ensued as to methods of improving and rearranging the sample brochure. The following changes were agreed upon: 1. Nanes of the Commission, members should be included, but placed at the bottom of the last page. 2. The statement of the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority to the efsect that it has further plans for additional parks in Oakland County, should be included. Parks and Recreation Commission con lt�.. September 28, 1966 Page -2- Mr. VanNatta reported that arrangements have been made to distribute the brochures through the elementary and junior high schools. The suggestion was ceade that permission be sought to include.the parochial schools in this activity. It was agreed that a letter, signed by each member of the Parks and Recreation Oammission, should be sent to Mr. Lawrence Mainl-ind, thanking him for his excellent support of the millage proposal before the Oakland County Board of Supervisors at theme meeting on September 19, 1966. The Commission eras informed that color movies of Davisburg Park have been taken, and will be shown on the television program, 'Weekend. " There was some discussion relative to the probable necessity of placing a charge on the use of certain facilities at the proposed parks, and whether the parks would be open to people from other counties. Mr. VanNatta cited federal regulations Which provide the sponsoring governmental unit vrith the regulatory pov,er to charge a higher rate to non-residents. The Park Director estimated that approximately $8009003.00 could purchase and develop a 160 acre park, including a golf course and club house. The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays October 26. The meeting adjourned at 11:15. Velma Austin Secretary.