HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967.11.16 - 38359PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 16, 1967
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark, at
10:00 a.m. in Committee Room "A", Auditorium Wing, Service
Center, Pontiac.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Robert Allen, Frazer Staman, Daniel
Barry, Daniel Murphy, Velma Austin and Dorothy Olson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Clarence Durbin, John Carey and Donald Kalmbach.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director
The minutes of the November 8 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Barry, supported by Staman, that the
minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried.
The Van Arsdel property, viewed by the Commission at the
November 8 meeting, was thoroughly discussed.
Moved by Barry, supported by Allen, that due
to the projected high development cost per acre
for an intensive daily use recreational area
that the property not be purchased.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta presented a letter, received from Mr. Victor Wood
of the Civil Defense, requesting permission for an audience
with the Commission.
Moved by Allen, supported by Staman, that the
Commission will see Mr. Wood at the January
meeting.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta relayed to the Commission the availability of
a 4-wheel drive truck with snow plow that could be purchased
from the Oakland County Motor Pool. This truck could be used
at Groveland to clear parking areas for winter use. Purchase
price to be $800 - $900.
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Moved by Barry, supported by Austin, that the
purchase of said truck with snow plow for the
Parks be approved.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported to the Commission that we will open
Groveland to snow -mobiles this winter. There will be an
entrance fee charged and a concession stand located in the
clinic building.
Moved by Barry, supported by Allen, that we buy
a snow -mobile that can be used for patrolling
the park.
Motion carried.
The condition of the clinic and house at Groveland was
brought to the attention of the board. Mr. Van Natta
reported that the inventory was acceptable. Mr. Johnston
will be moving into the house December 1. All utilities
will be paid by Mr. Johnston. Mr. Johnston was asked to change
all locks on the Clinic and house.
The next meeting will be held on December 21, 1967.
Moved by Olson, supported by Staman, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Velma Austin,
Secretary