HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967.10.25 - 38360PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
October 25, 1967
The meeting was called to order by Vice-chairman John Carey
at 9:30 a.m., in the Conference Room, Supervisors Auditorium.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Frances Clark, Chairman; John Carey, Robert Allen, Velma
Austin, Dorothy Olson, Daniel Barry, Frazer Staman, Clarence
Durbin.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donald Kalmbach and Daniel T. Murphy.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta; Director.
The minutes of the September 27 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Staman, supported by 0lson, that the minutes
be approved as written.
Motion carried.
Director Van Natta reported to the Commission that option money
had been given on the Crooked Lake property and that Mr. Pew
had agreed to allow us to make any land studies and work we
wanted, but asked we not allow public use of the property until
after the March payment. This was agreed to. Discussion took
place regarding a public announcement of the acquisition. It
was agreed that if at all possible the Township Supervisor
should be advised prior to any public announcement.
Moved by Barry, supported by Durbin, that report
be accepted and that the Director advise the
Supervisor of the purchase and that we proceed
with making the announcement of the acquisition.
Motion unanimously carried.
Director Van Natta reported he had not yet been able to arrange
a meeting with Royal Oak Parks and Recreation due to his own
schedule and that he would make arrangements when possible and
report back to the Commission.
A meeting with the Southfield Little League was then reported
on. This organization had requested a meeting at which time
they submitted a model of a proposed development together with
a request to have their present lease with Oakland County
changed. This is a lease with Oakland County and the Park
Commission is not and was not involved - reporting of this
meeting was for advisement only. The Commission was briefed
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on what may happen and the resulting affects on both the County
and the Commission. As the Commission has no jurisdiction, no
action was taken except that Director Van Natta was advised by
the Commission to relay their opinion that the present lease
not be changed and they did not wish to become involved.
Director Van Natta explained that Mr. Victor Wood desired to
talk to the Commission regarding an auxiliary volunteer police
force to patrol the parks. The Commission was to pay the
salary of the coordinator. Discussion followed. Consensus
of opinion being, an auxiliary law enforcement may be good,
but must be under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff. It was
suggested that Mr. Wood submit his program in wiiting and that
the Director submit same to the Commission for review and a
possible meeting. Director Van Natta is to contact Mr. Wood
and advise him of our policy concerning Park Commission hearings.
Policy on all requests to appear before the Commission are to
be scheduled in the same manner in the future.
Director Van Natta requested replacement of staff member and
that the Commission would pay full salary instead of one-half
salary as in the past.
Moved by Allen, supported by Durbin, that
authorization to replace clerical help be granted
to the Director.
Motion carried.
The need for a physical review of the Van Arsdel.property was
again brought to the attention of the Board.
Moved by Barry, supported by Allen, that a special
meeting be held Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m.
for the purpose of reviewing property.
Motion carried.
Moved by Allen, supported by Olson, that meeting
be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Velma Austin
Secretary
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