HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967.09.19 - 38362PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 1967
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., in the Conference
Room, Supervisor's Auditorium.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Frances Clark, Chairman; John Carey, Velma Austin, Robert Allen,
Clarence Durbin, Daniel Murphy, Dorothy Olson, Daniel Barry and
Donald Kalmbach.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Frazer Staman
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director
Moved by Durbin, supported by Murphy, that the minutes of the
July 26 meeting be approved as printed.
Motion carried.
The specific site for Park acquisition,previously viewed by the
Commission, was discussed. Mr. Van Natta reported an asking price
of $575,000.00, with 6 1/4% interest on the unpaid balance. A
counter offer was made of $505,000.00 at no interest. Discussion
followed.
Moved by Barry, supported by Allen, that the Director meet with
the property owner and purchase the property, within the above
figures, at the best price and terms possible.
Motion carried.
Discussion regarding Chancellor Varners' proposal followed.
Moved by Allen, supported by Durbin, that a sub -committee be
appointed to investigate the possibility of the Park Commission
cooperating with Chancellor Varner in some manner to assist with
his program and to report back to the Commission.
Motion carried.
Chairman Clark then appointed the following members to this
sub -committee - Mr. Robert='Allj3tti,Mrs. Frances Clark and Mr.
Clarence Durbin.
Mr. Van Natta advised the Commission of additional conversations with
Dr. Mathews, relative to our taking possession of Groveland November
1, 1967 instead of March 1, 1968 - tenative agreements to date change
are not to affect purchase agreement or to include additional costs
to either party, except for fuel bill to heat residence only.
Davisburg Golf Course and Park problems were discussed.
Parks and Recreation Commission, September 19, 1967 page 2
The purchase of equipment from Courthouse snack bar was discussed.
Mr. Van Natta has made offer to purchase same for fair appraised
value. Park Commission also to receive counters in Clerk's office.
Mr. Murphy discussed a request from City of Royal Oak officials to
meet with the Park Commission. Mr. Van Natta was asked to invite
them to our next meeting.
Moved by Durbin, supported by Carey, that the meeting be
adjourned.
Motion carried.
Velma Austin
Secretary
VM/pm