HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1967.09.27 - 38363PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 27, 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, Frazer Staman.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donald Kalmbach and Daniel Barry.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director; Mayor Potter, Mr. Rusher, Mr.
Meininger, Mr. Pemberton for Mr. Barry and Mr. Lindell, Director
of Royal Oak Parks and Recreation.
The minutes of the September 13 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Durbin, supported by Olson, that the minutes be
approved as written.
Motion carried.
A projection of millage revenue, for the next three (3) years,
was submitted and where and how the funds would be allocated -
discussion followed. It was pointed out the projection was for
information only and quite possibly changes would be made.
The City of Royal Oak, represented by Mayor Potter, Mr. Rusher,
Mr. Meininger and Recreation Director Mr. Lindell, presented a
request for consideration from the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission to construct a swimming pool in Royal Oak
for the use of South Oakland County residents. Site to be either
at Memorial Park or at the South end of Royal Oak where additional
land can be purchased to make an eight (8) acre Park. Approximate
cost to be $700,000.00 - tenative plans were submitted.
Moved by Carey, supported by Olson, that Director Van Natta
arrange a joint meeting with Royal Oak officials and the Park
Commission to view locations and consider proposal.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding purposes and Policy of Oakland County
Park Commission and the area they should be operating in extending
help to municipalities or other agencies.
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The details of the option on Crooked Lake were presented.
Moved by Durbin, supported by Carey, that upon approval of the
language contained in the option by Mr. Allen, necessary steps be
taken to obtain option and that a check in the amount of $7,500.00
be given to Mr. Pew for said option.
Motion carried.
Moved by Allen, supported by Austin, that meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Velma Austin
Secretary
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