HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1968.08.14 - 38365PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 14, 1968
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark, at
9:30 a.m., at Supervisor's Auditorium.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman John Carey, Secretary Velma
Austin, Daniel Barry, Clarence Durbin, Donald Kalmbach, Daniel Murphy,
James Reid, Henry Schiffer and Frazer Staman.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Director Kenneth Van Natta and Mr. Gil Savage, Architect.
The minutes of the May 22 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that
the minutes of May 22 be approved as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Gil Savage, architect, presented a set of preliminary plans for
the Davisburg Clubhouse. There was discussion relative to the
installation of air-conditioning. Mr. Van Natta suggested the
appointment of a sub -committee for the purpose of reviewing the
Davisburg Golf Course Clubhouse and residence -maintenance building
progress. The purpose of the sub -committee would be to expedite
decisions controlling the construction of said buildings.
Appointment of the sub -committee was moved by Mr. Carey,
supported by Mr. Reid.
Motion carried.
Chairman Clark appointed the following Commission members to serve
on the Building sub -committee; Mr. Durbin, Mr. Schiffer and
Mrs. Austin, to work with Mr. Van Natta.
Progress report concerning acquisition of 42.11 acres and also an
operating report on Groveland was given by Mr. Van Natta. Application
has been made for federal funds for the additional acreage. Groveland
profit is $24,000.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Carey, that
Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Austin be authorized to sign
purchase agreement for Groveland Addition.
Motion carried.
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Discussion on leasing property from Oakland County followed. It was
agreed that the Commission would lease approximately 110 acres from
the County for $7,200 per year for 20 years.
Moved by Mr. Carey, supported by Mr. Durbin, that the
Parks and Recreation Commission enter into a lease
agreement with Oakland County to lease buildings and
grounds for a recreation area in Waterford Township
(described in lease). Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Austin be
authorized to sign said lease.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta gave a progress report on his endeavors to acquire more
land next to Crooked Lake. The owner, Erwin Cohn, has offered 447
acres on the east side of the lake for $1,125,000. Forty percent of
the area is swamp land, and Mr. Van Natta suggested purchase of
approximately 70 acres of lake frontage would be more feasible. It
was agreed further negotiations be continued.
Mr. Van Natta gave a report on Davisburg, stating that the park is not
expected to show either a profit nor a loss this year.
Discussion followed concerning the acquiring of the Road Commission
site at a cost of $55,000.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kalmbach, that
the Parks and Recreation Commission proceed with acquiring
an option on said property and that Chairman Clark and
Secretary Austin be authorized to sign said option in behalf
of the Park Commission.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the success of the Soap Box Derby. There
were 43 participants, and the event was given excellent newpaper
publicity in the northern part of the County.
Mr. Murphy suggested a salary or Personnel policy sub -committee to make
salary recommendations to the County Personnel policies committee.
This in keeping with County policy and publication procedures.
Appointment of a sub -committee was moved by Mr. Kalmbach,
supported by Mr. Schiffer.
Chairman Clark appointed the following Commission members to serve on
the salary sub -committee; Mrs. Clark, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Carey, this
committee to work with Mr. Van Natta and to advise our own Commission
and the Personnel Policies Committee of their decisions and
recommendations of annual salaries for Parks and Recreation Personnel.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 28, 1968.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary