HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1968.08.28 - 38366PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 28, 1968
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark, at
9:30 a.m., at Social Services Building Conference Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman John Carey, Daniel Barry,
Clarence Durbin, Daniel Murphy, James Reid and Henry Schiffer.
COMMISSION MEMEBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Velma Austin, Donald Kalmbach and Frazer Staman.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Director Kenneth Van Natta.
The minutes of the August 14 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Carey, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that
the minutes should be corrected to read as follows:
"The sub -committee will make their recommendations
to the Commission."
Motion carried.
Mr. Durbin, Chairman of the Davisburg Building sub -committee, presented
the report of the sub -committee meeting.
Moved by Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Schiffer, that
the recommendations of the Davisburg Building sub-
committee be approved.
Motion carried.
Mr. Carey gave report on the meeting of the Salaries sub -committee.
Moved by Mr. Carey, supported by Mr. Durbin, that
the recommendations of the Salaries sub -committee
be approved.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning names for the various parks. The names
now being used are Springfield -Oaks, Groveland-Oaks, Independence -Oaks
and Waterford -Oaks (the township where park is located plus Oaks
representing Oakland County).
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Moved by Mr. Schiffer, seconded by Mr. Durbin, that
these names for parks and recreation areas be adopted
as official designations.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported .on plans to remodel the residence at Waterford -
Oaks for administrative offices. There was some discussion regarding
how this should b_e done. It was the consensus of all members present
that this should be done now and done right with an idea of future
expansion in order that it would not have to be remodeled at a later
date. This included outside site development also.
Friday, September 13 was set as the date for the next meeting to tour
the Park Properties.
Moved by Mr. Carey., seconded by Mr. Barry, that
the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary