HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1968.10.10 - 38376PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
October 10, 1968
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman John Carey,at
10:00 a.m., at the Conference Room, Supervisor's Auditorium.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman John Carey, Secretary Velma Austin, Daniel Murphy,
James Reid, Henry Schiffer, Frazer Staman and Daniel Barry.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Donald Kalmbach and Clarence Durbin.
OTHERS PRESENT
Director Kenneth Van Natta, Mr. Edward Laird and Mr. Gilbert
Savage, Architect.
The minutes of the September 13 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Stamen, that'-t.he
minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried.
The reports of the Building sub -committee meetings of September 25
and October 3 were received.
Discussion followed concerning Davisburg Clubhouse. Mr. Savage,
architect, gave review of clubhouse plans. All plans are complete
with exception of heating and electrical. All plans to be ready
by November 1, 1968. Heating will be forced air. Specifications
call for single pane windows. Mr. Savage was instructed to obtain
an alternate bid for Thermo pane. The estimated cost of building
will include all but the kitchen equipment on the second level.
Estimated cost of building is $100,000.00. The well, septic tank
and field to be on separate contracts.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Barry, that the
commission accept the plans presented by the Architect
and that plans be out for bid by November 1, 1968 and
in by November 15, 1968.
Motion carried.
A progress report was given on the Cohen property. This property
is approximatly 447 acres. Mr. Cohen would like an offer for this
property. Mr. Van Natta was instructed to endeavor to negotiate
for only the acreage around the lake, which is estimated to be
around 70 acres. He will make an offer to Mr. Cohen and report
to the commission.
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A discussion followed concerning the Buhl property. If this
property goes on public auction, Mr. Van Natta was instructed
to prepare a bid for approval of the Commission.
The Shuler property containing 4 acres, adjoining property now
leased by the Parks and Recreation Commission from the county,
was discussed. Cost of this four acres is $10,000.00. An option
has been obtained by the County. Presently no action has been
taken to purchase this land.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Staman, that in the
event the County does not purchase this 4 acres, the Parks
and Recreation Commission will purchase the 4 acres and
submit a Federal Grant application for matching funds.
Motion carried. All members present voting aye.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Staman, that meeting
be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary