HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1969.04.22 - 38379PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
April 22, 1969
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Mr. Carey, in
the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman John Carey, Secretary Velma Austin, Henry Schiffer,
Sol Lomerson, Daniel Barry, Clarence Durbin, James Reid and
Thomas Dillon.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Frances Clark and Frank Richardson
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director, and Mr. Zimmerman
The minutes of the March 25, 1969 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Zimmerman presented his request to purchase Addison -Oaks
for commercial recreation, retirees' home and home for mentally
retarded children. The commission explained to Mr. Zimmerman
that the property was not for sale as it had been purchased
for the people of the county as a recreation site.
Discussion followed concerning the National Campers and Hikers
Association Jamboree. Mr. Van Natta explained the need for
intensive public relations to prepare the area for this
Jamboree. Mr. Van Natta also explained the amount of effort
and the speeding up of the development program that would be
necessary. Mr. Van Natta cautioned that if we proceed the
commission should be aware that it may be a controversial
use. Also he is working with the township to clear the
zoning for campers. A report will be submitted to the
commission following the April 29, 1969 meeting with the
N. C. H. A.
Mr. Van Natta reviewed a meeting with the Bicycle Institute
of America. The Institute would like to develop bicycle
trails connecting county, city, and Huron Metropolitan parks.
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These trails would be laid out by the Parks and Recreation
and the Road Commission and then reviewed by the Bicycle
Institute for scenic and safety factors. The commission
endorsed the program.
Mr. Van Natta reported to the commission that the resolution
supporting the Bond issue was sent to the Board of Supervisors.
The board passed a resolution supporting the 30% - 30% - 40%
split, and a report on this action has been sent to all
counties in the state.
Progress report was presented for Springfield -Oaks, Groveland-
Oaks and Addison -Oaks. Springfield -Oaks opened April 1, 1969,
and the new golf rates, approved by the commission, are now
in effect.
Sanitary facility plans for Groveland-Oaks are being completed
by the County Engineering Department.
A patio area at the concession building has been started.
Applications for co -managers at Addison -Oaks are now being
accepted.
A field trip to Addison -Oaks was set for May 15, 1969.
Commission members to meet at Park office at 8:30 a.m.
Discussion followed concerning the monthly meeting date.
Moved by Mr. Dillon, supported by Mr. Durbin, that
the monthly meeting date be changed to the fourth
Thursday of each month.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin, that
meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary