HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1969.08.15 - 38380PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 15, 1969
The meeting was called to order by chairman Frances Clark at
9:45 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman Clarence Durbin, Secretary
Velma Austin, Daniel Barry, Henry Schiffer, Thomas Dillon, James
Reid, Virginia Solberg, Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sol Lomerson.
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director and Edward H. Laird, Landscape
Consultant.
The minutes of the July 11, 1969 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Reid that the
minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the leasing of the clinic
building at Groveland-Oaks to the County for additional office
space in the north area of the county.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Dillon that
the Director be authorized and directed to endeavor to
negotiate a lease between the Park Commission and the
County for the County's use of the clinic building
and two (2) acres of land at Groveland. Lease to be
negotiated on same principal as Waterford -Oaks property.
Motion carried.
Mr. Laird presented the comprehensive development plan of
Groveland-Oaks. A cost estimate for each phase was included --
estimate totaled $794,334.70. Estimates were based on recent
contract prices. Mr. Van Natta advised the Commission that the
plan was being submitted as a concept and that it was not to be
considered as a request for approval to proceed with the de-
velopment on the basis of the cost estimates; that it was
necessary to have a comprehensive development plan of each park
to submit with grant-in-aid applications.
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Mr. Van Natta advised the Commission that a comprehensive
development plan would be presented for Springfield -Oaks,
Independence -Oaks, and Waterford -Oaks for their review and
action. Then a final review of these four (4) parks would
be made, financing ability projected and priorities would then
be established by the Commission. It was pointed out that the
Addison -Oaks development was presently being submitted to the
Department of Natural Resources for approval and funding.
Moved by Mr. Dillon, supported by Mrs. Austin that the
concept of the comprehensive development plan of Groveland-
Oaks be approved and accepted.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the development of facilities for
special interest groups, senior citizens and handicapped. Con-
sensus was to create all purpose facilities and to use them in
every possible manner rather than a special purpose facility.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the progress of the $325,000 loan
requested from the County. The proposal was submitted to the
Liaison Committee which approved the request and forwarded same
to the Finance Committee which in turn recommended to the Board
of Supervisors that the loan be granted at a 6% interest rate
for a period of one (1) year or less. The Board of Supervisors
passed a resolution at their August 7, 1969 meeting approving
the loan and authorizing the transfer of funds from the General
Fund to the Park Commission.
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fee simple title immediately and would allow us to sub -
application to HUD for reimbursement almost a year early,
saving $22,000 in interest.
Mr. Van Natta gave a progress report on the Sesquicentennial.
It has been referred to the Board of Supervisors for final
approval. Assistant Director, Mr. Lacey, will act as coordina-
tor and the cost of his salary, while acting in this capacity,
will be reimbursed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The
Sesquicentennial office to be in the Waterford -Oaks activities
building. Mr. Van Natta will serve on the three (3)-member
executive committee.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the success of the Soap Box Derby.
The winner, Dennis Brittle, from Camp Oakland, will represent
Oakland County at the Akron Derby on August 23, 1969.
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Moved by Mr. Reid, supported by Mr. Richardson that
the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick,
Acting Secretary