HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1969.01.29 - 38382PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 29, 1969
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mrs. Clark, at 11:00 a.m.
in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman John Carey, Secretary Velma
Austin, James Reid, Henry Schiffer, Daniel Barry and Sol Lomerson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Daniel Murphy, Thomas Dillon and Clarence Durbin.
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta.
Chairman Mrs. Clark welcomed Mr. Sol Lomerson as a new member to the
Commission. Mr. Lomerson is a statutory member replacing Mr. Staman.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Carey, that the
minutes of the December 4 and December 20, 1969 meetings
be approved,as written.
Motion carried.
Director Van Natta informed the Commission that under P. A. 261 an
election of officers for the ensuing year must be held in January.
Moved by Mr. Reid, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that the
following people be nominated for officers of the Park
Commission for the year of 1969.
Mrs. Clark for Chairman, Mr. Carey for Vice Chairman
and Mrs. Austin for Secretary.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Reid, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that
nominations be closed and an unanimous vote be cast.
Motion carried, all members voting aye.
Officers for 1969:
Mrs. Frances Clark, Chairman
Mr. John L. Carey, Vice Chairman
Mrs. Velma Austin, Secretary
Report made to the Commission by Mr. Van Natta on the progress of
Addison -Oaks acquisition. An option to purchase has been obtained.
Purchase price of property $657,500.00. We have paid $125,000.00 for
the option. We have immediate possession of the property and are
liable for the care, maintenance and other costs of same. Mr. Van Natta
informed the Commission that this recreation site may possibly be
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used on a small scale in 1969. An Oakland County Winter Festival
is being planned for January 1970.
With the purchase of this parcel (Addison -Oaks) the first phase of
land acquisition has been completed. We will now enter into the
development stage. This is in accord with a decision made at the
December 20, 1968 Commission meeting.
A financial report on payments for land acquisition was presented
to the Commission. It was explained that due to a changing
condition in the Addison -Oaks acquisition a time element was
changed and that there would not be sufficient funds to meet these
commitments when due. Discussion followed concerning the Commission
requesting a loan in the amount of $350,000 from the Board of
Supervisors.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Reid, that
Mr. Van Natta be authorized to request a loan, if
necessary, from the Board of Supervisors in the
amount of $350,000.00 to purchase the Buhl property.
Loan to be for 14 months.
Motion carried, all members voting aye.
Discussion followed concerning the advisability of a Commission
officer or member being present to strengthen our posistion when
the Director meets with the Liaison Committee. It was also
suggested Commission members attend other functions to support the
Director.
Discussion followed concerning the Resolutions received relative
to the Commission purchasing Sylvan Glen golf course. Mr. Van Natta
read letter to Commission that has been sent in response to these
resolutions. The letter basically contains the information that we
are not financially able to purchase subject property.
Mr. Kalmbach's letter of resignation was read by Chairman Mrs. Clark.
Mr. Kalmbach has been transferred to New York. Mr. Thomas Dillon
will replace Mr. Kalmbach as a statutory member.
The report "The Creation of Recreation in Oakland County" was
distributed to the Commission. A copy of this report will be sent
to all Supervisors, legislators and Senators.
Next meeting of the Commission will be held February 26, 1969.
Regular Commission meetings will be held on the fourth (4th)
Wednesday of every month. This date was established in order that
Commission members could schedule their time.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Carey, that
meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary