HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1969.07.11 - 38384PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 11, 1969
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
10:00 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Secretary Velma Austin, Clarence Durbin,
Daniel Barry, Sol Lomerson, James Reid, Frank Richardson,
Virginia Solberg.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Dillon, Henry Schiffer
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director and Edward H. Laird, Landscape
Consultant.
Mr. Laird presented a land use plan for the development of
approximately 400 acres of Addison -Oaks. Cost projections for
said development was taken from recent contract prices and were
not submitted as firm prices.
Mr. Van Natta advised the Commission that the plan was not to be
considered as final action and that changes could be made in
locations of utilities, buildings and activity sites prior to
awarding contracts. Mr. Van Natta advised the Commission that
time of submission of this plan to the State Department of Natural
Resources for a matching fund program was important if we were
to share in the Recreation Bond monies.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Durbin that
the development plan of Addison -Oaks, as presented
by Mr. Laird, be submitted to the State of Michigan
Department of Natural Resources for a matching fund
request for the development program of this
property.
Motion carried.
The minutes of the May 29, 1969 meeting were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Lomerson, supported by Mr. Richardson
that the minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried.
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Due to the resignation of Vice Chairman Mr. Carey an election
for a new Vice Chairman was called.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Reid that
Mr. Durbin be nominated for Vice Chairman.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Lomerson, supported by Mr. Richardson
that nominations be closed and an unanimous vote
be cast.
Motion carried.
Mr. Clarence Durbin elected Vice Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Commission for the balance of the 1969
term.
Mr. Van Natta advised the Commission of the vandalism problems
and that the administration was extending every effort to have
any violations prosecuted. Also that a Sheriff patrol car had
been rented as a security measure. The Commission concurred
with the policy of strict law enforcement.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick,
Acting Secretary