HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.08.07 - 38392PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 7, 1970
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, Sol Lomerson, Thomas Dillon, Daniel Barry, James
Reid, Carl O'Brien, Henry Schiffer.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Kenneth L. Van Natta, Raymond Delask.o, Michigan State
recreation student.
The minutes of July 17, 1970 were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Lomerson
that the minutes of July 17, 1970 be approved
as written.
Motion carried.
Discussion and review of election results followed.
Mr. Van Natta reported that plans should be started for the
construction of resident managers' homes for Springfield -Oaks
and Independence -Oaks, which will be needed for 1971. As
previously discussed, the exterior of the buildings should fol-
low the rustic line.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the director be authorized to submit plans,
for resident managers' homes, to the Commission
for approval.
Motion carried.
Revamped Springfield -Oaks Clubhouse plans will also be sub-
mitted to the Commission.
Mr. Van Natta explained that he would like to proceed with
development request to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (H.U.D.) for matching funds.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Richardson
that the director be authorized to apply for
development funds to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Motion carried.
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A letter of intent for operating 4-H Activity Center by the
Parks Commission was read. This letter was submitted to the
Board of Commissioners Finance Committee. Mr. Van Natta re-
ported that the 4-H Building was approved to go the the county's
Building and Grounds Committee for $819,000.
The possibility of a catering service for Addison -Oaks and
other park sites was discussed. This is due to the undesirable
operation and condition now prevailing at Addison -Oaks. Mr.
Van Natta to report his findings to the Commission at a later
date.
Discussion followed concerning the personnel hiring policy of
minority groups. Consensus was that present policy included
all groups. The difficulty was to get qualified applicants.
The chairman called a special meeting for August 28, 1970.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary