HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.12.18 - 38395PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 18, 1970
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark
at 9:30 A.M. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman Clarence Durbin, -
Secretary Velma Austin, Henry Schiffer, Frank Richardson,
Thomas Dillon, Daniel Barry, Sol Lomerson, Carl O'Brien.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
James Reid.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Kenneth L. Van Natta
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Dillon
that the minutes of the November 24 meeting be
approved as written.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the Giant Slide.
Moved by Mr. Dillon, supported by Mr. Durbin
that based on the recommendation of the
Director the Commission would not purchase
the Giant Slide.
Motion carried.
The letter from Mr. Slotkin concerning the food concession
for parks was discussed. The Commission asked that Mr.
Slotkin be invited to attend the next meeting to better
inform the Commission of some of the problems in the food
service industry that should be expected.
The salary schedule for 1971 was presented.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. O'Brien that the
salary schedule, subject to any revisions of the
Merit System, be accepted as presented.
Motion carried.
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The Administrative budget for 1971 was discussed. Mr.
Richardson questioned why the 1970 budget was over ex-
pended. Mr. Van Natta explained the Commission voted to
have Park Rules published in 1970; this item was not in the
budget. Mr. Durbin pointed out an expenditure for election
costs that the Commission approved; this item was also not
budgeted for. Mr. Durbin noted that if this item were
deleted, the expenditures would be under the budget.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Barry
that a statement of operations be submitted to
them monthly.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Barry
that the proposed Administrative budget of
$1001308 and the proposed Maintenance budget
of $24,384 be approved.
Motion carried.
The park operating budgets were presented to the Commission
for review.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the proposed 1971 Park operating budgets
be approved:
Springfield -Oaks $58,982
Groveland-Oaks 655,053
Independence -Oaks 415,136
Waterford -Oaks 34,800
Addison -Oaks 893,390
White Lake -Oaks 44,430
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta informed the Commission that Mrs. Kadella had
requested permission to speak on the recreation needs in
South Oakland County. The Director was to contact Mrs.
Kadella and request she state in writing her exact topic;
to then ascertain if the topic was within our policy and
recommend back to the Commission whether or not she should
address the Commission.
The Soap Box Derby for 1971 was discussed. Mr. Van Natta
explained that the 1970 Derby had only 29 boys participating
and the cost was $3,900. Also, that Chevrolet was still
unable to allow all boys in Oakland County to enter our Derby.
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Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the Soap Box Derby be omitted from the
Parks and Recreation program and that Chevrolet
be notified of such.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that Corporation Counsel was pre-
paring the option papers for the purchase of the Cohn
property in Independence, and signatures would be needed
to complete the purchase.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Barry
that the option papers for the Independence
property be signed by the Chairman, Mrs.
Clark, and Secretary, Mrs. Austin.
Roll call vote requested --
Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Barry,
Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Lomerson, Mrs.
Austin, Mr. Richardson.
Absent: Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Dillon and
Mr. Reid.
Motion carried.
The support of a recreation facility in Royal Oak Township
was discussed briefly. Mr. Van Natta will obtain more
information from the Department of Natural Resources and
Royal Oak Township and the matter will be discussed at a
later meeting.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mrs. Austin
that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary