HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.07.17 - 38398PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 17, 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, Secre-
tary Velma Austin, Sol Lomerson, James Reid, Carl O'Brien,
Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Henry Schiffer, Thomas Dillon, Daniel Barry
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Kenneth L. Van Natta
The minutes of June 19, 1970 were discussed:
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Durbin,
that the minutes of June 19, 1970 be approved as
written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that the deed for the sale of the
Groveland Clinic building had been prepared for signature.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Lomerson,
that the Chairman, Mrs. Clark, and Secretary,
Mrs. Austin, be authorized to sign the deed for
the sale of the Clinic building to the County.
Motion carried.
Meetings with Mr. Cohn and Independence Township Planning
Commission regarding the Cohn property were discussed.
Election progress was discussed. The slide presentation will be
shown in the shopping malls and various club meetings. Contacts
are being made for pamphlet distribution. Various names were
suggested for news coverage.
The slide presentation was viewed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Reid,
that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 19, 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, Sec-
retary Velma Austin, Sol Lomerson, Carl O'Brien, James Reid,
Frank Richardson, Henry Schiffer, Daniel Barry, Thomas Dillon.
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director
Al Koski
The minutes of May 15 and 22, 1970, were discussed:
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Durbin,
that the minutes of May 15 and May 22, 1970, be
approved as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that we now have the appraisal for
the Cohn property. After some discussion, Mr. Van Natta
was advised to start negotiations with Mr. Cohn, with the
possibility of obtaining an option on the property pending
the results of the August election. He will report back
to the Commission.
Discussion followed concerning the need of additional help
to promote the 4-millage renewal on the August ballot. Mr.
Van Natta reported that Mr. Al Koski was interested in
helping with the promotion. Mr. Koski then presented his
proposal. He would prepare news releases, aid in the
preparation of pamphlet and distribution of same. All
material written would be approved by the Administration
office before it is released. Discussion followed and it
was decided that two public relations men could be used
for complete county coverage. Mr. Joe Mullen was suggested.
Moved by Mr. Reid, supported by Mr. Dillon, that
Mr. Koski and Mr. Mullen be retained to promote
the millage renewal. Two -hundred fifty ($250.00)
per week, $37.50 per week for expenses, and the
regular County rate for car mileage, for a
period of five to six weeks, be allowed.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Mr. Dillon, supported by Mr. Barry, that
the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.