HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.03.20 - 38399PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 20, 1970
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
9:45 a.m., March 20, 1970, in the Parks and Recreation Commission
room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman Clarence Durbin, Secretary
Velma Austin, Daniel Barry, Thomas Dillon, James Reid, Henry
Schiffer, Frank Richardson, Carl O'Brien.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sol Lomerson
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director
The minutes of February 20, 1970 were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Dillon, that
the minutes of February 20, 1970 meeting be approved
as written.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the concession proposal of a snow-
mobile race course at Springfield -Oaks. The concessionaire group
to be responsible for construction of the course, the facilities
needed, and all operational cost connected with their project.
The Parks and Recreation would receive a percentage of the gross
of racing operations and food sales.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mrs. Austin, that
Mr. Van Natta proceed with the proposal. Final plans to
be submitted to the Commission for considerattion and
action.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported on his negotiations with the County for the
past two years on leasing the clinic building at Groveland. He
reported that at the last meeting of the County Planning, Building
and Zoning committee the lease was not approved, but motion was
made concerning the possibility that the County would purchase the
property.
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Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Barry, that if
the County does not purchase the clinic building, at
our appraised value, the property be placed on the
market to be sold at or above our appraised price.
Motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Discussion followed concerning House Bill No. 2564 which would
limit all commission members appointed by the Board of Commiss-
ioners to a two- (2) year term, all terms expiring at the same
time.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Dillon,
-`-that the Commission oppose House Bill No. 2564 and
/that Mr. Grba be notified of this action.
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Motion carried.
Mr. Barry and Mr. O'Brien asked to be excused from the meeting.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the meetings with the School District
and Community Mental Health Services Board regarding facilities
at Waterford -Oaks, for the handicapped and mentally retarded
children. By making a few changes in some of the facilities,
both organizations agreed the facilities could be enjoyed by
these children. Further discussion and meetings are planned.
Mr. Van Natta reported on his last meeting with the Department
of Natural Resources and that the possibility of receiving
recreation bond money for the development of Waterford -Oaks
seemed available.
Discussion followed regarding the placing on the November, 1970
regular election ballot the proposal of renewing the 1/4 mill
special ad valorem tax for Parks and Recreation for another five
(5) years.
Moved by Mr. Dillon, supported by Mr. Durbin, that
we request permission from the Board of Commissioners
to place our millage renewal question on the Novem-
ber 1970 ballot.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning necessary development of Inde-
pendence -Oaks and Addison -Oaks so they can be opened to the
public this summer.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Dillon, that
every effort be made to open these parks to the
public this summer, at least on a limited -use
basis.
Motion carried, all members present voting aye.
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Discussion followed concerning the best method to carry out this
plan.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson,
that the Director be authorized to employ the neces-
sary personnel, rent equipment and make the material
purchases needed to open these parks.
Motion carried, all members present voting aye.
It was noted that the April 17th meeting would be held at
Addison -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Dillon,
that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary