HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.10.02 - 38402PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
October 2, 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, Daniel Barry,
Henry Schiffer, Thomas Dillon, Frank Richardson, James
Reid.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Carl O'Brien
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta and John Stoppert
The minutes of September 18, 1970 were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Lomerson
that the minutes of September 18, 1970 be
approved as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Stoppert, appraiser of the property on the east side
of Crooked Lake in Independence Township, reviewed the
appraisal with the Commission. Discussion followed
concerning the possibilities of selling that portion of
the acreage not suitable for park use. Relocation of
a portion of Perry Lake Road was also discussed, a study
and recommendation to be presented at a later date for
Commission action.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the Commission proceed to purchase the
Crooked Lake property for $760,000 in accor-
dance with the director's plan.
1970 - $ 255000 - 6 Month Option
1971 - $1005,000 - For Option Renewal
1972 - $15051000 - For Option Renewal
1973 - $200,000 - For one-year Land Contract
1974 - $2852000 - For Final Payment
$7605,000 - Total
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Roll call vote was asked. Mr. Barry asked to be
dismissed and that his vote be recorded as "Yes."
YES: Mrs. Clark, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Lomerson, Mr.
Reid, Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Richardson, Mr.
Durbin, Mrs. Austin.
ABSENT: Mr. O'Brien
Mr. Van Natta suggested that the Commission should receive
a copy of the monthly magazine, "Michigan Natural Resources"
published by the Department of Natural Resources.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Dillon
that the director be authorized to subscribe to
"Michigan Natural Resources" for each of the
Commission members. Payment to be made from the
Administrative budget.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the seven-year Revenue
and Development Projection presented to the Commission.
The next regular meeting to be October 16, 1970, with
the possibility of another meeting on November 6, 1970,
instead of November 20, 1970.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Dillon
that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary