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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.03.19 - 38406PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 19, 1971 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 Clark, Vice -Chairman Austin, Secretary Schiffer, Mr, Main- land, Mr. Richardson, Mc. McGovern, Mr. Barry and Mr. O'Brien. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Durbin and Mr. Nick ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Van Natta; Mr. Joe Seavey, Department of Natural Resources; the Supervisor of Royal Oak Township and members of the Royal Oak Town- ship Recreation Commission. Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that the minutes of March 5, 1971, be approved as written. Motion carried. Royal Oak Township --Mr. Seavey, D. N. R., gave a brief summary of the Royal Oak Township recreation project, stating that in order for them to qualify they must be able to supply 20% and maintain their rec- reation program. Members of the Royal Oak Township Recreation Com- mission presented their financial projection. In view of this new information, Mr. Seavey felt that all that was needed from the Parks Commission at present was cooperation and some technical support to help Royal Oak Township get its program started. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson, that the Parks Commission acknowledge the effort of Royal Oak Township Parks and Recreation Commission and that the County Parks and Recreation staff endeavor to assist them with technical help and to give them every cooperation possible. Motion carried. Discussion followed concerning Senate Bill No. 117 amending Section 1 of Act No. 261. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland, that the Commission oppose Senate Bill 117. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation Commission Page 2 (3/19/71 meeting) A copy of our resolution and Senate Bill 117 to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners Liaison Committee requesting their support to the opposition of Senate Bill 117. Mr. Barry was excused from the meeting. ,,The 1970 Annual Report was presented and discussed. Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that the 1970 Annual Report be received. Motion carried. Discussion followed concerning the additional 1/4 mill tax levy Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority had requested. Mr. Mainland reviewed a legal opinion from Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone stating it was their opinion that the additional 1/4 mill could be levied outside the 15 mill limitation. This opinion may have the effect of the County not opposing the 1/4 mill increase. Mr. Van Natta asked about the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority exclusion from County Ordinance No. 9. Discussion followed. Mr. Van Natta is to contact the Water Safety Division regarding this item. Mr. Van Natta reported on his meeting with Mr. Thayer of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. It was suggested by Mr. Thayer that we submit resolution from the Parks Commission authorizing the applica- tion for a liquor license and that the Board of Commissioners pass a resolution approving of the action of the Parks Commission in applying for a liquor license. Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that the Director be authorized to take the necessary steps to secure a liquor license for the golf course owned by the Parks Commission in White Lake Township; that a copy of this resolution be directed to the Parks Liaison Com- mittee for referral to the Board of Commissioners asking that a resolution be passed by the County Board of Com- missioners supporting the securing of a liquor license for White Lake -Oaks golf course. Motion carried. Mr. Van Natta reported that the option for the Cohn property was ready to be signed. Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Richardson, that Mr. Schiffer, who replaced Mrs. Austin as Secretary, be authorized to sign the option. Motion carried. Page 3 (3/19/71 meeting) Mr. Van Natta reported on the progress of the new addition to the Conference Center at Addison -Oaks. He advised the Commission that constructiop costs would be $8,000 to $10,000 above the $40,000 en- cumbered for the project from 1970 funds. Mr. Van Natta informed the Commission that additional furniture would also be needed. Moved by Mrs, Austin, supported by Mr. Mainland, that the Director be authorized.to purchase necessary furniture for the new addition. Motion carried. Discussion followed concerning two meetings in May for the purpose of reviewing park properties, also a dinner meeting to present plaques to past members of the Parks Commission. It was decided that a tour of some of the parks be taken on the regular meeting date in April. The balance of the park property to be viewed followed by the dinner and plaque presentation at a special meeting on May 16, 1971. Meeting to be at 3:00 p.m. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mrs. Austin, that the dinner meeting would include husbands and wives of members and the cost of the dinner be shared by the Commission members. Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Mainland, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McGovern Nays: Mr. O'Brien Motion carried. Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. O'Brien that all Parks Commission members be presented with plaques when service is discontinued. Motion carried. Mr. McGovern was excused from the meeting. Mr. Van Natta reported on his meeting with Mr. Gilbert Savage, architect. Mr. Savage would design a concession building for Addison - Oaks on an hourly basis, total not to exceed $2,800. Mr. Van Natta was directed to retain Mr. Savage on this basis. Page 4 (3/19/71 meeting) A request has been received from Mr. John Witherup concerning the Soap Box Derby. He would like the Commission's consideration in continuing the Derby for 1971. Mr. Witherup would assume the re- sponsibility of organizing the volunteer work groups and supervision of the program. The cost to the Parks Commission for this project not to exceed $1,000. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Mainland, that the Parks and Recreation Commission would sponsor the Soap Box Derby at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mrs. Austin, that the Parks and Recreation Commission purchase 400 plates at a cost of $2.52 each from the Oakland County Sesqui- Centennial. Purchase price to be $1,008.00. Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Main- land, Mr. Richardson. Nays: Mr. O'Brien Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mrs, Austin, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Noon. Henry Schiffer, Secretary Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary