HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.11.06 - 38409PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 6, 1974,
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, Sol Lomerson, Henry Schiffer, Frank
Richardson, Daniel Barry, Carl O'Brien, James Reid, Thomas
Dillon.
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Nanta; and Mr. Joseph Seavey, Department of
Natural Resources
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Lomerson
that the minutes of October 16, 1970 be approved
as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Nanta explained to the Commission that Mr. Seavey
from the Department of Natural Resources had requested per-
mission to speak to the Commission later in the meeting.
Format for the public information hearing, scheduled for
Wednesday, November 11, 1970 at the Clifford Smart Junior
High School, in Commerce, was discussed. It was decided
that an ad announcing the meeting should not be placed in
the newspaper as this was not a legal requirement. Chairman
for the meeting was discussed.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Barry
that Vice Chairman Mr. Durbin act as Chairman
for information hearings.
More discussion followed concerning the Chairmanship.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Dillon
that the previous motion be amended to read "that
the Commission act to name Mr. Durbin Chairman of
Public Information Hearing for Commerce Township."
Motion as amended carried, all members present
voting 'Aye."
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More discussion followed concerning the format for Commerce
Township hearing.
Mr. Seavey, Department of Natural Resources, spoke to the
Commission concerning the possibility of the County Parks'
support of a recreation project in Royal Oak Township. The
County could submit a joint application for recreation bond
money with Royal Oak Township to enable them to receive
additional funds for recreation and park development.
The necessity to change the golf rates at White Lake -Oaks,
which were approved at the October 16, 1970 meeting, were
discussed.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the revised golf rates be adopted as presented.
Motion carried.
The recommended golf rates for Springfield -Oaks were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Reid, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the golf rates for .Springfield -Oaks as
presented be approved.
Motion carried.
Winter activity rates for Addison -Oaks were discussed. Snow-
mobiling rates were suggested as $3.50 per day, County resi-
dent, and $4.00 per day, non -County resident. It was decided
that the non -County resident rate should be changed from
$4.00 per day to $5.00.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Lomerson
that the winter activity rates be approved as
corrected.
Motion carried.
The concession proposal of a snowmobile race course was
presented. The concessionnaire group stated their
preference for the site as Groveland-Oaks and their thought
was to use the property from September 14 through May 15 of
each year. Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Dillon, supported by Mr. Durbin that
the request for a snowmobile race course, to be
located in one of the parks, be denied.
Motion carried.
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Mr. Van Natta informed the Commission that he had received
a letter offering a twelve -lane Giant Landslide. The slide
is available for $38,000, including freight and erection.
The possibility of such a purchase will be discussed further
at a later meeting.
Discussion followed concerning the progress of the additional
property to be purchased at Independence -Oaks. Mr. Gruba
is still negotiating with Mr. Cohn.
The appraisal of the Commerce Township property was presented
to the Commission for their study.
Mr. Van Natta briefed the Commission on his meeting with the
State Highway Department. They have a need of ten (10)
acres on the east side of Springfield -Oaks for the express-
way. They discussed the possibility of an exchange of
property.
Moved by
that the
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Motion c
Moved by
that the
Mr. Durbin, supported by Mrs. Austin
Director be authorized to negotiate
State Highway Department for the ex-
f property at Springfield -Oaks.
arried.
Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary