HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.09.17 - 38414PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 17, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
9:45 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice Chairman Austin, Secretary Schiffer, Mr.
Barry, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Nick, Mr.
O'Brien and Mr. Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Van Natta
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. O'Brien
that the minutes of August 27, 1971 be approved
with the following corrections:
In future regarding of minutes all names be listed
on roll call votes and the motion regarding entrance
signs (page 3) read"Park Commissioners' names be
placed on the temporary entrance signs erected."
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the exchange of property at
Springfield -Oaks proposed by the State Highway Department.
This exchange would involve approximately ten (10) acres on
the east side of the park at Springfield -Oaks. The Highway
Department has tentatively agreed to an exchange of approxi-
mately twenty (20) acres, laying south of the 4-H Building,
for the needed Right -of -Way land.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Park Commission concurs with the ex-
change of land and that the Director be authorized
to take the necessary steps to facilitate the ex-
change with the State Highway Department.
Motion carried.
Mr. O'Brien requested a field trip be scheduled to tour Springfield -
Oaks and Independence -Oaks if time permits.
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Chairman Clark called for a field trip to be scheduled for
Friday, October 8, 1971 at 9:30 a.m. Park Commissioners to
meet at Administrative Office.
The Park Shelter Building at Springfield -Oaks was discussed.
Low bidder on the building was the P. J. Mason Construction
Company at $156,500.00 and it was recommended that they be
awarded the contract. They are also constructing the 4-H
Building. Mr. Hood of O'Dell, Hewlett and Luckenbach recom-
mended some changes that would lower the cost.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the contract be awarded to P. J. Mason Con-
struction Company, cost not to exceed $156,500.00
and proceed with the project at Springfield -Oaks.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta explained that due to the various reports re-
quested by the Commission to be sent to them before meeting
dates it would be helpful to have the regular meeting date
changed to the fourth (4th) Friday of each month.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the regular meeting date be changed from
the third (3rd) Friday of each month to the
fourth (4th) Friday of the month.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta presented a plan for a manager's residence at
an approximate construction cost of $28,200.00. Construction
details were somewhat vague. Mr. Durbin suggested inserting
FHA conditions as part of the specifications. Two of these
buildings are needed, one at Springfield -Oaks and one at Inde-
pendence -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the Director be authorized to take necessary
steps to advertise and receive bids for the
proposed manager's residence for Springfield -Oaks
and Independence -Oaks, taking into consideration
elevation, exterior finish and an additional one-
half (1/2) bath.
Motion carried.
The State controlled project at Waterford -Oaks was discussed.
To initiate this State grant of $750,000.00, cost estimates
for the Hockey Rink and the pool must be submitted to the State
for their approval.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mrs. Austin
that the Director be authorized to contact pro-
fessional help to obtain necessary preliminary
cost figures on the hockey rink and swimming
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pool, as requested by the State.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that the contract awarded to Adair-
Chaldecott Construction Company for the construction of
Addison -Oaks Shelter Building was ready for signature.
Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Chairman Frances Clark be authorized
to sign construction contract.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning Mr. Van Natta's meeting with
the County Airport Committee regarding the possibilities of
leasing approximately 150 acres of the Orion Airport property
to the Park Commission for 20 or 25 years for the sum of $1.00.
If this pr9posal of land use is accepted by the Board of Com-
missioners, the Airport Committee would like to discuss further
details with the Park Commission.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Barry
that the Park Commission go on record as being
receptive to meeting with the Airport Committee
to further discuss the Parks and Recreation's
use of the Orion Airport site to best serve
the county interest.
Mr. Van Natta presented a progress report on HUD's "Legacy of
Parks" program. He stated that a letter of consent has been
received approving our requested development program in the
amount of $1,826,120.00. The Park Commission would match one-
half of this or $913,060.00. This is for Phase I Grant. The
letter of consent does not constitute approval of the grant.
Study is still being made on the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan
Authority - Marshbank Park site. A report will be forwarded
to the Park Commission when completed.
Temporary entrance signs for the parks were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland
that temporary entrance signs at the parks be
erected with the County seal, name of the Park
and identification as Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Motion carried.
The operating budget discussion was deferred to the special
meeting October 8, 1971.
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Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Barry
that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary