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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.04.30 - 38416PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 30, 1971 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at 1:30 p.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Clark, Vice Chairman Austin, Secretary Schiffer, Mr. Barry, Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Nick and Mr. Richardson. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Durbin ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Van Natta; Lt. Donald Kratt, Oakland County Water Safety Division and members of the National Drag Boat Association. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Austin, that the minutes of April 16, 1971 be approved as written. Mr. Richardson inquired why the item concerning pay- ment of bills, that was questioned by Mr. Nick, was not placed on the agenda for discussion. It was ex- plained that it should be discussed under Old Business. Mrs. Clark asked for approval of April 16, 1971 minutes. Motion carried, all members present voting aye. Mr. Dade, president of the Eastern Chapter of the National Drag Boat Association, presented the association's request to use Crooked Lake five (5) Sundays during the summer for racing events. A film of drag boat racing was viewed by the Commission. Dis- cussion followed. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. O'Brien, that the Commission deny the request to use Crooked Lake for such racing events. Motion carried, all members present voting aye. Mr. Van Natta to advise the racing association of the action taken by the Commission. It was agreed that the discussion regarding the payment of bills be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting. Page 2 (4/30/71 Commission meeting) Discussion followed concerning the need of a parking lot for the conference center at Addison -Oaks. Mr. Van Natta explained that gravel was available on the property which would cut the cost of construction considerably. He believed the project could be completed for approximately $2,000. Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Schiffer, that the director proceed with the construction of the parking lot for the conference center at Addison -Oaks. Motion carried. Mr. Van Natta requested permission to build a shelter building in the picnic area at Addison -Oaks. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland, that a shelter building be erected in the pic- nic area at Addison -Oaks. Motion carried. Plans of the concession building at Addison -Oaks, prepared by architect Gilbert Savage, were discussed. The plans utilize the present concrete structure on the site, with an additional building for wet sanitary facilities connected by a patio. The change was recommended by Mr. Van Natta as being more functional than using the concession stand for both operations, however, the cost would be more than the $35,000 appropriate& Mr. Van Natta asked the Commission to approve this concept so that the architect could proceed with plans. Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Nick, that the new concept of a bathhouse and connecting patio to the concession stand be approved so the architect could proceed. The final plans to be submitted to the Commission for approval and action. Motion carried, all members voting aye. Mr. O'Brien was excused from the meeting. Mr. Van Natta requested a priority change at Independence -Oaks. The purpose of the change requested was to free funds for further development at Addison -Oaks and also to make additional funds available for the projected extra cost that is expected in renovating the building on the east side of Crooked Lake. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Barry, that the director be allowed to change develop- ment priorities at Independence -Oaks. Motion carried. Page 3 (4/30/71 Commission meeting) Mr. Van Natta reported that the request for a liquor license at White Lake -Oaks and the request to apply for a grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Fund passed the Liaison Committee and was referred to the County Board of Commissioners. After some discussion it was decided that the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission will host a luncheon for the County Board of Commissioners. An early date in June will be set. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland, that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Henry A. Schiffer, Secretary Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary