HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.12.10 - 38419PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 10, 1971
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 Clark, Vice Chairman Austin, Secretary Schiffer, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Nick, Mr. O'Brien and
Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Barry
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Edward Cheyz, Chief Deputy Drain Commission.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin that
the minutes of October 22, 1971 be approved as
written.
Motion carried.
The request from the Adams -Woods group to appear before the
Commission in January was presented. Discussion followed
concerning the property and the meeting.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin that
the Adams -Woods group be allowed to address the
Commission at the January 28, 1972 meeting.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Nick that
the Commission view both the Adams -Woods property
and the Drayton Plains Fish Hatchery.
Motion carried.
The Public Employment Program (E.E.A.) positions were discussed.
The position of The Public Relation Man was questioned.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, that the position of Public
Relation be deferred to the January 28, 1972
meeting.
Mr. Durbin questioned the motion.
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Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland that
the position of Public Relation Man be tabled.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the modified P.E.P. positions schedule be
accepted.
Motion carried.
The Food Service report was presented and discussed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin that
the Food Service Program be accepted.
Motion carried.
The county proposal that the Park Commission lease from them
150 acres on the east side of the Orion Airport property for
25 years at $1.00 per year was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. McGovern
that the Park Commission proceed with the
necessary arrangements needed for the lease
of the Airport property.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the October Statement of Operation be
accepted.
Motion carried.
Mr. Durbin requested a minute of silence be observed in honor
of the Director, Mr. Van Natta who passed away on December 2, 1971.
Mr. Lacey's title of Assistant Director was questioned. It was
explained that this position was scheduled to be phased out in
1972 and Mr. Lacey would then be Manager of Springfield -Oaks and
the 4-H complex.
The possibility of naming one of the Parks in honor of Mr.
Van Natta was discussed.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Richardson
that consideration be made to name Independence -
Oaks in honor of Mr. Van Natta.
Mr. Schiffer questioned the motion. Discussion
followed.
Mr. Richardson withdrew his support of the motion.
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Mrs. Clark called for an executive session.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. O'Brien
that the meeting reconvene.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. O'Brien
that the chairman of the Commission be Acting
Director on interim basis - authorized to sign
all papers and serve with out compensation other
than Per Diem.
Motion carried.
Meetings were called for December 14, 15, and 17, 1971. It was
requested that Daniel Murphy, Gordon Hobbs, Robert Allen, William
Richards and Joseph Joachim be invited to attend the meeting on
December 15, 1971.
Mr. Richardson reported that a resolution, in honor of Mr. Van Natta,
was being prepared for the Commission's signature.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson that
the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary