HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.12.15 - 38420PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 15, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
10:00 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice Chairman Austin, Secretary Schiffer, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Mainland, Mr. Nick, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. McGovern, and
Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Barry
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Edward Cheyz, Mr. Daniel Murphy, Mr. Robert Allen, Mr. Gordon
Hobbs, Mr. Joseph Joachim and Mr. William Richards.
Responsibilities of personnel, stages of development,; commitments
for 1972 and procedures for hiring a Director were discussed.
Mr. Allen reported the Director's position was a merit system
position and the Personnel Department would request a job
description and qualifications. Under the merit system, the
position could be filled with a provisional appointment but
the employee would be required to take the test in six months.
Mr. Murphy discussed with the Commission the need to fill the
position with someone with ideas and willingness to follow the
Park Commissions concept and be able to relate to our program
and to all County departments. He could be strong in adminis-
tration and not necessarily park oriented.
Mr. Durbin reported he had contacted O'Dell, Hewlett, and
Luckenbach and Mr. Savage concerning owner representation
on construction projects. Proposals will be forwarded.
Mr. Joachim stated the D.F.O. Department did have staff
available to assist with our projects. This could be charged
out on an hourly basis of the personnels hourly rate plus
50 per cent. Mr. Joachim will present proposal at next
meeting.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Nick
to establish a Clerk of the Works, either with
an architect or D.F.O. to act as owner represent-
ation.
Motion carried.
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Discussion followed concerning the position of Assistant Director.
Mr. Allen stated this position could be abolished and employee
could be offered another open position, but because of the merit
system, once the position is abolished, it could not be rein-
stated later.
Mr. Hobbs reported that he would have to check our status on
grants for development and acquisition. He will work with Mr.
Lacey and Mrs. McCormick to correlate the programs until such
time as a Director is appointed.
Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Lacey to work together on the Legacy of Parks,
(HUD).
Discussion followed regarding the 4-H Youth Activities Center
and the Parks and Recreation involvement in the operation of the
center.
Mr. Richardson presented, for signature, the memorial resolution
to K. L. Van Natta.
Next meeting to be December 17, 1971.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 14, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
10:00 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 Commissioner
Discussion followed concerning responsibilities of personnel,
inventory of properties, stages of development and new development
priorities. Mr. Mainland will work with Mr. Johnston and Mrs.
McCormick for presentation of this information to the Commission.
Mr. O'Brien suggested the County Department of Facilities and
Operations be contacted in regards to assigning a man to
supervise construction now in process.
Mr. Durbin to contact architects Gilbert Savage and O'Dell,
Hewlett and Luckenbach and request proposals to act as owner
representation in supervision of construction.
The 4-H Youth Activities Center was discussed. Mrs. McCormick
reported the financial projection would be presented with the
budget review.
Qualifications and hiring procedures for a new Director were
discussed.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Nick
that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary