HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.12.17 - 38421PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 17, 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. Joseph Joachim, Oakland County D.F.O., and Mr. John Witherup,
Oakland County Personnel.
Mr. Durbin reported on his request to Mr. Savage and O'Dell,
Hewlett and Luckenbach concerning owner representation for present
construction. Mr. Savage's proposal was $17.00 per hour plus
ten cents per mile and O'Dell, Hewlett and Luckenbach proposed
two (2) times Personnel expense which would be over $16.00 per
hour.
Mr. Joachim presented the County D.F.O. proposal at approximately
�13.00 per hour.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. O'Brien,
the County D.F.O. be engaged to act as liaison
for -the Park Commission on construction projects.
Motion carried.
Mr. Witherup, Personnel Director, reported on procedures the
personnel department could take for engaging a new Director.
Advertisements would be made in National, State and local maga-
zines. Work description and qualifications could be written and
cleared with the Park Commission. This is a Merit System posi-
tion, so once these qualifications are solidified they cannot be
waived. He also stated that present county personnel could apply
for the position, if they could meet the qualifications. This
transfer could be made without -taking the examination and the
person would be placed on new probation for six (6) months.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin, the
county Personnel Department proceed with qualifications
and advertising for Parks and Recreation Director.
Motion carried.
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December 17, 1971
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Senate Bill 1036 was discussed. Mr. Lacey will work on legisla-
tive committee.
Mr. Lacey presented report on the 4-H Youth Activities Center.
Completion date is approximately February 14, 1972. The center
is expected to operate at a loss but should become self supporting
in four years. Mr. Lacey will draw up an operating agreement
for the Commissionis approval.
Mrs. McCormick reported the office had been contacted regarding
one acre of land located in Brandon Township. The family would
like to donate this to the Parks and Recreation Department for
a picnic area. Mr. Johnston will view the property for possi-
bilities and report to the Commission.
The State Highway Department requested copies of the drawings of
the Right of Way land exchange at Springfield -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland,
the plans be submitted to the State Highway Right
of Way Division.
Motion carried.
Meeting dates were set for January 14 and 28, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland,
the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary