HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.02.19 - 38425PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 19, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
9:35 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman Velma Austin, Secretary
Henry Schiffer, Daniel Barry, Frank Richardson, Donald Nick,
William Mainland, Carl O'Brien, Clarence Durbin
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paul McGovern
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta, Director and Mr. James Clarkson
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. O'Brien
that the minutes of the January 29, 1971 meeting
be approved as written.
Mr. Durbin and Mr. Nick abstained.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the progress with the Department of
Natural Resources and Royal Oak Township Parks. Mr. Seavey of
the Department of Natural Resources is to meet with him next
week. A report on their proposal will be made.
A letter from Royal Oak Township Parks Commission requesting a
meeting with our Commission was presented.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Mainland
that approval be given.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta gave a report on the standing of our request for
Recreation Bond monies for Waterford, presently awaiting legis-
lative action.
Mr. James Clarkson of Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority
presented the Commission with an idea of a new metro park located
entirely within Oakland County. Discussion followed. Mr. Clark-
son stated the new park would create 100 permanent jobs and 400
summer jobs for county residents. Mr. Clarkson also stated this
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new park would cost 17 to 18 million dollars to develop over
the next 10 years and that the proposed 1/4 mill increase in
tax was not related to their plan for the new park. Additional
discussion followed on merits, needs, use of presently owned
land not progress, loss of tax base and other items. Mr. Clark-
son requested the Commission not to make proposal public infor-
mation until such time as plans were more developed. Mr. Clark-
son was excused.
Mr. Van Natta explained the need for a resolution regarding the
Independence Township property. Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Austin that
WHEREAS the Commission has reviewed the status of
negotiations with Woodford Apartment Hotel Company,
Rochester Apartments Company and Searwood Company
concerning land in the Township of Independence;
and
WHEREAS the Commission deems it of great importance
to acquire the property which is the subject of said
negotiations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission
requests the Office of the Oakland County Corpor-
ation Counsel to prepare condemnation proceedings
to acquire said property.
AYES: Mrs. Clark, Mr.
Mrs. Austin, Mr.
Mr. Durbin
NAY: None
Schiffer, Mr. Mainland,
Barry, Mr. Nick,
Mr. Richardson and Mr. O'Brien excused prior to vote.
Mr. Van Natta informed the Commission on the progress of the
liquor licenses.
Progress with caterer was discussed. Time is becoming critical.
Mr. Dillon's letter to Commission was read.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
that a commendation and acknowledgment of his
service be recognized.
Motion carried, all members voting aye.
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Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Henry A. Schiffer, Secretary
Sandra L. Wheaton, Acting Secretary