HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.07.16 - 38429PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 16, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at_
9:30 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice Chairman Austin, Mr. Barry, Mr. Durbin,
Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Nick, Mr. O'Brien and Mr.
Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Schiffer
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Van Natta, Mr. George Emmert and associate of O'Dell, Hewlett
and Luckenbach.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Richardson
that the minutes of June 18, 1971 be approved as
written.
Motion carried.
The statements of operations for January 1 through June 30, 1971
were presented and reviewed. Mr. Van Natta explained the shift-
ing of personnel, as outlined in the budget, to actual operating
has caused two park operational reports to be incorrect. These
salary items will be adjusted at the end of the year to give a
truer operational statement.
The plans and a mock-up for the Davisburg shelter building were
presented by O'Dell, Hewlett and Luckenbach. Study and discussion
followed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Barry that
the project be put out for bids at the earliest
date the Director deems advisable.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta presented the plans for the shelter building at
Addison -Oaks and recommended its acceptance.
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Moved by Mr. Barry, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the project be put out for bids at the
earliest date the Director deems advisable.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the progress of Addison, Springfield,
White Lake and the present standing of our grant-in-aid pro-
grams.
Mr. Van Natta reported on his meeting with the Board of Auditors
regarding an open expense account. He recommended to the Com-
mission the matter be dropped.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation.
Security of funds was reported on. All facets not yet available
for study. Commission concurred that as soon as all information
was in we would change to the best possible method.
The possibilities of a recreation area over the Red Run Drain
was discussed. Mr. Barry explained ownership and the amount of
different communities involved. The immediate problem is the
correlating of thoughts and desires by these communities. No
consideration has yet been given the financial feasibility,
involvement or future impact on the communities or the county
park system.
Mr. Barry stated a recreation study and development plan have
already been done by Wilcox and Laird, and that he would approve
the Parks Commission reviewing same.
The Director is to make arrangements for this presentation to
the,Commission and also to respond to Mr. Barakat's inquiry.
Mr. Barry excused from meeting. -
Chairman Clark was asked by Mr. Richardson if she was going to
attend the Milwaukee NACO convention. The response was no that
personal plans conflicted.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson
that the Commission authorize Mr. O'Brien to attend.
Motion carried. Ayes: 6
Nays: 2
Mr. Nick inquired about signs identifying the Parks. Mr. Van
Natta stated that funds were set aside for this work in the
1971 budget, but design had not been approved yet. Mr. Nick
suggested they carry all Commissioners names, Director and Park
Manager. Mr. Van Natta stated the changing of Commissioners
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yearly was not conducive to the type of entrance signs he
thought should be developed. Discussion followed.
Chairman Clark set item over to next meeting.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. O'Brien
that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Pauline McCormick,
Acting Secretary