HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.06.18 - 38431PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 18, 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, Secretary Schiffer,
Mr. Durbin, Mr. Mainland, Mr. Nick, Mr. O'Brien and Mr.
Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Barry and Mr. McGovern
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Van Natta
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the minutes of May 21, 1971 and June 3, 1971
be approved as written.
Motion carried.
The statements of operations for the period January 1 through
May 31, 1971 were reviewed.
Discussion followed concerning the collection and security of
monies from the various parks.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Director seek assistance through the
Auditors and Treasurer's office for a system for
the collection of monies.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission
has received a request to contribute to the Oakland County
Basketball Clinic located in Pontiac. The clinic is open to any
one from Oakland County and will be operated for eleven (11)
weeks through the summer. It is estimated the clinic will have
an enrollment of 400 to 500 boys.
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Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Nick that
the Parks and Recreation Commission contribute to
the Oakland County Basketball Clinic the amount
of $1,000.00 to assist the clinic in becoming a
yearly self-sustaining function.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported the following:
The architectual firm of O'Dell, Hewlett and Luckenbach
has been contacted and plans for the Springfield -Oaks Club-
house are now started.
Plans for the shelter house at Addison -Oaks are now in the
final stage.
The approval of the $750,000.00 for Waterford -Oaks from the
State Recreation Bond monies (25 million dollar phase) is now
in State legislation and should be passed and signed by the
governor by the end of June.
An application for matching funds will be made to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development for the development of.five (5)
parks. The letter of intent will be forwarded by July 1, 1971.
Summer youth employment programs were discussed. Mr. Van Natta
reported that we are presently working with the Sheriff's
Department on work projects for the Trustee Camp, and that we
have employed some 30 college youths for the summer.
Discussion followed concerning the establishment of an account
to be used by the Director for promotional expenses.
The Director is to contact the Board of Auditors to investigate
the possibility of a promotional expense account and the method
of reimbursement and to submit this information to the Commission
at their next meeting.
The N.A.C.O. Convention in Milwaukee was discussed.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Chairman of the Commission, Mrs. Frances
Clark, attend the N.A.C.O. Convention and all
expenses be paid by the Commission.
--- Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson that
the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Henry A. Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary