HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.03.05 - 38432PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 5, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
1:45 p.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
AT.gn PRF.GF.NT-
Mr. Van Natta
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mrs. Austin that
the minutes of February 19, 1971, be approved as
written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported that the Department of Natural Resources
asked for an extension of time as it had no further information
in regards to the Royal Oak Township Parks. A meeting with D.N.R.
and Royal Oak Township Parks will be scheduled at a later date.
Discussion followed concerning the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan
Authority millage increase proposed from 1/4 mill to 1/2 mill
that would be inside the County 15 mill limitation.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland that
the Parks and Recreation Commission oppose the Huron -
Clinton Metropolitan Authority 1/4 mill increase.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Durbin, Mr.
Schiffer, Mr. Nick, Mr. Richardson, and
Mr. Mainland.
Nays: Mr. O'Brien.
More discussion followed.
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Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland that the
Commission convey to Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authori-
ty that it recognizes the need for parks, but opposes
taking another 1/4 mill from within the present 15 mill
limitation.
Mr. Nick moved to table Mr. Durbin's motion. No second.
Roll call vote requested.
Ayes: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Schiffer, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Mainland, Mr. Richardson.
Nays: Mr. Nick, Mr. O'Brien.
Motion carried.
Removal of the two old buildings at Springfield -Oaks, which are
located on the site of the proposed clubhouse and second nine -
hole golf course, were discussed. Two bids have been received
for this project.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Nick that the
Director be authorized to have said buildings removed
for the highest salvage bid ($200.00).
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta reported on the food service progress. After much
study, it is apparent that we should handle our own food service
and not enter into a catering contract. A chef has been contacted
who is willing to enter into a contractual arrangement for a period
of one year, with the opportunity of placement as a permanent
employee if work performance is satisfactory.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Richardson that
the Director be authorized to employ a chef, on a con-
tractual basis, for a period of one (1) year at a
salary of $12,500 per year.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta stated he would like to contact an architect, Mr.
Gilbert Savage, concerning a concession building for Addison -
Oaks. This building should be placed on an existing foundation
and follow the tudor design.
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Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mrs. Austin that
the Director contact Mr. Gilbert Savage to negotiate
the architect's fees and to begin preliminary plans
for the concession building at Addison -Oaks.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta is to give a report at the next meeting of progress
made with the architect.
It has been suggested by Lt. Kratt of the Sheriff's Water Safety
Division that the Parks Commission sponsor the awards for a
Water Safety Poster contest at a cost of $150.00. This is a
State program and is carried on through the schools by the
Sheriff's Department.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin that the
Parks Commission sponsor the awards for the Water
Safety Poster contest at a cost of $150.00.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta explained that there was no further information
to report regarding the Cohn property.
Mr. Richardson questioned the reason for the delay of the
monthly financial reports. It was pointed out that the Annual
Report is not yet completed, which is the cause for the delay.
Reports will be presented at the next regular meeting and each
regular meeting thereafter.
Discussion followed concerning Senate Bill 117, which is an
amendment to Public Act 261 of 1965. No action was taken --
tabled for further discussion at next meeting.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson, that
the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Henry A. Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary