HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.04.14 - 38433PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
'April 14, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at 9:45
a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice -Chairman Nick, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors,
Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Schiffer and Mr. Richards.
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Durbin
to approve the minutes of March 29, 1972 with
the following correction.
Omit from proposed By -Laws "Election of Officers."
Motion carried.
Recording the arrival and departure time of the Commission members
in attendance and the payment of per diem if the member does not
stay for all the meeting was discussed.
It was requested that time of arrival and departure be recorded.
An opinion, regarding the per diem payment, will be asked of
Mr. Allen.
Mr. Richards arrived for meeting at 9:30. Excused at 9:45.
Mr. Richardson arrived at 10:00.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
the payments of March Voucher No. 3-48 through
April Voucher No. 4-46 be approved.
Motion carried.
Mr. Joseph Barakat could not attend meeting due to another
commitment. Will be re -scheduled for meeting of April 28, 1972.
Mr. Jawors was excused at 10:05.
Mr. Lacey presented the management agreement for the Youth
Activities Building, which was passed by the County Board of
Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Nick
that the Commission accept the agreed upon
agreement for the Youth Activities Building.
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Discussion followed regarding the department responsible for the
year end operating deficit.
Mr. Mainland and Mr. Richardson to meet with Mr. Murphy regarding
operation of the building and report to the Commission.
Motion to accept agreement was withdrawn.
Until agreement can be accepted, Mr. Lacey will proceed with
programs as planned for the Activities Building. Dedication Day
is set for May 28, 1972.
Specifications for residence at Independence will be delayed until
development plans for the park are complete.
It was reported there is no longer a Legacy of Parks. It has
reverted back to the Open Space Program and there is a possibility
money could be released by September or October.
The liquor license for Springfield Clubhouse has been withdrawn
for the present time. Mr. Mainland will stay in contact with
the Township officials regarding this matter.
Mr. Lacey reported the State Highway Department is proceeding
with plans for the exchange of property at Springfield. It
could be eighteen months before funding for the purchase of
this property is realized. Attempted contacts with owner of
this property have not materialized at this date. Mr. Lacey
to continue to contact owner for price on subject property.
Responsibility for improvements of the grounds and additional
buildings for the Youth Activities Building at Springfield were
discussed.
Mr. Richardson was requested to bring this matter before the
County Buildings and Grounds Committee and report to the
Commission.
Landscape plans for the new buildings were discussed. These plans
were prepared last year by Mr. Laird, with the thought that the
planting could be made with park personnel and some supervision
by Mr. Laird. Some plant material is available on park property
and has been tagged for these projects.
Consideration of utilizing the architects from the County Planning
Commission was discussed.
Mr. Laird to present landscape plans and estimated cost for
projects at meeting of April 28, 1972.
Adoption of By -Laws are to be considered at the next meeting.
Janitorial services and cleaning equipment for the Youth Activities
Building were discussed. Janitorial Services for the Administrative
Office was included in this discussion.
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It was suggested the County janitorial staff be used. Possibilities
and cost for their service are to be checked and reported to the
Commission at a future meeting.
Mr. Richardson reported on the appraisal received for the 2.7 acres
of property on Williams Lake Road at White Lake. Appraisal price
was $23,500., but was suggested an offer of $18,000 could be made.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland
the Acting Director be authorized to offer
$18,000. to Mr. Farnum for this property.
Motion carried.
The need to purchase property contiguous to the back nine of
White Lake was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Nick
that Mr. Edward Laird review this property
for possible need and bring recommendation
to the Commission.
Motion carried.
Mr. Nick reported he was working with Mr. Dick, the County Purchasing
Agent, on purchasing procedures for the Parks.
A meeting was scheduled for April 21, 1972 at 10:00 a.m. to review
the 1971 Annual Report.
A luncheon is to be scheduled on Saturday, April 29, 1972 at
12:30 for the Commission and Mr. Reickel.
It was reported that Carls Golf Land would like to donate the
Giant Slide located on their property. The Parks would be
responsible for dismantling and moving.
Mr. Johnston and Mr. Lacey was requested to investigate and report
their recommendation to the Commission.
Mr. Johnston is to request bids for black topping of Addison's
Conference Center parking lot and roads, also, White Lake parking
lot.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Richardson
to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary