HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.04.21 - 38434PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
April 21, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman Donald Nick at
10:00 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice -Chairman Nick, Secretary Schiffer, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors,
Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Richards and
Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Clark
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Daniel T. Murphy
Vice -Chairman Nick waived approval of the minutes of April 14, 1972
until the next meeting.
Mr. Mainland reported he had met with Mr. Murphy, Mr. Lacey and
Mr. Richardson regarding the immediate improvements needed at the
Youth Activities Center for the summer 4-H programs.
A report, previously submitted to the County Buildings and Grounds
Committee was presented by Mr. Lacey. The report reflected the
immediate and long range improvements necessary .for the 4-H Fair
and summer horse shows to be conducted at the Youth Activities
Center. It was felt these costs should not be the responsibility
of the Parks and Recreation Commission but that of the County.
Mr. Murphy explained if time permitted, these costs should go
before the Board of Commissioners, but time is of an essence, so
he could see no problem with the County reimbursing the Parks and
Recreation for these costs at the end of the year. Proper records
should be retained by the Parks for analysis and reimbursement.
Mr. Richardson suggested an addendum be added to the contract and
returned to the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Murphy could foresee no problem with a capital cost claim
against the County based on the contract agreement, as all the
committees have been in accord with this agreement.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
that Mr. Lacey be authorized to proceed with
the needed improvements at the Youth Activities
Center at the estimated cost of $20,000.00.
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Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland
to accept the Youth Activities Center Agreement
as presented.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richardson requested the following be recorded as a possible
addendum to the Youth Activities Center Agreement.
"It is further understood that the County
of Oakland, through its Board of Auditors,
assume all financial deficits incurred in
the operation of this facility with the
thought in mind that the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission would, when agreeable to
both parties, take over complete respon-
sibility and consider it as a part of the
Springfield -Oaks Park."
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Jawors to
approve and accept the 1971 Annual Report.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. McGovern
to accept the Statements of Operation for
January and February, 1972.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richards requested the Commission meet with committee members
from five south Oakland cities, regarding the Red Run Drain park
proposal.
It was felt this meeting should be delayed until the arrival of
Mr. Reickel.
Mr. Richards will contact the committee.
A request from Mr. Reid, White Lake Township Supervisor, as to
the possibility of using White Lake -Oaks as a voting precinct
for the August and November election was discussed. Action
delayed to a,future meeting.
Price quotations for a Tractor equipped with loader and backhoe
were reviewed. This equipment is requested for Addison -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland
to purchase equipment from Utica Tractor Sales at
a cost of $ 6,770.00.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary