HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.12.08 - 38439PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 8, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances P. Clark at
10:05 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Secretary Schiffer, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors,
Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern and Mr. Richards.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice -Chairman Nick, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel, Mr. Kipke and Mrs. Gay.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richards
to approve the minutes of November 22, 1972 as
written.
Motion carried.
Approval of Payments
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. McGovern
to approve the payments of Voucher 11-1 through
11-143.
Statement of Operations - October
The Statements of Operation for October 1972 were
received by the Commission.
Old Business
Persian Rug - Addison -Oaks
Mr. Reickel discussed the disposition of the Persian Rug. It was
decided that Mr. Dumouchelle of the Dumouchelle Auction Galleries
be contacted to discuss the disposal of the Persian Rug.
New Business
Awarding of Fence Bids - Springfield and Groveland
The bids for fencing were presented to the Commission for the
awarding to the lowest bidder. Discussion followed.
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The building committee recommended awarding the bid to the low
bidder.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the contract for fencing be awarded to the
low bidder, Durable Inc., Sterling Heights, at
$80,536.60 recommended by Mr. Reickel and D.F.O.
Motion carried.
Purchase Aerial Topo - Independence
Mr. Reickel reported the need for an aerial topo for our Inde-
pendence -Oaks. This park is the only park that we do not have
one for. Estimated expense is $1,600.00.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Durbin
that an aerial topo be purchased for the
Independence -Oaks park.
Motion carried.
Master Plan Contract - Independence
Mr. Reickel recommended that the firm of Ellis, Ardnt and Truesdell
be given the contract for the Master Plan for the Independence -Oaks
park.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Master Plan for Independence -Oaks for
the amount of $13,500. be given to Ellis,
Ardnt and Truesdell.
Motion carried.
Master Plan Contract - Addison
Mr. Reickel recommended that the firm of Bills and Childs be
awarded the contract to do the Master Plan for Addison -Oaks
park'for the amount of $11,000.00.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the Master Plan for Addison -Oaks be given
to Bills and Childs.
Motion carried.
Design Agreement - Springfield Golf Course
Mr. Reickel recommended that Mr. Mark DeVries be commissioned to
design the new back nine and the renovation of the present nine
holes. This agreement will be for $1,000.00 per hole and for
no less than 2 years.
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Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Richards
that Mr. Mark DeVries be acquired to design the
new back nine and the renovation of the present
nine holes for $1,000.00 per hole or a sum total
of $18, 000. 00.
Motion carried.
1973 Budget
The 1973 budget corrections were distributed to the Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the 1973 budget be accepted as amended.
Motion carried.
Mr. Jawors arrived at 10:50 a.m.
The next Parks and Recreation Commission will be January 5, 1973
due to the holidays.
Temporary Lighting - Addison -Oaks Parking Area
Mr. Rei.ckel reported the need for lighting at the shelter building
and parking lot due to snowmobiling at Addison -Oaks. He read
proposal from D.F.O. about acquiring 4 - 1000 watt mercury bulbs.
It was requested that Detroit Edison or Consumers Power be
contacted about this lighting.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Durbin
that Mr. Reickel be authorized to proceed with
the lighting of the shelter building in the
most economical and favorable way.
Motion carried.
Mr. Rieckel requested that the Greenskeepers - Byron Montgomery,
Springfield and.Mike Thibodeau, White Lake be allowed to attend
the Turfgrass Conference in Lansing, Michigan held at Kellogg
Center, M.S.U. in January.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Greenskeepers attend the Turfgrass Conference
held in Lansing in January.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Sandra L. Gay, Acting Secretary