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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.02.11 - 38440PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING February 11, 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, Secretary Schiffer, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors, Mr. Richards, Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. O'Brien, and Mr. Richardson. ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gerard Lacey, Mr. John Witherup, Mr. Gregg Garrett, Personnel, and Commissioner Joseph Barakat. Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer, the minutes of February 26, 1972 be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Witherup presented a list of applications received and the announcement for the position of Parks and Recreation Director. The first advertisement in local papers will appear on February 14, 1972 and run for two weeks. The closing date for accepting applications and contents of the announcement were discussed. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer, the announcement be adopted with the "Purpose section" eleminated, and the closing date for applications to be March 3, 1972. Motion carried. Mrs. Clark welcomed Mr. Richards as a new member of the Commission. Mr. Lacey reported on the progress of the Legacy of Parks (H.U.D. Open Space Program), stating the new application will be submitted before February 22, 1972. The Waterford -Oaks Department of Natural Resources Grant of $750,000.00 was included in the report. Procedures for starting the Hockey Rink were discussed. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Jawors to accept Legacy of Parks report for review and later action by the Commission. Page 2 (Commission Meeting 2/11/72) Motion carried. More discussion followed concerning the Department of Natural Resource Grant. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Lacey be authorized to continue exploring the procedure for the Grant and report later. Motion carried. The Building Committee was requested to work with Mr. Lacey on the procedure plan presented. Mr. Lacey reported on three open bids for the contruction of two (2) manager's residence. Bids received from: P.J. Mason $ 58,700.00 Ralph McQueen 71,000.00 Davisburg Lumber 57,000.00 Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. O'Brien to award bid to Davisburg Lumber and proceed with construction of the Manager's residence. Mr. Richards objected, stating he would rather have sealed bids presented. Mr. McGovern withdrew the motion. Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland the House plans be submitted to D.F.O. to be checked for F.H.A. minumum construction require- ments, revised to include 1/2 bath and the septic and well be included in the construction cost. Motion carried. Mr. O'Brien stated a list of construction bidders was available from the County. Mr. Nick was requested to establish procedures for obtaining bids and report to the Commission. Mr. Lacey reported on inquiries made regarding security for Springfield - Oaks. A proposal was presented from Mall Security. Discussion followed concerning the use of Park employes, a Security Company and the Sheriff Patrol for security. Mr. Lacey to investigate further the possibility of the Sheriff Patrol. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Richards to receive Mr. Lacey's report on security. Motion carried. Page 3 (Commission Meeting 2/11/72) Rental price structure for the Youth Activities Building was discussed. Mr. Lacey to explore further. Mr. Nick was commended for the excellent report from the Planning Commission relative to the Adams Woods proposal. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Richards, the Planning Commission report be accepted. Motion carried. Discussion followed regarding the appraisal for Adams Woods. Mr. Mainland reported he had requested estimates from appraisers. One is forthcoming from Herbert Herzberg, M.A.I. Mr. McGovern suggested the use of the County Equalization Department. If appraisal could be obtained, value would be established as well as best use of property which could help guide Commission action. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. O'Brien to proceed with acquiring appraisal of Adams Woods. Discussion followed concerning the prematurity of an appraisal at this time. Motion withdrew by Mr. Nick and Mr. O'Brien. The renewal of contract with Mr. Wyant, Chef at Addison -Oaks was reviewed. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson, that the contract with Mr. Wyant be renewed for one (1) year. Salary to be $13,125.00 representing a 5% increase from 1971. Motion carried. The food service proposal, presented by E.F. Whitney, Inc., was discussed. Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Durbin, the contract of E.F. Whitney, Inc. be signed and we proceed with plans for the food service. Motion carried. Mr. Richards abstained. Mr. Richards requested that all payments made be listed and presented to the Commission for approval. Meeting adjourned.