HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.02.11 - 38441PARKS 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.
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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.
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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.