HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.01.07 - 38442PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 7, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
9:45 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
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Chairman Clark, Secretary Schiffer, Mr. Mainland, Mr, Nick,
Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors and Mr. McGovern.
ALSO PRESENTe
Mr. Gerard Lacey and Mr. Arnold Johnston.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson,
the minutes of December 10, 14, 15, 17, 22 and 28, 1971
be approved as written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland,
to adopt a resolution of appreciation for Mrs.
Velma Austin's dedication to the park system.
Motion carried.
Mr. Lacey gave a progress report on the 4-H Youth Activities Center.
Operational agreement was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. O'Brien,
that Mr. Lacey make necessary contacts to draw up
4-H Youth Activities Center operational agreement
for the Commissions approval.
Motion carried.
Mr. Lacey will report to Commission at next meeting.
Mr. Lacey reported on a request from purchasing of a building and
equipment inventory appraisal for insurance purpose. This would be
made by Industrial appraisers at a cost of approximately $4,000.00.
It was suggested that our present inventory could be updated by staff
and appraiser for a lesser amount. Mr. Lacey is to make inquiry to
auditors of the adequacy -of our present method of recording equipment
and buildings.
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Mrs. McCormick was requested to inquire about a safe for storing
records.
Mr. Lacey reported on legislation of Legacy of Parks and the Land
and Water Fund. He was requested to forward this information to
the Commission.
Mr. Lacey reported information for the Managers homes at Springfield -
Oaks and Independence -Oaks, along with security for the area, to
be submitted later.
A discussion was held on a communications system for the parks. The
water and sanitary system at Addison was also reviewed at this time.
The need for a snowmobile with sled for first aid use was reported
by Mr. Johnston.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Nick,
Mr. Johnston be authorized to purchase a
snowmobile and sled for emergency use at
Addison.
Discussion followed
Motion amended to include cost not to
exceed $1,500.00
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Mainland,
Mr. Johnston be authorized to take bids for a
communication system for the parks.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Richardso4,supported by Mr. Mainland,
Mr. Johnston be authorized to negotiate with Mr.
Layman for new well at Addison.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Richardson,
Mr. Johnston investigate the Lagoon system and
report to the Commission.
Motion carried.
Mr. Johnston reported the request from the Auditors to temporarily
house a group of horses at Addison. There would be no cost to the
Park Commission.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Richardson,
to suspend rules of the park temporarily, and
allow horses to be housed at Addison.
Motion carried.
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Statement of operations for November, 1971 to be discussed at next
meeting.
Organizational meeting called for January 14, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Nick
the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary