HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.07.14 - 38446PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 14, 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, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Mainland,
Mr. McGovern, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Richards and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Schiffer and Mr. Jawors.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel, Mr. Barakat, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Kleckner, president
of the Advisory Council, Mrs. Walker and members of the council.
Also Robert Ball, Royal Oak Tribune and Herb Boldt, Detroit News.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Richardson
to approve the minutes of June 23, 1972 as written.
Motion carried.
Statement of Operations
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Richards
to accept the Statement of Operations for May
1972.
Motion carried.
Independence -Oaks - Matching Funds
Mr. Reickel reported the final acquisition payment was made on
the Cohn property and we could now request matching funds.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. McGovern,
that the Director be authorized to request
matching funds from the state Land and Water
Department for the acquisition of the Cohn
property.
Motion carried.
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Adams Woods
Mr. Reickel presented his recommendation regarding the purchase
of Adams Woods. He did not feel that Parks and Recreation could
commit any of their funds for such an acquisition.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
that no action be taken to involve the Parks
and Recreation Commission in the Adams Woods
acquisition and as the other considerations
mentioned, the unavailable funds would indicate
that we accept the Director's recommendation.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Robertson stated his unwillingness to sell the property.
Motion carried unanimously.
White Lake -Oaks - R.A.P. property
A letter from the Directors of R.A.P., stating their willingness
to contribute $5,000 toward the purchase price of $39,000 for the
Kramp property was presented.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin,
that $34,000 be offered for the R.A.P.
property.
Motion carried.
Mr. Reickel reported that acquisition has been completed on the
VanTine property.
Springfield - Mill Pond
Mr. Reickel reported he would like to have the county planning
staff prepare a plan for the Mill Pond site.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Durbin,
that a plan be drawn for the Mill Pond site.
Motion carried.
Travel Expense - Mr. Lace
Mr. Lacey is to be in Nashville Tennessee on business for the
Youth Activities Center and it was requested that his expenses
be paid.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Richardson
that $75.00 be allowed for this expense.
Motion carried.
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Manager's Residence - Springfield
Mr. Reickel reported he issued a change order for $280.00 to
install a sliding door in the basement area.
The garbage disposal system was removed from the plans.
Building Repairs - Groveland and Addison
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland,
that bids be taken for aluminum siding and
windows for the manager's residence at
Groveland and Assistant Manager's residence
at Addison.
Motion carried.
Fencing and Signs
Mr. Reickel reported plans are being made for fencing at Groveland
and Springfield.
Location and directional signs are now being placed for the various
parks.
Adams Woods
Mr. Nick commended the Adams Woods Advisory Council for their
effort to preserve Adams Woods.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richards
to allocate, to Adams Woods, $125,000 for
four years if they can raise their own
funds for acquisition.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Nick withdrew motion.
Mr. O'Brien arrived at 11:15 a.m.
Mr. Kleckner expressed his appreciation to the Parks Commission
for their effort to help preserve Adams Woods and hoped that in
the future the same cooperation would be extended.
Mr. O'Brien excused at 11:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Reickel reported the swimming pool at Addison could not be
used until approval of the Health Department.
It was requested that the Commission see before and after pictures
of the site at White Lake where the building was removed.
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The master plan for Waterford -Oaks will be discussed at the
July 28, 1972 meeting.
Springfield - Food Service Equipment
Mr. Reickel reported he would like to delete the Novelty Ice
cream cabinet from the equipment contract stating this
equipment could be supplied by a vendor.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. McGovern,
the Director be authorized to remove the
Novelty cabinet from the equipment contract.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson
to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary