HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.07.28 - 38447PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 28, 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. Mainland,
Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Richards.
Mr. Schiffer arrived at 10:25 a.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. O'Brien
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Joseph Joachim -Swanson Assoicates
and Mr. Kent Smith -County Planning Commission.
Slide presentation of White Lake and suggested signs for the parks.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Mainland
to approve the minutes of June 12, 1972 with the
following motion ammended.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Jawors
to withdraw the motion of June 23, 1972 to work
with Michigan Carbonic, and the Director check
further with National Cash Register and others
providing this type of service.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Nick to
approve the minutes of July 14, 1972 as written.
Motion carried.
Statement of Operations
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Durbin
to accept the Statements of Operation for
June, 1972.
ADDroval of Pavments
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Durbin
to approve the payments of Voucher No. 6-151
thru Voucher No. 7-61.
Motion carried.
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Youth Activities Center Master Plan
Mr. Kent Smith, Oakland County Planning Commission, presented a
preliminary site analysis of the Youth Activities Center area.
Discussion followed regarding the site analysis. Hall road ingress
and egress was discussed. The director to discuss the road improve-
ment with the Road Commission and Engineering Department.
Mr. McGovern suggested the Park Commission reimburse the Planning
Commission for time and material spent preparing the site analysis.
Mr. Nick stated this plan was used as a test case for future
projects and reimbursement was not expected.
Mr. Smith was asked to conclude the Y.A.C. Master Plan for landscaping.
Waterford -Oaks Master Plan
Mr. Joachim, Swanson Associates, Inc, presented the preliminary
report on recommended development policies, facilities and programs
for Waterford -Oaks. Discussion followed.
It was requested the following changes be made on the development
policies:
"Community Regional Park" changed to County Park.
"Leisure time acOvities to complement and supplement
those programs" changed to, Leisure time activities to
complement those programs.
"Of the City of Pontiac and Waterford Township area"
be deleted from paragraph.
Mr. Richards excused at 11:25 a.m.
Acquisition of additional property for the area was discussed.
Mr. Joachim stated when architect was chosen for the physical
design of area, a cost could be estimated.
The Park consultant recommendation to be presented by the 2nd
meeting in August.
Purchase - Cutaletter
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the Director be authorized to purchase
the Cutaletter. Approximate cost to be
$2,000.00.
Motion carried.
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Dispensing system
Mr. Reickel reported he did not have a recommendation at present
for the dispensing system but would have one for the August 11,
1972 meeting.
A buffet will be held at White Lake -Oaks on August 17, 1972 for
the Parks and Recreation Commission and County Board of
Commissioners.
Old Business
Discussion .followed concerning the recent controversy of the
County holding a liquor license. No action taken at this time.
Mr. Rieckel is to gather facts on what other departments in the
field are doing.
New Business
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Parks and Recreation go on record as
supporting Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority's
request for 1/2 mill on the August 8th ballot.
Mr. Schiffer called the question.
Motion carried.
Disposition of the sesqui-centennial history book was discussed.
The director to check with the sesqui-executive committee.
The manager's homes at Waterford and White Lake should be rented.
Rental prices are being checked.
Mr. Reickel requested permission to proceed with the Park Borchure.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Jawors
that the director proceed with the publication
of the Park Brochure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Durbin
that the meeting adjourn.,
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary