HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.06.09 - 38448PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 9, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at 9:50
a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice -Chairman Nick, Secretary Schiffer, Mr. Jawors,
Mr. Mainland, Mr. Durbin, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Richards, Mr. O'Brien
and Mr. Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel, Mr. Joseph Barakat, Mrs. Marjorie Walker, Mr. Keith
Kleckner and Mr. Lacey.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland
to approve the minutes of May 24, 1972 as written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Richards
to approve the payments of May Voucher 5-109
through May Voucher 5-196.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Mainland
to accept the Statements of Operation for April
1972.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richards was excused from meeting at 10:00 a.m.
It was reported the house across from White Lake Clubhouse has
been removed. The area should be readied for parking and it was
suggested for the present a gravel surface be used.
Mr. Schiffer arrived at 10:05 a.m.
Mr. Barakat reported he was unable to compile sufficient information
for this meeting and requested to meet with the Commission on June
23, 1972. Information will be forwarded to the Commission for their
review.
Mr. Jawors arrived at 10:25 a.m.
D-Iscussion followed on the fee schedule for the Youth Activities
building. It was suggested that Parking fee should be changed to
Entry fee, also, the 4-H and youth groups such as Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts be allowed free use of the facility.
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Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to accept the 4-H Youth Activities building
fee schedule.
Motion carried.
Mr. Lacey reported on the success of the Circus.
Mr. Jackson's request to move off the premises of Waterford -Oaks
was discussed. Mr. Reickel recommended this move with no adjust-
ment in pay.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to concur with Mr. Reickel's recommendation
to allow Mr. Jackson to move from the park.
Motion carried.
Mr. Reickel reported he had processed Mr. Lacey's transfer from
Assistant Director to Park Manager for Springfield -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the Director make necessary contacts for
Deputy Director.
Mr. Richardson requested a job description be written and presented
to the Commission.
Motion carried.
The Liquor License for Springfield was discussed.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to forward a liquor application to Lansing and a
letter, stating our intent to apply for a license,
sent to the Springfield Township Board.
Motion carried.
Mr. Reickel presented the appraisal received from Stoppert's for
the residence on Pontiac Lake Road. Price range of $25,000 to
$30,000 was stated.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin
to accept the report from Mr. Stoppert.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Mainland
that the Director make a study of the property
and present his recommendation.
Motion carried.
Mr. Reickel will report his recommendation for the food service
operations at the next meeting.
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Price quotations will be requested for a water softener at the
Addison -Oaks Shelter building.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary