HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.06.23 - 38449PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June `23, 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. Mainland, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Richards and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Jawors and Mr. McGovern.
LSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel, Mr. Joseph Barakat, Mrs. Marjorie Walker and members
of the Adams Woods advisory council.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richards to
approve the minutes of June 9, 1972 as written.
Motion carried.
Pavment of Vouchers
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Richards
to approve payment of June Vouchers 6-1 through
June Vouchers 6-150.
Motion carried.
Adams Woods
A proposal to purchase the Adams Woods property was presented by
the Adams Woods Advisory Council. An agreement for the Parks to
purchase the land from the Nature Conservancy within three years
was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Nick,
that the Parks and Recreation Commission enter
into the agreement with the Nature Conservancy.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Nick to table decision on Adams Woods.
No support for motion.
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Adams Woods continued
Discussion followed concerning our financial obligations.
Mr. Richardson moved to table until next regular
meeting.
No support.
Mr. Richards withdrew motion to enter into agreement
with Nature Conservancy. Mr. Nick withdrew support.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Richards
that entire matter be referred back to the Director
for more information, study and presentation to the
Commission.
Motion carried.
Mr. O'Brien arrived at 11:25 a.m. Excused at 11:30 a.m.
Mr. Richards excused at 11:30 a.m.
White Lake Dispensing System
Discussion followed concerning the estimated cost of $5,330.00
to implement the bar facility at White Lake -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the Director work with the Michigan
Carbonic Company on implementing installation
of the bar at White Lake -Oaks. Cost not to
exceed $6,000.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richardson voted No.
Kramp Property
The recommendation, presented by the Director, to offer a purchase
price of $27,500 for the Kramp property was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Nick
to concur with the Director's recommendation
and offer to purchase the Kramp property for
$27,500.
Mr. Richardson reported the R.A.P. Organization is in the process
of purchasing the Kramp property for the appraised value. He
recommended we offer to purchase the property for $36,000, which
is the appraised value submitted by Mr. Erwin.
Mr. Schiffer amended the motion to read; the Director
will confer with members of the R.A.P. Organization
on the purchase of residence and bring recommendation
to the Commission.
Motion carried.
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Deputy Director
Mr. Reickel's request for a Deputy Director was discussed. The
position to be discussed with personnel and the salary be in accord
with Deputy positions of other county departments.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Nick,
the Commission approve the position of Deputy
Director.
Motion carried.
White Lake -Oaks Golf Course - Property, Back Nine
Discussion followed regarding Mr. Laird's recommendation to
preserve the 47 acres on the west boundary of the Golf Course.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
to authorize the Director to start negotiations
to acquire property on the west boundary of the
White Lake -Oaks Golf Course.
Motion carried.
Food Service
The recommendation, presented by the Director, for additional staff,
purchase of van and tote cases for transportation of food, also
additional service dishes was discussed. These items are necessary
for the food service operation at White Lake and Springfield.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland
to concur with the recommendation of the Director
and adopt the food service program presented,
also authorize the Director to purchase additional
equipment necessary for the food operation.
Motion carried.
Miscellaneous
A luncheon for the County Commissioners and Park Commission was
discussed. This will be planned for White Lake opening.
Mr. Reickel reported a meeting is scheduled for July 5 with the
Springfield officials regarding the liquor license.
The Mill pond is now opened for swimming at Springfield. The cost
for the lifeguard salary may be shared with Springfield Township.
Waterford Master Plan
The proposal from Swanson Associates to provide Development
Management Services in the preparation of the Waterford -Oaks
master plan was discussed. The fee for this service to be
$7,500.00.
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Waterford -Oaks Master Plan continued
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Nick
to enter into an agreement with Swanson
Associates, Inc. for Development Management
Services for the Waterford -Oaks Master Plan.
Motion carried.
Moving Expense - Director
Payment of the Director's moving expenses from Pennsylvania was
discussed.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson
to authorize the payment of the Director's moving
expense.
Motion carried.
Toilet - Shower Facilitv - Groveland
The Building Committee reported on the bids received and opened on
June 22, 1972. Their recommendation was to accept the low bid.
Bids recorded were:
Eames and Brown, Inc. $ 109,350
The Steve Kruchko Co. 107,350
Waterford Construction Co. 103,000
G.E.M. Inc. 99,440
Cinney Construction 114,770
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to accept the bid received from G.E.M. Inc., subject
to financial check.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richardson requested a capital outlay budget summary.
Mr. Reickel reported he would be attending the M.R.P.A. Summer
Conference in July, also the N.R.P.A. Conference in October.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary