HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.03.29 - 38452PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 29, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark at
9:30 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice -Chairman Nick, Secretary Schiffer, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Jawors, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Richards, Mr. Mainland,
Mr. McGovern and Mr. O'Brien.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Masta, Michigan Bell Telephone and Mr. Krahn, E.F. Whitney,
Inc
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland
the minutes of March 1, and March 22, 1972
be approved as written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Durbin
the payments Voucher 2-66 thru Voucher 3-47 be
approved.
Motion carried.
The proposal from Swanson Associates to provide consulting
architectural and engineering services for the proposed
swimming pool and activities facilities at Waterford -Oaks
was discussed. The fee not to exceed $2,000.00
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Durbin
To accept the proposal presented by Swanson
Associates.
Motion carried.
A request from Mrs. Van Natta to place a memorial at one of
the.parks was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Jawors
that Mrs. Van Natta'-s request to place a memorial
be granted and placed at Waterford -Oaks.
Motion carried.
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At this point Mr. Richards was excused.
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A request to purchase golf equipment for White Lake and
Springfield in the amount of $2,200.00 was presented.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr.
Mainland to approve the purchase of Equipment
for White Lake and Springfield.
Motion carried.
A request to purchase 25 folding tables for Waterford -Oaks
was presented. Total amount to be $550.00
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Mainland
the request be granted to purchase folding
tables for Waterford -Oaks.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the proposed By -Laws drafted
by Mr. O'Brien.
Items questioned and suggested changes:
A OUESTION OF SUBSTANCE
discharging of Director or Deputy Director was questioned.
"STAFF MEMBERS shall attend." Should read, "may attend'."
"COMMISSIONERS shall attend." Should read, "may attend."
"ADJOURNMENT time", omit from By -Laws.
THE AGENDA ITEMS
items carried over to next meeting will be "considered
within fourteen days." Should read "considered within
one month."
NO EXPENDITURES -„
above five hundred dollars may be approved by the Director.
Should be changed to one thousand dollars.
Mr. Masta of Michigan Bell explained the request for an easement
to lay cable along Williams Lake Road and Pontiac Lake Road.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr.
Durbin that the Acting Director be authorized
to sign the contract with Michigan Bell
Telephone allowing easement at White Lake.
The bond conditions to be the same as that
with the Road Commission
Motion carried.
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At this point Mr. Durbin was excused.
Mr. Krahn presented the preliminary kitchen plans for White
Lake, Addison and Springfield -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr.
Schiffer to approve the Springfield plans
in order to expedite opening of the kitchen
operation.
Motion questioned.
Discussion followed concerning the provision for a bar.
Roll Call Vote requested.
Voting YES - Mrs. Clark, Mr. Nick, Mr. Schiffer
Mr. Mainland and Mr. McGovern.
Voting NO - Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Richardson
Abstained - Mr. Jawors
Absent - Mr. Durbin and Mr. Richards
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to amend motion to include provisions for a
service bar at Springfield.
Roll Call Vote requested.
Voting YES - Mrs. Clark, Mr. Nick, Mr. Schiffer,
Mr. Jawors, Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern,
Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Richardson
Absent - Mr. Durbin and Mr. Richards
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr.
O'Brien that an alternate plan be drafted
for a sit down bar at White Lake.
Roll Call Vote requested.
Voting YES - Mr. Nick, Mr. Jawors, Mr. O'Brien
and Mr. Richardson
Voting NO - Mrs. Clark, Mr. Schiffer, Mr. Mainland
and Mr. McGovern
Absent - Mr. Durbin and Mr. Richards
Meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary