HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.05.24 - 38455PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 24, 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. Jawors,
Mr. Durbin, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Richards, Mr. O'Brien and Mr.
Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Mainland
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richards
to approve the minutes of May 12, 1972 as
written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Nick
to approve the payments of May Vouchers 5-19
thru May Voucher 5-108.
Motion carried.
Landscaping of White Lake, Springfield and Addison was discussed.
Mr. Reickel reported, due to the heavy work load of park
personnel, he felt it was unlikely the landscaping of the
three areas could be completed by the park personnel. His
recommendation would be to contract the work so it could be
completed as soon as possible.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Richardson
to authorize the director to contract landscaping
and proceed with the three areas.
Motion carried.
Mr. Reickel advised the commission that some of the work programs
were implemented by welfare workers and prison camp trustees.
Moved by Mr. Nick to accept the By -Laws as
ammended.
Discussion followed.
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Add: Election of officers shall be the first (lst)
meeting of each year.
The Commission shall meet regularly twice a
month on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th)
Friday. Special meetings may be called as
needed by the chairman or by three (3)
members of the Commission.
Committee Meetings
Omit: Meetings
Should read: "Committees shall be"
Add: Each committee will be reappointed one month
after election of officers.
Question of Substance
Omit: filling of Deputy Director positions by the
Commission in case of vacancies also discharging
of Deputy Director.
A Member of the Staff
Change to read: Any person may address the Commission
at a request to the Commission at least
ten (10) days prior to the next scheduled
meeting, unless a majority of the members
present and voting shall object.
Mr. Nick called question as ammended.
Motion carried.
Mr. Jawors excused at 10:35 a.m.
Mr. Schiffer arrived at 10:35 a.m.
The question of one person constituting a committee was discussed.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Nick
to change By -Laws Item 2 to read "three members
constitute" a committee.
Motion carried.
Moved by`Mr.•Richards, supported by Mr. Nick
to appoint Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Richardson and
Mr. Schiffer as the special committee for the
brochure. Simple majority to constitute a
quorum.
Motion carried.
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The Building Committee reported that only one bid was received
for the construction of the Manager's residence at Springfield -
Oaks. Bid was submitted by the L. Donagrande and Son Inc. for
$36,500.00. Building Committee's recommendation was to accept
this bid.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Richardson
to concur with recommendation and accept bid
submitted for Park Manager's residence.
Motion carried.
The Building Committee was authorized to work with D.F.O. to
standardize window size and make other changes.
Mr. Reickel reported the land contract for Independence property
was ready to sign.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. McGovern
to authorize the chairman to sign Independence
land contract.
Motion carried.
Mr. Nick requested checking the possibility of paying the
balance of $310,000.00 owing for Independence so we could
apply for matching funds immediately.
The master plan for Waterford -Oaks was discussed.
Moved by Mr. O'Brien, supported by Mr. Schiffer,
to authorize Swanson and Associates to do the
master plan for Waterford -Oaks complex.
Motion carried.
Mr. Reickel reported the following. He would meet with county
real estate department on exchange of property at Waterford -
Oaks.
Northwest Parks requested agenda of meetings so they could
send representative. It was stated that any person requesting
agenda should receive one.
It was necessary to replace the ties around the White Lake
Clubhouse with Oak ties.
White Lake will not serve liquor until the area is completed
and ready to open.
Mr. John Stoppert has been contacted to do appraisal of
residence next to R.A.P.
D.F.O. is preparing specifications for asphalting of the roads
and parking lots. Their recommendation was requested for
under ground lighting at Addisons parking lot.
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The swimming pool at Addison was discussed. Necessary
requirements to open will be discussed with the Health
Department.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary