HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.11.10 - 38457PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 10, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances P. 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. Jawors, Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Richards and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. O'Brien
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Kent Smith of Oakland County Planning
Commission and Mr. Earl Kreps and Mr. Black of North Oakland Chamber of
Commerce.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Nick to approve
the minutes of October 27, 1972 and November 1, 1972
with the following correction:
"Mr. Jawors name be added to the roll call vote on the
November 1, 1972 meeting."
Motion carried.
Approval of Payments
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Jawors to
approve the payments of Voucher 10-109 thru 10-179.
Motion carried.
Statement of Operation - September
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Richards to
accept the Statements of Operation for September 1972.
Motion carried.
Old Business
Springfield -Oaks - Youth Activities Center Master Plan
Mr. Kent Smith presented a preliminary cost estimate for the Youth and
Activities Center site development plan.
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Mr. McGovern arrived at 10:10 a.m.
The planting plan for the area, prepared by Mr. Smith was presented.
Discussion followed concerning various suggested changes, such as road
way in front of building for a drop off, direct road to parking lot,
wider entrance road, double lane road from parking lot to Hall Road
and usage of two arenas to avoid mixture of animals and people.
Mr. Richardson arrived at 10:25 a.m.
Lighting for the entire area was discussed.
Mr. Smith is to proceed with the plan making the necessary modifications.
Independence -Oaks
Mr. Durbin questioned the progress of plans for developing Independence -
Oaks.
Mr. Reickel reported he has been meeting with park planners and hoped to
be able to give his recommendation for planners to the Commission at the
November 22 meeting.
Mr. Jawors excused at 10:35 a.m.
New Business
Revenue Sharing
The revenue sharing plan was discussed. Mr. Mainland stated the county
Finance Committee is now giving consideration for funding but did not
know the status of funding for Parks and Recreation.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Nick, that
Mr. Mainland, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Reickel make
presentation to the county Board of Commissioners
for a share of the revenue funding and report back
to the park commission.
Motion carried.
Purchase of Property
Mr. Reickel requested commission action on purchase of property located
on Scott Lake Road. Need for this property was designated on the
Waterford -Oaks Master Plan.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Nick to authorize
the Director to proceed with purchase of the property on
Scott Lake Road.
Motion carried.
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North Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Citizen's participation in public relations for the parks was discussed.
Mr. Kreps, North Oakland Chamber of Commerce, introduced Mr. Slack who
is chairman for the local legislative committee. They expressed their
wish to work with and make some contribution to the park system.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary