HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.10.27 - 38460PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
October 27, 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. Mainland, Mr. McGovern and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Jawors, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Richards.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel and Mrs. McCormick
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Schiffer
to approve the minutes of October 13, 1972 as
written.
Motion carried.
Approval of Payments
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Mainland
to approve the payments of Vouchers 10-1
through 10-108.
Motion carried.
Old Business
Deputy Director
Mr. Reickel reported on his interviews with the top five (5)
candidates for the position of Deputy Director.
The recommendation for Deputy Director was Mr. Jon Kipke,
City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation.
The Director stated for the record, Mr. Schiffer has never
involved himself in this action of choosing the Deputy Director.
Mr. Schiffer stated he was sorry to be losing Mr. Kipke from the
City of Ferndale, but would not stand in his way.
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Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. McGovern
to concur with the recommendation of the Director
in his choice of Mr. Kipke's appointment as Deputy
Director of Parks and Recreation and the starting
salary to be set at $17,640.00.
Motion carried.
Waterford -Oaks - Pool 10-Meter Diving Tower
Mr. Reickel reported after some research, it was felt the 10-meter
diving tower should be in the main pool and not as a seperate unit.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Durbin
to proceed with the concept of the 10-meter
diving tower in the main pool area.
Motion carried.
New Business
Madison Heights Resolution
The resolution passed by Madison Heights Chamber of Commerce,
stating their opposition to liquor licenses for governmental
units, was discussed. Mr. Reickel is to forward an appropriate
response to Madison Heights and Mr. Pernick, Chairman of County
Commissioners.
Meeting date
The second Commission meeting for November was set for November 22, 1972
because of Thanksgiving holiday.
The meeting adjourned for a tour of the Parks.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary