HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.09.08 - 38461PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 8, 1972
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances P. Clark at
9:40 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Clark, Vice Chairman Nick, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Jawors,
Mr. Mainland, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Richards and Mr. Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Schiffer - had to be in court in Detroit.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Reickel and Miss Newman
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Richards
to amend the minutes of August 25, 1972 to show
Mr. Jawors being present.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Richards
to approve the minutes of August 25, 1972 as
amended.
Motion carried.
Approval of Payments
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. McGovern
to approve payment of Vouchers 8-109 through 8-160.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richardson arrived at 9:45 a.m.
Park Brochure
Five bids were received in this office for the printing of 50,000
Park brochures. These bids were:
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Madison Company $ 3,300.00
Artic Printing Company 3,575.00
Evergreen Printers Inc. 4,990.00
Goodwill Printing Company 5,100.00
Avon Printing Company 6,812.00
Mr. Reickel informed the Commission the bids were in order and
recommended that bid be awarded to Madison Company for the low
bid of $3,300.00 for 50,000 brochures.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Mainland
to award the printing contract to the low bidder,
Madison Company, for $3,300.00.
Motion carried.
Red Run Drain
Mr. Reickel briefed the Commission about a meeting he attended on
the Red Run Drain that was called by the Drain Commission. The
discussion centered around what could be done with this area. Mr.
Reickel requested permission to act as coordinator to work with the
recreation directors of the 12 towns to come up with recommendations
for the best use. The Commission agreed, as long as the Director's
involvement is limited to coordinating at this time.
Mr. Jawors arrived at 10:05 a.m.
The Commission asked Mr. Reickel to look into property located in
Southfield to see if assistance can be given in recreation area.
He is to report back to the Commission.
Mr. Durbin asked to be excused at 10:15 a.m. .
Dedication - Springfield -Oaks
Dedication of the new clubhouse at Springfield -Oaks was discussed.
Discussion about having the Dedication on October 14, 1972 or waiting
until the Spring of 1973 was brought up.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Jawors
to approve that the new clubhouse be opened and
dedicated on October 14, 1972.
Roll Call vote:
Ayes: 4
Nays: 3
Motion carried.
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County Parks and Recreation Executives Meeting - 9/19/72
Mr. Reickel informed the Commission that a meeting with the County
Parks and Recreation Executives would be held on September 19, 1972
at the White Lake -Oaks Clubhouse. The purpose of this meeting is
to show the Executives our progress and to discuss some of the future
plans of the Commission and how they can be incorporated in them.
N.W.P.R.A./ M.R.P.A. Maintenance Workshop
This workshop will be held at the Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities
Center. This workship is being sponsored by the Northwest Parks and
Recreation Association and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide a maintenance workshop on small
engines and turf maintenance equipment.
Independence -Oaks Securit
Mr. Reickel gave a report on incidents at Independence -Oaks on
September 1 and 2, 1972. There were arrests, but incidents were
stopped at an early stage with no problems occurring.
Meeting with Mr. Spitler, Fish Division, Dept of Natural Resources
Mr. Reickel reported about a meeting with Mr. Spitler of the Department
of Natural Resources. D.N.R. would like to purchase acreage bordering
on our Independence -Oaks property. We could not give them authority
because we do not own the property in question.
Fencing Surveys
Two bids were submitted for fencing surveys. These bids were:
Kieft Engineering, Inc. $ 8,500.00
John D. Albright 6,300.00
Mr. Reickel reported Kieft Engineering, Inc. was higher in cost but
the work could be done within 30 days of submittal of job as John D.
Albright would not be able to start until January 1, 1973. Mr.
Reickel suggested that Kieft Engineering be given the contract due
to the time element, per recommendation of D.F.O.
Moved by Mr. McGovern, supported by Mr. Richardson
to approve the contract of fencing surveys to Kieft
Engineering, Inc.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Nick
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Henry A. Schiffer, Secretary
Sandra Newman, Acting Secretary