HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.08.24 - 38467PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 24, 1973
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frances P. Clark at
9:45 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson Clark, Secretary Schiffer, George Kuhn, William Mainland,
Roger Marz, Williams Richards and E. Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Wilcox and Emil Jawors.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Pauline McCormick and Fred Ellis of
Ellis, Ardnt & Truesdell, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve
the minutes of August 10, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Marz to approve
payments of Voucher 8-1 through 8-89.
Motion carried.
PROGRESS REPORT
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Marz to receive
the Park Development Progress Report 73-5.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Mobile Recreation Vehicle Policv and Slide Presentation
Mr. Kipke presented a slide presentation of the various mobile
recreation equipment reviewed in New York City and Nassau County,
New York by himself, Mr. Reickel and Mr. Schiffer.
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The use of these mobile units could provide a programmed recreation
service for the south section of Oakland County and many rural areas
where parks are not provided.
Staff was requested to proceed with study of a mobile recreation
program.
The policy for renting our mobile recreation units was discussed.
Until the policy is adopted, we will continue renting these units
using discretion.
Groveland-Oaks Park Office
Mr. Reickel asked that this item be deferred until another meeting,
as more information was necessary for a discussion.
Independence -Oaks - Appraisal 9115 Sashabaw
Mr. Reickel reported two (2) appraisals were received for the Loton
property on Sashabaw Road.
Stoppert's Appraisal Service $ 31,900.00
Equalization Department $ 32,500.00
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Richardson to
authorize the Director to proceed with purchase of the
Loton property. Purchase price not to exceed $32,500.00.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Independence -Oaks - Acquisition proposal
A proposal for acquisition of approximately 388 acres abutting the
south of Independence -Oaks along Sashabaw Road was presented.
The feasibility of this acquisition was discussed.
Mr. Ellis briefed the Commission on Phase I of the development of
Independence -Oaks and stated an acquisition of a portion of this
property would be beneficial to Phase I development.
The Commission directed Mr. Reickel to negotiate with Mr. Stoppert
for a portion of this property that would be desirable to preserve.
Commission Matches
This item was deferred until the next meeting. Additional information
will be presented at that time.
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Waterford -Oaks - Soil Test Borings
Mr. Reickel reported the necessity for further soils investigation
of the swimming pool site.
Soils and Materials Engineers, Inc. will complete nine (9) soil
test borings at a cost not to exceed $1,300.00.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Marz to authorize
the expenditure of $1,300.00 for the nine (9) soil test
borings at Waterford -Oaks pool site.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Floor Covering - White Lake -Oaks Manager's Residence
Floor covering has been placed in the manager's residence at White
Lake -Oaks by Marshall's Floor Covering, Inc. Bids were received
as follows:
Marshall's Floor Covering, Inc. $ 953.50
B & G Tile, Inc. 1,019.00
Karen's Carpets 1,085.00
New York Carpet World 1,187.10
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary