HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.06.08 - 38474PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 8, 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, Vice Chairman Wilcox, Secretary Henry Schiffer,
George Kuhn, William Mainland, William Richards, and Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Emil Jawors, Roger Marz, and Ted McCullough.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Pauline McCormick, Ted Dziurman and
Mark DeVries.
SPRINGFIELD GOLF COURSE DESIGN
Mr. DeVries presented his design of the new nine holes at Springfield.
Discussion followed.
Advertising for bids through D.F.O. was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Kuhn to authorize
D.F.O. to put out for bids the plans for the new nine
Springfield Golf Course
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the
minutes of May 25, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS-APRIL
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wilcox to accept the
April Statement of Operations.
Motion carried.
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ACTIVITY REPORT -MAY
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson to receive
the May activity report.
Motion carried.
LEASE - 1796 Scott Lake Road
Mr. Reickel reported that Mr. Kipke would not be moving into the home
on Scott Lake Road.
It was requested that a new lease be approved for Mr. Gillette, the
new assistant park manager for Groveland-Oaks. Rental would remain
the same as for Mr. Kipke which was $100.00 per month.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Wilcox, to approve
the new lease for Mr. Gillette.
Motion carried.
DELINQUINT TAX REVOLVING FUND
Approval authorizing execution of delinquent Tax Prepayment Agreement
was discussed. Approval of this agreement would allow the County to
pay all 1973 delinquent taxes which are due and payable to the Commission.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve
the resolution authorizing the execution of Delinquent Tax Pre-
payment Agreement with the County.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mobile Stage
Mr. Kipke presented the bid received from Central Purchasing for a
Mobile Stages, amount of bid was $14,294.
This unit could be used at any of our parks and would also be made
available to any group in the County at a small cost.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Schiffer to accept
the bid as received from Wenger Corporation in the amount of
$14,294.
Motion carried.
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Mobile Toilets
One bid was received for two mobile rest rooms. This was in the
amount of $12,154. from Herbert Jennings, Inc.
The rest rooms can be used in the remote areas of the parks and changed
to any area as needed.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson to approve
the purchase of the two mobile rest rooms from Herbert Jennings
Inc. in the amount of $12,154.
Motion carried.
Mobile Bleachers
Bids received from Central Purchasing were discussed. Two bids were
received but only one met the specifications as outlined for 3000 seats.
This bid was submitted from the Standard Steel Industries in the
amount of $24,564. An additional quote was added in the amount of
$3,800. for erection of the seats.
Mr. Reickel explained the erection of the bleachers could be accomplished
by park personnel.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kuhn to accept the
bid for bleachers from Standard Steel Industries in the amount
of $25,564. Erection of bleachers to be at the discretion of
the Director.
Motion carried.
Kerley Property
The proposal made by Mr. & Mrs. Kerley expressing their desire to sell
100 acres of property located on Wolfe Road, to the Commission was
discussed.
Due to its location near Groveland-Oaks and Independence -Oaks, it was
decided the property would not be a desirable acquisition for the
Commission.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Wilcox to receive the
request and the matter be handled by the Director.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Resolution -Arlo Flesher
The resolution commending Arlo Flesher was read and signed by Mrs.
Clark and Mr. Schiffer.
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Independence -Oaks -Pike Transplant
Mr. Reickel reported the first Pike transplant was placed in Crooked
Lake by D.N.R.
Senate Bill 1086
It was reported bill 1086 was passed by the Senate and we should be
receiving the Recreation Bond money soon.
Summer Conference-M.R.P.A.
The Conference to be held at Port Huron in July was discussed. Mr.
Reickel requested authorization of approximately $150.00 for staff to
attend.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve
the expense of $150.00 for the Summer Conference.
Motion carried.
Salary Adjustment -Director
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Richardson to approve
the Director's salary be raised to the 4-year step. Salary to
be $24,652. retrospective to May 12, 1973.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Schiffer to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary