HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.03.23 - 38477PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 23, 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 Henry Schiffer, Emil Jawors, George
Kuhn, William Mainland, Ted McCullough, William Richards, Frank
Richardson and Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Roger Marz
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. R.E. Reickel, Jon Kipke, and Pauline McCormick.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve
the minutes of March 9, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mr. Richardson to
approve the payments of Vouchers 3-1 through 3-110.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Radio Communication Bids
The following bids were presented with the recommendation from
staff and central purchasing to award the bids to the General
Electric Company.
Motorola $19,350.00
R.C.A. 17,216.00
General Electric 16,194.25
*Electro-Corn 15,655.00
*Electro-Com showed low bid but did not bid on all items (incomp I ete).
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Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Wilcox to accept
bid from General Electric in the amount of $16,194.25
for the Radio Communication System.
Motion carried.
Davis Residence -Springfield
Discussion followed concerning the proposal received from the
Historical Society for restoration of the Davis house on the
Davisburg Golf Course.
Mr. Reickel felt certain stipulations should be made for the
Historical Society if the concept presented was accepted.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve
the concept as presented by the Historical Society and
the Director continue to work out the details with the group.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Entrance Road Survey-Groveland
Mr. Reickel reported the necessity of a survey crew to provide
field layout and to maintain control of materials placed on the
entrance road project. Permission was requested to secure the
services of Keift Engineering Inc. at an estimated cost of
$1,800.00.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. McCullough
to concur with the Director's recommendation to engage
Keift Engineering as a survey crew for the Groveland
entrance road project for the estimated amount of $1,800.
Motion carried.
Alex Karras Golf Classic-A.A.U.
The request to hold the Alex Karras Golf Tournament on June 17,
1973 at White Lake was discussed.
Mr. Reickel reported that Mr. James Reid, White Lake Supervisor
has no objection to the event being held at White Lake.
Parking, traffic control and the tremendous promotional impact
was discussed.
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Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Richards to
approve the Alex Karras Golf Classic be held at
White Lake.
Mr. Schiffer felt an investigation should be made as to the
adverse effects of the classic at White Lake.
Motion carried.
Sewage System -Addison -Oaks
Mr. Reickel reported due to the increased activity at the
Conference Center the present sewage system is no longer adequate.
D.F.O. was asked to investigate for a possible solution. The
results of their observation were referred to the Park Planner
for recommendation. A need to have this corrected by Memorial Day
was expressed.
Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mr. Schiffer to
pursue with engineers and obtain an estimate for adequate
sewage system for Addison.
Motion carried.
Public Relations Proposal
The possibility of engaging the Public Relations firm of Drake
Associates was discussed.
Swanson Associates introduced the idea that the cost could
possibly be shared with their firm and maybe the contractor for
the construction of the pool.
Mr. Richardson suggested a presentation be made to the Commission
at a special session.
Kochanski Property -White Lake
Mr. Reickel reported that Mr. Kochanski has 24 acres he would
like to donate to the Parks Commission. He asked that we pay the
back taxes in the amount of $390. Acquiring this property would
almost give us complete control of the small lake on the southwest
side of White Lake.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Wilcox to authorize the
Director to work with Mr. Kochanski and work out the details
for the property.
Motion carried.
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The Commission requested Mr. Kochanski be invited to the dinner
May 6, 1973 and presented with a resolution of appreciation.
Decker Property -White Lake
Mr. Reickel reported that Dr. Decker has stated his willingness
to sell his property adjoining the White Lake Golf Course preferably
all the property except the road frontage.
The minimum he would sell is the 28 acres adjoining the property and
20 acres adjacent to it.
Mr. DeVries has been requested to check the possibility of another
9 hole course before any action is taken.
Food Concession Resolution -Mr. Nowakc
Mr. Wilcox reported that the resolution, presented by Mr, Nowak
County Commissioner, requesting the Parks Commission to put the
Food Service Division out to a concessionaire has been tabled until
the Park Commission reviews their policy and adopts the policy.
Mr. Reickel will then be requested to attend building and grounds
committee meeting.
Master Plan -Independence
Ellis and Trusdell are now ready to present the master plan for
Independence. May 4, 1973 has been set for the presentation.
Miscellaneous
The regular meeting scheduled for April 27, 1973 was cancelled.
Mr. Reickel reported the following:
A $1.00 option has been put on the Leonard property, located on
Scott Lake Road, which secures the property for the present.
The Waterford -Oaks Master Plan will be presented to the property
owners on Watkins Lake, Saturday, March 24.
The display has been set at Pontiac Mall Flower Show.
It will be set up at the Campers Show for the week of April 1, 1973.
Mr. Reickel will have interview on radio station WPON.
The Great Lakes Conference will be held May 5 & 6, 1973.
The dinner for presentations of plaques to past Park Commission
members has been set for May 6, 1973, 1:30 p.m. at Addison -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mr. Schiffer to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary