HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.09.14 - 38485PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 14, 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 Schiffer, George Kuhn,
Emil Jawors, William Mainland, Roger Marz, and William Richards.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
James Dunleavy, and E. Frank Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Pauline McCormick, Fred Ellis and Dean Truesdell
of Ellis, Ardnt and Truesdell, Inc.; Ted Dziurman, D.F.O.; Arlo Flesher;
George Cummings, American Red Cross; the Happy Wheelers of Clarkston;
National Campers and Hikers Association 137; and Kent Smith, Oakland
County Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Marz to approve the minutes
of August 24, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Kuhn asked to be excused for twenty minutes.
RED CROSS PRESENTATION--ARLO FLESHER:
Mr. Cummings of the American Red Cross commended Mr. Flesher for his
action in saving the life of Frank Hudson while golfing at White Lake.
The Red Cross Certificate of Merit was presented to Mr. Flesher.
RESOLUTION--CLARKSTON HAPPY WHEELERS:
Frank Blenman, construction director of the Happy Wheelers, presented
a Martin House to the Commission for Groveland which is to be erected
in March, 1974.
Mrs. Clark thanked the Happy Wheelers in behalf of the Commission and
asked for a resolution of recognition.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Marz to present a resolution
to the Happy Wheelers of Clarkston, Michigan; National Campers and
Hikers Association, Number 137 in recognition of their presentation
of the Martin House.
Motion carried.
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INDEPENDENCE -OAKS PARK DESIGN:
The architectual concept of three buildings for Phase I development
was presented by Fred Ellis and Dean Truesdell.
The drawings were for a Contact Station, Bathhouse Concession Building
and Toilet Building Plaza, and a Toilet Shelter Building. Approval of
the building concept is necessary to present to the Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation.
Mr. Ellis stated the bids going out for Phase I may be slower than
anticipated because of approval from the state on use of the Clinton
River for ponding the swimming area.
It was also sited that plans may be necessary for a central water
supply for the area.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve the
architectual concept of the buildings presented in order to
proceed with the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richards stated the Road Commission was proceeding with the abandon-
ment of Perry Lake Road; however, if a petition for abandonment with
signatures from seven residents is not obtaind, it may be necessary for
a public hearing. Mr. Reickel stated that the petition has been signed.
SLIDE PRESENTATION --WAVE POOL:
Mr. Kipke showed slides of the wave pool located in Decatur, Alabama
which was visited by himself, Mr. Reickel, and Mr.-B14:s, as a possible
facility for our park system. 41,Z'�:
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve
payments of Voucher 8-90 through 8-231.
Motion carried.
DULY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wilcox to receive the
July Statement of Operations.
Motion carried.
AUGUST ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Richards to receive the
Activities Report for August, 1973.
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OLD BUSINESS
Landscaping--Groveland-Springfield
Kent Smith presented scale models of two park entrance signs. The
landscape design for Groveland entrance was reviewed.
Mr. Reickel requested permission to proceed with the landscaping of
Groveland and Springfield entrance, using the service of D.F.O. grounds
maintenance.
Estimated Cost:
Groveland $202000.00
Springfield 52000.00
Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Kuhn to contract with D.F.O.
Grounds Maintenance and proceed with the landscaping of Groveland
and Springfield.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the park sign.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve the
use of the large sign wherever possible.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Radio Communications Equipment
Mr. Reickel reported the communication system ordered from G.E. is
still not complete.
Commission approval for this equipment was passed in March. Order was
placed with G.E. at that time with delivery to be made in six (6) weeks.
Equipment that has been delivered has proven very unsatisfactory.
Director recommended returning radio equipment to G.E. and accepting
next low bid.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Marz to authorize the
Director to forward letter of complaint and return radios to G.E.
Motion carried.
Rodeo Report
An Income and Expense report for the Rodeo held at Springfield Y.A.C.
was submitted.
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Mr. Reickel commended Mr. Lacey for the success of the performance
regardless of the $1,800.17 loss reported.
Total Revenue $30,146.72
Total Expense 32,006.89
Auction--Addison-Oaks
Permission was requested to hire a professional auctioneer and hold
an auction at Addison -Oaks in October to dispose of miscellaneous items
that are of no value to the park system.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the
auction of miscellaneous items in October, 1973.
Motion carried.
Dance Floor--Addison-Oaks
Permission was requested to enlarge the present dance floor at Addison -
Oaks. Estimated cost would be $800.00 to enlarge the floor to twice
the present size.
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Kuhn to accept the
recommendation of the Director and enlarge the dance floor
at Addison -Oaks Conference Center.
Motion carried.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Reickel reported Mr. James Dunleavyts appointment to the Parks
Commission. Term will expire January 1, 1976.
M.R.P.A. will hold their annual golf outing September 20, 1973 at
White Lake -Oaks. Any Commission member wishing to attend is to contact
Mr. Reickel.
Park tour with state legislators scheduled for September 28.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary