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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.09.28 - 38486PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING September 28, 1973 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frances P. Clark at 9:00 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Clark, Vice-chairman Wilcox, Secretary Schiffer, James Dunleavy, Emil Jawors, George Kuhn, William Mainland, Roger Marz, William Richards, and E. Frank Richardson. ALSO PRESENT: R. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, and Pauline McCormick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Schiffer to approve the minutes of September 14, 1973 as written. Motion carried. Mrs. Clark welcomed Mr. Dunleavy to the Commission. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve the payments of Vouchers 9-1 through 9-110. Motion carried.. PROGRESS REPORT - 73-6: Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Wilcox to receive progress report 73-6. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Groveland-Oaks - Park Office Mr. Reickel reported that after a study, it was determined there would be a considerable financial savings if the park office was built by force labor using a different design other than the prefabricated cedar building. Locating the office in connection with the contact gate was also discussed. Mr. Reickel recommended the toilet facilties also be built by force account. Page 2 (Commission Meeting 9-28-73) Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Schiffer to concur with the Director's recommendation to build Groveland-Oaks park office building and toilet facilities with force labor this fall. Motion carried. Mr. Richards arrived 9:25. S-Drinafield-Oaks - Youth Activities Center Drop Off Discussion followed concerning a pedestrian drop off at the Youth Activities Center. The cost for this improvement was estimated by D.F.O. to be between $13,000 and $20,000. Mr. Reickel stated that due to the large amount already expended by the parks for capital improvements at the Activities Center, this additional expenditure could not be justified and should be referred to Buildings and Grounds. Permission was requested to go to the Buildings and Grounds committee and explain the improvements that have been made and what is needed for the future. A site study for the area was also discussed. Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Jawors to refer the capital improvements for the Youth Activities Center and Master Plan to the County Building and Grounds Committee. Motion carried. Waterford -Oaks - 1700 Scott Lake Road Mr. Reickel reported that Mr. Ingle has a client who is interested in selling property at 1700 Scott Lake Road to the County but would like to remain on property until it is needed. Two appraisals were received which were $49,200 and $53,000. It was recommended that Mr. Ingle's client be offered $51,700 plus the opportunity to live on the property rent free for three years. Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Richards to concur with the Director's recommendation and offer to purchase the property at 1700 Scott Lake Road for $51,700 with a rent free three (3) year lease. Motion carried. Mr. Richardson arrived at 9:35. Page 3 (Commission Meeting 9-28-73) Waterford -Oaks --Air Conditioning At the August 10, 1973 meeting, Commission approval was given to purchase an air conditioning unit from Automatic Stoker for $14,350. The bids were referred back to Purchasing and because of irregularities, they were re -bid. Bids were received from: Kast Heating $13,950 Temperature Engineering 20,340 Purchasing recommended the low bid, submitted by Kast Heating, be accepted. Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Richardson, to recind the motion of August 10, 1973 and because of irregularities the bid from Automatic Stoker be rejected and a new bid for air conditioning from Kast Heating in the amount of $13,950 be accepted. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Northwest Parks and Recreation Workshop The workshop will be held at Waterford -Oaks on October 18, 1973. Registration is necessary by October 9, 1973. Staff will survey commission members so reservations can be made. Addison -Oaks --Walker Road Lease Agreement Mr. Reickel asked for approval of a lease agreement with Dennis Versele. Mr. Versele is a park employee at Addison -Oaks. Rent would be $100.00 per month and all utilities paid by tenant. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Marz to enter into a lease agreement with Dennis and Jane Versele for the Walker Road house. Rent to be $100.00 per month plus utilities. Motion carried. Food Service Programs The Liquor Control Commission has requested a vendor's name be submitted for the Class C license at Springfield -Oaks. Mr. Reickel recommended an in depth study be made of the Food Service Program after the meeting of October 12, 1973. Page 4 (Commission Meeting 9-28-73) Radio Communication Equipment At the meeting of September 14, 1973, a motion was made to return the radios to G.E. with a letter of complaint because of G.E. failure to deliver on time. Since that date, most of the equipment has been delivered and seems to be satisfactory. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Wilcox to accept the radio equipment from G.E. and recind the motion of September 14, 1973. Motion carried. Springfield -Golf Course--Keift Engineering Mr. Reickel requested permission to contract Keift Engineering to act as surveyor for spot checking constructions of new back nine. Estimated cost to be $4,705. Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Mainland to contract Keift Engineering to act as Surveyor for Springfield -Oaks back nine. Cost not to exceed $4,705. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. for a tour of the parks. State Representatives Loren Anderson, Charlie Harrison and James Damman accompanied the Commission on the tour. Henry Schiffer, Secretary Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary