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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.01.11 - 38505PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 9:45 A. M. by Chairperson Frances P. Clark in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Clark, Vice -Chairman Wilcox, Velma Austin, James Dunleavy, Emil Jawors, George Kuhn, Donald Nick, William Richards, E. Frank Richardson and Lewis Wint. ALSO PRESENT: Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Pauline McCormick, Betty Guest, Kent Smith, Oakland County Planning Commission and Dennis Pajot, Oakland Press. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve the minutes of December 28, 1973 as written. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve the payment of Vouchers 12-131 through 12-195. Motion carried. ACTIVITIES REPORT: Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Nick to receive the Activities Report for November and December. Motion carried. PROGRESS REPORT 74-1: Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Kuhn to receive the Progress Report. Motion carried. Page 2 (Commission Meeting, January 11, 1974) Mrs. Clark welcomed the new Commission members, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Nick and Mr. Wint. SLIDE PRESENTATION: Mr. Reickel presented a slide presentation highlighting the progress of the parks during the past year and to familiarize new Commission members with the park facilites. PROPOSED PUBLIC RECREATION FUND: Mr. Reickel explained the purpose of the proposed Public Recreation Fund for the benefit of the new Commission members and reiterated the fact that the Recreation Services Division of the Department of Natural Resources would be holding meetings throughout the state to promote efforts to create a new public recreation funding program. He read a draft of a resolution that could be used to show the support of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission toward the proposed funding program. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson that the Parks and Recreation Commission adopt the resolution. Mr. Nick suggested that reference be made in the resolution to the energy crisis causing a greater demand on our parks due to their close proximity to heavily populated areas. Motion carried. RECREATION SUPERVISOR: Mr. Reickel requested permission be granted to fill vacancy for position of Recreation Supervisor. This position entails the coordination, development and administering of the Mobile Recrea- tion Program with additional duties relating to recreation programming throughout the park system. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wilcox to fill the position of Recreation Supervisor. Motion carried. GOLF CART CONTRACT: Mr. Reickel requested permission to enter into a contract with Golf Car Distributors for a three year lease on a 50-50 basis for 15 1974 gas golf carts. Discussion followed on gas vs. electric carts. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richardson to negotiate a one year lease with Golf Car Distributors. No support to motion. Page 3 (Commission Meeting, January 11, 1974) Mr. Nick withdrew motion. Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Kuhn to table contract until meeting of January 25th when Mr. Reickel can report back to Commission in regard to electric carts and time to install electric hookup. Motion carried. BICYCLE AND FOOT TRAILS: Kent Smith of the Oakland County Planning Commission presented to the Commission a preliminary study regarding bicycle trails for Oakland County. He explained that the county is attempting to coordinate various units of government to help promote a county wide bike and trail system. Mr. Reickel suggested contacting Robert Cleckner of the Bicycle Institute of America to see if he would come to Oakland County and make a presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and the Road Commission. Mr. Reickel was encouraged to contact Mr. Cleckner and to arrange a joint meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMISSION MATCHES: Discussion conducted on whether or not present matches should be reordered. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to take from table the issue of Commission matches. Moved by Mr. Nick to deny expenditures on matches. Motion failed for lack of support. Moved by Mr. Richards we proceed with purchase of matches we are using. Discussion followed. Motion failed for lack of support. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Kuhn to table until a later date. A roll call vote was requested: Ayes: Mrs. Austin Mr. Kuhn Mrs. Clark Mr. Nick Mr. Dunleavy Mr. Richards Mr. Jawors Mr. Wilcox Page 4 (Commission Meeting, January 11, 1974) Nays: Mr. Richardson Mr. Wint Motion carried. SPRINGFIELD-OAKS LIQUOR LICENSE: Mr. Reickel read an article from the Clarkston News wherein Robert and Wanda Rothermel stated they felt further action should be taken by the Springfield Township Board regarding pending liquor license. Mr. Reickel explained our license is available contingent on the Parks and Recreation Commission acquiring a concessionaire. Mrs. Clark called a five minute recess at 11:20 A.M. Meeting reconvened at 11:30 A. M. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mrs. Clark appointed Mr. Richards temporary chairman for purpose of conducting election of officers for 1974. Mr. Richards opened nominations for election of Chairman for 1974. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to appoint Frank Richardson as Chairman. Moved by Mrs. Clark that nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast for Frank Richardson as Chairman. Motion carried. Mr. Richards opened nominations for position of Vice Chairman. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Nick that James Dunleavy be appointed Vice Chairman. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mrs. Austin that nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast for James Dunleavy for Vice Chairman. Motion carried. Mr. Richards opened nominations for Secretary. Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Kuhn that Emil Jawors be appointed Secretary. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Dunleavy that nominations be closed and Mr. Jawors be appointed Secretary. Motion carried unanimously. Page 5 (Commission Meeting, January 11, 1974) Officers for 1974: Chairman - E. Frank Richardson Vice Chairman - James Dunleavy Secretary - Emil Jawors INDEPENDENCE -OAKS ROAD ABANDONMENT: Mr. Reickel announced the Road Abandonment Hearing would be held Thursday, January 24, 1974, 10:00 A. M. at the offices of the Oakland County Road Commission. Mrs. Austin, Mr. Nick and Mr. Richardson will be attending the meeting. RECREATION BOND FUND HEARING: Mr. Reickel announced the meeting of the Recreation Services Division of the DNR would be held Tuesday, January 29, 1974 at 10:00 A. M. in the Oakland County Commissioner's Auditorium. He suggested the Chairman of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission give a statement pertaining to our resolution in support of the program. MISCELLANEOUS: Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Dunleavy that the Commission Staff prepare a special resolution or plaque for meritorious service be awarded to Mrs. Clark, Commission Chairman since its inception in 1966. Motion amended by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Wilcox to include commendation for the three Commission members who left the board this year; William Mainland, Roger Marz and Henry Schiffer. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 A. M. Emil Jawors, Secretary Betty Guest, Acting Secretary