HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.09.06 - 38522SPECIAL MEETING
OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 6, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 9:50 a.m. by Chairman E. Frank
Richardson in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Richardson, Vice -Chairman Dunleavy, Secretary Wint,
Velma Austin, Frances Clark, George Kuhn, Donald Nick, William
Richards, Marjorie Walker, Richard Wilcox.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS, FAIRWAY 15:
It was explained to the Commission that a field order was issued
to correct a drainage problem on the 15th fairway for an estimated
cost of $1,300. Due to complications in the field, larger
equipment was necessary to complete the job and an additional
field order had to be issued which resulted into a total cost of
approximately $4,000.
The solution to the drainage problem is excellent but was un-
fortunate that the conditions resulted in an over -expenditure.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS FRONT 9:
Mr. Reickel requested permission to negotiate with Frank Quinlan
for the possible purchase of 20 to 25 acres on the west side of
the golf course so that ultimate design of the course could have
more room. Price per acre would be around $2,000.
The Commission authorized Mr. Reickel to proceed with negotiations
and report back to the Commission.
PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM:
Opened to general discussion and each commissioner had an
opportunity to express his feelings. General consensus was that
a public information program is needed. The question is whether
the Commission should contract with a consultant or hire a staff
person.
It was decided that the ultimate program should not commence
until budget year 1975.
(Special Commission Meeting, September 6, 1974, Page 2)
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Wint that
Anthony Franco, Inc., be called into a special
meeting to discuss how their firm could work
with the Commission and that all other candidates
be rejected.
Motion carried.
A special meeting was called for Friday, September 20, 1974,
9:30 a.m., to meet with Franco, Inc.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lewis Wint
Secretary