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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.09.20 - 38524SPECIAL MEETING OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 20, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 10:15 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, William Richards, Marjorie Walker, Richard Wilcox. ALSO PRESENT: R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Anthony Franco and William Luddy, Anthony M. Franco, Inc. PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM: Various questions were presented to Mr. Franco by members of the Commission. He explained they would provide communications inventory and public information program that would be implemented in time by a full time staff person. Types of things Franco, Inc., would do: (1) announcement of firm's appointment if chosen (2) evaluate present methods of public information (3) provide outline and program for present and future Public Information Program. Plan and outline -- six months On job -- 18 months Work with full time staff person next six months Cost: $1,200 per month $5,000 miscellaneous (photographs, etc.) Mr. Franco and Mr. Luddy were excused from the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Fred Ellis of Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell arrived at 11:10 a.m. SPRINGFIELD FAIRGROUND MASTER PLAN (BICENTENNIAL): Mr. Ellis presented preliminary proposal on his firm's findings as to fairground feasibility. A review of the firm's research was discussed as well as how this concept could be used as a Bicentennial project. (Special Commission Meeting, September 20, 1974) If there is going to be a county wide celebration, it should be on county land in specific county parks. Mr. Wilcox recommended the land and operation be turned over to Parks and Recreation from County Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Commission run 4-H Fair to enable 4-H to concentrate on its projects. Mr. Reickel and Mr. Ellis will present a general concept of this to the County Bicentennial Committee on September 24, 1974. Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. Lewis Wint Secretary j - 2 -