HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1978.12.01 - 38646OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Special Meeting
September 1, 1978
The special meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. by Chairman Lewis E. Wint
in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room,
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis E. Wint, Vice -Chairman Marjorie M. Walker, Secretary Betty
Fortino, Don Deni, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Vogt, Richard
Wilcox.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
John Gnau, Jr.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Chuck Ross; Cindy Moon; Milt Handorf, Director,
Department of Public Works; Robert Allen, Civil Counsel; Robert Salogar,
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Bill Willoughby and Tom Scott, The Daily Tribune.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the letter received from Moslem
Temple denying our offer of $2.25 Million to purchase Glen Oaks. The letter
also stated Moslem Temple would accept an offer of $2.4 Million if the
purchase can be consummated within 60 days, but was not stated as a counter-
offer.
The situation with the Board of Commissioners regarding the financing must be
resolved. Wallace Gabler, Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners,
prefers the Parks and Recreation Commission get the 4-year loan from the
County, rather than through the Building Authority. However, the Parks and
Recreation Commission is adamant on this point; a 4-year loan from the County
would bring the parks' capital projects to a virtual standstill.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Fortino to wait for the
counter-offer from the Moslem Temple, and inform Chairman
Gabler that the Parks and Recreation Commission is not willing
to purchase Glen Oaks unless it can be financed through the
Building Authority.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
(Special Commission Meeting, September 1, 1978)
NEW BUSINESS:
---Commissioner Fortino inquired into the possibility of issuing park passes
for retirees of the County. Mr. Reickel informed her of the Commission's
present policy allowing all retirees free entrance during weekdays.
---Commissioner Vogt questioned the fees on Glen Oaks in regards to retirees
and youths. Mr. Ross informed him that provisions have been made for them if
we do make the purchase. -
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
Betty Fortino
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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