PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2006

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MEMBERS PRESENT: Marty Drury, Chairman; Steve Wolfe, Vice-Chairman; Bill Terian, Secretary; Doug Arrowsmith, Bill Mazzara

ABSENT: Bette Nasholm, John Parks, Bob Schwartz

ALSO PRESENT: Doug Klingensmith, Huron Valley Running Club; Emily Ridgway, Recording Secretary

Chairman Drury called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

It was determined that a quorum was present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES, DECEMBER 5, 2005

Commissioner Arrowsmith moved, Commissioner Wolfe seconded to approve the minutes of December 5, 2005 as presented. Vote unanimously carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Mr. Doug Klingensmith, Director, Huron Valley Running Club, gave a presentation regarding sponsorship of this year’s Annual Labor Day 30K Race to benefit Downs Syndrome awareness. He explained that the organization is trying to gain an official certification for the race, which would result in greater awareness and attendance.

Mr. Klingensmith and the Commission discussed at length the details of the event and sponsorship levels and criteria. Mr. Klingensmith said the township was a platinum sponsor for 2005 ($1,000.00) and asked that they continue at that level. The Commissioners discussed a $1,000.00 donation for 2006, although the investment criteria for platinum have been raised.

Commissioner Terian moved, Chairman Drury seconded to recommend to Township Board a donation of $1,000.00 for the 2006 Annual Labor Day 30K Race. Vote unanimously carried.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

MILFORD RECREATIONAL TRAIL

The Commissioners discussed the grant denial and several ideas for getting a grant approval with this year’s submittal.

FRIENDS OF MILFORD SKATE PARK (FoMSP) UPDATE

The FoSMP meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month, unless otherwise noted. The next meeting is Monday, January 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at South Hill Church. It was noted that Ric Mueller, FoMSP Chairman is looking for many volunteers to help with fundraiser and awareness events for 2006.

TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION LOGO COMMITTEE

Chairman Drury stated that another order would be placed for clothing items with the Parks & Recreation logo.

VILLAGE PARKS & RECREATION UPDATE

Spring Community Picnic

The Commissioners discussed another community picnic for this spring and determined that it would be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006.

Commissioners Mazzara and Terian volunteered to act as Co-Chairmen for the event.

COMMISSION VACANCY

Chairman Drury noted that a vacancy continues to exist.

Commissioner Terian gave a brief summary of the report by the Land Acquisition Criteria Committee (a/k/a Milford Open Space Team – MOST), which will be presented to the Township Board at their meeting of Wednesday, January 18, 2006.

NEW BUSINESS

NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR 2006

Chairman Drury called for nominations of officers as follows:

Doug Arrowsmith for Chairman

Marty Drury for Vice-Chairman

Bill Terian for Secretary

All nominations were accepted and voted approved as presented.

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COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS

Chairman Drury presented a flier for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest to be held Saturday, January 28, 2006 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Carls Family YMCA.

Commissioner Mazzara commented that the Township Board may be interested in purchasing a portable movie screen for use at Parks & Recreation events. It was decided that the Commission would get additional information regarding types and costs and approach the Village and/or the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to share the cost.

Commissioner Mazzara commented that the Planning Commission is currently working on an update to the Master Plan. He said a regional plan that would include the village and township has been stalled due to cost issues. He commented briefly on the zoning of South Milford, which is an area of concern.

Commissioner Terian noted that Holly Brandt, Deputy Clerk, will be responsible for keeping the volunteer list updated.

The Commissioners discussed their thoughts on the proposed Peters Road by-pass issue that the Milford Village Council has been involved in. They agreed that they were against the use of park land for any purpose other than its intended use. They also discussed a possible land conservancy for Hubbell Pond Park.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Charter Township of Milford,

William Terian,

Secretary