PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION                       SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD                                                       PAGE 1

 

 

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 Doug Arrowsmith, Chairman; Bill Terian, Secretary; Commissioners Bill Mazzara, Bette Nasholm, Bob Schwartz, Steve Wolfe

 

ABSENT:                                          Marty Drury, Vice-Chairman; Commissioners Coni Heimann, John Parks

 

ALSO PRESENT:                           Holly Brandt, Recording Secretary

 

 

 

Chairman Arrowsmith called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

 

It was determined that a quorum was present.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Mazzara moved, Commissioner Nasholm seconded to approve the minutes of August 21, 2006 as presented.  Vote unanimously carried.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Chairman Arrowsmith noted that a $100.00 donation was received from Willoway Day Camp for the joint fall picnic.  He thanked them for their contribution.

 

Chairman Arrowsmith stated that he was contacted by the Leadership Committee at Milford High School regarding allowing them to hang their Homecoming banner over Main Street instead of the Fall Picnic and a Movie banner.

 

After discussion it was determined that Fall Picnic banner would be displayed on the fence at Johnson Elementary, with their permission, and to give the Leadership Committee their time slot for the Homecoming banner.

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

There was no one from the public present.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

VILLAGE PARKS & RECREATION UPDATE

There was no one from the Village to report.

 

 

 

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FALL PICNIC PLANNING

Commissioner Mazzara stated that volunteers are needed to help make the picnic event a success.

 

The Commission discussed funds needed for the event.  Commissioner Mazzara hoped that the Township, Village and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) would each contribute $1,000.00.

 

Commissioner Mazzara moved, Secretary Terian seconded to request that the Township Board expend $1,000.00 for the 2006 Community Picnic to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006.  Vote unanimously carried.

 

The need for a banner to advertise the Community Picnic was discussed.  Commissioner Wolfe described the details of the banner, which would be designed to allow different dates to be used.  The cost of the banner would be approximately $325.00.

 

Commissioner Mazzara moved, Commissioner Nasholm seconded to recommend to Township Board the purchase of a banner with the Community Picnic information on it in the amount of $325.00.  Vote unanimously carried.

 

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MASTER PLAN REVIEW, “ACTION PROGRAM” SECTION, PAGES 47-54 AND PROPOSED NEW MISSION STATEMENT

Commissioner Nasholm read the proposed new Mission Statement as follows: The mission of the Milford Township Parks and Recreation Commission is to work with public and private partners to provide recreational facilities and activities to its residents and visitors.  The proposed Mission Statement was discussed at length.

 

Commissioner Nasholm moved, Commissioner Terian seconded to adopt the revised Mission Statement as presented.  Vote unanimously carried.

 

The Commissioners discussed revisions to the Action Program at length, which were written in a copy of the Master Plan by the recording secretary to be referenced when the plan is updated.

 

FRIENDS OF MILFORD SKATE PARK (FoMSP) UPDATE

No update was given, but it was noted that volunteers are needed for the all-day skate event to be held on Saturday, September 23, 2006.

 

 

 

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NORTH MILFORD ROAD ADOPT-A-ROAD CLEANUP RECAP

Chairman Arrowsmith stated that five commissioners participated in the event, which was a big success and was held on Sunday, September 17, 2006.

 

WEBSITE IDEAS

Chairman Arrowsmith postponed this item until the December meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business to address.

 

COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS

There were no comments from the Commissioners.

 

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Milford Police Department Conference Room.

 

Chairman Arrowsmith noted that the next meeting would be a joint meeting with the Milford Village Parks & Recreation Commission.  He said the regularly scheduled meeting of October 16, 2006 was canceled and the next meeting would be held on Monday, December 4, 2006.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Arrowsmith adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

 

Charter Township of Milford,

 

 

 

William Terian

Secretary