Antrim County
Parks and Recreation Commission

 

April 20, 2006

Minutes

Members Present:

 

Don Schuiteman, Russ Blasdell, Linda Gallagher, Al Pecar, Mark Stone, Mike Crawford and Jerry Dobrzelewski

Members Absent:

Stan Moore and Mike Meriwether

Staff Present:

Joe Meyers and Eileen Wallick

Others:

None

I.          Call to Order

 

Don Schuiteman called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

II.        Public Comment

 

None.

III.       Approval of the April 20, 2006 Minutes

 

Motion by Al Pecar, supported by Jerry Dobrzelewski, to approve the April 20, 2006 minutes.  Motion carried – unanimous.

IV.       Website Update

 

Joe Meyers informed the Commission of the improvements regarding the website. 

 

The Commission inquired about the cost that has been paid to LIAA for all work on the website. 

 

V.         Petoskey Stone Festival Update

 

Ms. Gallagher informed the Commission of events regarding the Petoskey Stone Festival.  Ms. Gallagher indicated the issue of the Petoskey Stone Queen.

 

Motion by Russ Blasdell, supported by Mike Crawford, to award the Petoskey Stone Queen crown to the family of the original recipient.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

Ms. Gallagher indicated that we could potentially have an essay contest and a stone skipping contest.

 

Ms. Gallagher indicated that she would like to work with the Bellaire Conservation Club to see if they can set up their fishing pond at Barnes Park.

VI.        Various Matters

 

Jerome Dobrzelewski indicated that he was very disappointed in the DNR due to the time it has taken to acquire the Park at Wetzel Lake.

 

Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

The next meeting will be

Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.