Antrim County
Parks and Recreation Commission

 

September 22, 2005

Minutes

Members Present:

 

Stan Moore, Jerry Basch, Al Pecar, Linda Gallagher, Jerry Dobrzelewski, Mike Crawford, Russ Blasdell and Mike Meriwether

Members Absent:

 

Mark Stone

Staff Present:

 

Joe Meyers and Eileen Wallick

Others:

 

None

I.          Call to Order

 

Stan Moore called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.

II.         Approval of August 25, 2005 Minutes

 

Motion by Al Pecar, supported by Jerry Dobrzelewski, to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried - unanimous.

III.        Boat Launch on Lake Michigan

 

Stan Moore informed the Commission that we are still in the preliminary stages of the boat launch and we have not chosen a site but are exploring our options.  Linda Gallagher informed Mr. Moore that a meeting with the DEQ would be good at this time to see what they think about our two preliminary sites.  Ms. Gallagher also noted that she has contacted Brad Gerlach from the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy about these two sites and he could be a valuable resource.  Mr. Moore noted that he will contact the Army Corps of Engineers about possibly doing a site visit.   

IV.        Parks and Recreation Database Update

 

Mr. Moore informed the Commission that Valerie Craft, Secretary for the Coordinator/Planner office, has been working to fix all of the corrections to the Parks and Recreation database.  Mr. Moore noted that LIAA (Land Information Access Association) has made some changes to the database; the general public can no longer view the landlocked parcels and the private businesses (but still included in the database).  Mr. Moore also noted that he will talk with LIAA about incorporating parcel lines, for each of the properties in the database, in the maps. 

 

Al Pecar commented that a DVD burner could be heavily utilized for storing the Parks and Recreation database, and several pictures, as well as some other projects for the Parks and Recreation Commission.  Mr. Pecar also suggested that a “Contact Webmaster” link be included on the webpages for people who have questions or concerns about the Parks and Recreation database.

 

Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Jerry Basch, to recommend to the Parks Committee to approve purchase of a DVD burner for a computer in the Coordinator/Planner office for support of the Parks and Recreation Commission.  Motion Carried – unanimous.

V.         Petoskey Stone Festival

 

Ms. Gallagher advised the Commission on the progress of the Petoskey Stone Festival.  She has been in contact with Joan Moore, with the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce, and has been getting a lot of ideas on how and where to promote the festival.  Ms. Gallagher would also like to have a website set-up and work on graphics for the promotion in various local and regional magazines.  

VI.        Parks and Recreation Brochure

 

Mr. Moore showed the Commission some of the publications from the area that could possibly be asked to help in creating a display of Antrim County’s recreational uses.  Mr. Moore noted that Terry Crandall-Kimble, from the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, would be a good contact person. 

VII.        Barnes Park Sign Update

 

Mr. Dobrzelewski informed the Commission that there are signs for Barnes Park but they are green and say Antrim County Park.  He has spoken with the Road Commission and was informed that even though they have the wrong name on the signs they would not be a top priority. 

 

Motion by Jerome Dobrzelewski, seconded by Linda Gallagher, to recommend to the Parks Committee that they recommend to the Board of Commissioners that they draft a letter to the Antrim County Road Commission regarding the need for signs at Elk Rapids Day Park and Barnes Park.  Motion carried – unanimous.

VIII.       Member Comment

 

Mike Meriwether, Antrim County Forester, commented that he is working on gaining access to some of the landlocked parcels and that the parcels should be able to be set back for viewing on our website. 

 

Linda Gallagher informed the Commission that she is attending the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund meeting in Lansing on the Sevald Property. 

 

Al Pecar inquired about the lease acquisition of Wetzel Lake.

 

Mike Crawford inquired about cutting wood on County land. 

Meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

The next meeting will be

Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.