OSCEOLA COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION                DRAFT

Finance Committee

September 4, 2007

 

Chairperson Alan Tiedt called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 1:00 p.m. and pledge to the flag was given.

 

Present:            Alan Tiedt, Elmo Hoaglund and Tom Van Epps.

Others:             Jim Wolfe, Julie Homan, Richard & Merry Cook, Ilene Fatum and Loren Irwin.

 

Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to approve the agenda with additions.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

Public Comments:  None

 

Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to approve the minutes of August 07, 2007.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

New Business: 

 

The need for an air compressor at Crittenden Park was reviewed.  Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to approve the purchase of a air compressor from TSC for $794.38.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

Crittenden Park would like to purchase topsoil for this fall for reseeding on the lawn.  Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to approve the purchase of topsoil with the price not to exceed $200.00.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

Crittenden Park primitive sites and parking issues was discussed regarding the need for more parking at the campground.  The use of the strip of DNR property was discussed and at this time the Finance Committee would like to have this item placed on the Parks Commission agenda for consideration and review.

 

The store electrical at Crittenden and Rose Lake was discussed regarding the need for upgrade.  Rose Lake store was upgraded by Rhonda Avery with the Park Director approving payment of ½ the cost of repairs for a total of $120.00.  Crittenden Park office/store needs to be considered for next year are a wall, door, insulation and air conditioning with hopes of being put in place prior to opening next year, again the Finance Committee would like to have this item placed on the Parks Commission agenda for consideration and review.

 

The 2008 seasonal lottery was discussed regarding sites and camping needs.  Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to remove sites 13 to 24 from Crittenden seasonal sites listing.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

The Rose Lake Park pig roast was discussed, with the event being well received and expenses reviewed.

 

The pavilions at Rose Lake electrical upgrade needs to be considered prior to next year.   The parks Director to check into this project and keep the committee posted on the progress.

 

 

Other Business:

 

All past and current bills were reviewed.  Motion by Tom Van Epps, supported by Elmo Hoaglund to approve all payment of claims totaling $5,760.14 for the parks since August 14, 2007 to present.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

The cash report was given with cash at the county treasurer at $15,912.04, Citizens Bank at $60,289.95, and the CD’s at Citizens are $75,733.74.

 

The August breakdown of revenues and expenditures was discussed. 

 

2008 Budget:  The budget will be finalized at the October 2nd meeting for submission to the County.

 

Rose Lake Electrical Upgrade:  Drawings from Mid Michigan Engineering drawings were received.  They will need to be submitted to the State of Michigan for approval and a campground construction permit.

 

The Finance Committee would like for all items being considered to be included on the agenda for review.  Important items are being dropped from the agenda and nothing further is reviewed.  They want all items to remain on the agenda until approved.

 

Park Manager Comments:

 

Crittenden Park – Ilene Fatum discussed the reservation system.  She feels the April 15th timeline for making reservations is a good system.  Ilene informed the Finance Committee she will not be returning as manager in 2008.  She would like to recommend Loren Irwin for the Crittenden Park Manager position.

 

Sunrise Park – Richard Cook expressed his interest in the Rose Lake Park Manager position.

 

Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to adjourn the meeting at 3:35 p.m.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

The next meeting will be scheduled for October 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Julie Homan – Administrative Secretary/Bookkeeper