Commissioner Penelope Tsernoglou Commissioner Carol Koenig Sarah Nicholls, Chair Matthew Bennett, Vice-Chair Ralph Monsma , Secretary John Czarnecki Pat Lindemann Jonathan Schelke Kevin Duffy Michael Rice MEETING INFORMATION & PACKETS Appointed by the County Services Committee of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners for four year staggered terms. The Parks & Recreation Commission has the following authority:
(1) The Parks & Recreation Commission shall adopt and provide for the enforcement of policies and regulations covering the use of park facilities, and the conduct of persons thereon, except that such policies and regulations shall be approved by the County Attorney as to form, and that the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the Board of Commissioners shall be given written advance notification of the proposed adoption or modification of such proposed policies or regulations;
(2) The Parks & Recreation Commission or its designated representatives may approve and sign agreements for the rental of County park facilities, such as pavilions, ball fields, etc., without further approval of the Board of Commissioners, provided the form of such agreements are approved by the County Attorney, and such agreements do not involve consideration exceeding $5,000;
(3) The Parks & Recreation Commission may set and periodically adjust user fees and rental fees pertaining to the use of park facilities and equipment, and entrance fees, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners.
(4) The Parks & Recreation Commission shall authorize such employees as necessary to assist the Parks & Recreation Commission and the maintenance and operation of the Parks system, subject to budgetary limitations. Such persons shall be County employees and supervised by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
The Parks & Recreation Commission shall conduct meetings the fourth Monday of each month (unless noted below) except the for the months of May and December (this meeting shall be conducted the third Monday of the month). Meetings commence at 6:00 p.m. and are held at the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, Michigan.
January 28, 2013 February 25, 2013 March 25, 2013 April 22, 2013 May 20, 2013 (3rd Monday) June 24, 2013 July 22, 2013 August 26, 2013 September 23, 2013 October 28, 2013 November 25, 2013 December 16, 2013 (3rd Monday)
In the event of a special meeting, rescheduled meeting or cancellation of a regularly scheduled meeting, a notice will be posted at the Parks Department office, 121 E. Maple Street, Mason, MI 48854 and at the Ingham County Courthouse at least 18 hours prior to the time of the meeting or cancelled meeting.
Official minutes are stored and available for inspection at the address noted below. The Parks & Recreation Commission will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting for the visually impaired, for individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five (5) working days notice to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Parks & Recreation Commission by writing to the Ingham County Parks Department, P.O. Box 178, Mason, Michigan 48854, or by calling (517) 676-2233.