HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2012.03.07 - 20022MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 112050 March 7,2012
BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, DAVID POTTS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — PROPOSED REVISION OF OAKLAND
COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established by the
Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS, P. A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to make rules for
the protection, regulation and control of all its facilities and areas with the approval of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established rules and
regulations for this protection, regulation and control; and
WHEREAS, revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been reviewed and
approved by the Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation General Information and
Regulations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE:
AYES: Weipert, Nash, Gosselin, Crawford, Nuccio, Jackson, McGillivray (7)
NAYS: Runestad, Woodward, Potts (3)
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
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Section 6. SWIMMING, BATHING AND WADING
I No person shall:
; . Swim, bathe, wade or scuba dive in any of the watercourses, lakes, ponds, or sloughs
located within or upon the properties administered by or under the Commission's jurisdiction
except at such times and places as may be provided or designated for such purpose. Persons
must abide by posted swim rules.
h). Carry any food or beverage of any kind or have in their possession any glass or metal
container on any beach or in the water adjacent thereto.
1. Use any flotation devices, inflatable or otherwise, in any watercourses, lakes, ponds, or
sloughs under the Commission's jurisdiction except in specifically designated areas where
posted.
Public indecency is prohibited '1.
Persons on or facilities
(including but not limited to lands, water and
beaches) shall not intentionally or recklessly do any of the following under circumstances in
which his or her conduct is likely to be viewed as an affront to others;
a. Expose his or her private parts, including buttocks, with less than a full opaque
covering,,
b. Engage in any actual or simulated sexual conduct, ;
c. Violate any Michigan statute provision relating to nudity and/or public indecency.
:1 1. General Waterpark Rules and Information
ollow all rules governed by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Department of Commerce and Carnival & Amusement.
b. Waterparks are smoke-free and alcohol-free facilities.
c. Glass or metal containers u prohibited inside the waterparks.
d. Service animals are the only animals permitted in the waterparks.
e. Lifejackets, tubes, chairs, shaded areas, and charcoal grills are provided on a first-
come, first-served basis. Tubes must remain in the pool area and may not be taken to
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picnic areas. Chairs may be used by guests who are present in the waterparks. They may
not be held for anticipated guests.
f. Outside inflatables, chairs, umbrellas, tents, and/or grills are prohibited.
g. Guests may bring their own personal flotation devices, however, they must be United
States Coast Guard approved with the stamped seal.
h. Ball and/or Frisbee throwing/kicking are not permitted inside the waterparks.
i. Only personal radios are allowed in the park and may only be listened to via
headphones. Playing a stereo/ with speakers is not allowed.
j. Proper swim attire must be worn in all water features. Proper swim attire is defined as
commercial swimsuit with a built-in liner.
k. must follow all other posted rules and procedures.
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Section 9. MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
1. Operate a motor-driven vehicle of any kind or nature
roads and parking areas.
except on designated
2. Operate a motor-driven vehicle on any park road at a speed exceeding 20 miles per hour or
at any speed greater than that posted.
3. Violate provisions of Motor Vehicle Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ' ,the
Commission will authorize persons with mobility
disabilities to use certain types of Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD) on park trails. To
determine if any particular OPDMD is approved, visit www.destinationoakland.com or call
1-888-0CPARKS.
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Section 13. PERSONAL CONDUCT
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to be under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics, or
other mind-affecting drugs, or to engage in any violent, abusive, loud, boisterous, vulgar, lewd,
wanton, obscene or otherwise disorderly conduct tending to create a breach of the peace, or
i disturb or annoy others, while in or on any property ,
2. It shall be unlawful to conduct or to participate in any form of gambling, lottery or game of
chance upon property except as permitted by state law and approved by the
Commission's jurisdiction.
3. , Alcoholic beverages may be
brought to be consumed in moderate amounts in
conjunction with picnics, camping, and reserved group functions.
a. Keg beer is not allowed except by special permission from the park supervisor.
b. All beverages, whether alcoholic or otherwise, must be served in unbreakable
containers.
regulation
- The sale of alcoholic beverages will be permitted under
hours of the day and
Such sales of alcoholic shall be made only in individual
drinks (not in original packages or otherwise bulk) and shall be served for consumption on the
immediate premises.
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Section 17. FISHING
1. Fishing will be permitted within or upon Commission property in accordance with the laws of
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in such areas designated for such purposes. All
shanties must comply with the State of Michigan Fishing Laws.
2. Upper Bushman Lake at Independence Oaks-North County Park has been designated as a
Special Regulation Catch and Release only Fishery by the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources (MDNR) Fisheries order 244, which became effective April 1, 2012.
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Section 27. ANIMALS AND BIRDS
0 11 shall be unlawful for any persons while on Commission property to:
01. Cause any animal or fowl to run at large.
Torture, ill-treat or neglect any animal or fowl.
Bring, drive, or lead any animal onto Commission property; except horses and other
beasts of burden and draft animals may be ridden by persons in charge thereof or driven before
a vehicle attached thereto, on such portions of Commission property as may be designated for
riding or driving by the Commission
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h. Cause or permit any horse or other animal to stand on any Commission property unless
securely hitched or in the charge of some competent person.
o Lead their dog or pet to enter any public building or to be upon any designated beach or
picnic area, except a trained and working
i. Exotic mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles will not be allowed on property
without Park Supervisors permission. Exotic wildlife prohibited from parks includes, but is not
limited to monkeys, snakes, lizards, birds (including birds of prey), fish, and insects.
any wild or domestic animal upon I
unless
authorized
. Dog Parks have been designated by the Commission for the purpose of
exercising dogs off leash. While in the areas, all dogs and guardians must obey the posted
rules, including:
a. Keep dogs on leash until inside enclosure,,
b. Maximum of two dogs per visitor;,
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c. Dogs must have current license, up to date vaccinations, and respond to voice
cornmands;,
d. No dogs under four months of age
e. Dogs must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) at all times, even inside
enclosure„
f. Owners are responsible for pets at all times.
g. Those creating problems will be asked to leave, off leash does not mean out of
control„
h. Owners must clean up pet droppings, bags are provided on site,
i. Lake Sixteen access at Orion Oaks is for dogs only.
The owner will assume full responsibility for all pets brought lawfully or unlawfully
onto park property.
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Section 39. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING
1. Photography and Recording Requiring a Permit: Persons may take still photographs or video
or audio recordings with il the parks without first obtaining a written permit from the Parks and
Recreation Commission unless any of the following apply:
a. The photographs or recordings are being taken for the purpose of advertising a
product or service;.
b. The ;
, amateur casts, props, models, or crews, other than bona fide
news media personnel covering a news event that cannot be covered at any other time
or at any other location;
c. The project requires access to an area that is closed or restricted to w general
public,
d. The project carries substantial risk of damaging park resources, disrupting park
visitors, disrupting park operations, or compromising public health and safety
regulations
March 7, 2012 Resolution #12050
Moved by Potts supported by Long the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Woodard supported by Nash the resolution be amended as follows:
Section 39. Photography and Video and Audio Recording
1. Photography and Recording Requiring a Permit: Persons may take still photographs or video
or audio recordings within the parks without first obtaining a written permit from the Parks and
Recreation Commission unless any of the following apply:
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Chairperson Michael Gingell declared a brief recess.
Chairperson Michael Gingell called the Board back to order.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Gershenson, Hatchett, Jackson, McGillivray, Nash, Potts, Quarles, Woodward, Zack,
Covey. (10)
NAYS: Dwyer, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, Middleton, Nuccio, Runestad, Scott,
Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Crawford. (14)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as is:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray,
Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey,
Crawford, Dwyer. (23)
NAYS: Woodward. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as is, was adopted.
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Resolution #12050 March 7, 2012
I HEREBY APPRO,VHE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Bill Bullard Jr., Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 7,
2012, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 7th day of March, 2012.
R/LJUL guu21 094.
Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County