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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.02.23 - 38471PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1973 The meeting was called to order by chairperson Frances P. Clark at 9:45 a.m, in the parks and recreation commission room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson F. Clark, Vice Chairman R. Wilcox, Secretary H. Schiffer, E. Jawors, G. Kuhn, Wm. Mainland, R. Marz, T. McCullough, Wm. Richards, and E.F. Richardson. ALSO PRESENT• R.E. Reickel, J. Kipke, P. McCormick, Wm. Wyant, G. Lacey, K. Smith - Oakland County Planning Commission, T. Guyer -Board of Commission Committee Clerk, and R. Knight-D.F.O. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilcox requested the approval of the minutes for February 9, 1973 be deferred until Mr. Richardson's arrival. APPROVAL OF VOUCHER PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mr. Richards to approve the payment of Vouchers 12-131 through 175; 1-1 through 2-83. Motion carried. 1973 GOLF FEE SCHEDULE: The revised proposed fees and charges for White Lake -Oaks and Springfield -Oaks Golf Course were presented. Discussion followed. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Jawors to approve the 1973 Golf Fee Schedule as presented. Motion carried. SPRINGFIELD Y.A.C.- REQUEST FOR RODEO: Mr. Reickel stated the Youth Activities Center Capital Improvement Program will be prepared as part of the 1973 capital program. Mr. Reickel requested permission to hold the Loretta Lynn Rodeo at Springfield Youth Activities Center August 23-26, 1973. The Rodeo requests a guaranty of $17,000. The possibility of taking a loss this year was discussed, but was felt the publicity would benefit the Park System. Advance ticket sales through service clubs, North Oakland and West Oakland Y.M.C.A. was discussed. Mr. Lacey reported the Rodeo could be held at the Center without undue capital outlay. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Schiffer to approve the agreement with the Loretta Lynn Rodeo at Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center. Motion carried. Page 2 (Commission meeting 2/23/73) PLAQUE AWARD -MR. MAINLAND Mr. Guyer requested permission to present Mr. Mainland a plaque commending him for his service with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. COMPLIMENTARY PARK PASSES: List of season park passes for County officials, Park Commission members and Park Employees was reviewed. Addition of the Road Commission Board members was recommended. Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Jawors to approve the compiled list to receive complimentary park passes with the addition of the County Road Commission Board members. Motion carried. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY: Mr. Reickel reported a letter received from Mr. J. Reid, White Lake Township Supervisor, stated there would be a special meeting on March 1, 1973 regarding the liquor license at White Lake -Oaks and his request that the Park Commission be represented at this meeting. Discussion followed. Some members will be present as well as staff. The Alcoholic Beverage Policy was discussed. Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland that the Alcoholic Beverage Policy be adopted as submitted. Motion carried. REQUEST TO PURCHASE ORGAN-ADDISON-OAKS. Price quotations for an organ at Addison were secured from: Morris Music Company $2,645.00 Gallagher Music Company 1,995.00 Grinnellts Music Company 2,003.00 Staff's recommendation was to purchase the Hammond from Grinnells. Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mr. Richards to purchase the Hammond organ from Grinnells for $2,003' Motion carried. Mr. Marz arrived at 10:35. MILL POND -PRELIMINARY PLAN: Mr. Smith, Oakland County Planning Commission presented the concept of the master plan for the Springfield Mill Pond Area. Mr. Smith estimated the cost for development of the area at $130,000. excluding remodeling of the existing building. Page 3 (Commission meeting 2/23/73) Mr. Ray Knight showed his rendering of the remodeled existing building. This building would house the concessions, bath house and sanitary facilities for the area. Mr. Richardson arrived 11:05. PARK SIGNS- The concept of the Park entrance sign was reviewed. Discussion followed regarding the uniformity of sign, color and location of the county seal. Mr. Smith to continue working with Mr. Reickel to finalize these plans. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Richardson requested the deletion of "Mr. Jawors supported the amendment" and "Motion carried" from the approval of the minutes for January 12, 1973. Mr. Mainland explained he did not request an amendment of the minutes, only that they show to read: "Recess called for the purpose of caucus for election of officers." Mr. Schiffer requested the motion regarding the Liquor Commission appeal be changed to read: "to authorize the Director to seek outside counsel on the appeal for Springfield liquor license subject to approval from the Civil Counsel Office." Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1973 meeting with the requested changes. Motion carried. MEETING DAY AND TIME: - Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Kuhn that the commission meeting time be changed to 1:30 p.m. on Friday or other day of the week. Discussion followed. Mr. Jawors moved the motion be amended to include "one meeting for trial purpose.11 Mr. Kuhn supported the m otion with time of meeting amended to 1:00 P.M. Motion did not carry. Next meeting date -Friday, March 9, 1973 at 9:30 a.m. Page 4 (Commission meeting 2/23/73) NEW BUSINESS• ROAD COMMISSION TRUCK AND LOW BOY TRAILER Mr. Richards reported the Road Commission wishes to dispose of a truck and low bay trailer and it was indicated that Parks and Recreation could purchase for $2,500. Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. McCullough that Director be authorized to explore the proposal. offered by Mr. Richards and report back to the Commission. Also, check on maintenance agreement for the equipment. Motion carried. Mr. Richards excused at 11:25. INDEPENDENCE --LETTER OF INTENT -MATCHING FUNDS Mr. Reickel reported a letter of intent was being prepared requesting matching funds from the Land and Water fund for development at Independence. Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Jawors that Director be authorized to forward letter of intent to the Land and Water Fund. Motion carried. SURVEY AND SOIL INVESTIGATION--WATERFORD The necessity for a topographical survey of the proposed pool site was discussed. It was recommended by Swanson Associates that this survey be made by Hoyem Associates for $14,000. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Jawors to authorize the Director to request the Survey be made by Hoyem Associates for $14,000.: Motion carried. BID AWARD-GROVELAND ENTRANCE ROAD Bids were received on February 15, 1973. D.F.O. recommended that the bid be awarded to the Morrison Company of Trenton. The following bids were received: A & A Asphalt Company $48,614.20 G.-E.-M. Incorp. 47,405.80 Groleau Brothers 40,808.60 J.D. Armstrong 42.150.00 Maraldo Asphalt Paving Company 44,933.00 The Morrison Company 39,920.00 Page 5 (Commission meeting 2/23/73) Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Marz to concur with the recommendation of D.F.O. and award contract for Entrance road to The Morrison Company at an estimated cost of $39,920. which is a unit price bid. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. McCullough to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. Henry Schiffer, Secretary Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary