HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.07.13 - 38473PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 13, 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 Clark, Vice Chairman Wilcox, Emil Jawors, George Kuhn,
William Mainland, William Richards, and E. Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Schiffer, Roger Marz, and Ted McCullough.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Sandra Gay, Ted Dziurman and Don Malinowski,
D.F.O.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve the
minutes of June 29, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Richards to approve payment
of Vouchers 6-99 through 6-186.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF JUNE ACTIVITIES REPORT
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Wilcox to receive the
June Activities report.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Springfield -Oaks Golf Course --Phase I Bids
It was recommended that the project of the new nine at Springfield -Oaks
be put out for rebids. Mr. Dziurman stated that the plans and
specifications are being changed. These bids will be received on
August 7, 1973 and reviewed at the August 10, 1973 meeting.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Richards that the
Springfield -Oaks Golf Course (New Nine) Phase I be put out
for rebids.
Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center Parking Lot Lighting --Change
Order #3, Bulletin #3
Mr. Dziurman recommended that no action be taken on this change order
until the next meeting. The amount given by Merit Electric was $19,000
and D.F.O.fs estimate was $10,000. Due to this difference in price, the
Department of Facilities and Operations would like to review this project
further.
Mrs. Clark suggested that the idea of using flood lights for the 4-H Fair
be looked into.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Mainland to table Change Order
#3 in regards to Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center --Parking
Lot Lighting until the next meeting.
Motion carried.
Independence -Oaks --Agreement for Development -Phase I
Mr. Reickel presented an agreement by Ellis, Ardnt and Truesdell, Inc.
pertaining to the first phase of development for the Independence -Oaks
County Park, This agreement is for engineering, architecture and land-
scaping of parks in regards to first phase. Cost for base agreement is
$341450.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland to approve the
authorization of the agreement with Ellis, Ardnt and Truesdell, Inc.
for the first phase of development for Independence -Oaks County Park.
Motion carried.
Inland Surf
Mr. Reickel requested permission for our consultant, Bills & Childs, a
Commissioner and himself to review the Inland Surf project located in
Decatur, Alabama. Discussion followed. It was suggested that any
Commission member who wishes, should go review this project. Mr. Reickel
is to notify the Commission of the date as soon as he is advised.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Jawors to give permission
for Mr. Reickel, Mr. Bills of Bills & Childs Assoc., and any
Commission member to go review the Inland Surf project in
Decatur, Alabama.
Motion carried.
Groveland-Oaks Park Office
Mr. Reickel recommended that before the park office was decided upon,
it be referred to the Department of Facilities and Operations for
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review and comments.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Mainland to refer the
Groveland-Oaks Park Office project to the Department of
Facilities and Operations for review.
Motion carried.
National Conference
Mr. Reickel reminded Commission that the NRPA Conference will be held
in Washington, D.C. on September 29 through October 4. It was asked
that additional reservations be requested. Mr. Reickel will inquire
pertaining to this.
Waterford Township Board Meeting
Mr. Reickel informed the Commission that he would be -presenting the
Waterford -Oaks Master Plan at the Waterford Township Board Meeting on
Monday, July 16. If any Commission member was interested, they were
asked to attend.
10:45 Mr. Richards was excused from the meeting.
Red Run Drain
Mr. Kuhn presented the Red Run Drain issue to Mr. Reickel and the
Commission. This subject was discussed.
The meeting of July 27 was cancelled due to Mr. Reickel will be on
vacation.
Resignation --Mr. Ted McCullough, Jr.
Mrs. Clark read a letter from Mr. McCullough giving his regrets as having
to resign from the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. It is
asked that Mr. Reickel send a letter to Mr. Paul Kasper, Chairman of the
County Board of Commissioners notifying him of the resignation due to the
appointment was by the Board.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Jawors to accept, with deep
regret, the resignation of Mr. Ted McCullough, Jr. from the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion carried.
Building Committee
Mrs. Clark inquired to the Commission about appointing a new Building
Committee. After discussion it was decided that one would not be appointed
due to the fact that there are more meetings per month and we have the
services of the'Department of Facilities and Operations.
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Commissioners will be notified of all bid openings.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Sandra Gay, Acting Secretary