HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.06.29 - 38475PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 29, 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, Secretary Schiffer, Emil Jawors, George Kuhn,
William Mainland, William Richards, and Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Wilcox, Roger Marz, and Ted McCullough.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Pauline McCormick, and Don Malinowski, D.F.O.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Jawors to approve the
minutes of June 8, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Jawors to approve
payment of Vouchers 5-174 through 5-195 A and 6-1 through 6-98.
Motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - MAY
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Schiffer to receive
the statement of operations for May, 1973.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Springfield Golf Course -Bids --Phase I
Mr. Reickel reported bids for Phase I of Springfield Golf Course
were received on June 28, 1973 from the following:
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J.D. Armstrong Landscaping Co. $320,195.
B. & V. Construction, Inc. 356,750.
E. T. Cook Co. 365,900.
Ben P. Fyke & Sons, Inc. 455,450.
Groleau Brothers, Inc. 431,850.
Discussion followed, Mr. Reickel stated he would like to meet with
D.F.O. and the low bidder for evaluation of the bid and requested no
action be taken until the first meeting in July.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Jawors that the bids
for Phase I -Springfield Golf Course be received and referred
back to D.F.O. and the Director for evaluation.
Motion carried.
Addison -Oaks Entrance --Paving Bids
The following bids were received on June 20, 1973 for the Addison
Entrance paving:
A & A. Asphalt Paving Co. $ 25,861.25
Maraldo Asphalt Paving Co. 319840.00
O'Conner-LaLande Construction 22,963.00
The estimated cost for this project was reported at $15,000. when
the Capital development program was prepared.
Mr. Malinowski explained the low bid of $22,963. was so much greater
than the estimated $15,000. due to additional road preparation not
anticipated. It was the opinion of D.F.O. to award the bid to O'Conner
LaLande Construction Company.
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Richardson to award
the bid for the Addison Entrance Paving to the low bidder,
O'Conner LaLande Construction Company in the amount of
$22,963.
Motion carried.
Independence -Oaks --Agreement for Development -Phase I
Mr. Reickel requested this item be deleted as the agreement was not
ready.
Independence -Oaks --Abandonment of Perry Lake and Hoyt Road.
A resolution was requested approving the abandonment of Perry Lake and
Hoyt Road. This action is needed for the proper development of this
park.
Mr. Reickel reported the $256,000. grant from B.O.R. was approved for
development of Independence.
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At a recent Independence township trustee meeting, abandonment of
the roads was discussed. A resolution was passed endorsing the road
abandonment as well as the overall master plan.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Mainland to
approve the abandonment of Perry Lake and Hoyt Roads.
Motion carried.
Addison -Oaks --Sewage Treatment
D.F.O. submitted two proposals covering the providing of hydrogeological
evaluation relating to the effluent disposal at the parks. The proposals
were from:
Lynn Miller, P.E., Ann Arbor $ 4,500 to $5,000.
Keck Consulting Services Inc.,
East Lansing $ 7,200 to $11,500.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland to accept the
proposal of Lynn M. Miller, P.E. Covering the hydrogeological
evaluation relating to the effluent disposal at Addison -Oaks
for an estimated total of $4,500 to $5,000.
Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center --Parking Lot Lights Change Order #2
Mr. Reickel requested approval of change order #2 for an additional
$11,046.12. This addition is for wood posts and lights to be placed
on islands in the Y.A.C. parking lot. They would be both ornamental
and functional.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve change
order #2 for an additional $11,046.12.
Motion Carried.
Springfield -Oaks Clubhouse --Lighting Change Order #1
Approval for change order #1 was requested. This is for an additional
$416.42 for an extra light at the clubhouse back entrance.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson to approve
change order #1 in the amount of $416.42.
Motion carried.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Reickel reported he felt the Karras Classic was quite successful
even though the weather did hinder the turn out. The outside concession
stands broke even. The revenue for the event was around $6,500.
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Discusstion followed regarding the Rock Concerts at the Y.A.C.
Correspondence from the Springfield Board and Mr. Reickel's reply
was discussed.
It was suggested that possibly a policy should be made controlling
the number that could attend these concerts at one time.
The summer conference, to be held at Port Huron, was reviewed,
Commission members will attend on Tuesday, July 10, 1973.
NEW BUSINESS
Independence-Oaks--Loton Propert
Mr. Reickel reported that one acre of land with old farm house and
out buildings, located within the boundaries of the Independence®Oaks
Park could possibly be for sale. Purchase of this property would give
complete control of the area along Sashabaw.
A request to hire two appraisers to determine market value of the
property was submitted.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve
engaging two appraisers for the Albert Loton property.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary