HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.03.09 - 38476OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 9, 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 Frances P. Clark, Vice -Chairman Richard Wilcox, Secretary
Henry Schiffer, Mr. Emil Jawors, Mr. Goerge Kuhn, Mr. William Mainland,
Mr. William Richards and Mr. E. Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Roger Marz and Mr. Ted McCullough Jr.
ALSO PRESENT•
Mr. R. Eric Reickel, Mr. Jon Kipke, Mrs. Pauline McCormick, Mr. Ted Dziurman-
D.F.O., Mr. Roger Kowalski -Troy Parks and Recreation Director, Mr. Dennis
Pagot-Oakland Press and Mr. Paul Bernstein -Detroit News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Wilcox to approve
the minutes of February 23, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Mr. Reickel reported the 1972 Annual Report, also the monthly Operation
Statements for January and February would be presented at the April meeting.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Mainland to
approve the payments of Vouchers 2-84 through 2-171.
Motion carried.
Phase II - Springfield Maintenance Shed
The following bids were presented by Mr. Dziurman with his recommendation
to award the bid to General -Electrical -Mechanical, Inc.
General -Electrical -Mechanical, Inc. $ 33,887.
Reliance Construction Company 35,500.
W.J. Stewart Supply Company 40,368.
Phase II of the maintenance building is for the interior plumbing, electrical
and partitions. Two change deductions were suggested by the low bidder which
are;
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Installation of a seperate well $1,854.
Installation of seperate underground 3,405.
electrical service
These changes were also recommended by D.F.O.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Richardson to
award the contract for Phase II -Springfield
Maintenance Shed to the low bidder. General -
Electrical -Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of
$33,887., also to approve the suggested change
deductions.
Motion carried.
Test Well and Borings - Springfield Golf Course
Mr. Reickel reported the need for an 8" test well and 17 soil borings at
Springfield to help provide information needed by the consultant for
further design of the Golf Course. Estimated cost for the two to be
$4,000. - $5,000.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Jawors
to authorize the director to proceed with the
811 test well and 17 soil borings for the back
nine at Springfield -Oaks.
Motion carried.
Road Commission - Truck Tractor and Trailer
Mr. Reickelts recommendation to purchase the truck and trailer from the Road
Commission was discussed. Maintenance service for the vehicle will be
available at the Road Commission.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Richardson to
approve the acquisition of the truck and trailer
from the county Road Commission. Cost to be $2,500.
Motion carried.
Old Business
Change Order #2 - Springfield Maintenance Building
Approval of change order #2 in the amount of an additional $317,00 was
requested. This change order is for installation of a foundation for the
interior wall in the maintenance building.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve
the requested change order #2.
Motion carried.
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Change Order #2 - Fencing Project
Requested change order in the amount of an additional $349.28 for 2-14 ft.
gates was presented.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Jawors to
authorize change order #2 in the amount of $349.28.
Motion carried.
Quinlan Property - Springfield -Oaks
Mr. Reickel reported that Mr. DeVries, consultant for the Springfield Golf
Course design, recommended the purchase of the 22 acres located on the west
boundary of Springfield -Oaks be purchased, if the price was right.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland
authorizing the Director to obtain two appraisals
for the 22 acres owned by Mr. Quinlan.
Motion carried.
The acquisition of this property will add to the estimated cost of the
revamping of the front nine, so it was requested the added estimated cost
of development be submitted when appraisals are obtained.
Pike Propagation Pond - Independence -Oaks
Mr. Reickel reported his.me:etingcwith Mr. Cohn regarding the 22 acres at
Crooked Lake which was suggested by D.N.R. to be developed into a pike
propagation pond.
Mr. Cohn stated his willingness to sell to Parks and Recreation for $36,500
and donate $5,000 to assist in the development of the area.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kuhn to authorize
the Director to obtain two appraisals for this property
and to continue negotiations with Mr. Cohn.
Motion carried.
New Business
Scott Lake Road Property - Waterford -Oaks
Mr. Reickel reported the 3 acres on Scott Lake Road is now for sale. This
parcel of property is necessary for the proper implementation of the
Waterford -Oaks Master Plan.
Moved by Mr. Richardson, supported by Mr. Mainland
to authorize the Director to obtain two appraisals
and attempt to get an option on the property until
we can decide fair market value.
Motion carried.
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Grants -in -Aid
Mr. Kipke reported on his meeting with Mr. Schofield, Grants -in Aid
representative, D.N.R. All monies now available will be exceeded
by grants already submitted.
If money does become available it will be used mostly for acquisition
and not for development. If we were to obtain aid it would have to be
top priority. Only letter of intent is now necessary to present to the
state.
Mr. Jawors was excused at 10:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous
The Activities report for February was presented.
Mr. Reickel reported on the following.
Mr. Reickel, Mr. Lacey and Mrs. McCormick will be attending the Revenue
Sources Management school in Wheeling West Virginia the week of March
12 - 161 1973.
We are now interviewing for the accountants position.
Interviews for a Park Manager at White Lake have been completed and
Mr. Reickel reported his decision to promote Arlo Flesher, presently the
Assistant Park Manager to Park Manager.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Richardson
to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Pauline McCormcck, Acting Secretary