HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.11.30 - 38482PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 30, 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, Secretary Schiffer,
James Dunleavy, Emil Jawors, George Kuhn, William Mainland,
Roger Marz, William Richards and E. Frank Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Jon J. Kipke, Pauline McCormick,Betty Guest and
Ralph Kingzett, Oakland Press.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Mainland
to approve the minutes of November 9, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Schiffer to
approve payment of Vouchers 11-55 through_11-204.
Motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mr. Jawors, supported by Mr. Kuhn to receive
the Statement of Operations for October, 1973.
Motion carried.
PROGRESS REPORT - SPRINGFIELD-OAKS:
Mr. Reickel explained that the construction of the Springfield -
Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse project was closed with reference to
financial obligation and that Parks and Recreation was witholding
$1000.00 to cover work not completed by the contractor.
Mr. Reickel reported a change in the design -of the golf course
due to a miscalculation of the soil borings test. The pond has
been redesigned to leave an island of growth in the middle and
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development of a 10 to 20 foot moat around the island. The
change entails a $9000.00 savings in the liner of pond.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wilcox to
receive the Progress Report.
Motion carried.
ADDISON-OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER -BOILER:
Mr. Reickel reported on the necessity of repairing the steam
boiler at Addison -Oaks after a state inspection of the facility
was performed and requested Commission approval to pay R. A.
Grandell Heating Company, Inc., $3,818.69 for the repair work.
The job was completed satisfactorily and received DFO approval.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Richardson
that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
pay $3,818.69 to R. A. Grandell Heating Company, Inc.,
for repair work done on the steam boiler at Addison -
Oaks Conference Center.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS POOL --LANDSCAPE AND SITE IMPROVEMENT:
Mr. Reickel informed the Commission that the contract for the
landscaping work at Waterford -Oaks had been approved as to form
by Robert Allen, Civil Counsel, and suggested contract be tabled
until Commission determines disposition of pool bids.
WATERFORD-OAKS POOL BIDS:
Pool bids were received on
staff, Mr. Richardson, Mr.
bids were received:
J. A. Fredman
Utley James, Inc.
Matthew Lalewicz,
W. E. Schulz
November 29, 1973 and reviewed by
Dunleavy and D.F.O. The following
$2,980,600.
3,193,492.
Inc. 3,216,950.
3,200,000.
The lowest bid was 32% over the projected figure. Plans were
returned to the architect, Swanson and Associates, for reevaluation;
to be resubmitted to the Commission at its December 14th meeting.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Richardson to
table pool bids until reevaluation report is received
from architect.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
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POOL GROUND BREAKING:
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Wilcox to
table ground breaking for Waterford -Oaks Pool until
bids are finalized.
Motion carried.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROGRESS REPORT:
Mr. Reickel discussed method to be used in acquiring a competent
individual to operate the food and beverage division; one who can
operate in the best interests of the Commission and County. Ad-
vertisement for a letter of intent will be used. Final recom-
mendations will be made at December 14, 1973 meeting.
Mr. Reickel explained that Stoppert's Appraisal Service is
appraising properties up for bid to gain fair -market rental for
the buildings. This information will be made available to
prospective concessionaires.
SPECIAL MEETING:
A special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was
called for December 6, 1973 at 1:30 P. M. to review the proposed
1974 budget.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION -INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Mr. Reickel received approval from BOR to proceed with the
acquisition of 22.6 acres at Independence -Oaks to be used for
the purpose of a pike rearing marsh. This approval will be
referred to the County's State -Federal Coordinator and then to
County Commissioners for approval.
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Wilcox to
authorize the Director to work with the County's
Federal and State Aid Coordinator in submitting the
grant to the County Commissioners for approval to
proceed with the acquisition of 22.6 acres in
Independence Township.
Motion carried.
MOBILE RECREATION:
Mr. Reickel explained that Central Services Purchasing Division
received a bid from Game Time, Inc., (the only manufacturer of
this type of equipment) in the amount of $25,550.00 for two
Skate -Mobiles.
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Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Mainland that
the Commission approve the bid from Game Time, Inc.,
in the amount of $25,550. for the purchase of two
Skate -Mobiles.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Discussion was conducted on whether or not the Commission wished
to host a Christmas party for staff. It was decided the Com-
mission would not host a party for staff but those Commission
members wishing to attend the staff party would be welcome.
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE-DNR:
Mr. Reickel told of a discussion held between himself and
Mr. Joseph Seavey of the Department of Natural Resources, Rec-
reation Services Division, wherein Mr. Seavey suggested a meeting
be arranged between his Recreation Advisory Committee and the
Parks and Recreation Commission. The Recreation Advisory
Committee is our liasion with the state.
ROAD ABANDONMENT -PERRY LAKE ROAD:
Mr. Reickel explained that work was in process on the abandonment
of Perry Lake Road at Independence -Oaks. The Road Commission
hopes to be able to call a public hearing on the abandonment of
the road before the first of the year.
RED RUN DRAIN:
Mr. Reickel reported on a meeting he attended with State Repre-
sentatives Bill Huffman, Bill Copeland,Mr. Estol Swem, City
Manager of Madison Heights and the DNR Staff regarding the Red
Run Drain. They discussed possibilities of how to develop,
finance or operate the Red Run Drain as a park.
Discussion followed.
KRESGE FOUNDATION:
Messrs. Reickel, Kuhn and Mainland are attempting to set up a
meeting with Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Bruce Kresge of the Kresge
Foundation pertaining to funding of the Waterford -Oaks Pool.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Betty Guest, Acting Secretary