HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.10.26 - 38484PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
October 26, 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, George Kuhn, Emil Jawors, William Mainland, Roger
Marz, William Richards and E. Frank Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Pauline McCormick, Betty Guest, Dennis
Pajot, Oakland Press; Jack Monteith, Swanson Associates; Gerry
Shreve, Hoyem Associates and Ted Dziurman, D.F.O.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Mainland, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to
approve the minutes of October 12, 1973 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Schiffer to approve
payments of Vouchers 10-1 through 10-163.
Motion carried.
SEPTEMBER STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Kuhn to accept
the Statement of Operations for September, 1973.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS POOL PLANS AND SPECIFICATION PRESENTATION:
Mr. Jack Monteith of Swanson Associates presented to the Commission,
for its approval, the final specifications and drawings for the
Waterford -Oaks pool. Plans remained the same as previously pre-
sented with some changes for mechanical and long range maintenance
of the facility. An increase of 4% to 5% is anticipated for these
changes. Mr. Reickel stated that all Township and State approvals
for construction of the pool have been satisfied. Mr. Dziurman of
D.F.O. informed the Commission he has reviewed and approved all
plans as presented by Swanson Associates.
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Mr. Monteith reported the lockers and scoreboard were omitted
from the bid and explained that Mr. Shreve of Hoyem Associates,
Inc., was preparing specifications for a scoreboard.
Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Wilcox that the
Parks and Recreation Commission approve the plans as
presented and said plans be submitted for bid.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS POOL SITE IMPROVEMENTS:
Mr. Reickel and Mr. Monteith met with Mr. Anderson of Anderson/
Lesniak Associates, Waterford -Oaks master plan consultants.
Mr. Reickel reported Anderson'sfee for plans and proper topos
for the site improvement to be_ $4500 to $5500.
Estimated cost to complete the site improvement, if performed by
a contractor, is $75,000 to $100,000. Mr. Reickel suggested the
possibility of utilizing Lands and Grounds to perform the work
at a reduced cost.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Kuhn to engage
Anderson/Lesniak Associates to work with the contractor
on the site improvement plan.
Motion carried.
INDEPENDENCE OAKS-LOTON PROPERTY:
Mr. Reickel reported two appraisals were received for the property;
$32,500 and'$39,900. The Lotons agreed to accept $35,000 with an
option for a one year's residency at no cost to them. The total
amount of $35,000 represents a 10% increase over the appraisal for
purposes of expediency. Mr. Reickel recommended the purchase of
this property for $35,000.
Moved by Mr. Richardson,
the Parks and Recreation
property for $35,000 with
owners.
Motion carried.
PEDAL BOATS:
supported by Mr. Mainland that
Commission purchase the Loton
a one year's residency for the
Mr. Reickel recommended that the Commission acquire the Lease
Purchase on the 16 pedal boats from Herbert Jennings, Inc.; balance
owing, $9123.70. By paying off this contract, we would save the
interest and with the projected income for 1974, the boats will
pay for themselves.
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Moved by Mr. Marz, supported by Mr. Jawors that the
Parks and Recreation Commission purchase the remainder
of our Lease Purchase Agreement from Herbert Jennings,
Inc. for $9123.70.
Motion carried.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE:
Mr. Marz excused himself from the meeting at 10:20 and asked to
go on record as supporting the Commission in its effort to put
the Food and beverage service out to a concessionaire for bid.
Mr. Reickel recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission
put the food and beverage service out for bid to a private con-
cessionaire to begin as early in 1974 as possible.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Schiffer, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to prepare
a prospectus advertising for a private concessionaire to
operate the Parks and Recreation Commission food and beverage
service.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
PARK TELEPHONE SERVICE:
It was reported that a telephone survey and recommendations from
representatives of Michigan Bell Telephone Company would be made
sometime in November.
AUCTION:
Mr. Reickel advised the Commission the auction for the sale of
miscellaneous items from various parks would be held on Saturday,
October 27, 1973 at Addison -Oaks.
COMMISSION MEETINGS:
The next Commission meeting will be held November 9, 1973. Jon
Kipke will represent Mr. Reickel, in his absence. The meeting of
November 23, 1973 was changed to November 30, 1973 due to the
Thanksgiving holiday.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS-Y.A.C.
Mr. Reickel reported on the meeting he attended with the Urban
Regional Affairs Committee wherein the 4-H Extension Service
requested a pole barn be constructed at Springfield. A motion
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was made at the meeting to refer their request to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee and that a master plan be considered.
RED RUN DRAIN:
The Drain Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission will
meet with the city officials of Madison Heights to make them
cognizant of the status of the Red Run project.
KRESGE FOUNDATION:
Mr. Kuhn reported he is attempting to arrange a meeting for himself,
Mr. Reickel and Mr. Mainland to meet with the Kresge Foundation to
discuss a grant for the swimming pool at Waterford -Oaks.
MOBILE RECREATION UNITS:
Mr. Reickel stated that a Mobile Recreation Program proposal will
be submitted with the 1974 budget.
AUDIT:
Three firms will be contacted with reference to submitting bids
for auditing the Parks and Recreation Department. The proposals
will be presented to the Commission at a future date.
Recommendations as to proper bonding will be requested at that
time.
Meeting adjourned at 11:OS A.M.
Henry Schiffer, Secretary
Betty Guest, Acting Secretary