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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
April 5, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 9:55 A.M. by Chairman E. Frank
Richardson in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Richardson, Vice Chairman Dunleavy, Velma Austin, Frances
Clark, Donald Nick, William Richards, Richard Wilcox
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Wint, George Kuhn
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel, Pauline McCormick, James Galloway, Arnold Johnston,
Raymond Delasko, Ted Dziurman, DFO; Fred Ellis, Ellis, Arndt &
Truesdell, Inc.; Ralph Kingzett, Oakland Press.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wilcox to approve
the minutes of March 22, 1974 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Clark to approve
payment of Vouchers 3-91 through 3-181.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to receive
Activities Report for March.
Motion carried.
MOBILE RECREATION PROGRAM:
A movie of the mobile recreation program, as it is administered
in Nassau County, New York was shown to the Commission. Discussion
followed on various aspects of the program.
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ADDISON-OAKS. WALKER ROAD HOUSE:
Slides were shown of the damage incurred by a fire on March 11,
1974 at the Walker Road house in Addison -Oaks Park. Mr. Reickel
recommended that anticipated reimbursement from the insurance
company be used to finish demolishing the structure. He explained
there would be no monetary value or advantage in attempting to
restore the dwelling.
OUTDOOR PIT TOILETS:
Mr. Arnold Johnston, Superintendent of Parks, reported that the
following two bids had been received for the construction of four
pit toilets; two for Addison -Oaks (required to meet State Health
Department regulations); one for Springfield -Oaks and one for
White Lake -Oaks:
Punjeff Masonary Construction Co. $2500.
Raymond H. Bellows, Gen. Contractor $2500.
Mr. Johnston recommended the bid be awarded to Raymond H. Bellows
because his bid included steel door jambs and cement seats rather
than formica, which is superior for durability and stability. The
plans were prepared by DFO and structures approved by the Oakland
County Health Department. Mr. Reickel stated these monies were
earmarked in the 1973 Capital Program.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Clark to award
the bid for outdoor pit toilets to Raymond H. Bellows,
General Contractor, in the amount of $2500.
Motion carried.
INDEPENDENCE -OAKS DEVELOPMENT:
Mr. Fred Ellis of Ellis, Arndt and Truesdell, Inc. requested
permission to go for bids for development of the First Phase of
Independence -Oaks. Mr. Ellis explained that after discussion
with DFO, it was felt that bidding of eight separate trades would
appear more desirable than having only general contractors bid the
total project. A savings of $2000 is anticipated by bidding
separate trades. Supervision and coordination of the work would be
done by DFO or Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell, Inc. Advantages of this
type bidding are quality, quantity and performance by separate
bidders.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Nick to approve
Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell, Inc. to go out for bid and
draw up separate specifications for each specific item.
Motion carried.
It will be determined at the next meeting whether or not we go
with Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell or the general contractor.
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SPRINGFIELD-OAKS GOLF COURSE, PHASE II:
Ted Dziurman of DFO reported that a total of six bids were received
on March 27, 1974 for Phase II Construction and the Lawn Irrigation
System at Springfield -Oaks Golf Course.
Phase II Construction consists of construction of the greens,
landscaping of the fairways, construction of tees, g6lf cart path-
ways, etc. Low bidder was Demmink's Nursery of Byron Center,
Michigan in the amount of $105,166.25.
Low bidder for the Lawn Irrigation System was Harris Irrigation of
Temperance, Michigan in the amount of $54,885.30.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Nick to award
Phase II Construction to the low bidder, Demmink's Nursery
in the amount of $105,166.25 and to award the Lawn
Irrigation System to the low bidder, Harris Irrigation in
the amount of $54,885.30.
Discussion followed. Mr. Reickel reported that due to intangibles
with the market, $200,000. was budgeted in the 1974 Capital Program
for Phase II Construction.
Motion carried.
ADDISON-OAKS SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM:
As per previous Commission request, Ted Dziurman of DFO reported
that as of March 21, 1974, the estimated construction cost for the
First Phase of the Addison -Oaks Sewer Treatment System was $134,000.
Mr. Reickel stated that additional soil borings are needed to
obtain soil and ground water conditions along the proposed sewer
routes in the lagoons. Three proposals were received and estimated
cost of project is $1000. It was requested of the Commission to
authorize DFO to award a contract for the soil borings.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mrs. Clark, to
authorize Soil Borings Testing Engineers Consultants, Inc.,
in the amount of $1000., to proceed with the additional
soil boring work to be done at Addison -Oaks.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS PROPERTY:
Mr. Reickel reported he had received a letter from Lester J. Smith,
Chairman of the Springfield Township Park and Recreation Commission,
requesting to purchase or lease 8.28 acres of Oakland County Parks
and Recreation property to be used as a park for Springfield Township.
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Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Austin to
enter into a lease agreement with Springfield Township
for $1.00 per year on a year-to-year basis.
Discussion followed. Mr. Reickel stated the proposed lease would
be approved by Civil Counsel.
Motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS:
Mr. Reickel read a copy of a letter received from the Grand Trunk
Railroad wherein they stated the railroad would be billing Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission for recent damage sustained
as a result of Oakland County's grading operation in the vicinity
of Dilly Road near Davisburg, Michigan. They claimed it plugged
a 24" pipe which ultimately washed out a portion of the track.
Mr. Reickel and representatives of DFO were unsuccessful in
arranging a meeting between themselves and officials of the railroad
to discuss the problem.
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP LAND ACQUISITION:
Mr. Reickel reported he had been contacted regarding the purchase
of 90 acres, at $1300. per acre, south of and contiguous to the
boundary of Independence -Oaks Park. Upon concurrence of the
Commission, two appraisals would be obtained; one from the Equali-
zation Department and one from an outside firm.
If the land were purchased, it would be kept in its natural state
and possibly be integrated with our naturalist program. The
purchase would also help protect the viability of the Clinton River.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Clark to
authorize the director to proceed with the investigation
of appraisals for the possible purchase of 90 acres adjacent to
Independence -Oaks Park.
Discussion followed. Mr. Reickel will pursue the possibility of
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funding if the purchase is approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
Mr. Reickel reported to the Commission he had reviewed with Jack
Hays of Civil Counsel, the preliminary draft of the contract between
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the firm of
Laffrey, Werthmann and Fuller Restaurants, Inc. Chairman Richardson
and Mr. Reickel will be meeting with Mr. Hays to review the draft
and define the perimeters of responsibility.
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In order to expedite final approval of the contract at the
Commission's April 26 meeting, a Special Meeting of the Commission
was called for Wednesday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. to review the final
draft of the document.
Mr. Reickel announced we had made preliminary application to the
Liquor Control Commission for White Lake -Oaks which informs them
of our intent to acquire a co -licensee.
SWIM CENTER-WATERFORD-OAKS:
Chairman Richardson reported that bids for the pool were opened
on April 4 and all bids came in over $3 million dollars. The bids
were referred to DFO and the architect for review and they will
report back to the Commission on April 26.
SNOWMOBILE:
Mr. Reickel stated that the Parks Commission had a unique
opportunity in cooperation with Oakland University to use their
drama program and students to implement a sustaining program for
8 weeks with our showmobile.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Clark to provide
this unit as a service; to make it available to each
community free of charge for the first visit.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Mr. Reickel reported on the Recreation Bond Hearing he attended
in Lansing on April 3, 1974.
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Lewis Wint, Secretary
Betty Guest, Recording Secretary
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