HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.08.23 - 38494OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 23, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman E. Frank
Richardson in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Richardson, Vice Chairman Dunleavy, Secretary Wint, Velma
Austin, Frances Clark, George Kuhn, William Richards, Marjorie
Walker, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donald Nick
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Pauline McCormick; Ralph Kingzett,
Oakland Press; Ron Scarfin, Daily Tribune; Kirk Hart, Director,
Oakland National Junior Invitational Golf Tournament.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve
minutes of the meeting of August 9, 1974 as written.
Motion carried.
RADIO SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS:
Staff recommended that the Commission enter into contractual
agreement with the Department of Public Works for maintenance of
the parks communications equipment. This will provide maintenance,
repair service and replacement of the following equipment for a
monthly charge of $392.27 and total annual charge of $4,707.24:
250 Watt Base, 90 Watt Base, 60 Watt Mobile, Portable Unit, Remote
Control.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wilcox that the
Parks and Recreation Commission enter into Service
Agreement with Department of Public Works for maintenance
of our Mobile Communications Equipment.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS DEVELOPMENT:
Mr. Reickel reported that all funding possibilities for the Swim
Center had been exhausted and that the State is holding in escrow
our $750,000 grant for the development of Waterford -Oaks Park.
He recommended authorizing Anderson/Lesniak to proceed with design
and estimated cost of an alternate plan for the implementation of
the park.
(Commission Meeting, August 23, 1974)
Discussion followed on reanalyzing land use, ie., tennis courts,
baseball complex, central activity point for Oakland County.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Clark to re-
analyze master plan for Waterford -Oaks Park.,
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wint to amend
motion to reactivate the Citizen Advisory Committee to
'5ain input for park development.
Mrs. Clark suggested a joint session be held between the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Citizen Advisory Committee and the Consultant
to discuss park plans.
Mrs. Walker stated the importance of keeping governmental bodies
informed of potential planning.
Amendment to motion carried.
Motion carried.
OAKLAND NATIONAL JUNIOR INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT:
The Commission received a letter from Mr. Kirk Hart, Director of
the National Junior Golf Invitational Tournament, requesting per-
mission to reserve Vqhite Lake -Oaks Golf Course for three days in
June of 1975 for their tournament.
Staff recommended the request be denied rather than close a public
golf course for three days. Discussion followed on league play,
tournament play and overall policy for county golf courses.
Mr. Hart presented his plans for the Oakland National Junior Invi-
tational Golf Tournament. The possibility of Oakland County Parks
and Recreation sponsoring the tournament was discussed.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wint to table
and request staff to report back to Commission with
further recommendations.
Motion carried.
BUDGET ANALYSIS:
Mr. Reickel explained the various areas of the analysis and
reported a $101,000 surplus due to the Food Service. The budget
was projected for six months but was turned over to concessionaire
in March, 1974.
The budget will be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Richardson
requested a schedule of Laffrey, Werthmann, Fuller Restaurants, Inc.,
charges for banquets, etc.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ADDISON-OAKS BLUE GRASS CONCERT:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Austin to host
Blue Grass Concert at Addison -Oaks Park on Sunday,
September 24, 1974.
Discussion followed on all aspects of concert, ie., notifying
local units of government, etc.
Motion carried with Mr. Dunleavy dissenting.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Rodeo very successful and progressing smoothly at Springfield -Oaks.
Discussion conducted regarding publicity when programs are
sponsored by Parks Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Mr. Richardson announced that the Board of Commissioners approved
the resolution to proceed with the Sidney Waldon Parkway. The
Parks Commission was instructed to proceed with negotiations. The
original resolution was amended on the floor to the effect it would
be assigned to this body.
Mr. Richardson stated that under the unew unified form of county
government, several boards of commissions, as well as the Board of
Auditors, will be abolished. Civil Counsel issued an informal
opinion stating one seat may be eliminated on the Parks and
Recreation Commission which would probably take effect in 30 days.
Meeting adjourned at 12 o'clock noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Lewis E. Wint, Secretary
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