HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.12.13 - 38495OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 13, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 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.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Pauline McCormick; Robert Bomia;
Charles Ross; Bill Luddy and Dave Durbin, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.;
Ralph Kingzett, Oakland Press; William Willoughby, Daily Tribune;
Kathy Neff, Spinal Column.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Walker to
approve the minutes of the meeting of November 22,
1974 as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Clark to
approve Vouchers 11-114 through 11-156.
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wint to accept
Activities Report for November, 1974.
Motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Austin to receive
Statement of Operations for October, 1974.
Motion carried.
PROGRESS REPORT:
Mr. Bomia explained the Park Development Progress Report as con-
tained in the agenda and also reported that plans are being
prepared by DFO for remodeling of the Administrative Office.
(Commission Meeting, December 13, 1974)
Work will commence as soon as the relocation of the Manager's
Office at White Lake -Oaks is completed.
JOB CLASSIFICATION REQUESTS:
Due to increased workloads, Mr. Reickel requested permission to
create two positions classified as Grounds Equipment Mechanic
for Addison and Springfield and a Typist for the Accounting
Department.
He explained the move was necessary to make it possible for
present permanent personnel to be promoted to higher classifications
and the positions created by C.E.T.A. and P.E.P. be classified
as Park Maintenance Aides.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Clark to
approve new classifications; two Grounds Equipment
Mechanics for Addison and Springfield and one Typist
for the Accounting Department.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
1974 YEAR-END AUDIT:
Staff requested permission to obtain estimates from at least
three qualified public accounting firms for a 1974 year-end
audit based upon the guidelines as presented in the agenda.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wilcox to
approve staff recommendation to obtain estimates
for a 1974 year-end audit.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
WHITE LAKE -OAKS, PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
Mr. Reickel stated he had been contacted by Ken Dickson of Realty
World regarding the purchase of 27.7 acres adjacent to White Lake -
Oaks Golf Course. The property is owned by Dr. Norman Decker and
Mr. Harold Kruger who are asking $2,100 per acre.
Staff requested permission to obtain two independent appraisals
for this property and noted that possession of the property would
be beneficial in protecting the west boundary of the Golf Course.
Chairman Richardson noted the property also provides drainage for
the Golf Course.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Clark that two
independent appraisals of the property be obtained.
Motion carried.
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(Commission Meeting, December 13, 1974)
PARK MANAGERS' RESIDENCE:
The following bids were received on November 27, 1974 for con-
struction of two park manager's residences; one at Groveland-Oaks
and one at Independence -Oaks:
Briar Building Co.
General, Electrical,
Mechanical, Inc.
Medallion Homes, Inc.
Paul DePauw, Inc.
Ward Ross, Inc.
Gerald Sukenic, Inc.
Wurthmor Homes, Inc.
Base Bid + Alternates $ 74,318.00
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91,704.00
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The following items were bid as alternates to the base bid:
Alternate #1: Attached unfinished garage at Manager's residence
at Independence -Oaks.
Alternate #2: Finished attached garage at Independence -Oaks.
Alternate #3: Sliding door wall located off dining area at
both residences.
Alternate #4: Completely finished residence at Independence -Oaks.
Staff recommended the base bid from the low bidder, Briar Building
Company, be accepted and the alternates as proposed be accepted;
total cost of project to be $74,318.00.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Walker to
accept base bid and four alternates from the low
bidder, Briar Building Company, in the amount of
$74,318.00.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
GENERAL PARK BROCHURES:
Staff requested permission to obtain bids for the printing,
trimming and folding of 100,000 general park brochures as the
present supply is nearly exhausted.
Mr. Dave Durbin, Anthony M. Franco, Inc., explained the format
of the brochures. Estimated cost of project is between $8,000-
$10,000. Monies are projected in the 1975 budget.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to
approve obtaining bids for 100,000 general park
brochures.
The Commission will have final approval of the mats before the
brochures are printed.
Motion carried.
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(Commission Meeting, December 13, 1974)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Reickel reported an invoice was received from the Road
Commission for $8,500 as the Parks and Recreation Commission's
share of the graveling of Hadley and Shappie Roads and Perry Lake
and Oak Hill in Independence Township. Based on the contract
agreement, the Road Commission paid $8,954.67 as its share of
the project.
Transit Museum: Made arrangements with the Grand Trunk Railroad
to ship rail cars from Chicago to Port Huron where they will be
completely refurbished before being transported to Addison -Oaks
Park.
Red Run Drain: Mr. Joseph Seavey, in response to our letter for
procedures to apply for the appropriate funds for the Red Run
Drain Development, suggested the City of Madison Heights be con-
tacted pertaining to this matter.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Clark to request
a resolution from the City of Madison Heights designating
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission as
the Planning Agent for the proposed Red Run Drain
Development.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
White Lake -Oaks: Closed for winter season with the exception of
reservations.
Liquor Control Commission: Liquor license for White Lake -Oaks
still in hands of Liquor Control Commission. Hope to have it
cleared off the books by January 1, 1975.
Senior Citizens: Letter submitted by Vic Chiasson in reference
to terminology, "Senior Citizens". General consensus of opinion
received from recreation coordinators was that the people do not
object to being called "Senior Citizens" but do object to the
phrase "elderly". The growing trend is to call them "Seniors".
Budget Work Session: Scheduled for Wednesday, December 18,
1:30 p.m. to discuss proposed 1975 budget.
Springfield -Oaks: Master Plan Meeting, Thursday, December 19,
1:30 p.m.
Next Regular Commission Meeting: Rescheduled from December 27
to December 20 at 10:00 a.m. due to the Christmas holidays.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Lewis Wint
Secretary
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Betty Guest
Recording Secretary