HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.01.25 - 38506OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 25, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 9:50 A. M. by Chairman E. Frank
Richardson in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Richardson, Vice Chairman Dunleavy, Secretary Jawors,
Velma Austin, Frances Clark, George Kuhn, Donald Nick, Richard
Wilcox and Lewis Wint.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
William Richards
ALSO PRESENT:
Eric Reickel, Jon Kipke, Pauline McCormick, Betty Guest, Mr. King,
Oakland County Resident; Anton Guyer, Ralph Kingzett, Oakland Press.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wint to correct
Golf Cart Contract minutes by deleting the phrase,
"No support to motion".
The amendment to the motion to prepare a special reso-
lution or plaque for Mrs. Clark was corrected to read
"Motion amended by Mr. Dunleavy".
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Jawors to approve the
minutes of January llth as corrected.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve
the payment of Vouchers 12-196 through 12-231.
Discussion followed on methods of listing voucher items. Direction
was given to staff to footnote a breakdown of large or combined
amounts on voucher list.
Motion carried.
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INDEPENDENCE -OAKS ENGINEERING SERVICES:
Mr. Reickel reported authorization had been given to Keift
Engineering for survey service necessary to developing design for
First Phase of Independence -Oaks. This expenditure is part of
Phase One which was previously approved by the Commission. A
representative from Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell will be present at
the Commission's February 8th meeting to review the final details
of the first phase of development.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Clark to receive
report.
Motion carried.
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL-WATERFORD-OAKS:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Nick to reject
all bids for Waterford -Oaks Swimming Pool.
Mr. Reickel reported that Swanson Associates was in the process of
analyzing the overall project and that a large portion of the over-
run in bids was due to inaccurate interpretation of the roof
specifications. Mr. Reickel further stated there world be no
disposition of our presentation to the Kresge Foundation until May,
1974.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Wilcox that the
consultant for Waterford -Oaks Pool be present at the
Commission's February 8th meeting to present possible
revisions to the bid specifications for consideration
of rebidding; all attempts to be made to keep the
original scope and concept intact.
Motion carried.
Mr. King asked if a public hearing had been held regarding the
swimming pool. Mr. Reickel explained the procedures that had
been taken in establishing the priority of the pool.
SEWER TAP -IN FEE, WATERFORD-OAKS OFFICE:
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Wilcox to proceed
with processing application and payment necessary to
tie Administrative Office into Waterford Township Sani-
tary Sewer System.
Motion carried.
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Mr. Reickel explained that any building within 200 feet of sewer
must tie in to the Waterford Township Sanitary Sewer System and
it was mandatory it be done immediately. Total fee for project
is $7015 and covers 333 feet which takes in all of the frontage
on Watkins Lake Road. The charge was reviewed by DFO who recommended
processing the application ana payment. There will be no additional
charge for tying in the Activities Center when it becomes necessary
for them to be tied into system.
Mr. Kuhn was excused from meeting at 10:25 A.M.
GOLF CARTS:
Mr. Kipke presented a summation of his study regarding gasoline
vs. electric golf carts. It was determined that electric carts
were quieter, more economical, had less malfunctions than gas carts
and required less maintenance of repairs but due to time factor
involved for installing a charging station for electric carts, it
was recommended to lease gasoline carts at the present time. Parks
and Recreation will receive 500 of the rental fee. This percentage
would be paid on either gas or electric carts.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Nick to enter
into lease agreement with Golf Car Distributors for
three year lease of gasoline carts until electric carts
could be facilitated.
Motion carried.
MEETING TIME:
Discussion conducted on whether or not to continue holding meetings
at regularly established times.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Jawors to proceed
with present time for conducting Commission meetings.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Wilcox moved to amend motion, supported by Mr. Nick
to hold one afternoon and one evening meeting during
the year.
Motion carried as amended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CHESTER KOCHANSKI PROPERTY:
Mr. Reickel explained the background on the 22 acres of property in
White Lake Township donated by Mr. Kochanski to the Commission and
suggested updating the resolution that was prepared for Mr.
Kochanski in May of 1973 for presentation to him at the recognition
dinner in June.
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LOTAN PROPERTY. INDEPENDENCE -OAKS:
Mr. Reickel informed the Commission the closing had taken place
on the Lotan'property; 2+ acres with house. Purchase price was
$35,194.66 with Seller retaining one year's residency as approved
by the Commission. This sale gives the Commission complete owner-
ship of all property within the boundaries of Independence -Oaks
Park.
LEONARD PROPERTY:
Mr. Reickel reported Mrs. Leonard had accepted the Commission's
offer of $49,500 for her property (3 acres on Scott Lake Road).
Settlement date to be determined.
ROAD ABANDONMENT:
Mr. Reickel presented a summary of the Road Abandonment Hearing
held at the Road Commission offices on January 24th covering the
proposed abandonment of Hoyt Road from Sashabaw west to Perry
Lake and Perry Lake Road from its intersection with Shappie Road
south to the west boundary of Independence -Oaks Park. Parks and
Recreation should receive a decision soon.
1973 EXPENSES FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER-SPRINGFIELD:
Mr. Reickel explained that staff was preparing the 1973 report on
YAC expenses to be presented to the Board of Auditors.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Reickel encouraged Commission members to attend the DNR hearing
regarding the Recreation Bond Fund to be held at the County
Commissioner's Auditorium on January 29, 1974.
Mr. Reickel announced a special meeting of the Commission would be
held on Friday, February 1 at 10:00 A. M. to review Letters of
Intent from prospective food and beverage applicants. Jack Stoppert
of Stoppert's Appraisal Service will be present to analyze his
appraisals of our facilities.
Next meeting scheduled for February 8, 1974.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 A. M.
Emil Jawors, Secretary
Betty Guest, Acting Secretary