HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.07.12 - 38508OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 12, 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, Donald Nick, William Richards,
Marjorie Walker, Richard Wilcox.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Pauline McCormick; Robert Bomia; Tom Dunleavy;
Bill Henning, Michigan Transit Museum; William Willoughby, Daily
Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve
the minutes of June 28, 1974, with the following changes:
Mr. Kuhn recommended that the first paragraph of the resolution
regarding the Red Run Drain read "Whereas" instead of "Be It
Resolved".
Mrs. Walker suggested the wording be changed on the motion for the
demoliton of barns at Addison -Oaks to read "for the amount" rather
than "in the amount".
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT, JUNE, 1974:
Moved by Mrs. Clark, supported by Mr. Richards to receive
the Activities Report for June, 1974.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to receive
the Statement of Operations for May, 1974.
Motion carried.
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MOBILE RECREATION PROGRAM:
Vic Chiasson presented an updated report on the Mobile Program and
reported an estimated 3000 persons per week are participating in
the program. Mr. Chiasson is working in conjunction with various
school systems for possible utilization of the units after school
commences in September.
The State Health Department requires hot showers, construction
approval and an operation permit for the SwimMobiles before the
pools can operate.
MICHIGAN TRANSIT MUSEUM:
Mr. Bill Henning, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Michi-
gan Transit Museum presented his proposal for a possible trolley
system to be incorporated into the master plan for Addison -Oaks.
He proposed using Addison -Oaks Park to establish an educational
exhibit museum and a trolley line as a people mover for the park.
Mr. Henning suggested the system chosen be compatible with snow-
mobiles and bicycles near to or by the same pathway used by the
people mover.
Discussion followed on cost estimates of project. Staff will
conduct further investigation of project with consultant and
report back to the Commission.
BIKEWAYS:
Mr. Bomia reported on the present status of the proposed bikeway
project in the Sidney Waldon Parkway. The property consists of
9.3 miles of strip development with a minimum width of 300 feet.
Mr. Bomia stated he underst000d a decision was forthcoming re-
garding the selling vs. leasing of said property from HCMA. The
following agencies have participated in the planning process at
staff level: Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority, Department of
Natural Resources, Department of State Highways, Oakland County
Road Commission, Oakland County Planning Commission, Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission and the Village of Wolverine.
At the present time, there has been no departmental approval of
the project.
Discussion followed on all aspects of the Sidney Waldon Parkway.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Walker to
table discussion and direct staff to continue to work
with agencies concerned and report back to Commission
with recommendations.
Motion carried.
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INDEPENDENCE -OAKS, FENCING:
The following two bids were received for boundary fence construction
survey at Independence -Oaks:
Kieft Engineering $ 9,500. (boundary)
3,000. (fence line staking)
$12,500.
Finney, Carnahan
Associates $ 5,800. (boundary)
1,500.
$ 7,300.
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to Finney, Carnahan
Associates.
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wint to
award the contract for boundary fence construction
survey at Independence -Oaks to the low bidder,
Finney, Carnahan Associates; amount not to exceed
$7,300.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
1973 ANNUAL REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wilcox to
accept 1973 Annual Report.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
GROVELAND-_OAKS TRAVEL TRAILER STORAGE POLICY:
Mr. Reickel recommended that the Commission approve a policy of
providing winter storage for travel trailers at Groveland-Oaks
Park from December 1 through March 31 of any respective year;
suggested cost to be $20 per unit. He explained that the park
would be feasible for this project due to 24 hour surveilance
7 days per week and it would be a useful service for Oakland County
residents.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Richards that the
Parks and Recreation Commission approve the proposed
travel trailer storage policy for Groveland-Oaks.
Discussion followed regarding insurance factors and price storage
comparisons.
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Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to
table motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: William Richards, Velma Austin, James Dunleavy, George
Kuhn (4)
Nays: Donald Nick, Marjorie Walker, Richard Wilcox, Lewis
Wint, Frances Clark, E. Frank Richardson (6)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the
motion failed.
Amendment to Motion:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Kuhn to amend
motion to direct administration to review insurance
costs and return to Commission with recommendations.
Motion carried as amended.
Motion carried.
MOTORCYCLES AND ORV'S - COMMISSION POLICY:
Mr. Reickel explained about the difficulties encountered this year
by allowing motorcycles and ORV's to park in the day use areas of
the parks. Cyclists have abused the privilege by driving through
other areas of the parks and creating disturbances. He recommended
reverting to previous Commission policy of not allowing motorcycles
and ORV's to be operated on park property.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mr. Wint to adopt previous
Commission policy of not allowing motorcycles or ORV's to
be operated on Commission property.
Motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS IRRIGATION SYSTEM:
The following bids were received for the electrical work required
for the irrigation system at Springfield -Oaks Golf Course:
General -Electrical -
Mechanical, Inc. $18,941.00
Fred W. Moote Elec., Inc. 11,576.00
Reed Electric Co. 16,133.00
Schultz Electrical, Inc. 13,310.00
Staff recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder, Fred W.
Moote, Electrical, Inc.
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Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve
staff recommendation and award the contract to the low
bidder, F. W. Moote Electrical, Inc., in the amount of
$11,576.00 for electrical work required for the irrigation
system at Springfield -Oaks.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS WELL CONNECTION:
The following bids were received for the well connection work
for the irrigation system at Springfield -Oaks Golf Course:
0. 0. Corsaut, Inc. $6,622.27
James N. Layman 4,921.72
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wilcox to award
the contract to the low bidder, James N. Layman in the
amount of $4,921.72, for well connection work for the
irrigation system at Springfield -Oaks Golf Course.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Mr. Nick requested that a review of fees for Senior Citizens be
included in the agenda for the next Commission meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Lewis Wint, Secretary
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