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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.06.28 - 38511OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING June 28, 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 Wint, Velma Austin, Frances Clark, George Kuhn, Donald Nick, Marjorie Walker, William Richards, Richard Wilcox. ALSO PRESENT: R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Pauline McCormick; Arnold Johnston; Jack Yemec, Madison Heights Parks & Recreation; Ralph Kingzett, Oakland Press; William Willoughby, Daily Tribune; Alex and Bea Birch, National Campers and Hiker's Association; Bob Fitzpatrick, Scoutmaster, North Trails District; William Hittler, Scout Troup 1683. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Clark to approve the minutes of June 19, 1974, as written. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wilcox to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 19, 1974. Motion carried. Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Clark to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 19, 1974; Madison Heights City Hall. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mrs. Clark, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve payment of Vouchers 6-1 through 6-106. Discussion followed. Motion carried. (Commission Meeting, June 28, 1974) Chairman Richardson presented a resolution to Bob Fitzpatrick, Scoutmaster, North Trails District and William Hittler, Eagle Scout from Troop 1683 honoring Troop 1683 for their services for rock picking on the new nine holes at Springfield -Oaks. Chairman Richardson presented a resolution to Alex and Bea Birch, Field Directors for the Campers and Hiker's Association, honoring them for their leadership in directing six chapters of that or- ganization in a spring work project at Groveland-Oaks. DETROIT CONCERT BAND AGREEMENT: Mr. Richardson read a letter received from Dr. Leonard Smith, Music Director of the Detroit Concert Band wherein he requested an additional $10.00 for each member of the band due to the traveling distance to Springfield -Oaks being beyond 30 miles from Detroit City Hall. The additional amount of $530.00 is governed by a union mandate and brings the total cost of the contract to $3,180.00. Mr. Reickel read to the Commission, the contract prepared by Civil Counsel covering the performance by the Detroit Concert Band. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Walker, to approve the addition of $530.00 for a total cost of $3,180.00 for the contract by and between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and Detroit Concert Band, Inc. Discussion followed. Motion carried with Mr. Nick dissenting. RED RUN DRAIN: Mr. Reickel reported six Parks and Recreation Commissioners attended a meeting in Madison Heights on June 19, 1974 for a presentation by the Department of Natural Resources in reference to the recreation potential of the Drain. He suggested recommending to the Drain Commission, through a resolution of the Parks and Recreation Commission, that they contact the Corps of Engineers so they may investigate the possible eventuality of recreational development of the Drain. Moved by Mr. Nick, supported by Mrs. Walker that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is desirous of developing a park in South Oakland County and WHEREAS, the property of the Red Run Drain is possibly feasible for this development NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Commission is interested in a park development on the Drain based - 2 - (Commission Meeting, June 28, 1974) on approval by the 12 Towns involved and the Inter - County Red Run Drainage Board and the Corps of Engineers guidelines allowing development in accordance with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's goals and objectives. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Walker that the following resolution be adopted: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is concerned and desirous of de- veloping a park in South Oakland County and WHEREAS, the property of the Red Run Drain is possibly feasible for this development NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission hereby requests approval of the Red Run Inter -County Drainage Board and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for the use of approximately 121 acres for park purposes. It is understood that the granting of this authority for the use of the surface area will in no way impede the primary functions and maintenance commit- ments of the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal - Pollution Control Facility. It is further requested that the physical constraints of the property in consideration be delineated prior to the development of a site plan. Motion carried. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 1973 ANNUAL REPORT: Mr. Reickel distributed copies of the 1973 Annual Report to the Commission members for their review. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wint to receive the 1973 Annual Report for review. Motion carried. AUDIT: Mr. Reickel distributed copies of the final report of the audit for 1973 conducted by Ernst & Ernst. He recommended scheduling a meeting with the firm to present their findings to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mrs. Austin to receive the report from Ernst & Ernst. Motion carried. - 3 - (Commission Meeting, June 28, 1974) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Mr. Reickel stated that Parks and Recreation had been allocated $27,899 under an extension of Section V, Public Employment Program, period to run from July 1, 1974 through March 31, 1975 and that we had requested a typist, 2 park maintenance aides and a general maintenance mechanic. Mr. Reickel asked approval of the Commission to take advantage of Section V of the Program. Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Clark to authorize the director to participate in the PEP Program which is an extension of Section V; 1 typist, 2 park maintenance aides and a general maintenance mechanic. Motion carried. BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: Mr. Reickel reported on his meeting with the Bi-Centennial Com- mittee of the County Commissioners. He suggested that, with Commission approval, upon development and formulation of the master plan for the fairgrounds at Springfield -Oaks, consideration be given to some type of exposition grounds to possibly run in concert with the 1976 Bi-Centennial celebration. Discussion followed on types of Bi-Centennial presentations. The Commission requested the director to proceed with bi-centennial plans and report back to the Commission. MICHIGAN TRANSIT MUSEUM: Mr. Reickel met with Bill Henning, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Michigan Transit Museum, regarding Addison -Oaks wherein a type of railroad might be incorporated into the master plan to move people throughout the park. Mr. Henning will make a presentation to the Commission at its July 12 meeting. SWIM -MOBILES: Mr. Arnold Johnston reported that Parks and Recreation was working with Herbert Jennings, Inc., state and local Health Departments with reference to providing showers for the Swim -Mobiles; cost to be absorbed on a 50-50 basis with Herbert Jennings, Inc. NEW BUSINESS ADDISON-OAKS, DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS: Mr. Johnston reported he had contacted four companies with re- ference to demolition of the Walker Road House at Addison: Surburban Wrecking of Royal Oak, Ace Wrecking of Pontiac, Wolverine of Pontiac and Elkins Excavating and Demolition Company of Waterford. - 4 - (Commission Meeting, June 28, 1974) Elkins was the only firm to submit a bid, in the amount of $1000. Mr. Johnston stated the bid was reasonable and recommended the Commission accept the bid. Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Wint to award the bid in the amount of $1000 to Elkins Excavating and Demoliton Company of Waterford for demolition of the Walker Road House at Addison -Oaks. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Mr. Johnston reported that Elkins was also a bidder for demolition of the two barns at Addison -Oaks, in the amount of $850. for each structure. Mr. Ernest Jidas of Lake Orion offered to remove both barns and pay Parks and Recreation $125. for the materials. Discussion followed on legal aspects and liability of County. Mr. Reickel explained that once all details are finalized, papers will be referred to Civil Counsel for final agreement. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Nick to authorize Mr. Ernest Jidas, in the amount of $125., to remove two barns at Addison -Oaks; Mr. Jidas to be responsible for all legal aspects and liability. Motion carried. COUNTY MANPOWER GRANT: Mr. Reickel reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission had been requested to enter into a contract with the County of Oakland for purposes of receiving from the U. S. Department of Labor, Manpower Division, a grant to provide a summer program for economic disadvantaged youth. Mr. Kipke has been working with Robert Chisholm of the Board of Auditors in providing a recreational support program for the designated areas in this County which totals $18,000. This will increase our Mobile unit visitations by approximately 400 visits. The program runs from July 1, 1974 to September 30, 1974. Moved by Mrs. Clark, supported by Mr. Wint that the Parks and Recreation Commission sign agreement with the County of Oakland and proceed with project. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Wilcox to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The Commission adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Lewis Wint, Secretary - 5 -