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OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Julv 9, 1975
The meeting was called to order at 1:45 P.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, Fred Harris, Dr. Joseph Montante, George Kuhn, Richard
Vogt, Richard Wilcox.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Milton Handorf, Director of
Planning & Physical Development; Robert Salogar, Anthony M. Franco,
Inc.; George Sepetys, George N. Sepetys & Associates, Inc.
PARK SIGNAGE SYSTEM:
Mr. Reickel explained the Commission had authorized monies in the
Capital Budget to investigate the possible implementation of a
master signage program throughout the park system.
George Sepetys of George N. Sepetys & Associates, Inc., gave a
slide presentation of various types of signs his company had
designed. He explained the objective of a park signage system
is to provide: (1) direction for visitors (2) clear identifica-
tion of areas (3) orientation and information (4) traffic control
and (5) create a personality to the parks.
Mr. Sepetys presented a proposal consisting of Phase I...
Preliminary Design; Phase II ... Final Design Development;
Phase III... Development of a Signage System Manual and Phase IV...
Manufacturing and Installation Supervision.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Wint to have
George N. Sepetys & Associates, Inc., present a
proposal to provide Phases I through IV inclusive
with six blueprints and that it be on an hourly rate
not to exceed $14,400, and they provide reasonable
supervision during the construction of the signs.
Discussion followed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Harris, Kuhn, Montante, Wint, Richardson (5)
NAYS: Dunleavy, Vogt, Wilcox, Austin (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,
the motion carried.
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ANTHONY M. FRANCO, INC.:
In a letter dated June 11, 1975, Mr. Franco of Anthony M. Franco,
Inc., requested an increase of $300 in their firm's monthly
retainer fee, for public relations services, from $1200 to $1500.
Discussion followed on all aspects of public information services.
Staff recommended working within perimeters of agreement.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Austin to
deny the increase of $300 monthly and to stay
within the perimeters of the original contract.
It was determined that Parks and Recreation staff would distri-
bute day-to-day news releases and if Franco, Inc., anticipates
going beyond the $1200 monthly retainer fee, the Commission is
to be notified in advance.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS IRRIGATION SYSTEM:
Mr. Reickel requested the Commission go into agreement with
Modern Lawn Sprinkling, Inc., for the purpose of finishing the
Irrigation System that Harris Irrigation started at Springfield -
Oaks Golf Course.
Harris Irrigation was unable to complete the job and failed to
perform according to contractual agreement. Chairman Richardson
explained we retained $7000 to $8000 from the original contractor
to hire Modern Lawn Equipment, Inc.
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mrs. Austin, the
Commission go into agreement with Modern Lawn
Sprinkling, Inc., to complete Harris Irrigations
responsibilities.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Wint, Austin, Richardson (5)
NAYS: Dunleavy (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
RESOLUTION 7171:
Chairman Richardson read Misc. Resolution 7171 with reference to
"Waiver of Fees for Entry to County Parks for Senior Citizens".
The resolution has been forwarded to the Planning & Building
Committee by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.
MOBILE RECREATION PERSONNEL:
Chairman Richardson requested Commission approval to go into
agreement with Oakland University to provide persons to work on
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the ShowMobile; cost of contract, $18,860. Program will run
from June 1 through August 30.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Austin to
approve contract with Oakland University in the
amount of $18,860.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Wint, Austin, Richardson (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
MOBILE RECREATION GRANT:
Mr. Reickel stated the Manpower Division of the County requested
that we apply for a grant from the Department of Labor in the
amount of $20,400 which would allow for 340 visits to low income
areas. The grant went before the Public Services Committee
yesterday and forthcoming approval is expected from the Board of
County Commissioners on July 10.
GROVELAND-OAKS MANAGER:
Mr. Reickel stated that Jon Solberg, Manager of Groveland-Oaks
Park, was on an indefinite leave of absence (Workmen's Comp.)
due to a job related eye injury that occurred last fall. Steve
Gillette and Clyde Herb are managing the park.
MICHIGAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION:
Chairman Richardson reported on the meeting he attended of the
Michigan Beverage Association. Tom Plunkett has been retained
by that organization to investigate the operation of unlicensed
halls in Oakland County.
WHITE LAKE -OAKS, AIR MAKE-UP UNIT:
Mr. Walter Polk of the Alpine Inn requested permission to remove
the air make-up unit from the roof of White Lake -Oaks Clubhouse
and submitted a contract to the Commission wherein he agreed to
remove the unit and make any necessary repairs to the roof in-
curred by the removal of the unit.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Wint to
sign agreement with Walter Polk allowing him
to remove the air make-up unit at White Lake -Oaks
Clubhouse.
Central Purchasing recommended disposition of the unit in this
manner.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Vogt, Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Lewis Wint
Secretary
Betty Guest
Recording Secretary
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