HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1975.07.11 - 38545OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 11, 1975 -
The meeting was called to order at 10:20 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, Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Vogt, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Harris, George Kuhn
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Robert J. Bomia; Charles Ross;
Victor Chiasson; Ted Dziurman; Jack Monteith, Swanson Associates,
Inc.; Bill Luddy and Bob Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Kirk
Hart, Tournament Director, Oakland County Junior Golf Invitational;
Bea Bryson and Angie Meyers, representatives of Citizens Against
Park Expansion; Don Kubet, Oakland Press; Jesse Snyder, Daily Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Wint to
approve the minutes of the meeting of June 13,
1975 as written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Austin to
approve the minutes of the meeting of July 9, 1975
as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Dr. Montante to
approve payment of Vouchers 6-78 through 6-194.
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Dr. Montante to
to receive the Activities Report for June, 1975 and
place on file.
Motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, July 11, 1975)
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JUNIOR GOLF INVITATIONAL:
Kirk Hart, Tournament Director, Oakland County Junior Golf Invi-
tational, held at White Lake -Oaks on June 25, 26 and 27 presented
a resume of the tournament and reported on the overwhelming success
of the overall project. Mr. Kipke gave a slide presentation of
the tournament. Mr. Hart was commended by the Commission for his
efforts in successfully coordinating the event.
MOBILE RECREATION:
Vic Chiasson reported on the Mobile Recreation Program and dis-
tributed information regarding scheduling of the units, grant
information for free visits to low income areas as well as estimated
revenues. Total expected number of visits scheduled for 1975 is
740 with requests coming in daily. To date, 22,000 persons have
participated in the program during 1975.
MRPA SUMMER CONFERENCE:
Mr. Kipke reported on the MRPA Summer Conference held at Mackinac
Island on June 27, 28 and 29, 1975.
WATERFORD-OAKS, POOL SCHEMATICS:
Jack Monteith, Swanson Associates, presented the schematics of the
WaveTek Pool and explained the concept of the wave making equipment
for the pool. He discussed the alterations to the site plan, road
alignment and parking lots due to soil conditions as determined by
soil borings.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Reickel stated the need to proceed with bidding procedure for
machinery necessary for the pool.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Dr. Montante to
approve the schematics prepared by Swanson Associates
for the WaveTek Pool at Waterford -Oaks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wilcox, Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Dunleavy,
authorization to receive bids on Wave Action
machinery for the WaveTek Pool.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Wilcox, Richardson (6)
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NAYS (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS, PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
Chairman Richardson requested Commission approval to offer to
purchase two pieces of property: .791 acres owned by the Wesleyan
Community Church for $4380 and 1.182 acres owned by Roger and
Shirley Kidwell for $6550. Both parcels are at the rear of
property fronting on Watkins Lake Road.
The purpose of the purchase would insure a uniform boundary line
for Waterford -Oaks Park and provide a buffer between active areas
of the park and the bordering property owners.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin,
authorization to make an offer of $4380. for .791
acres owned by the Wesleyan Community Church on
Watkins Lake Road.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Vogt, Wilcox, Wint,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Dunleavy,
authorization to offer $6550. for 1.182 acres
owned by Roger and Shirley Kidwell.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Dunleavy, Montante, Vogt, Wilcox, Wint, Austin,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
Chairman Richardson introduced the guests at the Commission meeting --
Bea Bryson and Angie Meyers, CAPE representatives; Jesse Snyder,
Daily Tribune and Don Kubet, Oakland Press.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox and directed by the Chair to
recess until 1:00 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 1:15 P.M.
(Commission Meeting, July 11, 1975)
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COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Richardson, Vice Chairman Dunleavy, Secretary Wint, Velma
Austin, Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Vogt.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Harris, George Kuhn, Richard Wilcox
WHITE LAKE -OAKS, ELECTRICAL SERVICE:
Mr. Reickel reported the following nine bids were received June 13,
1975, for electrical service at White Lake -Oaks Clubhouse:
Auburn Electric $ 8,534.00
Cher Electric, Inc. 14,490.00
County Electric 16,600.00
Merit Electric, Inc. 18,051.00
Fred W. Moote Electrical, Inc. 11,192.00
R. Muszynski Electrical 14,500.00
Reed Electric Co. 11,276.00
Schultz Electrical 10,500.00
Staff recommended approval of the low bid from Auburn Electric for
$8534. The figure is within the approved Capital Budget amount.
Total amount of project: $11,834 which includes $1200 for electri-
cal engineering; $500 for engineering design; $600 for construction
supervision and a contingency fund of $1000.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Austin to
award the contract to the low bidder, Auburn Electric
in the amount of $8534. for electrical service at
White Lake -Oaks Clubhouse.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
JANZ & KNIGHT:
Mr. Reickel reported the auditing firm of Janz & Knight had requested
an additional payment of $1900, over and above the contract amount
of $6500 for the 1974 audit they performed for the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Mr. Van Loo stated in his letter ..."the
necessity for additional work in these areas became apparent only
as the audit progressed and was beyond the scope as originally
contemplated...."
Discussion followed.
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Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mr. Vogt to table
request until Mr. Van Loo from Janz & Knight reports
to the Commission.
Motion carried.
GROVELAND-OAKS, CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT:
Mr. Reickel presented the agreement from Anderson/Lesniak to
render professional services for the detailed design of site im-
provements for Phase I Development of Groveland-Oaks Park; outdoor
shelter, multi -purpose court paving and grading and shaping for
ball diamond construction.
Staff recommended approval of the agreement for a total of $4550.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Wint to
authorize Chairman to sign agreement between Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission and Anderson/
Lesniak in the amount of $4550 for Phase I Development
of Groveland-Oaks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
RESOLUTION - ADDISON TOWNSHIP:
Mr. Reickel reported receiving a Resolution directed to the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, prepared by Citizens
Against Park Expansion and adopted by the Addison Township Board on
July 7, 1975.
The Resolution requests that "the Oakland County Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission declare a moratorium on park construction activities
until (a) a complete environmental impact study can be made (b) the
results can be studied and integrated into the proposed expansion
plans and (c) the local citizens and appropriate township officials
can be involved in the planning and decision making process through
the use of a public hearing."
Chairman Richardson reported on the meeting held at the Parks and
Recreation offices on July 8 with Representatives Mel Larsen,
Claude Trim; representatives from CAPE; Richard Wilcox; George Kuhn;
William Spinelli.
Discussion followed. Mr. Reickel stated that Bob Bills, Bill &
Childs Associates, and Joe Gerak, Addison Township Planner, will be
meeting to prepare a master plan agreeable to all.
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Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Dr. Montante that
the Parks and Recreation Commission establish a mora-
torium in Addison -Oaks Park excluding those areas already
contracted for until such time as reevaluation of the
master plan.
Dr. Montante requested that any further communications from the
CAPE group be dated and signed and directed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission rather than the media.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Dr. Montante to
amend motion to request a moratorium also from the
CAPE group of the same substance.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
AYES: Montante, Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Richardson (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
amendment to the motion carried.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION:
AYES: Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Richardson (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---WATERFORD-OAKS POOL: Mr. Reickel received a letter from DNR
requesting we sign an Amendment to the Contract Agreement for
Waterford -Oaks Park to include the words..."Wave Producing Pool,
Bathhouse and related items."
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Austin to
authorize Chairman to sign the Amendment to Contract
Agreement for Waterford -Oaks Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Richardson (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
---SPRINGFIELD-OAKS, 4-H FAIR: Staff recommended approval of the
Agreement with the Pine Street Revival to perform on Monday, July 28
at the 4-H Fair as the lead group to the New Kingston Trio.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Dr. Montante to
approve the contract with the Pine Street Revival
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to perform at the 4-H Fair at Springfield -Oaks on
July 28; amount of contract $450.00.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Wint withdrew motion with approval of
Dr. Montante who supported it.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Dr. Montante to
deny the contract request with the Pine Street
Revival.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Dunleavy, Montante, Wint, Richardson (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
---1975 YAC BUDGET ANALYSIS: Staff reviewed the operating budget
of the Youth Activities Center for 1975 and came up with a net
reduction of $23,450 which would result in a deficit for Oakland
County of $88,571 instead of the original estimated amount of
$112,021. Will be reviewed continually and every effort made to
reduce this deficit further.
Discussion followed on YAC facility.
---NRPA CONGRESS: Requested approval to attend National Park and
Recreation Conference in Dallas, October, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Mrs. Austin that
R. E. Reickel and Jon Kipke and Members of the
Commission be permitted to attend NRPA National Con-
ference in Dallas, Texas, October 18 - 24, 1975.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Dunleavy, Montante, Wint, Austin, Richardson (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
---Mr. Reickel reported the Oakland County Tourist & Convention
Bureau did not publish their proposed tabloid.
---Checked with Oakland County Prosecutor's Office on North Oakland
Police Officer's Association; basically nothing out of line but
Prosecutor does not like methods they use.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
Lewis Wint Betty Guest
Secretary Recording Secretary