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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1975.03.07 - 38549OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 7, 1975 The meeting was called to order by Chairman E. Frank Richardson at 10:25 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richardson, Vice Chairman Dunleavy, Velma Austin, Fred Harris, George Kuhn, Dr. Montante, Richard Vogt, Richard Wilcox. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Lewis Wint ALSO PRESENT: R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Robert Bomia; Charles Ross; Chief Kratt, County Safety Division; Bill Luddy and Bob Solagar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Ralph Kingzett, Oakland Press; Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Dunleavy, to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1975, as written. Motion carried. Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 19, 1975 as written. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Wilcox to approve payment of Vouchers 2-1 through 2-138. Motion carried. Mr. Wilcox stated that congratulations were in order to George Kuhn on his appointment as Special Advisor to the Governor for Naval Affairs. INDEPENDENCE -OAKS: Mr. Reickel narrated a slide presentation on work in progress at Independence -Oaks. (Commission Meeting, March 7, 1975) PROGRESS REPORT: Mr. Bomia reported on the progress underway within the park system and the status of each respective item. EOUIPMENT BIDS: Bids for the purchase of several budgeted capital equipment items were received from Central Purchasing. Staff recommended pur- chasing each item from the lowest bidder meeting the required specifications. Bid tabulations are as follows: (low bid is underlined) Price Bros. Advance Superior 250 Concrete Fire Circles $20.00 each* $20.00 each $30.00 each *Previous vendor, familiar and satisfied with his product. W. F. Miller Jacobsen Seeder $2,047.00 Power Sand Rake Not Equal 60" Howard Mower Not equal Jacobsen Model 84 Mower $2,.294..00 Jacobsen UV4 Vehicle $3,200.00 W. F. Miller Hesston Model 180 Mower $4,200.00 Wilkie Turf Lawn Equip. No Bid No Bid $2,749.00 No Bid No Bid $3,500.00 $3,995.40 No Bid No Bid No Bid Weingartz Supply Houghten $4,504.00 Not equal Herb Jennings Wenger SportsMobile $9,994.00 $11,647.00 Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Harris to approve staff recommendation on equipment. Discussion followed. Motion carried. PARKS EXHIBIT: Mr. Kipke presented a rendering of the Exposystem and explained it was a configuration of panels to be used as an exhibit to display information on our park system. It will be displayed in the local malls, city halls, etc. He explained it was a custom made exhibit with no advantage to bidding. Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante to approve purchase of the Parks Exhibit from Exposystems in the amount of $1,907.00. Motion carried. - 2 - (Commission Meeting, March 7, 1975) RESOLUTION-MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES: Mr. Reickel read a draft of the following resolution to eventually be directed to the Michigan Association of Counties. WHEREAS, there are an increasing number of counties creating parks and recreation commissions throughout the State of Michigan, WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the Michigan Association of Counties to recognize this most important and viable field of leisure time concerns NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION request that the Michigan Association of Counties Board of Directors create a committee comprised of its members to keep abreast of Parks and Recreation concerns for counties in the State of Michigan. Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to approve the resolution. Discussion followed. The resolution will be referred to the Planning and Building Committee and Board of Commissioners for approval. Motion carried. PARK SECURITY: Based upon action at the last Commission meeting, staff recommended the County Safety Division be used to provide security in the County Park System if the following requirements are met: 1. Must have authority to enforce Commission rules and regulations. 2. Must be properly trained in law enforcement and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Park philosophy. 3. Must be responsive to Oakland County Parks and Recreation needs; availability (when needed) uniform appearance, conduct and attitude, adminis- tration requirements. 4. Chief of Safety is directly accountable to the Director of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (provide weekly reports) 5. Evaluate program at the end of the year. Mr. Reickel explained that under Public Act 261, the Commission can create its own ranger force with the power to enforce park regulations. - 3 - (Commission Meeting, March 7, 1975) Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Wilcox to adopt the director's recommendations. Chief Kratt stated his men could meet all regulations as pre- sented by the Commission. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Wilcox, that the Parks and Recreation Commission go on record in support of the County Executive and the Board of Commissioners' efforts to seek the mandatory legis- lation to expand police authorities to security forces for parks and recreation, airport security forces and similar enforcing agencies. Motion carried. Mr. Harris requested a copy of this motion be forwarded to the County Executive and the Board of Commissioners. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: ---Received permission to send Jon Kipke to Indiana University March 1641 for the Executive Development Program sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association. ---Documents have been received from Industrial Appraisal Company giving a comprehensive report of all properties and equipment owned by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Under the contract, the report will be updated yearly. ---Master Plan presented to Northwest Park and Recreation Directors which includes all recreation directors in Oakland County on the Waterford -Oaks Master Plan and the Red Run Drain. ---We have received 30 employees under the C.E.T.A. Program who have been assigned to the various parks. One has been assigned to the Drayton Plains Nature Center. Ten have come from the DFO allotment. ---Replied to a letter from the attorney for Mr. Saul Rose who wished to dedicate to the county approximately 18 acres of land in Independence Township for a wildlife sanctuary. Informed him Commission was in no position to accept such a small piece of property separated from any of its present holdings. ---Received resolution from City of Clawson requesting the Parks and Recreation Commission give consideration to a golf course and indoor tennis court for the Red Run Drain project. House Bill 4127:-- Has been introduced in the House giving persons 65 years of age or older free access to the county parks. - 4 - (Commission Meeting, March 7, 1975) Mr. Reickel stated he felt the parks should be available on weekends for working people and retirees use the present rate reduction during the week. Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Austin to concur with director's observation on the Bill and refer to County Commissioners. Discussion followed. Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Dr. Montante to amend the motion that the basis of the opposition be under local control rather than state control. Amendment to motion carried. Roll Call Vote on Original Motion: YEAS: Mr. Wilcox, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Dunleavy, Mr. Kuhn, Dr. Montante, Mr. Vogt, Mr. Richardson (7) NAYS: Mr. Harris (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. ---Attended Bicentennial Seminar in Washington, D. C. on February 26-28. ---Read letter written to Gerry Lacey by one of the participating bands in the "Battle of the Bands" commending Mr. Lacey on the staff cooperation and success of the program. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Vogt requested that all offers to purchase property or offers of donations to the Commission be brought to their attention before replies are made. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Betty Guest Recording Secretary