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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1975.05.09 - 38552OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 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, Secretary Wint, Velma Austin, Fred Harris, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Vogt. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Wilcox ALSO PRESENT: R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Pauline McCormick; Arnold Johnston; Robert Bomia; Gerard Lacey; Chuck Ross; Milton Handorf, Director, Planning & Physical Development; Don Rogers, Springfield Township Supervisor; Bill Luddy and Robert Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune; Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DuBrul, represent- atives of "Citizens Against Park Expansion." APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 25, 1975, as written. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante to approve payment of Vouchers 4-1 through 4-166. Discussion followed. Motion carried. ACTIVITIES REPORT: Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Dunleavy to receive Activities Report for April, 1975. Motion carried. SPRINGFIELD-OAKS - AGREEMENT: Mr. Reickel recommended approval of an agreement by and between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Southern Michigan Evangelistic (Commission Meeting, May 9, 1975) Association for a Country Western Show and fireworks display to be held at Springfield -Oaks on July 4, 1975. Agreement approved as to form by Civil Counsel. Gerard Lacey was present to answer all questions per- taining to the event. Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to authorize Chairman to sign the agreement by and between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Southern Michigan Evangelistic Association for a Country Western Show and fireworks display to be held at Springfield -Oaks on July 4, 1975. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Dunleavy, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Wint, Austin, Richardson (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. DUFFER'S CLASSIC: Mr. Kipke requested permission to hold the First Annual Duffer's Classic at White Lake -Oaks. This is a national golf tournament for persons who have an 18 or higher handicap and/or a person who generally scores 91 strokes or higher for 18 holes of golf. Winners will advance to a regional tournament at another site. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the Duffer's Classic at White Lake -Oaks. Motion carried. SENATE BILL 358: Mr. Reickel requested approval for the following resolution, in support of Senate Bill No. 358, to be referred to the County General Government Committee for their recommendation and indicate the Parks and Recreation Commission's support of this bill: RESOLVED this 9th day of May, 1975, by the OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION that WHEREAS THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION is endeavoring to provide park and recreation areas in OAKLAND COUNTY to serve local units of govern- ment during their leisure time and WHEREAS the preliminary master plans of the Commission project a need for $25 million dollars to complete this program and WHEREAS the funding of the 1/4 mill voted by the people of OAKLAND COUNTY does not generate enough income to accomplish this program and 2 (Commission Meeting, May 9, 1975) WHEREAS it is common knowledge that the present federal and state funding programs are not being funded and WHEREAS the state and federal programs that helped provide funds to accomplish this goal in the past are being de-emphasized or eliminated and WHEREAS the energy crisis will force people to seek their leisure time activities nearer to home and THEREFORE THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION encourages the Governor of the State of Michigan and the State Legislature to pass Senate Bill No. 358 to develop a new Park and Recreation Funding Program that will not only assist the OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION to help accomplish their immediate and long range goals but also assist other local agencies with their programs. Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Dr. Montante approval of H. B. #358 and referral to General Government Committee for their recommendation. Motion carried. HOUSE BILL NO. 4816: Mr. Reickel recommended the Commission support and refer to General Government Committee House Bill No. 4816 which prohibits persons from bringing glass beverage containers into state or publicly owned parks and beaches. Discussion followed. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante to recommend to the General Government Committee to amend the bill to exclude the word "park' on Page 1, Line 7 and to exlude "park" on Page 2, Line 3. Motion carried. 1975 CAPITAL BUDGET: The 1975 Capital Budget was distributed to Commission members. A work session was scheduled for Friday, May 16, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. to review the Budget. RESOLUTION - ADDISON-OAKS MASTER PLAN Chairman Richardson introduced Mr. & Mrs. DeBrul from the CAPE organ- ization. Mr. Richardson told of previous meetings with CAPE, Addison Township officials and members of the Planning Commission wherein they were assured the Parks Commission would work continually with them on a phase basis. The following resolution was prepared to show the Com- missionts intent in the development of a park mutually compatible for all concerned: 3 (Commission Meeting, May 9, 1975) WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has developed a Master Plan for Addison -Oaks County Park which calls for the development of an active park and WHEREAS, the Township officials, residents of Addison Township and other surrounding areas have expressed con- cerns regarding this Master Plan NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission reassures the objecting parties that they will work closely with the Township officials and residents in the type of development of this park and the timetable in relationship to the development. Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Motion carried. WATERFORD-OAKS PROJECT: Mr. Reickel stated the $750,000 grant for Waterford -Oaks had cleared the Joint Capital Outlay Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission was authorized by DNR to proceed with the final plan for the project. He recommended the Commission go into agreement with Swanson Associates for architectural services in developing the design work for the pool, entrance road, parking areas, site utilities, bath and concession facilities. Mr. Joachim, Swanson Associates, described the design process and out- lined the procedures for hiring a Construction Manager for the project. Architectural fees are not to exceed $26,250 for the initial design phase. Discussion followed. Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Wint to go into executive session. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened at 11:40 a.m. Discussion continued on architectural contract and Mr. Joachim stated he could have a design plan ready within three weeks. rd (Commission Meeting, May 9, 1975) Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Wint to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract by and between Swanson Associates and the Parks and Recreation Commission for architectural services for the initial phase of the Waterford -Oaks project. AYES: Mr. Harris, Dr. Montante, Mr. Wint, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Dunleavy, Mr. Richardson (6) NAYS: Mr. Vogt (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. SPRINGFIELD-OAKS - AGREEMENT: Staff recommended signing the contract for the New Kingston Trio to appear at Springfield -Oaks on July 28, 1975, in conjunction with the 4-H Fair. Jerry Lacey was present to answer questions regarding the event and stated he had reviewed the proposed entertainment with Don Rogers, Springfield Township Supervisor. Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mrs. Austin to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement by and between the Parks and Recreation Commission and Gail & Rice, Inc. Mr. Dunleavy requested it be stated in the minutes that the Springfield Township officials had been contacted regarding the event. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Dr. Montante, Mr. Vogt, Mr. Wint, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Dunleavy, Mr. Harris, Mr. Richardson (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. RED RUN DRAIN• Chairman Richardson announced the public hearing to be held at the Madison Heights Civic Center on Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. Mr. Reickel recommended approval of the contract from the Department of Natural Resources wherein they agree to share the cost of design and development of the Red Run Recreation Complex in an amount not to exceed $50,000. 5 (Commission Meeting, May 9, 1975) Moved by Mr. Dunleavy, supported by Dr. Montante approval of the agreement. Motion carried. DISASTER ASSISTANCE: Mrs. McCormick attended a meeting pertaining to federal funding assistance for damages incurred by the flood on April 18 and filed a Letter of Intent to apply for flood damage reimbursement. The Disaster Control Department requested a resolution designating an agent to act in the Commission's behalf for this program. Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin that R. Eric Reickel act as agent for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. MRPA CONFERENCE: Mr. Richardson requested Commission approval, as per the 1975 Revised By -Laws, for Parks Commissioners to attend the MRPA Conference at Mackinac Island on June 27, 28, 29. Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mr. Vogt, approval for Parks and Recreation Commissioners to attend the MRPA Conference on Mackinac Island. Motion carried. PROPERTY: Mr. Reickel received three inquiries regarding the purchase of proper- ties: 20 acres adjacent to White Lake -Oaks; the Shuler property at 2850 Watkins Lake Road and a 192--acre parcel located in the City of Troy. Staff recommended a letter be sent to each respective party informing them the Parks Commission is not interested in purchasing at this time. Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Vogt not to pur- chase the 192-acre parcel at this time in the City of Troy. Motion carried. Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Harris to inform Mrs. Ella Shuler that the Commission is not interested at this time in acquiring her property at 2850 Watkins Lake Road. Motion carried. 501 (Commission Meeting, May 9, 1975) Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr Wint to purvey to owners that the Parks Commission is not interested, at this time, in acquiring the 20 acres at White Lake -Oaks. Motion carried. PARK SECURITY: Discussion conducted on utilizing personnel from the Public Safety Division within the park system. No action taken at this time. Con- cern was expressed by Mr. Wint and Mr. Harris about the security guards being equipped with side arms. ADDISON-OAKS - WATER SOFTENER: Mr. Reickel requested emergency authorization to replace the water softener at Addison -Oaks Conference Center at a cost of $2,900. He recommended the water softener be purchased through the Facilities and Operations Division so that future maintenance can be performed by that Department. Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Vogt to authorize the purchase of a water softener for Addison -Oaks Con- ference Center. Discussion followed. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Mr. Vogt, Mr. Wint, Mrs. Austin, Mr. Dunleavy, Mr. Harris, Dr. Montante, Mr. Richardson (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. SPRINGFIELD-OAKS, Y.A.C. Meeting scheduled for May 22 to meet with Planning and Building Com- mittee to clarify the operational costs of the Youth Activities Center. Regular scheduled meeting for the 4th Friday of the month was changed to May 30 because of Memorial Day Weekend. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m. Lewis Wint, Secretary Betty Guest, Recording Secretary ks 7