HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976.12.10 - 38572OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 10, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 10:25 a.m. by Chairman E. Frank
Richardson in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman E. Frank Richardson, Vice Chairman Lewis Wint, Secretary
Velma Austin, Betty Fortino, Fred Harris, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph
Montante, Richard Vogt, Marjorie Walker.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Arnold Johnston; Vic Chiasson;
Robert Bomia; Charles Ross; William Clark, Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Elect; Donald Deni, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Elect; Bob Peters, Chairman, Springfield Township Parks and
Recreation Commission; Roger Reynolds, Billie Jean King Tennis
Center; Forrest Milzow, Deer Lake Racquet Club; William Luddy and
Robert Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Maury Ewalt, Pontiac -
Waterford Times; Larry Good, Oakland Press; Bill Willoughby, Daily
Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
approval of the minutes of the meetings of
November 12, 22, 30, and December 1, 1976, as
written with the following correction:
Meeting of November 22, fifth paragraph, the
word "resented" be changed to read "presented."
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker,
to approve payment of Vouchers 11-77 through
11-200.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Fortino, Montante, Walker, Wint, Austin, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
TTENDANCE REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
to receive Attendance Report for November, 1976.
Motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, December 10, 1976) Page Two
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante,
to receive Statement of Operations for October,
1976.
Motion carried.
Chairman Richardson welcomed William Clark and Donald Deni, Parks
and Recreation Commissioners -Elect, Roger Reynolds and Forrest
Milzow, representing local tennis interests, to the meeting.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP - LEASE:
Bob Peters, Chairman of the Springfield Township Parks and Recreation
Commission requested their lease with the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission for 5.7 acres at the Davisburg Mill Pond be
extended from a period of one year to ten years.
The Springfield Parks Commission wants to build a boat ramp facility
on the site and needs the long-term lease to qualify for Community
Development funds.
Mr. Reickel stated that Civil Counsel had no objection to the
extension of the lease.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
to extend the lease between the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission and the Springfield Town-
ship Parks and Recreation Commission from one year
to ten years.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 6-0.
LOCAL ZONING CONTROLS:
Dr. Montante stated his opposition to House Bills 4893, 4894, and
4896 which would allow adult foster care facilities and child care
organizations to locate within residential areas and be exempt
from special or local conditional use permits. No action requested.
WATERFORD-OAKS PHASE II:
Staff requested Commission approval to apply for funding for Phase II
of Waterford -Oaks and to refer the application to the Planning and
Building Committee for eventual approval by the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
Phase II is to include: vehicle entry drive, parking for 140 cars,
8 lighted tennis courts, 4 lighted deck tennis courts, 10 lighted
(Commission Meeting, December 10, 1976) Page Three
shuffleboard courts, 10 lighted horseshoe courts, comfort station
and administrative building, and landscaping.
Mr. Reickel stated that staff would also endeavor to work with the
Indoor Tennis Association in order to strengthen tennis in Oakland
County.
Commissioner Wint stated that a baseball diamond complex should
be given priority over outdoor tennis courts as it would serve a
greater number of people throughout the County whereas tennis
courts would basically serve residents in close proximity to the
park.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin,
approval of Phase II of Waterford -Oaks.
Discussion followed on a tennis court complex vs. a softball diamond
complex, plus the future possibility of a "bubble" to cover the
courts.
Roger Reynolds and Forrest Milzow, representing private tennis in-
terests, expressed their opposition to the proposed outdoor courts.
Commissioner Montante stated it was the responsibility of the
Commission to provide facilities for those persons unable to belong
to private clubs.
Chairman Richardson felt that much study was necessary before any
thought should be given to further expansion for a tournament facility.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin, to
close debate.
Motion carried.
ROT.T. CAT.T. VOTR ON nRTGTNAT. MnTTnN
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Austin, Fortino, Kuhn,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: Wint (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 7-1,
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Austin, this
Commission go on record that there be no future
thought given to "bubbling" or enclosing these
tennis courts.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to
amend the motion that before the Parks and Recreation
Commission goes into another phase of this program
that a public hearing be held to seriously consider
infringement on private enterprise.
Amendment to the motion carried.
Motion, as amended, carried.
(Commission Meeting, December 10, 1976) Page Four
Mr. Reickel stated staff was in the process of developing a five-
year capital program that would be presented to the Commission in
1977. It is expected that public hearings will be held before
final approval.
"NAME THE GOLF COURSE":
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante to
rescind the 100% rule for attendance but not the
2/3 majority vote for implementation of the de-
cision in naming the new golf course.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 8-0.
Discussion conducted on the name of the course and the Commissioners
cast a secret ballot. Charles Ross, Accountant, tabulated the votes
with the following results: Madison -Oaks (1); Red -Oaks (6); Twelve -
Oaks (1) .
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante, the
formal name of Red -Oaks be dedicated.
ROLL CALL:VOTE:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 8-0.
SNOWMOBILING:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Wint, that
we officially christen our telephone line for
answering questions about snow conditions, "The
Snow Line".
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Walker that
the Commission go into Executive Session.
Motion carried.
The Commission went into executive session at 12:00 noon.
(Commission Meeting, December 10, 1976) Page Five
Chairman Richardson reconvened the meeting at 1:05 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman E. Frank Richardson, Vice Chairman Lewis Wint, Secretary
Velma Austin, Betty Fortino, Fred Harris, Dr. Joseph Montante,
Richard Vogt, Marjorie Walker.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
George Kuhn
1977 BUDGET:
Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mrs. Walker,
adoption of the proposed 1977 Parks and Recreation
Budget,
Mr. Reickel recommended Commission approval of allowing ice shanties
on the lakes in County Parks where ice fishing is permitted. A fee
of $1/day or $5 per season was recommended.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino,
amend motion to include
regarding ice shanties.
LL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
supported by Mrs. Austin, to
in the budget the policy
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Harris, Kuhn,
Montante, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
amendment to the motion carried 9-0.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to
.further amend the budget by adding a footnote to
Page IX-2 to instruct the Chairman of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission to request
the Personnel Department develop a new salary
range for the Director of the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission with an immediate increase
of his 1977 salary to be at a figure of $32,000.
Mr. Wint explained the intent of the new salary range for the
Director was that it could possibly go higher than $32,000 to give
the Commission more flexibility.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Harris, Kuhn, Montante,
Vogt, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
amendment to the motion carried 9-0.
(Commission Meeting, December 10, 1976) Page Six
Mr. wint acknowledged the responsibilities of the job the Director
was doing and expressed a vote of confidence and support by the
Commission.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION:
AYES: Austin, Fortino, Harris, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker,
Wint, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion to approve the budget, as amended, carried 9-0.
Mr. Kuhn requested an "Aye" vote, in his absence, be cast on his
behalf in favor of the budget and amendments.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---Received plaque from Sports Foundation, Inc., signifying that
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was nominated for
the 1975 National Gold Medal Award for excellence in the field of
Park and Recreation Management.
---Title X completed its tree planting program within the parks;
378 shade trees, 258 ornamental and evergreen, 1,480 deciduous and
evergreen shrubs.
Title X funding runs out as of December 31, 1976. Manpower
Office attempting to get funds to extend the program.
---Staff has been working with Planning Department on an Environ-
mental Center for Independence -Oaks. Requested Commission permission
to form a committee, to include Mrs. Walker, to develop some type
of format for an Environmental Center at Independence -Oaks Park.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante,
the Director and Chairman establish a committee to
implement an environmental plan for Independence -Oaks.
Deadlines for filing with Department of Natural Resources is
March, 1977.
Motion carried.
----Mr. Bomia requested the Waterford Township Water Department reduce
the next sewerage bill for services at the Wave Pool due to the
fact water drained from the pool goes into a storm sewer system, not
a sanitary sewer, and the billing should be only for water used in
refilling the pool.
--Michigan Department of State Highways has applied for funds to
improve Romeo Road from Rochester Road to Kline Road. This will lead
directly to the entrance of Addison -Oaks Park.
(Commission Meeting, December 10, 1976) Page Seven
---Elwood Dunn, Manpower Division, requested Parks and Recreation
submit a project to them for the Youth Conservation Corps Program
during the summer of 1977. A project for trail improvement along
the lakeshore at Independence was submitted. Our proposal is
among the final twelve being considered.
---MRPA Winter Conference, January 16-19, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn.
---Sent a letter to Jim Brennan, Director of Management & Budget,
requesting a $60,000 cash advance to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
---A non-competetive family event, Cross Country Ski Tour "77",
to be held at Independence -Oaks on January 8, 1977.
---Due to the grass not germinating properly, it is unlikely Red -
Oaks will be ready for play in 1977.
---Two boys were apprehended who had cut down two spruce trees at
Red -Oaks; estimated value, $230. Charges being pressed.
---The Chair directed a meeting be scheduled for Wednesday,
December 22, 11:00 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty Guest
Recording Secretary
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