HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976.02.27 - 38575OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 27, 1976
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 E. Frank Richardson, Vice Chairman Lewis Wint, Secretary
Velma Austin, Betty Fortino, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante,
Richard Vogt, Marjorie Walker.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Harris
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Robert Bomia; Charles Ross; Robert
Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Raymond Delasko; Jack Monteith,
Vince Vandenberg, Swanson Associates; Dean Truesdell, Fred Ellis,
Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell, Inc.; Rod Whaley; Milton Handorf, Director,
Planning & Physical Development; Dennis Pajot, Oakland Press;
Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune.
Mr. Kipke showed a slide presentation of the progression of con-
struction of the wave action pool.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Austin to
approve the minutes of the meeting of February 13,
1976, as written.
Discussion conducted on use of the words "increase" and "renewal"
in the wording of the millage renewal. Mr. Reickel to check with
Civil Counsel.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante
to approve payment of Vouchers 2-91 through 2-137.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, February 27, 1976) Page Two
WATERFORD-OAKS POOL:
Vince Vandenberg, Swanson Associates, presented a rendering of the
color scheme for the various areas of the pool facility.
Bob Bomia reported that due to the four week delay in delivery
of the serpentine block, the scheduled completion date for the
pool project could be delayed approximately two weeks; however,
weather permitting, every effort will be made to hasten completion
of the project.
INDEPENDENCE -OAKS, PHASE II DESIGN:
Dean Truesdell and Fred Ellis, Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell, Inc.,
presented the preliminary design concepts for Phase II, Independence -
Oaks: Picnic Area C; parking lot, toilet/shelter building; Boat
Rental Building; Expansion of Picnic Area B; Picnic Shelter and
Parking.
A rendering of each area was explained in depth and question
and answer session followed.
Staff anticipates grant approval by mid -March and bids awarded by
late April or early May.
Mr. Ellis reported the First Phase was on schedule and would be
completed by May 1, thirty days prior to the scheduled park opening.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker
to proceed with Phase II Design of Independence -
Oaks.
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wint, Austin, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
INDEPENDENCE -OAKS. ENTRANCE:
Fred Ellis, Ellis, Arndt & Truesdell, Inc., explained the revised
plan for the Independence -Oaks entrance which would be located
142 feet north of the present entrance on Sashabaw Road, north of
Sally Road.
Chairman Richardson stated the Parks Commission had worked with
the Road Commission and residents of the area in an attempt to
locate the entrance in an area agreeable to all parties concerned.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Fortino
approval of revised entrance road location for
Independence -Oaks.
Motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, February 27, 1976) Page Three
INDEPENDENCE -OAKS. ELECTRIC MOTORS:
Staff researched the possibility of using electric motors for
boats on the 69 acre Crooked Lake at Independence -Oaks and
explained it would be especially beneficial to heart patients
and the handicapped.
Ronald Spitler, District Fisheries Biologist for the Department
of Natural Resources recommended electric motors be used on
the lake, not to exceed 24 foot-pounds of thrust/24 volt system.
Staff recommended that electric motors be allowed on the lake
for a one-year experimental period.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker
the use of electric motors on Crooked Lake at
Independence -Oaks be allowed on a one-year
experimental basis.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried.
GROVELAND-OAKS. EQUIPMENT BID:
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for a
Cushman Runabout, Groveland-Oaks Park:
Golf Car Distributor $2515.50
Anderson Vehicle Sales 2625.00
Ellis Sales Inc. 2796.00
Mr. Kipke explained this was a utility type vehicle similar to a
golf cart and recommended the bid be awarded to Golf Car
Distributors.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Vogt to
accept low bid of $2515.50 from Golf Car Dis-
tributors for the purchase of a Cushman Runabout.
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
TITLE X:
Mr. Kipke received quotations from Central Purchasing for the
purchase of the following items necessary to implement the Title X
work program: 120 sets rain gear, 112 pair 4-buckle boots, 120
hard hats, 336 each work shirts and pants; total amount, $5219.60.
(Commission Meeting, February 27, 1976) Page Four
Staff recommended the items be purchased in accordance with
Central Purchasing's recommendation. Funds for the items are
included in the Title X Grant.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker
to approve bids recommended by Central Purchasing
for Title X clothing.
Mr. Kipke will check into the possibility of writing an amendment
to the grant to allow Title X workers to go into local munici-
palities to assist in projects if our workload does not keep them
fully occupied.
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Montante,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
SUMMER UNIFORMS:
Mr. Kipke reported the following quotations had been taken for
summer uniforms for the mobile recreation staff, grounds main-
tenance personnel and lifeguards:
Velva Sheen 26 dozen $1445.70
Champion 26 dozen 1472.64
Staff recommended purchasing from the low bidder, Velva Sheen
Manufacturing Company.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Wint
to approve purchase of 26 dozen summer uniforms
from the low bidder, Velva Sheen Manufacturing
Company,in the amount of $1445.70.
AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Vogt, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
1976 CAPITAL BUDGET:
Copies of the proposed 1976 Capital Improvement Program were
distributed. The Chair directed a special meeting be held Friday,
March 5, 1976, to review the document.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS, YAC:
Chairman Richardson reported the Board of Commissioners had approved
the $50,000 subsidization for the Springfield Y.A.C.
(Commission Meeting, February 27, 1976) Page Five
Chairman Richardson stated the Board of Commissioners approved
the sale of a portion of the Waterford -Oaks property to the
Parks and Recreation Commission, thus eliminating our annual
lease payment to them of $7200.
MILLAGE:
Mr. Richardson reported the Planning & Building Committee voted
to refer the millage issue to the Board of Commissioners with
anticipation of favorable response.
Discussion conducted on park millage and it was again reaffirmed
that a majority prefers the millage proposal issue be placed on
the May 18 Presidential Primary Ballot.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---Distributed 15,000 brochures at the Detroit Camper Show held
at the Armory the week of February 16.
---Requested and received permission to have the same type of
display at the 1976 Outdoorama Show, March 6-14, Artillery Armory,
cost $275.
---Don Childs, Bills/Childs Associates, and members of staff will
meet with Drainage Board on March 2, 11:00 a.m., to present Red
Run Golf Course Design concept.
---Received large volume of thank you letters from children and
adults who availed themselves of free tickets for the Shrine Circus.
---Distributed a list of tentative and scheduled 1976 events for
the Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C.
Discussion conducted on conflicting dates at the Y.A.C. between
the Clarkston Bicentennial Committee and the 4-H. Mr. Reickel
and Mr. Wint will attempt to resolve scheduling problem.
---1975 audit review will be available the first meeting in March.
--- Will be a speaker at the National Symposium on Parks, Recreation
and Environment, Chicago, Illinois, March 8-10. Robert Bomia will
also attend.
---Inquiry received regarding the purchase of the Lakeland Arena
in Waterford Township; 8 acres with 360 ft. frontage on M-59.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin
to deny request.
AYES: Wint, Austin, Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficent majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, February 27, 1976) Page Six
---Max Broock Inc., offered 480 acres located in Springfield and
Rose Townships, west of Springfield -Oaks Park.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Fortino
to deny request.
AYES: Austin, Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
---Department of Natural Resources, State of Michigan, offered
piece of property going for tax sale in White Lake Township.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Vogt
to deny request.
AYES: Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
---Property offering of less than two acres by Carl L. Black
Associates on Gerard off John R, adjacent to the Red Run Drain.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante
to deny request.
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Austin requested letters be sent to Southern Oakland
County Y.M.C.A.'s and Y.W.C.A.'a and similar youth organizations,
officially advising them of the availability of the Springfield -
Oaks Youth Activities Center facility.
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
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