HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976.01.23 - 38577OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
January 23, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 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; Arnold Johnston; Charles Ross;
Tom Jackson; Rod Whaley; Ted Dziurman, Facilities Engineering; Bruce
Sinclair, Barton/Malow Construction Co.; Angie Meyers, CAPE
representative; Robert Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Ralph
Kingzett, Oakland Press; Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune; Bob Wells,
Detroit News.
Mr. Reickel introduced Rod Whaley, Parks and Recreation's new
specialist in communications.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Walker requested the minutes of the meeting of January 9,
1976, be corrected as follows: Page 2, Paragraph 1; "Vouchers 12-1
through 12-122" be changed to read "Vouchers 12-1 through 12-112."
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Betty Fortino to
approve the minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1976,
as corrected.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante to
approve payment of Vouchers 12-113 through 12-242.
Discussion followed.,
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante to
receive Activities Report for December, 1975.
Motion carried.
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PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mr. Kuhn to receive
the Project Progress Report.
Discussion followed on the Springfield Mill Pond Dam. Mr. Reickel
explained we would be working with. the Drain Commission to
investigate the problem thoroughly.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS, WAVE POOL BIDS:
Ted Dziurman reported the following bids were received on January 15,
1976, for the Waterford -Oaks Wave Pool:
FENCE BUDGET $12,500
ACTUAL BID
Anchor $10,851.
Crown Fence 11,140.
Durable 14,186.
U. S. Steel 9,475.
*Universal Fence 9,375.
ROOFING -SHEET METAL BUDGET - NONE
Chaffee
Detroit Cornice
Schreiber
*Amrco Corporation
WATERPROOFING
*Wm. H. Kelly
Western
Ben T. Young
L & J Waterproofing
FINISH HARDWARE
*Commercial
Russell
VINYL BASE
Turner Brooks
*Quality
ACTUAL BID
$ 6,856.
9,604.
8,035.
5,.941.(Add $60, for bonds)
BUDGET $6,000
ACTUAL BID
$ 1,253.
1,366,
1,900,
1,500.
BUDGET - $2,500,
ACTUAL BID
$ 3,630.
4,264.
BUDGET - NONE
$ 222.
220.
*Low Bid
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Page Three
*Mills Company
Fred Gee
J. R. Penner
TOILET PARTITIONS
$4,900.
4,876.
4,145.
TELEPHONE ENCLOSURE
*Alumitectural Products, Inc.
PEDESTRIAN CONTROL
BUDGET - $2,700.
ALTERNATE
+$4,572.(porcelain) Includes
acceptance of Alternate 1.
+ 6,600.(porcelain)
+ 5,500.(porcelain)
BUDGET - NONE
ACTUAL BID
$ 887.
BUDGET - $2,000.
ACTUAL BID
*Internation Building Products
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES
International
*Russell
ev Thompson -Schmidt
Commercial
LOUVERS
Donald Beach
*Damas
Alumitectural
POOL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Builders Aluminum Co.
*A. C. M., Inc.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Gold Star
Stella
*Canton -China
Great Lakes Hotel
$ 2,462..
BUDGET - $1,000.
ACTUAL BID
$ 1,663.
1,561.
1,960.
2,190.
BUDGET - NONE
ACTUAL BID
$ 560.
492.
795.
BUDGET - NONE
ACTUAL BID
$ 5,485.(furnished only;
installed price, $6,585)
5,668.(furnished and
installed)
BUDGET - $60,000.
ACTUAL BID
$29,240.
29,995.
29,217.
29,692.
*Low Bidder
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Staff concurred with Mr. Dziurman and the Construction Manager
to award the contract to the low bidder in each category, con-
tingent upon DNR approval; total amount of bids, $70,238.00.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante the
low bids be approved.for implementation, subject
to DNR approval.
Discussion followed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wint,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS - PHASE III CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 9:
Mr. Bomia requested authorization to adjust the final contract total.
on the sodding project at Springfield -Oaks Golf Course by an addi-
tional $37,977.69. He explained an additional 58,254 cubic yards
of mass grading was required due to unexpected settlement of soil
in the peat areas on the golf course fairways over and above what
was anticipated by the consultant.
Mr. Bomia further explained that $10,000 was being retained from
the contractor, J. D. Armstrong, to cover any necessary restoration
due to the spring thaw.
Moved -by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Austin the
Change Order for J. D. Armstrong in -the amount
of $37,977.69 be accepted.
Discussion followed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wint, Austin,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
TENTH ANNIVERSARY:
The Parks Commission will be celebrating ten years of progress this
September.
Bob Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc., was present to explain his
proposed program for a commemorative stamp program, as well as using
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a postage meter ad for County mail during the month of March.
The ad would say: "Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission ... celebrating 10 years of progress." Cost of pro-
ducing slug is $20 if Pitney -Bowes sets the type; $45 if they
are provided the art.
Mr. Salogar explained how a letter could be sent to mayors and
recreation directors of local units of government asking their
cooperation in placing commemorative Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission stamps on their correspondence for a two
week period.
To lend importance to the event, he also suggested attempting
to have Governor Milliken proclaim a week in March as Oakland County
Park Week.
Discussion followed. Per mutual agreement of the Commissioners,
Chairman Richardson stated we would proceed immediately with the
postage meter ad and referred the remaining portion of the pro-
posal back to staff for further recommendation as to the overall
program for the tenth anniversary.
WATERFORD-OAKS WAVE POOL:
A progress report on pool construction, submitted by Barton/Malow,
was presented to the Commission by Bob Bomia. He explained that
the only potential delay, at the present time, would be the
serpentine block for the bathhouse. Machinery for production of
the blocks had to be sent from Iron Mountain to Grand Haven.
Mr. Bomia alerted the Commission to the fact that Curtis Wright
did not get the grading done in the fall for the entrance area
and the project would have to be completed in the spring.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---Mr. Lacey, through the American Bicentennial Committee, dis-
tributed over 1300 tickets to organizations throughout Oakland
County to enable children to attend the Shrine Circua.
---Has been invited to speak on the WaveTek Pool at the National
Symposium on Parks, Recreation and Environment, March 8 - 10,
Chicago, Illinois.
---Received a petition for election for managers, assistant
managers and greenskeepers to join the Teamster, Local 214,
State, County & Municipal Workers. A formal vote has not yet
been taken. Petition referred to Personnel for study.
---Met with Planning & Building Committee who agreed to refer to
Financial Committee, our request for full funding of $50,000
for the Springfield Youth Activities Center, as well as turning
the facility over to Parks and Recreation. Motion was made that
the $7200 rental we are paying this year be considered a purchase
price for Waterford -Oaks and that rental will no longer continue
after this year; to be referred to Finance Committee.
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---Mr. Reickel recommended going into agreement with the Oakland
A's to hold an Antique/Custom Car Show & Swap Meet, Sunday,
August 22, 1976, Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Walker that
the Parks and Recreation enter into agreement with
the Oakland A's to hold an antique car show at
Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center, August 22,
1976.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
---Received copy of letter from Congressman Broomfield to
Mr. Dan Murphy informing him the Department of Interior had de-
clared the Haven Hill State Natural Area in Oakland County eligible
for inclusion in the National Registry of Natural Landmarks.
---Reported on the meeting with representatives of the Road
Commission regarding the entrance to Independence -Oaks. Tentative
T plans call for moving the present entrance 145 feet north.
Mrs. Seidler, spokesman for the group of homeown-ers across from
the entrance was present at the meeting and amenable to the al-
ternate proposal. A letter, outlining details of the meeting
was sent to Mrs. Seidler and all petitioners, plus various -in-
terested parties.
Mr. Wint requested a copy of the letter be sent to the Independence
Township Clerk and Trustees.
Chairman Richardson stated the entrance location will be brought
back to Commission for final approval.
---Met with Drain Commission to receive their input pertaining
to concept of Golf Course on Red Run Drain. It was determined
that it would be necessary to have engineering and design in
advance before Drain Commission functions could be established.
A definite recommendation will be made to the Commission at the
February 13 meeting.
---Signage Program: Parks and Recreation's new Engineering Aide,
John Barrett, currently working on master signage program.
---Have definite commitment from a private citizen who.wishes
to fund the park film. Hope to have a formal announcement by
next meeting.
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-=-Reported on the MRPA Winter Conference held at Long's
Convention Center, Lansing, Michigan.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty Guest
Recording Secretary