HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976.03.12 - 38582OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 12, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chairman E. Frank
Richardson -in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman E. Frank Richardson, Vice Chairman Lewis Taint, 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; Pauline McCormick;
Robert Bomia; Charles Ross; Rod Whaley; Steven Gillette; Robert
Sal.orgar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Kirk Hart, Oakland County Junior
Golf Tournament.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin
to approve minutes of meeting of February 27,
1976, as written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Walker to
approve minutes of special meeting of March 5,
1976, as written.
Discussion conducted on the feasibility of a sponsor to absorb
cost of printing the cards for the Commission by advertising on
same.
Staff was directed by the Chair to proceed with ordering cards
and to look into a possible sponsor.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin
to approve payment of Vouchers 3-1 through 3-91.
AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, March 12, 1976) Page Two
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker
to receive Activities Report for February, 1976,
Per Commissioner Walker's request, Mr. Kipke explained staff was
in the process of developing guidelines for use of the buses owned
by Parks and Recreation. Cost to transport groups round trip
from their community to park facility for a maximum eight -hour
period will be $25.00 and $15.00 for Senior Citizen groups.
Commissioner Wint stated we should be extremely selective with
bus drivers, should have maximum insurance, and felt the buses
should be used only for events within our own park system.
Motion carried.
STORM DAMAGE:
Arnold Johnston showed slides of damages incurred throughout
the park system by the recent ice storm. Mr. Kipke stated the
loss to trees and fence damage was estimated at $17,900 and that
an application for emergency federal assistance had been submitted
to the County's Disaster Control Department.
TITLE X:
Steve Gillette, coordinator for the Title X Program, explained
that 750 persons had been interviewed for the 135 positions
available under title X. To date, 79 have been hired and are
currently performing storm damage cleanup. Some of the scheduled
projects for Title X workers are: nature trails at Independence,
golf cart paths, and planting trees at all six parks. Should
have complete program in operation by April 1.
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BIDS:
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for an
8' Mott Mower for Addison -Oaks:
W. F. Miller $1400.
Weingartz Supply 1494.
Staff recommended approval of the low bid of $1400 from W. F.
Miller.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn
to approve low bid of $1400 from 14. F. Miller
for the purchase of an 8' Mott Mower for
Addison -Oaks Park.
AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Harris, Kuhn, Montante,
Vogt, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, March 12, 1976)
Page Three
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for
100 Galvanized Wire Trash Baskets for Independence -Oaks:
Blue Water Fabricators $5450.
Wheeling Corrugating Co. 4050.
Barton Company 3995.
Staff recommended approval of the low bid of $3995 from the
Barton Company.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Fortino
to approve the low bid of $3995 from the Barton
Company for 100 galvanized wire trash baskets
for Independence -Oaks.
AYES: Wint, Austin, Fortino, Harris, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt,
Walker, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,
the motion carried.
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for an
Excel Hustler Mower for Independence -Oaks:
Wilkie Turf (includes torsion
bar & installation) $7575.
Excel Industries 7315.
W. F. Miller 7850.
Staff recommended the bid be awarded to Wilkie Turf in the amount
of $7575. This is $260 over low bidder, but includes a torsion
bar which is MIOSHA standard, and the equipment is set up and
ready to run.
Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Dr. Montante to
award the bid to W. F. Miller in the amount of
$7575. for an Excel Hustler Mower for Independence -
Oaks.
AYES: Austin, Fortino, Harris, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker,
Wint, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for a
Mott Hammer Knife 88" Mower for Independence -Oaks:
W. F. Miller
East Detroit Ford
$1610.
1397.
Staff recommended the bid be awardedto W. F. Miller in the amount
of $1610. as Mott Mowers are presently being used in the parks
(Commission Meeting, March 12, 1976) Page Four
and this would allow the interchanging of parts and equipment.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Harris
to approve the bid of W. F. Miller of $1610. for
the purchase of a Mott Hammer Knife 88" Mower
for Independence -Oaks.
AYES: Fortino, Harris, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
Central Purchasing received a quotation of $8322.75 from National
Cash Register for three cash registers; two for the wave pool
and one for Independence -Oaks.
Discussion conducted on obtaining quotes from other companies,
maintenance contracts, and the possibility of leasing cash
registers.
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mrs. Fortino
that staff obtain competitive bids, to include
service contracts, from Central Purchasing and
investigate the possibility of leasing cash
registers.
AYES: Harris, Vogt, ?Talker, Austin, Fortino, Richardson (6)
NAYS: Montante, Wint (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 6-2.
WATERFORD-OAKS WAVE POOL, LOCKER BIDS:
The following bids were received by Facilities Engineering on
February 27, 1976, for lockers for the Wave Pool:
'D A C' V 'D T Tl A T •P'L D TT A T V
The Flxible Company $38,141.35 $28,852.25
American Locker Company 35,507.00 26,672.00
The base bid is for stainless steel lockers and the alternate
for baked enamel lockers. The stainless steel lockers are
preferred due to maintenance factors.
Staff concurred with the opinion of Facilities Engineering, the
Construction Manager and the Architect to recommend award of
contract to the low bidder for the Base Bid of $35,507.00,
contingent upon State DNR approval.
(Commission Meeting, March 12, 1976) Page Five
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Wint to
award the contract to the low bidder, American
Locker Company in the amount of $35,507.00 for
561 lockers for the Wave Pool, contingent upon
State DNR approval.
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: Harris (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,
the motion carried 7-1.
JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT:
Kirk Hart presented the preliminary plans for the 1976 Junior
Golf Tournament to be held June 23, 24, 25. The $15.00 entry
fee covers 54 holes of golf and the banquet.
Discussion followed on rescheduling regular leagues to accomodate
tournament players. Mr. Reickel suggested using both White Lake
and Springfield for the tournament.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Walker to
approve concept of tournament and report back
to Commission for final approval of plans.
:Motion carried.
INDEPENDENCE -OAKS, ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER:
Mr. Reickel requested permission to submit pre -application to
DNR for funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation's 1977 Land
and Water Conservation Fund for construction of an Environmental
Center at Independence -Oaks.
He explained approval of the pre -application did not commit the
Commission to the project but gave DNR an indication our request
would be forthcoming.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to
approve submitting pre -application to DNR for the
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation's 1977 Land and Water
Conservation Fund for construction of an Environ-
mental Center at Independence -Oaks.
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Harris, Montante,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, March 12, 1976) Page Six
TENTH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET:
Staff recommended that a Tenth Anniversary Appreciation Banquet
be held in April at White Lake to honor benefactors to the park
system over the past ten years. Past and present Park and
Recreation Commissioners, employees and spouses of the parks
department, representatives of camper associations, etc., would
also be invited to the banquet.
Discussion followed on all aspects of the banquet.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by airs. Walker that
staff proceed with arrangements for the banquet
and the Parks and Recreation Commission subsidize
program to keep cost at a minimum.
Commissioner Walker suggested that Fred Janz, Chairman, West
Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, be invited to the
banquet.
Motion carried.
RED RUN GOLF COURSE:
In view of the development of the Red Run Drain, it is necessary
to officially establish the name for the facility.
Mr. Reickel suggested asking Grant Howell, Publisher of the
Royal Oak Daily Tribune, if his paper would be interested in
sponsoring a name contest.
The Chair directed staff to proceed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---Interviewed by the Metropolitan Detroit Problem Ascertainment
Committee. Purpose was to get the feeling of community leaders
pertaining to state and national issues.
---Managers, Assistant Managers and Greenskeepers had their
Certification Election and voted 8-4 to join the Teamsters Union.
---Previously stated the inquiry to the entrepreneur .for the
Red Run Drain was to be returned by March 19; date changed to
March 25.
---NACo Legislative Conference, Washington, D. C., March 29, 30,
31. Encouraged Commissioners to attend.
---Distributed progress report on the Wave Pool from Barton-Malow
Company.
(Commissi.on Meeting, March 12, 1976) Page Seven
---Distributed 1975 Janz & Knight audit report for Commission
review.
---Received preliminary agreement from Mr. Zinser, J Bar J Rodeo.
Recommended going into agreement with Mr. Zinser as soon as final
contract is prepared in concurrence with Civil Counsel and staff.
The Chair directed staff to proceed.
---Received letter from Mr. Yankee offering to sell his property
for $28,000. Staff recommended proceeding with acquisition.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Harris
to approve purchase of Yankee property for
$28,000.
AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Harris, Montante, Vogt,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,
the motion carried.
---Brochures: Plan to have a pamphlet on pool only and after it
is opened, pool information will be included in proposed Waterford -
Oaks Park brochure.
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty Guest
Recording Secretary
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