HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976.03.26 - 38583OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 26, 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, Fred Harris, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph
Montante, Richard Vogt, Marjorie Walker.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Charles Ross; Robert Bomia; Gerard
Lacey; Milton Handorf, Director, Planning and Physical Development;
Jerry ,•Mitchell, F & 0 Engineering; Bruce Sinclair, Barton-Malow ,
Company; Dan Childs, Bills/Childs Associates; Robert Salogar,
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by 'Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante
to approve minutes of the meeting of March._ 12,
1976, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mrs. Walker
to approve payment of Vouchers 3-92 through
3-161.
AYES: Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wint,
Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS WAVE POOL BIDS:
Jerry Mitchell, Facilities Engineering, reported the following
bids were received on March 16 for the Wave Pool:
Glass and Glazin
Peterson Glass Company $1,515.00
(Commi-ssion Meeting, March 26, 1976) Page Two
Bike Racks (100)
Beck Recreational Sales Co. $1,561.55
Asphalt Paving
Ajax Paving Industries
$56,618.00
Fairway Paving
61,079.00
Copeland Asphalt
53,828.00
Stolaruk Asphalt Paving
56,000.00
Lind-Coubrough Asphalt Paving Co.
72,056.00
Detroit Concrete Products Corp.
62,960.00
Nagle Paving Company
59,990.00
Maraldo Asphalt Paving, Inc.
62,000.00
The Morrison Company
56,092.00
Black Top Asphalt Paving Co.
69,359.00
Sciarrotta Construction Co., Inc.
67,419.00
All bids are within the budget. established for that trade with
asphalt paving, $19,000 below the estimate.
Mr. Mitchell explained the low bidder for the asphalt paving,
Copeland Asphalt, requested withdrawal of their bid because of an
apparent error and recommended his request be granted and the
award made to the second low bidder, Stolaruk Asphalt Paving
Company.
There was only one bid for Glass & Glazing because the Construction
Manager had a di-f"icult time getting anyone to bid because of the
size of the project. Beck Recreational Sales was the only firm to
bid on the bike racks because they are the only distributor of the
particular racks as specified; however, the item was advertised
and alternate bids could have been submitted by other firms.
Recommended the bid be awarded to Peterson Glass Company for
$1,515. and the Bike Packs to Beck Recreational Sales Company
in the amount of $1,561.55. All bids contingent upon DNR approval.
Bruce Sinclair, Barton-Malow Company, presented an update of the
pool progress.
Staff concurred with recommendation of Facilities Engineering,
Construction Manager and Architect to award the bids to Peterson
Glass Company, Beck Recreational Sales Company, and Stolaruk Asphalt
Paving.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante to
award the Glass and Glazing contract to Peterson
Glass Company for $1,515.00.
AYES: Wint, Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, March 26, 1976)
Page Three
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Walker to
approve purchase of Bike Racks from Beck Recrea-
tional Sales for $1,561.55.
AYES: Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,
the motion carried.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to
award the Asphalt Paving contract to Stolaruk
Asphalt Paving for $56,000.
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino,
Richardson (8)
NAYS : (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-0_A S, RODEO AGREEMENT:
Staff recommended ?oing into agreement with James Zinser, J Bar J
Rodeo, to hold a three day rodeo, August 27-29, Springfield -Oaks.
Mr. Reickel explained the agreement had been reviewed by Civil
Counsel and approved as to form.
Discussion conducted on all aspects of the rodeo.
Moved by Dr. 'Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to
approve J 3ar J Rodeo contract as prepared.
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Austin, Fortino, Kuhn,
Richardson (8)
NAYS : (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
SPRINGFIELD-OAKS, DEMOLITION DERBY AGREEMENT:
Mr. Lacey stated the promoter of the Demolition Derby had requested
a July 3 booking and the Commission would receive $500-$1000 for
rental fee. Based upon poor crowd turnouts on a holiday weekend,
which reflects upon the reputation of the facility, Mr. Lacey
recommended the contract be rejected but would continue to work
with promoter to select a more agreeable date.
Chairman Richardson said the Commission would like to generate money
to offset cost of operating the facility and could possibly accept
a tentative date if the Derby was a worthwhile project.
(Commission Meeting, March 26, 1976) Page Four
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante to
reject date of July 3 for Demolition Derby con-
tract and come back with a more agreeable date
so Commission can reconsider the matter.
AYES: dint, Austin, Montante, Richardson (4)
NAYS: Fortino, Kuhn, Vogt, Walker (4)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor,
the motion failed.
1975 AUDIT:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Austin to
receive 1975 audit prepared by Janz & Knight
and place on file.
Motion carried.
RED RUN GOLF COURSE -INCINERATOR AUTHORITY AGREEMENT:
Mr. Reickel presented the proposed agreement prepared by the South-
eastern Oakland County Incinerator Authority for the lease of
19 acres to be used for the purpose of building a golf course. The
Authority requested the agreement be approved as to form and
returned to the_ or Authority approval before final adoption by
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mr. Reickel outli-ned the pertinent points of the 25 year lease
agreement and exol.=ined the Authority was currently billed $10,000
annually by the City of Madison Heights for the privilege of having
the Incinerator within the City. The Authority requested, in the
lease agreement, that Oakland County assume two-thirds of that
service charge.
Commissioner Austin felt the golf course would be an asset, not a
liability, to the community and the service charge should be waived
for the County.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante to
accept the lease agreement as to form and submit
to Southeastern Oakland County Incinerator Authority
for approval, subject to renegotiation with City of
Madison Heights of the service charge (2/3 of $10,000)
for the use of the Incinerator in their community.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Austin, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wlnt,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, March 26, 1976)
Page Five
RED RUN GOLF COURSE:
Mr. Reickel reported two firms had submitted inquiries expre-ssing
interest in building and operating the golf course; Nugent Company
and Robert D. Beard, Inc.
In order to get project underway as soon as possible it is necessary
to go out for bid while still in the process of interviewing private
entrepreneurs. The Commission will have to make a decision by
April 30 on whehter or not to build the course or have a private
entrepreneur build and operate the facility. Mr. Reickel will have
a complete cost analysis available at that time.
Don Childs, Bills/Childs Associates, presented a brief summary of
the final design and construction drawings of the golf course. He
felt it would be in the best interests of the Commission to put down
a test well to see if water is available for irrigation and requested
Commission permission for F & 0 do do an engineering study for a
test well.
Commissioner Kuhn suggested the Corps of Engineers be contacted to
see if the underground retention system at the Drain could be
utilized for irrigation purposes.
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Discussion was Held about the two Royal Oak golf courses that were
built and opera_ c'. b a private entrepreneur. Commissioner Kuhn
requested a co-Darison be made between the two golf course agree—
ments and see =n=_t best meets the needs of the Parks and Recreation
Co =i ssion.
'-'-loved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino
to conduct investigation of wells in the Red Run
Drain area.
AYES: Fortino, Harris, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint,
Austin, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
Mr. Childs requested Commission permission to advertise for bids to
build the Red Run Golf Course.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Dr.. Montante, that
Bills/Childs Associates be authorized to advertise
for bids for the Red Run Golf Course.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried unanimously.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---Commission concurred with Director's recommendation to honor
request of Davisburg Jaycee Auxiliary to waive the rental fee to
them for a Health Fair at Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C. on May 24.
Michigan Cancer Foundation and Michigan Heart Association have
been invited to participate. No charge to participating agencies
or public.
---Read the following resolution passed by the Board of County
Commissioners:
BY: ROBERT A. BUTTON, COMMISSIONER
RE: SUPPORT FOR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
EFFORTS TO OBTAIN GOVERNOR'S SUPPORT FOR
MILLAGE PROPOSAL
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the tillage supporting the development
and operation of the Dark system administered by the
Oakland Co <`- Parks and Recreation Commission is up
for renewal ___is year; and
WHEREAS, zhe Oakland County Board of Commissioners
has indicated some measure of support by their action
of placing t_e question of millage renewal on the ballot
of the upcoming Presidential Primary; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has
indicated a desire to have the assistance of the Oak—
land County Board of Commissioners in seeking support
from the Governor for the millage proposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners hereby does support the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission in
their effort to obtain the support of the Governor for
the millage proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the support of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners be communicated
to the County's Legislators and the Governor by our
Legislative Agent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of
this resolution be forwarded to the Governor, the
County Legislators and the Legislative Agent.
(Commission Meeting, March 26, 1976) Page Seven
---Read letter from Robert Bills written to Angie Meyers., CAPE,
regarding their meeting on March 23 wherein Mr. Bills reviewed the
revised Addison -Oaks Master Plan with the CAPE group. Plan will
be presented to Parks Commission on April 9.
---Bob Bomia presented cost breakdown from the cont-factor, Larry
Newman, on the relocation of Independence -Oaks entrance road and
requested Commission approval for a Change Order in the additional
amount of $12,457.75 to cover cost of entrance relocation.
Moved by Mr. Harris, supported by Mr. Wint to
approve Change Order in the amount of $12,457.75
to Newman Brothers Excavating for relocation of
Independence -Oaks entrance road.
Discussion followed.
Motion carried unanimously.
---Parks and Recreation will set up a display table at a seminar'
held by Representative Philip Mastin on March 31.
---120 Title Y employees worked for three days helping clear debris
caused by the tornado in West Bloomfield and collected $55.00 amongst
themselves to �!=ate to the Salvation Army.
---Recognition 3a=,uet to be held at White Lake, April 28.
NEG; B- SINESS t
---Dril 23 Commission Meeting changed to April 30 due to the Easter
hol_e�v.
---Commissionev ;,"el':er suggested that any ten year old using the
words "environment" or "conservation" in their essay be singled out
for a tour of independence -Oaks.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty Guest
Recording Secretary
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