HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977.12.09 - 38599OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 9, 1977
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 Marjorie Walker, Secretary Richard
Vogt, Don Deni, Betty Fortino, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Lewis Wint.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
John Gnau, Jr.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Charles Ross; Sheila Cox; Joe Figa; Gerard Lacey;
Arnold Johnston; Rod Whaley; Doris Rhyndress and son, Robert, Jet Set CB Radio
Club; Bruce Austin, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Rochester; Bob
Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; Jerry Smith, Jim Hughes and Tony O'Connor,
White Lake -Oaks Members' Association; Bill Willoughby and Jesse Snyder, Daily
Tribune; Larry Good, Oakland Press.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Deni, to approve the
minutes of the meeting of November 10, 1977, with the following
correction:
Page 2 - Harold Groehn Property: Delete the wording "based
upon the Seller's requirement of retaining mineral rights to
the property." The sentence shall read: 1193.55 acres abutting
Addison -Oaks Park; staff recommended rejection of the property
proposal."
Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Kuhn, to approve the
minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1977, as written.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported ;by Mr. Wint, to approve.the
minutes of the meeting of November 22, 1977, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker, to approve
payment of Vouchers 11-53 through 12-58.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion
carried 6-0.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR OCTOBER:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker, to receive
Statement of Operations for October, 1977.
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to receive
the Activities Report for November, 1977.
Motion carried.
Chairman Richardson introduced the guests at the meeting and also, Joe Figa,
new Chief of Design & Development for Parks and Recreation.
FLAG PRESENTATION:
Gerard Lacey introduced Doris Rhyndress and her son, Rob, members of the Jet
Set CB Club of Clarkston. CB Clubs throughout the area hold many of their
functions at the Springfield Youth Activities Center.
Chairman Richardson accepted, for the Parks and Recreation Commission, a U. S.
flag from Rob Rhyndress to be displayed at the YAC. The flag previously be-
longed to Rhyndress` great uncle, Zivie Best, who bequeath e.d the flag to his
great newphew upon his death. Best was a soldier in the Polar Bear Division
that invaded Russia during the winter of 1917.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to formally
inscribe in a resolution or appropriate manner, the history
of the flag and place adjacent to the flag at Springfield -
Oaks.
Motion carried.
ANNUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS:
Chairman Richardson introduced Jerry Smith, Jim Hughes and Tony O'Connor, who
were representing the White Lake -Oaks Members' Association.
Mr. Smith asked the Commission to reconsider its action taken on November 21
wherein they voted to eliminate the annual golf memberships at the golf courses.
He presented the following points:
1. Some 350 members of the Association have a vested interest
in the course.
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2. The memberships are beneficial to those who don't make a
lot of money. Also provides a healthy, wholesome sport
for younger members of the family, not affordable elsewhere.
3. Tee times are still on a first -come, first -served basis;
no special preference given to those holding memberships.
4. Economic issue, ie, loss of revenue from memberships, sales
at pro shop and dining room.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Deni, to reconsider
the motion of eliminating the annual golf memberships as per
the Commission minutes of November 21, 1977.
Motion to reconsider carried.
The action on the original question before the Commission of eliminating the
annual golf memberships passed on the following vote:
Ayes: Walker, Gnau, Kuhn, Fortino (4)
Nays: Vogt, Montante, Richardson (3)
The annual greens fees recommended for 1978 are:
Principal
$275.
Principal's Spouse
75.
Retiree
120.
Retiree's Spouse
30.
Children
50.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Wint, the inclusion of
staff's recommendation to increase the annual green fees for
the 1978 budget and serious consideration of the golf member-
ships be given during the 1979 budget hearings.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.8-0.
MICHIGAN MOTOR VEHICLE CODE:
Meeting scheduled between Judge McNally, Robert Allen, Don Kratt and Eric
Reickel, Wednesday, December 14, 10:00 a.m., Judge McNally's chambers.
GREENSMOWER - RED -OAKS:
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for a Jacobsen Greensmower
for the Red -Oaks Golf Course:
Toledo Turf $5,700.00
W. F. Miller 4,398.40
Ideal Mower No Bid
Staff concurred with Purchasing's recommendation to award the bid to the low
bidder, W. F. Miller Company, for $4,398.40.
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Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Deni, to purchase a
Jacobsen Greensmower for Red -Oaks from the low bidder, W. F.
Miller Company, for $4,398.40.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
AGREEMENT - VETERAN MOTOR CAR CLUB OF AMERICA:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Deni, to approve the
contract between the Oakland County Parks & Recreation Com-
mission and the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, Great Lakes
Region, for the May 6 and 7 Antique Car Show and Swap Meet
to be held at the Springfield -Oaks Youth Activities Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
MICHIGAN LAND TRUST - INDEPENDENCE -OAKS:
Mr. Reickel requested the Commission approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
has applied to the Michigan Land Trust Board to seek their interest
in acquiring 308 acres in the Clinton River Floodplain, south of
Independence -Oaks County Park, Independence Township; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees to
accept title to above said land and insure park use in perpetuity;
and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Land Trust Board also requires that the
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION assume management
responsibilities of land for public park purposes, including pro-
viding appropriate development and operation funds,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION will assume management responsibilities of
this land for public park purposes, including providing appropri-
ate development and operation funds.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Deni, to approve the
resolution, as presented, to the Michigan Land Trust Board
for the Independence property.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
PENN CENTRAL RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Mr. Reickel explained that the Grants -in -Aid Division of Oakland County had
approached staff as to whether or not the Parks and Recreation Commission
would be interested in applying for a grant to acquire 10 miles of right-of-
way between Rochester and Lake Orion for the purpose of developing a non -
motorized bikeway corridor. There is a grant available for pilot programs
such as this which provides 90% funding.
Staff requested permission to submit a preliminary application to see if
the right-of-way might receive funding priority.
It was the consensus of the Commission that if they did pursue the bikeway, it
should be a joint effort with the communities involved and not solely the
responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Chairman Richardson requested that Mr. Figa check into the possibility of
obtaining the railroad tracks on the property for possible use at the Addison
Transit Museum.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker, to apply for
grant for the purposes of acquiring the Penn Central Right -
of -Way between the Rochester -Utica Recreation Area and Lake Orion
with the understanding the the Oakland County Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission will not be responsible for maintaining the
Right -of -Way.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
RED -OAKS STARTER BUILDING:
Mr. Reickel explained that the bonding company for Coronet Builders authorized
the County to rebid for construction of the Red -Oaks Starter Building and
approved the selection of General -Electrical -Mechanical, Inc., Milford,
Michigan, in the amount of $55,615 to complete the project. Both Facilities
Engineering and Civil Counsel reviewed the necessary documents.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to award the
contract for construction of the Red -Oaks Starter Building to
General -Electrical, Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $55,616.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Montante, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
RED -OAKS DRIVING RANGE:
As per the Design Contract prepared by Bills & Childs Associates, consulting
fees will be charged on a percentage of construction basis at a rate of 10.0%.
Total fees will be approximately $14,000. The preliminary cost estimate is
$140,000 (building and equipment not included.)
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mrs. Walker, to approve the
Engineering Design Contract with Bills & Childs Associates,
Inc., for design of the Red -Oaks Driving Range; contingent
upon approval by Civil Counsel.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Montante, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
CARPETING AT WHITE LAKE AND ADDISON:
Staff recommended obtaining bids for re -carpeting of the lounge and banquet
room at White Lake -Oaks and main banquet room at Addison -Oaks Conference Center.
The estimated combined cost for the two facilities is between $10,000 to
$12,000 with the cost being shared on a 50-50 basis with The Oaks Restaurants,
Inc.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Wint, the recommendation
from staff; to obtain bids for re -carpeting the loungeand dining
room at White Lake -Oaks and the main banquet room at the Addison -
Oaks Conference Center.
Staff will submit carpet samples to the Commission for approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Deni, Montante, Vogt, Richardson (6)
NAYS: Fortino (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
6-1.
1978 PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM:
The Commission members concurred with Chairman Richardson's suggestion that the
1978 Public Information Program, as prepared by Anthony M. Franco, Inc., be
entertained at a later date.
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BUDGET:
Mr. Reickel explained an oversight had occurred and recommended the following
item be included in the "Fee Schedule" portion of the budget:
Increase non-resident day -use fee from $2.50 to $3.00 for 1978.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante, to raise
the day -use fee of non-residents of Oakland County to $3.00
for 1978.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante, to accept
the 1978 Budget, as amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Deni, Fortino, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried
7-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---As reported in the Spinal Column of November 30, 1977, Representative
Sandy Brotherton expects to introduce a bill that would no longer allow for
a Road or Parks Commission separate from the County Executive.
---Meeting with Addison Township Planning Commission at Rowland Hall, Leonard,
January 10, 8:00 p.m., to present the revised master plan for Addison -Oaks.
---Application has been made for a Park Maintenance Award, through Park
Maintenance magazine, for the Shelter Building and Boathouse at Independence -Oaks.
---Appeared before Personnel Practices Committee regarding equity package.
The Committee approved the recommendations on a 5-2 vote. Goes to Board of
Commissioners on December 15.
---Sent copy of Red -Oaks Driving Range Master Plan to Mayor of Madison Heights
with copies to the City Manager and Council members.
---MRPA Winter Conference, January 23-25, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
---Commissioner Walker reported on attending the reception, sponsored by MRPA,
for Michigan legislators at Long's Convention Center, Lansing.
---Commissioner Montante commended Mrs. Walker for her fine job of representing
the Parks Commission on extra -curricular activities.
---Commissioner Walker and Mr. Reickel were elected to the MRPA Board.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Richard V. Vogt Betty, uest
Secretary 3 _ 7 Recor ing Secretary