HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977.02.25 - 38603OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 25, 1977
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m, in the Parks and
Recreation Commission Room by Chairman E. Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman E. Frank Richardson, Vice -Chairman Marjorie Walker,
Secretary Richard Vogt, William Clark, Betty Fortino, George Kuhn,
Dr, Joseph Montante.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Deni, John Gnau.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Charles Ross; Rod Whaley; Ted Fuller
and George Lekas, The Oaks; Robert Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.;
Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Clark, supported by Dr. Montante,
to approve the minutes of the meetings of
February 11 and 18, 1977, as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mr. Clark, supported by Mr. Kuhn, to
approve payment of Vouchers 2-100 - 2-204.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Clark, Richardson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
TITLE X:
Mr. Kipke showed slides depicting projects the Title X workers
have accomplished since the inception of the federally -funded
program; ie, ice storm cleanup, cleanup of Clinton River, Rouge
River cleanup, construction of nature trails, etc.
Glen Dick, Director of Central Services, hopes to receive funding
to keep 20 to 25 of the Title X people working to help with demo-
lition of the County Hospital.
(Commission Meeting, February 25, 1977) Page Two
Mr. Reickel stated a letter of intent had been submitted to the
Manpower Division pertaining to a similar type program under
Title VI.
THE OAKS:
Mr. Ross distributed an analysis of Food Service Operations for
1974, 1975, and 1976.
Ted Fuller and George Lekas, The Oaks, explained their role as
food and beverage concessionaire within the park system and answered
questions pertaining to their operation.
Mr. Fuller stated their corporation had increased commissions to
the County by 82% since starting with Parks and Recreation in 1974.
$22,000 was spent on advertising during 1976.
Discussion conducted on Addison -Oaks Conference Center and how the
Center could be utilized to reach its greatest potential. Mr.
Fuller explained the building could be used to better advantage if
sleeping rooms were available as many corporations desire accommo-
dations in close proximity to their meeting rooms for seminars.
Mr. Reickel stated that cluster housing was included in the Addison -
Oaks Master Plan.
Mrs. Fortino questioned eliminating Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C. and
Waterford -Oaks from the contract as they were not proving to be
revenue producers.
It was explained that the Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C. location was
detrimental and scheduling factors unique to the facility contri-
buted to smaller food revenues.
Mr. Reickel stated that the reduced concession revenues at
Waterford -Oaks were due to the programming of recreation classes
which preempted wedding receptions and banquets for the weekends.
He stated it was a matter of policy on whether or not the Commission
wished to have recreational activities or banquet service on Friday
and Saturday.
Moved by Mr. Clark, supported by Mrs, Walker,
that the Waterford -Oaks Activities Center be
utilized for weekend activities limited to
banquets and receptions, to take effect immediately.
Motion carried unanimously.
Staff will come back with recommendations explaining how they have
implemented the motion as well as to make a recommendation on a
fee schedule that would include building cleanup.
Mr. Fuller will report back to the Commission within a year to
discuss their experience with this new policy.
(Commission Meeting, February 25, 1977) Page Three
The corporation has seen reorganization since they first came
into contract. A year ago, Mr. Werthmann resigned and presently,
Mr. Laffrey is not playing an active role. The firm has been
renamed "The Oaks" with Ted Fuller as President and George Lekas,
Vice -President.
Commissioner Walker suggested more specific information on food
concessions be included in the new Wave Pool brochure. Mr. Fuller
stated that novelty items such as T-shirts and postcards would be
sold at the pool during the 1977 season.
Commissioner Walker further suggested the Parks Commission should
be thinking about growth in general and the direction it will take
in the next fifteen years.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Clark,
to adjourn meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commission meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Richard V. Vogt
Secretary
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Recording Secretary
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