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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977.05.13 - 38612OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COI1LMISSI0\ MEETING May 13, 1977 The meeting was called to order by Chairman E. Frank Richardson at 9:40 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room. COD'1MT SS ION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman E. Frank Richardson, Vice -Chairman Marjorie t,'alker, Secretary Richard Vogt, Don Deni, Betty Fortino, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: William Clark, John Gnau. ALSO PRESENT: R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Arnold Johnston; Robert J. Bomia; Charles Ross; Sheila Coy:; Gerard Lacey; Pauline McCormick; Milton Handorf, Director, Planning and Physical Development; Clara Westbrook, Field Supervisor for Oakland -Livingston Human Services Agency; Robert Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante, to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 29, 1977, as written. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS: Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Deni, approval of payment for Vouchers 5-1 through 5-28. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Montante, Walker, Deni, Fortino, Richardson (5) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. ACTIVITIES REPORT: Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to receive Activities Report for April, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. (Commission Meeting, May 13, 1977) Page 2 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker, to accept Statement of Operations through April 30, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. WATER BOGGAN: Mr. Reickel explained the people from the Water Boggan firm had been detained due to a labor dispute at a construction site and asked to appear before the Commission at the first meeting in July. SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY: Mrs. Clara Westbrook, Oakland -Livingston Human Services Agency, dis- tributed letters to the Commission in which the agency requested per- mission to hold its annual Senior Citizens' Day at Springfield -Oaks on June 16. OLHSA requested a waiver of fee for use of the Y.A.C. and further requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission waive the prohibition against the use of outside caterers. Senior Citizens' Day is sponsored as part of OLHSA's Nutrition Program under Title VII of the Older American Act and Mrs. Westbrook explained the federally -funded caterer had to be used to provide food. Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Deni, to honor OLHSA's request and waive the fee for building rental and allow them to use their federally -funded caterer for Senior Citizens' Day. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Walker, Deni, Fortino, Montante, Richardson (5) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. RESOLUTION - PAULINE MC CORMICK: Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Deni., to approve the following resolution recognizing the retirement of Pauline McCormick: It WHEREAS, Pauline McCormick has been an employee of Oakland County for 26 years, and WHEREAS, eight of those years have been with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, and WHEREAS, she was one of the original team in forming the direction for the park system, and (Commission Meeting, May 13, 1.977) Page 3 WI-IEREAS, her enthusiasm and dedication to this system has played an :important role -in its development and direc- tion, and WHEREAS, her retirement as an employee of the Parks and Recreation Commission became effective on April 22, 1977, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission thanks Pauline for a job well done and wishes her a most enjoyable and rewarding retirement." Motion carried unanimously. RED -OAKS DRIVING RANGE: Staff recommended approval of the Design Contract to the firm of Bills & Childs Associates for the Red -Oaks Driving Range. This would provide preliminary cost estimates to determine whether or not the Commission wished to build the facility or seek assistance from private enterprise. Mr. Reickel stated approval of the Design Contract did not commit the Commission to building the facility. The following fee schedule would apply: 1. Upon completion of preliminary designs $ 1,500.00 for staff review. 2. Public meeting presentation. 200.00 3. Upon completion of final plan and color 1,000.00 rendering presentation. TOTAL PEE $ 2,700.00 Discussion followed on the golf course. Mr. Bomia explained the course had been reseeded and good growing conditions permitting, the course would be ready for play in 1978. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Walker, to approve the Design Contract with Bills & Childs Associates for development of the plan for the proposed Driving Range at Red -Oaks Golf Course in the amount of $2,700.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Richardson (6) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor., the motion carried. PARK RULES: Copies of the Park Rules and Regulations, as adopted in 1966, were submitted to the Commission for approval. Mr. Kipke explained a few (Conmiission Meeting, May 13, 1977) Page 4 minor changes had been made, such as the ice shanty policy, electric motors for Crooked Lake, etc. Commission approval is necessary so that the Rules and Regulations Booklet can be printed and distributed to the parks. Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to approve Park Rules as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Deni, Richardson (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. INDEPENDENCE -OAKS DOCK: Mr. Bomia recommended the Commission accept United McGill as the low bidder and accept their alternates for a total. bid price of $22,995.00. The price includes materials, delivery to site, supervision of unload- ing and installatian of anchorage. Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante, approval of United McGill's bid in the amount of $22,995.00 for a flotation dock subject to drawings on their suggested hinge design. Commissioner Kuhn suggested investigating the possibility of obtaining a three to five year guarantee from United McGill rather than their standard one-year guarantee. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Deni, Fortino, Richardson (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. WILLIAM CLARK RESIGNATION Chairman Richardson explained that Mr. Clark had submitted his resig- nation from the Parks Commission to the Board of County Commissioners. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: ---Letter submitted to Frank Russell, Oakland County All -Star Basketball Clinic, Inc., giving Commission endorsement to the concept of their basketball program. Mr. Russell requested the letter for transmittal to the National Basketball Foundation for a grant request. (Commission Meeting, May 13, 1977) Page 5 ---70 teams have entered the Men's Best Ball Tournament, Springfield - Oaks, May 14. ---First Oakland County Skateboard Contest to be held at County Court- house on Saturday, May 14, 12 o'clock noon. ---State Inspector_ was present when hydrostatic tests were performed on the boilers at Addison -Oaks and declared them in good condition :for at least three more years. Certificate will be forthcoming from the State. ---Received $16,875.78 from the Federal Disaster Assistance Administra- tion for reimbursement for flood damages at Springfield and Addison in 1975. ---The County is considering increasing its deductible on fire insurance and contents from $250 to $10,000. This would reflect an $8,600. savings annually to the Parks Commission. ---Cabaret dances scheduled for Springfield --Oaks, May 27 and 28. ---Commended Gerry Lacey for the success of the Antique Car Show at Springfield -Oaks. 129000 to 149000 people were in attendance during the two-day show. Mr. Lacey recommended it be an annual event. ---Received copy of a Mailgram from Engineering Society of Detroit to Tom Brady, Barton-Malow. The Waterford Wave Pool was selected by the Society as one of the outstanding construction projects of 1977. ---Will appear with Director of Greenfield Village on Channel 4, Sunday, May 22,12 o'clock noon, to discuss recreation in metropolitan area. ---Rod Whaley will display news clippings once a month during Commission meetings. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Walker suggested "comment" cards be printed for use at the Wave Pool. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Richard Vogt Secretary Bettt:y Guest' Rec, _ding Secretary ks