HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977.05.27 - 38613OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 27, 1977
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 Marjorie M. Walker,
Secretary Richard Vogt, Don Deni, Betty Fortino, John Gnau, George
Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Lewis Wint.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Robert Bomia; Charles Ross; Vic
Chiasson; Kathleen Dougherty; Rod Whaley; Sheila Cox; M. Handorf,
Director, Planning & Physical Development; Wally Evans, Purchasing;
Bob Nagle, Gametime; Robert J. Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.,
Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 13,
1977, as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Gnau, to
approve payment of Vouchers 5-29 through 5-202.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau,
Kuhn, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
MOBILE RECREATION:
Report distributed to Commission from Kathleen Dougherty capsulizing
the results of a successful Environmental Education lecture series
presented to schools throughout Oakland County during the winter of
1977.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante,
to receive the report with "thanks."
Motion carried unanimously.
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977) Page Two
BIDS:
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANKS FOR WAVE POOL
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for two
Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks for the Wave Pool:
Steelcrete $2070.
Petro Chemical Co. 1871.
Corrosion Engineering & Supply 2072.
Jones Chemical Company No Bid
Staff recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder, Petro
Chemical Company for $1871.
Moved by Mr. Gnau, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to
award contract for purchase of two Sodium Hypo -
chlorite Tanks for Wave Pool to the low bidder,
Petro Chemical Company for $1871.00.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau, Kuhn, Montante,
Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 9-0.
WATER METER INSTALLATION -WAVE POOL
Mr. Reickel explained that a water meter was necessary to avoid
overwhelming sewage bills at the pool. Waterford Township regu-
lations require the meter be installed by a master plumber.
Central Purchasing received the following bids for a water meter
at the Wave Pool:
Bills Plumbing No Bid
Fitzgerald Plumbing $1600.
William Brothers No Bid
Stillwell & VanFleterin 3175.
Service Plumbing 2000.
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Fitzgerald Plumbing for $1600.
Moved by Mr. Gnau, supported by Mr. Wint, to
award the contract for a water meter at the
Wave Pool to the low bidder, Fitzgerald Plumbing
for $1600.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau, Kuhn, Montante,
Vogt, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977) Page Three
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 9-0.
PEDAL BOATS
The following bids were received for 16 pedal boats; 10 for
Independence -Oaks and 6 for Addison -Oaks:
Aqua Play Equipment Inc.
Phillip H. Reece & Assoc.
Land Man Sport Center
$524/ea.
Total $8384.
F.O.B. Shipping Point
$484.79/ea.
Total $7756.64
F.O.B. Destination
$448.16/ea.
Total $7170.56
F.O.B. Destination
Freight ch . $33/ea.
Total Bid 7698.56
Staff concurred with Purchasing's recommendation to award the bid
to Land Man Marine for $7698.56.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante
to purchase 16 pedal boats from Land Man Marine
for a total bid price of $7698.56.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker,
Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
FENCING - WHITE LAKE -OAKS
The following bids were received for 360 lineal ft. of fencing
for White Lake -Oaks:
Anchor Fence
Zappie Fence
$6960.
7560.
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Anchor
Fence, for $6960.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Gnau, to
award the contract for fencing at White Lake -Oaks
to the low bidder, Anchor Fence, for $6960.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Deni, Fortino, Gnau, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint,
Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977) Page Four
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 9-0.
9 ROW BOATS - ADDISON-OAKS
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for 9 row
boats for Addison -Oaks:
Montgomery Wards $269.88/ea.
Total $2428.92
Allen Boats $367.00/ea.
Total $3303.
John A. Biewer $270/ea.
Total $2430.
Doc Wise $272/ea.
Total $2448.
Sun & Ski Marina $282/ea.
Total $2538.
Sears No Bid
Byrd Marine Inc. No Bid
Staff concurred with the recommendation of Purchasing to award
the contract to the low bidder, Montgomery Wards for $2428.92.
Moved by Mr. Deni, supported by Mr. Vogt, to
award contract for nine 12' row boats to the
low bidder, Montgomery Wards, for $2428.92.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Fortino, Gnau, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint,
Deni, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 9-0.
PARKING LOT BUMPER BLOCKS
The following bids were received by Central Purchasing for parking
lot bumper blocks for Springfield -Oaks, White Lake -Oaks and the
Wave Pool:
Howell Construction Services $3720.
Lines Incorporated 3480.
Nu -Cast Step & Supply Co. 4260.
Boice Builders Supply 4200.
Annoni Contractors Inc. No Bid
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977) Page Five
Moved by Mr. Gnau, supported by Mr. Kuhn, to
to accept low bid of Lines Incorporated at
$14.50 each for bumper blocks; installation
included for a total bid price of $3840.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Gnau, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino,
Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,
the motion carried 9-0.
GROVELAND-OAKS FOOT BRIDGE:
Mr. Bomia recommended the Commission rescind its action of
April 29, 1977, in which the contract for the foot bridge at
Groveland-Oaks was awarded to Industrial Steel Company. Further
investigation determined the low bidder did not meet specifications,
nor MIOSHA standards.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante,
to rescind previous action of April 29, 1977; to
reject all bids and put the Groveland-Oaks foot
bridge out for rebidding.
Motion carried unanimously.
WATERFORD-OAKS SURVEY - PHASE II:
The following bids were received for survey service for Waterford -
Oaks in order to have proper information for the final design of
the tennis facility:
Air -Land Surveys, Inc. $3500.
Finney, Carnahan & Assoc., Inc. No Bid
Kieft Engineering, Inc. 5600.
Giffils-Webster Engineers, Inc. 5000.
McCoy Land Surveying Co. No Bid
Moved by Mr. Gnau, supported by Mr. Wint, to
award the contract for survey service at
Waterford -Oaks to the low bidder, Air -Land
Surveys, Inc., for $3500.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau,
Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 9-0.
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977) Page Six
GROVELAND AND WATERFORD-OAKS SOIL TESTING SERVICE:
Staff requested four firms bid on the soil testing service and
only one firm found it feasible to bid; Michigan Testing Engineers,
Inc. -- $3750 for Waterford -Oaks and $900. for Groveland-Oaks for
a total bid price of $4650.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt, to
award the contract for soil testing service at
Groveland-Oaks and Waterford -Oaks to Michigan
Testing Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$4650.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Montante, Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau,
Kuhn, Richardson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 9-0.
RODEO - SPRINGFIELD-OAKS:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker,
to go into agreement with the J Bar J Rodeo
Company for a rodeo to be held at Springfield -Oaks
on August 18, 19, 20 and 21.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau, Montante,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 8-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
---Two-Man Scramble Golf Tournament scheduled for White Lake,
June 4.
---Working with White Lake Golf Association to promote an "Arlo
Flesher Memorial Tournament" sometime in July.
---Concessionaire requested placing pinball machines at Addison
and Groveland. Will be checked out with Arnold Johnston.
---Per Commissioner Kuhn°s suggestion, United McGill extended their
warranty on the docking facility at Independence from one year to
five years (coverage of defects and damages resulting from marina
design.)
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977)
Page Seven
---Article featuring Wave Pool in May issue of Parks & Recreation
magazine.
---Small weed harvester can be obtained from the Drain Commission
at no cost to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The $10,000
transfer of credit would come from the County General Fund.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Dr. Montante,
to accept the weed harvester machine on a no -
cost basis, if deemed proper by the Board of
Commissioners.
Motion carried unanimously.
---Received check from DNR in the amount of $58,750 to apply
toward the Ted Gray property acquisition at Independence.
COUNTY VEHICLE:
Commissioner Gnau questioned whether or not the Parks and Recreation
Commission could lease or purchase a car for the Director.
Mr. Reickel stated the County had requested justification for
retaining the vehicle over and above the mileage requirements.
Chairman Richardson read the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, the Oakland County Executive and Board of
County Commissioners have been involved in developing
a County car policy; and
WHEREAS, the County Executive has eliminated the car
of the Director of Parks and Recreation Commission
as part of this program based upon miles driven, now
therefore be it,
RESOLVED, by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission that we are not in agreement with the
County Executive's action concerning the Director's
vehicle for the following reasons:
1. Parks system requires a mobile adminis-
trator to conduct Parks and Recreation
Commission business.
2. Director is subject to 24 hour call
making it necessary to have a car
available at all times.
3. Visits to construction sites.
4. Two-way communication for constant
communication with parks and office.
5. Identification in an official capacity
while in County Parks and on Commission
business.
(Commission Meeting, May 27, 1977) Page Eight
6. Transporting of Commission supplies
and equipment to various parks and
presentations.
7. Contingency of employment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this 27th day of May,
1977, that the Commission wishes to emphatically
express its concerns that without a County vehicle,
the duties of the Director of the Oakland County
Parks system will be greatly hampered and in the
long run, will reduce his visibility and effectiveness."
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Gnau,
to pass the resolution and forward to the
County Executive and County Commissioners.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Gnau, Kuhn, Vogt (7)
NAYS: Montante, Richardson (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried 7-2.
Chairman Richardson stated the Parks and Recreation Commission
would investigate leasing aspects further with Civil Counsel.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Richard V. Vogt
Secretary
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