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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 16, 1977
The meeting was called to order at 10:25 am. 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, Don Deni, Betty Fortino, George Kuhn,
Dr. Joseph Montante, Lewis Wint.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
John R. Gnau, J3:�.,
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Rod Whaley; Gerard Lacey;. Chuck Ross;
Sheila Cox; Milton Handorf, Director, Department of Public Works;
Don Malinowski, F & 0 Engineering; Robert J. Salogar, Anthony M,
Franco, Inc.; Bill Willoughby, Daily Tribune,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Deni, to
approve the minutes of the -meeting of August-26,
1977, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
to approve payment of Vouchers 9-1 through 9-121,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante,
to receive Activities Report for August,-1977.
Motion carried.
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1977 JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT:
Kirk Hart was not present to summarize the Junior Golf Tournament.
Mr. Reickel stated a recommendation would be made at budget time
or early spring regarding any future junior golf tournaments.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
to table report on the golf tournament until a
later time.
Motion carried
1977 RODEO REPORT:
Mr. Reickel distributed Gerard Lacey's resume of the 1977 Rodeo and
several letters and newspaper items pertaining to the Rodeo.
Mr. Lacey explained the promotional procedures conducted prior to
the Rodeo, ie, TV, radio, newspaper advertising, and the resulting
coverage of the event by the media.
Revenue to parks from the Rodeo was $1,656.20. Overtime wages and
rental of four additional port-a-jons were to be added to the
$842 estimated expenses.
Commissioner Montante suggested a subcommittee be formed to study
all aspects of the Rodeo.
Commissioner Wint expressed his dislike of the "boiler room" method
of soliciting funds for the Rodeo. He requested a report be com-
piled of monies collected from merchants on behalf of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission and how it was expended.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn, to
direct the Chairman to form a subcommittee for
the purpose of further analysis of the Rodeo op-
erations.
Motion carried.
"DERBY HILL" CONSTRUCTION:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino,
to receive resolution from Planning & Building
Committee regarding "Derby Hill" construction
and refer to staff for further investigation.
Motion carried.
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Central Purchasing sent requests for quotations to six vendors for
nursery stock to be used at Springfield, White Lake and Independence.
The bids were returned as follows:
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Ilgenfritz Nursery $7,601.95 (Partial bid inc. substi-Lu77_____.:
Marine City Nursery 6,296.00 (Partial bid inc. substit,_-_-_'-_-__z'
Milarch Nursery 8,148.00 (With no exceptions)
Environmental Improvement No Bid
Zendt's Nursery No Bid
Bordines Better Blooms No Bid
Staff concurred with Purchasing's recommendation to abstract the bid
as it would be more advantageous with our specifications and would
save a considerable amount of money. Mr. Reickel further reconinen.ded
the money for the project be taken from the Contingency Fund.
Moved by Mr. Wint, supported by Mr. Kuhn, to
abstract the bid for nursery stock: $3,960 to
Marine City Nursery; $1,827 to Ilgenfritz Nursery
and $585. to Milarch Nursery for a total bid
package of $6,372 and transfer monies from
Contingency Account.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
--- Red Oaks Starter Building: Don Malinowski, F & 0 Engineering,
recommended terminating agreement with Coronet Builders due to non-
performance of terms of their contract. Mr. Malinowski stated the
agreement had been reviewed with Civil Counsel. The bonding company
would have to obtain another contractor.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt, to
support termination of contract with Coronet
Builders for construction of a Starter Building
at Red -Oaks, subject to review by Civil Counsel,
and the bonding company's obligation to obtain
another contractor at no expense to the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker,
Richardson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
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---Addison-Oaks: After inspection of the cracks in the existing
water controlstructureon the swimming pond east of the Conference
Center, Engineering recommended it be repaired and renovated.
Removing or abandoning the structure and construction of a new dam
would cost two to three times the amount for repairs.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Deni, to
have Engineering proceed with design study and
report back to Commission with cost estimates
for repair and renovation of water control structure
at Addison -Oaks.
Motion carried.
---Ray Delasko, Manager, Independence -Oaks, received letter from Tim
Doyle, Independence Township Recreation Department, thanking Ray and
his staff for their excellent cooperation with the Township's Day
Camp Program. Mr. Doyle reserved the same area for a 10-week
period for the summer of 1978.
---Received "thank you" letter from Douglas Shaffer, Hattery/Shaffer
Films, for staff's assistance during their firm's filming of Wave
Pool for inclusion in new WaveTek film.
--A crowd of three to four thousand was anticipated for the Muscular
Dystrophy Rock Concert. 50 persons attended. Mr. Richardson
responded to a letter from Collin Walls, Springfield Township
Supervisor, stating a decibal level would be established for the YAC.
---Corresponded with Mr. Pauloski on property west of White Lake,
---Interviewed eight candidates for Chief of Design & Development.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Richardson read the following letter from Irene Flesher:
(dated) "September 7, 1977
Dear Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to give a
special "Thank You" to each and everyone of you for
making this year's Arlo Flesher Memorial Tournament
possible.
Your thoughtfulness toward my husband and daughter
is greatly appreciated! My heart is filled with gratitude!
Arlo would have also been grateful, just knowing you
thought of his daughter, not to mention the success of
the tournament.
Again, Thank You All Very Much!!
God Bless You,
(signed) Mrs. Arlo Flesher"
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Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Walker,
to receive letter of appreciation from Mrs.
Arlo Flesher.
Motion carried.
---Chairman Richardson appointed Commissioners Walker and Wint
to the subcommittee to analyze the Rodeo operations.
--- Upon concurrence from all Commissioners present, Chairman
Richardson cancelled the Commission Meeting of September 23,
---Commissioner Walker stated that Joe Seavey, Chief of Recreation
Services Division, Department of Natural Resources, nominated her
as a board member representing Boards and Commissions for the
Michigan Recreation and Park Association.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn,
to support the nomination of Mrs. Walker as a
candidate to the MRPA Board of Directors.and
a resolution be prepared stating same.
Motion carried.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn,
to go into Executive Session.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Fortino, Kuh-n, Montante, Walker, Wint, Richardson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12 o'clock noon,
Richard V. Vogt
Secretary
Betty est
Recording Secretary
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