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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 4, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. by Chairman Lewis E. Wint in the
Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis E. Wint, Vice -Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Betty Fortino,
Don Deni, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
John R. Gnau, Jr., Richard Vogt.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. Kipke; Chuck Ross; Sheila Cox; Joseph P. Figa, Jr.;
Rod Whaley; Arnold Johnston; Milton Handorf, Director, Department of Public
Works; Anton Guyer, Board of Commissioners; Jack Anderson, Anderson/Lesniak &
Associates; Bob Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Wilcox to approve
the minutes of the meeting of July 21, 1978, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante to approve
payment of Vouchers 7-118 through 7-204 and 8-1 through 8-62.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR JULY, 1978:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Dr. Montante to receive the
Activities Report for July, 1978.
Motion carried.
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AUDIT:
Received a letter from the firm of Janz & Knight regarding the cost for our
1979 audit.
Their fee is be based on the hours necessary to complete the job estimated at
the normal rate. The estimated fee to be $6,800 to $7,300.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Wilcox to hire the firm
of Janz & Knight for the 1979 audit.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Fortino, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
GROVELAND-OAKS PHASE II:
The second set of bids for the Groveland-Oaks Phase II project were received
and opened on Thursday, August 3, 1978.
The bids are as follows:
J. D. Armstrong $266,400.00
G.E.M. 295,855.00
Morrison Company 349,106.75
The alternate for playground equipment and concrete walks was not recommended,
as our employees can install those at a later date.
Staff recommends including $1,500 in the bid price to install concrete walks
around the existing restroom facility.
Total project cost is estimated as follows:
Construction $266,400
Administration 700
Consultant Fees 25,000
Inspection Fees 4,000
5% Contingency 13,320
Survey 3,600
Sub -Total $313,020
Concrete Walk 1,500
TOTAL $314,520
Construction will start in Mid -September.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to J. D. Armstrong for $266,1100, with a
total project cost of $314,520.
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Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante to award
the contract for Groveland-Oaks Phase II to the low bidder,
J. D. Armstrong, in the amount of $266,400; total project
cost $314,520.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Deni, Fortino, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
TED GRAY PROPERTY -- INDEPENDENCE -OAKS:
Received a request from John Laffrey to sell 1.72 acres of land at Independence -
Oaks that abuts his property. Acquisition of this property would provide
ingress to acreage he wishes to sell.
Mr. Reickel checked with DNR officials, who told him if federally -owned property
is sold, it must be replaced with like property. This would coincide with the
purchase of the 50 acres at Springfield -Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Fortino to have the
Manager apply to the DNR for approval to dispose of the 1.72
acres at Independence -Oaks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---Revenues through July for the Wave Pool are up this year by $15,500, and
the attendance is up by 11,129 people.
---Gross revenues for Red -Oaks through July are $15,347, with 5,092 patrons.
---Chairman Wint received a letter from Representative Loren Armbruster
regarding HB6411, saying he appreciated our letter of explanation.
---The liquor license for Springfield -Oaks has been transferred to The Oaks
and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
---Recommended the Commission pass a resolution encouraging M275 if the vote
is in favor of it on August 8. Staff will prepare a resolution for the next
Commission meeting.
---Received an analysis of the Tisch Amendment from Management and Budget.
If this amendment passes, it will cut our revenues in half.
Staff requested an analysis of the Hedley Amendment from Mr. Handorf.
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----Staff had a preliminary meeting with the County Executive's office on the
financing of Glen Oaks. Possibilities have come down to two (2) routes:
1. Loan from the County
2. Revenue bonds through Building Authority.
We are also waiting to hear about Senator Huffman's request for a grant from
the State in the amount of $1.2 million.
Staff is inclined to go the revenue bond route over a period of 20 years; should
be prepared to make a recommendation at the next Commission meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
---Commissioner Wilcox reported some citizens were having difficulty finding
their way around Groveland-Oaks and inquired about street signing. Staff
reported that new phase is going to have numbered sites for easier recognition.
Master signs will be installed by Memorial Day, 1979.
---Mr. Deni requested Page 3-4, Paragraph 5, of the minutes of July 21, 1978,
be corrected as follows:
"Made over $9,000..." be changed to read "Grossed over $9,000..."
---Per request of Commissioner Walker, staff will inquire about the Attorney
General's opinion with regard to leased concessions in parks.
---Received request from the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce to send a
letter to the Silverdome commending them for the job being done to bring people
there for events. Commission will send a letter stating what the Silverdome
has done for the county parks system.
---Next Commission meeting changed from August 18 to August 25, 1978, at
9:30 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.
Betty Fortino
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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