HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1978.12.15 - 38626OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 15, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 9:50 a.m. in the Grill Room of the Glen
Oaks Clubhouse by Lewis E. Wint, Chairman.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Betty Fortino, Don
Deni, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Vogt, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
John Gnau
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon Kipke; Arnold Johnston; Charles Ross; Joseph Figa; Mike
Thibodeau; Jim Mansfield: Velma Austin; Carol Stanley; Milton Handorf, Director
of Public Works; Ted Fuller, George Lekas, Walt Rickens and Randy Milbacher,
The Oaks; Robert J. Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.; John Basch, The Daily
Tribune.
Chairman Wint introduced the guests attending the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Deni to approve the
minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1978, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante to approve
payment of Vouchers 12-1 through 12-108.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wilcox, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion
carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Kuhn to receive the
Activities Report for November, 1978,
Motion carried.
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WATER HOOKUP - GLEN OAKS:
Mr. Kipke explained that regulations mandated by the Oakland County Health
Department required that the well at Glen Oaks Clubhouse be abandoned and the
facility be hooked -up to the City water supply.
Seven plumbing firms were asked to bid on the project but none.responded. As
soon as quotes are available, they will be presented to the Commission.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---"Sunday only" registration for the MRPA Conference is $25.00.
The "Walker Survey" will be on Sunday's agenda; a study conducted by Com-
missioner Walker about Parks and Recreation Commissions in the State.
Also, the DNR will conduct a public hearing on Sunday pertaining to the State
Recreation Plan.
---Salary range for the Public Information Officer, as recommended by Personnel,
is $19,300 to $21,600. Personnel Practices Committee will review the request to
approve the position at its first meeting in January.
---Cross country ski rental and lesson program at White Lake -Oaks during first
part of January; co -sponsored by The Detroit News.
---Cross Country Ski Tour, Independence -Oaks, January 6, 1979.
---Cross Country Ski Race, Independence -Oaks, January 28, 1979.
---Special Commission Meeting on Wednesday, December 20, to hear proposals from
six architectual firms regarding the Glen Oaks Clubhouse.
---Sent letters to golf leagues at Glen Oaks requesting they sign contracts for
the 1979 season.
---Meeting held on December 14 at White Lake -Oaks regarding the proposed Environ-
mental Center for Independence -Oaks. Representatives from environmental centers
and/or environmental education programs throughout the State of Michigan attended.
NEW BUSINESS:
SENATOR HUFFMAN RESOLUTION:
Moved by Mr. Deni, supported by Mr. Kuhn to adopt the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS, State Senator Bill S. Huffman, through his belief in the
importance of recreation and open space, helped secure a $50,000
grant to study the feasibility of converting the Red Run Drain
into a recreation facility, and
WHEREAS, Senator Huffman was instrumental in obtaining the state
funding of $1.2 million for the purchase of the Glen Oaks golf
course for the preservation of open space and continued recreation
use, and
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WHEREAS, Senator Huffman has displayed an enthusiastic support
for recreation facilities designed to enrich the lives of present
and future generations, such as the wave -action pool, and
WHEREAS, it has been the county policy to provide functional names
to county buildings rather than naming buildings after individuals,
and
WHEREAS, -it has been the past practice to recognize outstanding
individuals in the county by dedicating facilities in their honor,
and installing an appropriately designed plaque,
THEREFORE, be it resolved this 15th day of December, 1978, that
the Red Oaks Golf Complex is dedicated in sincere appreciation to
the Honorable Bill S. Huffman, distinguished member of the Senate
of the State of Michigan, and a resident of Oakland County and
that a plaque as designed be affixed in an appropriate area of the
building."
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wilcox, Wint, Deni, Fortino, Kuhn, Montante, Vogt, Walker (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Reickel suggested Senator Huffman be recognized at the Parks and Recreation
Awards Banquet to be held in the spring.
PRESENTATION:
Commissioner Walker presented a stained glass mobile to Commissioner Fortino
who will be leaving the Commission the end of December.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
GLEN OAKS:
Mr. Kipke updated the Commission on what had transpired since the acquisition
of Glen Oaks; ie, thorough cleaning of building which included steam -cleaning
the kitchen, blocking off attic storage area, correcting violations as cited
by the Farmington Hills Fire Department, etc. The Fire Department verbally
gave Parks and Recreation an Occupancy Permit.
Chairman Wint recessed the meeting at 10:35 so the Commission could tour the
facility.
Meeting reconvened at 11:25 a.m.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to reconsider
the motion made at the December 1 meeting to "go out on a dual
program; obtain five or six proposals for the 'design and build'
concept as opposed to architectural services only."
Motion carried.
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Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fortino, to proceed
with the original motion to solicit architectural firms to
submit master plans for the Glen Oaks facility.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Deni, Fortino, Montante, Walker, Wilcox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Betty J. Fortino
Secretary
Betty Guv
Recordin, Secretary
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