HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1978.02.24 - 38630OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
February 24, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 10:18 a.m. by Chairman Lewis E. Wint in
the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis E. Wint, Vice -Chairman Marjorie M. Walker, Secretary Betty J.
Fortino, Don Deni, Dr. Joseph R. Montante, Richard V. Vogt.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
John R. Gnau, Jr., George W. Kuhn, E. Frank Richardson.
ALSO PRESENT:
R. Eric Reickel; Jon J. ,I,'ipke; Joseph P. Figa, Jr.; Charles L. Ross; Sheila
Cox; Vic Chiasson; Mike Thibodeau; Bob Salogar, Anthony M. Franco, Inc.;
Jack Anderson, Anderson/Lesniak & Associates; Don Childs, Bills/Childs
Associates; Bill Willoughby, The Daily Tribune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Dr.. Montante, supported by Mr. Deni to approve the
minutes of the meeting of Feburary 10 with the following
corrections:
Page 3 - 2, Manager's Report, Paragraph 1: The date of
February 14 should read "February 24."
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker to approve
payment of Vouchers 2-70 through 2-148.
Motion carried.
FERTILIZER BIDS:
The following bids were received from Purchasing for fertilizer for the fairways
at the golf courses:
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1. Fairway Fertilizer
2. Rough Fertilizer
3. Urea 45-0-0
4. Urea Formaldehyde
5. Fairway Fertilizer with
Sulfur Coated Urea
TOTAL/EACH SUPPLIER
COMBINED TOTAL $21,879.65
PARKS & RECREATION $15,249.65
LANDS & GROUNDS $ 6,630.00
TURF SUPPLY W. F. MILLER TURF GRASS LAWN EQUIPMENT F.D.S. FERTILIZER LAKESHORE
Manufactured Manufactured Manufactured Manufactured Blended Blended
$20,670.00 $16,575.00
F&O 6,630.00
3,024.00 2,700.00
371.58 370.00
1,870.40 2,040.00
12% sulfur coated
2,002.00 1,625.00
$17,066.25-
$21,525.00
Alternate
2,542.50
NO
BID
396.00
NO
BID
1,774.40
NO
BID
1,271.25
NO
BID
$ 7,000.00 $ 1,774.40
$14,580.00 $15,450.00
P&R 8,748.00
2,559.80 2,980.00
417.58 384.00
NO BID 1,908.00
19.2% sulfur coated
1,797.45 1,150.00
$13,105.25
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Staff concurs with Purchasing's recommendation to abstract the bid and
approve the amount of $15,245.65 for the fertilizer.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Dr. Montante to approve
the amount of $15,245.65 for fertilizer to be purchased from
W. F. Miller, FDS Fertilizer, and Turf Supply.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Fortino, Montante, Walker, Wint (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
BUS RENTAL RATES:
Vic Chiasson requested a rate hike in the rental fee of the buses from $35
to the following:
Summer (June 15 to September 15) - $50
Winter (September A to June 14) - $65 weekdays; $85 weekends
This rate covers staff and gas only.
Staff to look into lettering or painting of the buses and a promotion program
for better utilization of the buses.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino to approve the
new rate of $50 during the summer; $65 during the weekdays of
the winter; and $85 during the weekends of the winter, as
recommended by staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Mrs. Fortino, Dr. Montante, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Deni, Mr. Wint (5)
NAYES: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
CAPITAL BUDGET:
A corrected copy of the 1978 Capital Improvement Budget was distributed to the
commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Deni, supported by Mrs. Fortino to approve the 1978
Capital Improvement Budget as corrected.
Motion carried.
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GROVELAND-OAKS PHASE I
Jack Anderson presented to the Commission the final design for the Groveland-
Oaks camping facility, which includes: paved road off the main park drive
to gain access to the developed road to continue into Area E; replacing
existing sites with individual lots of 45' x 60'; water and electrical
facilities for each site.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker to approve
the final design and allow staff to go out for bid as soon
as state approvals have been received.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD-OAKS PHASE II
Mr. Anderson presented the final design of the Waterford -Oaks Phase II
project to the Commission, which includes: adding an additional service
lane to the existing Wave Pool entrance; 75 car paved parking lot; gravel -
base and topsoil overflow parking lot; comfort station and control bldg.;
4 deck tennis courts, 10 horseshoe courts, 10 shuffleboard courts, and 8
tennis courts, all with provisions for future development; and a bikeway.
This plan is essentially the same as the preliminary plan approved by the
Commission last year.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker to approve the
final. design and allow staff to go out for bid as soon as state
approvals have been received.
Motion carried.
RED -OAKS DRIVING RANGE
Don Childs, Bills/Childs Associates, presented the final design for the
Red -Oaks Driving Range with the following changes: Moved the whole range
_approximately 30 ft. down range, making room for approximately 4 additional
parking spaces; moved fence back, making room for a sign at the entrance;
added a patio every two tee areas.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the
final design, go out for bids, and secure approval from the
proper authorities.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Dr. Montante, Mr. Vogt, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Deni, Mr. Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND - PRE -APPLICATIONS
Four pre -applications have been prepared for approval of the Commission to
send to the Department of Natural Resources. Their intent is to notify the
State that we are interested in building these facilities.
1. Addison -Oaks Phase I
Entrance, Control Station, and 6 Day Use Picnic Areas
2. Groveland-Oaks Phase III
Apply for future funding for Area E
3. Waterford -Oaks Phase III
Ball diamond facility
4. Acquisition at Springfield -Oaks
To acquire an additional 80 acres at the Y.A.C.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mrs. Walker to submit the four
pre -applications to the Department of Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
COV1MIISSION MEETINGS:
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino to table Item #12
on rescheduling the Commission meetings.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mrs. Walker to have the next regular meeting on March 10, 1978
at 9:30 a.m.
`Np 'support.
The next Commission meeting was scheduled for March 10, 1978, at 9:30 a.m.
Original motion to table the item was carried unanimously.
MANAGER'S REPORT
---Received a letter from the Davisburg Rotary Club asking the Commission to
reduce the rental fee at Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C. They are holding a
"Millionaire's Party", with the proceeds going to charity.
Moved by Mrs. Fortino, supported by Mr. Vogt to reduce the fee
from $300 to $150 for the Davisburg Rotary Club.
Motion carried.
---Mr. Reickel received a letter from Dennis Grylicki, Chairman of the Oakland
Township Planning Committee, thanking Messrs. Wint, Figa, and Bills for
presenting the Addison-Oaksmaster plan to the township on February 7.
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---Chairman Wint received a letter from Mr. Gerry Lacey requesting the
Commission's permission to remain in the Commission -owned house his
family is now occupying until June 15, when the school year is over.
Staff recommended to the Commission to approve his request with the
following conditions: Pay $200 rent per month; pay a refundable
security deposit of 1 1/2 times a month's rent payable at the beginning
of the first month; have proof of comprehensive homeowner's insurance;
waive tenant's rights; and pay all utilities.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Deni to approve Mr.
Lacey's request to remain in his home until June 15, with
the following conditions: Pay $200 rent per month; pay
a refundable security deposit of 1 1/2 times a month's rent
payable at the beginning of the first month; have proof of
comprehensive homeowner's insurance; waive tenant's rights;
and pay all utilities.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Mr. Vogt, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Deni, Mrs. Fortino, Mr. Wint (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
---Received the Preliminary Recommendations of the Special Committee established
by House Resolution No. 107. Recommendation #5 reads as follows:
"That the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission be left to
function in its current status."
---Bought exhibit space with the VMCCA at the Outdoorama. We will staff
the booth during the day; the V�iCCA at night.
---Mr. Reickel asked the Commission for suggestions for 1978 "Courtesy Passes."
He showed them samples of the passes the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority
uses. He suggested a similar pass good for one person only, which can be used
for day use, golfing, the Wave Pool, or one unit of camping. They will not be
honored for special events.
Discussion followed.
Staff to make up a proposed list of recipients and present it to the Commission
at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS:
----Betty Guest, Mr. Reickel's Secretary, is in St. Joseph's Mery Hospital,
scheduled for surgery on Monday, February 24. The Commission will send her
a terrarium with best wishes for a speedy recovery.
---March 1 will be a public hearing at Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C. Mr. Reickel
and Mr. Wint will be there to give a presentation and to answer any questions
regarding the recommendation for a liquor license for the Springfield -Oaks
Clubhouse. Mr. Deni recommended that as many of the Parks and Recreation
Commissioners attend as possible.
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----The next Springfield -Oaks Y.A.C. Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for
Monday, March 6, 1978, at 9:30 a.m.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Fortino to adjourn
the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
Betty Fortino
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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