HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979.12.05 - 38650OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 5, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Vice Chairman Marjorie M.
Walker in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Velma Austin, George Kuhn, Joseph R.
Montante, M. D., Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Don Deni, Fred Houghten, Carol Stanley.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Michigan University
Hoyem/Basso Associates
Starosta & Associates
Department of Public Works
County Commissioner
Democratic Party
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design & Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Thomas Seavey, Recreation Supervisor
Timothy Harris, Intern
Robert Rupp
Harold Diamond
Ronald Starosta
Milton Handorf, Director
Betty Fortino
Bunnie Goldman
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 1979
and the Budget Review Meetings of November 13 and 21,
1979, with the following corrections:
November 7, Page 3-4: The motion on tree plantings shall read:
.... to approve $2,074 for tree plantings and landscaping at
Groveland and Independence and a 5% contingency of $1,146; total
project cost, $3,220.
November 13, Page 3-8: The motion on Mobile Recreation shall read:
...each mobile recreation unit fee be increased $10.00 above the
present rate.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Austin to approve payment of
Vouchers 11-1 through 11-223.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wilcox (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Wilcox to receive the
Statement of Operations as of October 31, 1979.
Motion carried.
DATA PROCESSING NEEDS:
Mr. Ross presented the report of Starosta & Associates Computer Systems Specialists.
Mr. Starosta defined the needs of the Parks and Recreation Commission with regard
to data processing equipment.
The County also presented a proposal. They noted that due to the fact that
Parks and Recreation staff would perform input processing and output monitoring
the County would provide computer services at no cost to the Commission.
Mr. Ross, Mr. Van Loo of Janz & Knight, and Mr. Starosta met with representatives
of the County to evaluate its proposal and they recommended utilizing the County
Computer System.
Mr. Ross stated it might be necessary to add another person in the accounting
section to carry out the program.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to proceed
with County Computer Services on a "no cost" basis to the
Parks and Recreation Commission; staff is to request from
the Commission any additional positions needed to carry
out the program.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Austin (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to receive the
report of Starosta & Associates and authorize payment as per
agreement.
Motion carried.
GLEN OAKS REMODELING:
Bob Rupp and Harry Diamond from Hoyem-Basso reviewed the specifications and design
for the remodeling of Glen Oaks.
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Remodeling of the first phase includes the bar area, foyer, locker rooms,
bathrooms, kitchen, office, and new electrical system for these areas.
The cost estimate for this phase includes:
Architectural & Structural $135,000
+ 15% contingency $20,250
Mechanical 157,700
+ 15% contingency 23,655
Electrical 90,400
+ 15% contingency 13,560
Total Contingency $57,465
Total Probable Bid Cost $383,100
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to authorize staff
to go out for bid on the remodeling of Glen Oaks.
Mr. Kipke stated that the above improvements were necessary to bring the building
up -to -code.
Dr. Montante requested a cost breakdown on expenses to date at Glen Oaks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Austin, Kuhn (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Austin to approve the
1980 Budget as amended.
Mr. Seavey reviewed the recommended 1980 bus rental rates:
June 15 - September 15
$75 - includes bus driver and gas
$10 per hour for time over 8 hours
September 16 - June 14
$95 - includes bus driver and gas
There will be an additional charge of 40� per mile traveled outside Oakland County.
$10 per hour for time over 8 hours
The 1979 rates were: summer, $50; off season, $65 during the week and $85 on
weekends.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wilcox, Austin, Kuhn, Montante (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Walker questioned whether or not the park millage should go on the
Presidential Primary ballot.
The millage will be discussed in January.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---Received letter from NRPA expressing appreciation for our support in writing
the House and Senate regarding the Land and Water appropriation.
---Received letter from Holly High School thanking us for letting their golf
team play at Springfield Oaks.
---Distributed SOLEC (Southeastern Oakland Life Enrichment Coalition) brochure.
---MRPA Winter Conference, Plaza Hotel, Renaissance Center, January 20 - 23.
Let Betty Guest know if you plan to attend.
---Notified by DNR that the pre -application for Land and Water funds for
20 additional campsites, a play area, and a pedestrian bridge at Groveland has
been given high priority for funding.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Wilcox to process
the application.
Motion carried.
---Kathy Torrey, intern from Central Michigan University will be presenting a
final report on the Northwest Therapeutic Association at the next meeting.
---Photo contest winners will be present at next meeting to receive their
prizes.
---Commissioner Walker received letter from Mary Ann Barnett, Scottsdale, Arizona,
C/BM, who is on the conference committee for the 1980 NRPA Annual Conference to
be held in Phoenix. Ms. Barnett would appreciate comments or suggestions on any
area of the conference. Contact Mrs. Walker or Betty Guest.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Austin to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Velma Austin
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