HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979.11.13 - 38663OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW
November 13, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the Parks
and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Velma Austin, Don
Deni, Fred Houghten, Dr. Joseph Montante, Carol Stanley.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
George Kuhn, Richard Wilcox.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Michigan University
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
Sandra Pulk, Intern, Michigan State University
Thomas Seavey, Recreation Supervisor
R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Timothy Harris, Intern
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
The meeting was called to review the proposed 1980 Budget.
The proposed 1980 revenue was $4,522,310; estimated Operating Budget, $3,664.675;
anticipated revenue over budget, $855,635. The balance of $555,635 will be used
for capital development.
Mr. Ross adjusted the projections on the Revenue Comparison, Page 6, to relfect
the 1979 actual figures through December, 1979. The adjusted 1979 revenue total
is $3,911,000 and the 1980 projected total is $4,430,000.
FEES AND CHARGES:
Mr. Kipke reviewed the 1980 Fees and Charges and discussed proposed rate changes.
Listed below are changes the Commission made over and above the recommended rates.
---Groveland Oaks: Recommended rate changes:
Old Sites
Residents - increase from $4.00 to $4.50
Non -Residents 11 115.00 to $5.50
New Sites (Includes day use fee, electricity and water)
Residents - $7.00
Non -Residents - $8.00
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Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to increase
the rate on the old campsites to $5.00 and $6.00 and set a
rate of $8.00 and $9.00 on the new campsites. The new sites
will include water and electricity.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante, Stanley (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
DUMP STATION-GROVELAND:
Proposed rate: Free for those camping
Non -Camper residents: Increase from $3.00 to $4.00
Non -Residents Increase from $4.00 to $5.00
Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Mrs. Austin to raise the
Sanitary Dump Station fees from $4.00 to $5.00 for residents
and from $5.00 to $6.00 for non-residents. The service is
free to those already camping.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante, Stanley, Walker (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
GOLF COURSES:
The Commission concurred with staff's recommendations to raise the greens fees
at all courses.
Discussion conducted on annual memberships for the golf courses.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Austin that we offer
memberships at our golf courses only on a renewable basis for
the coming 1980 season.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Stanley to amend the
motion to exclude senior citizens.
Discussion followed on increasing rates or complete elimination of the annual
memberships.
Dr. Montante withdrew his amendment and Mrs. Stanley withdrew her support to the
amendment.
Mrs. Walker withdrew her motion and Mrs. Austin withdrew her support to the motion.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante that a public
hearing be held at Waterford Oaks regarding a discontinuation
of annual memberships.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wint (5)
NAYS: Deni, Houghten (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Staff will determine a date to hold the public hearing.
Mr. Reickel noted that the budget could be approved with the exception of the
annual memberships.
MOBILE RECREATION:
Staff did not recommend changing the mobile recreation units rates.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Deni that each
mobile recreation unit fee be increased 10% above the
present rate.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Montante, Stanley, Wint, Austin (5)
NAYS: Walker (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Chairman Wint asked Mr. Seavey to present a comprehensive report on the Mobile
Recreation Program at the next meeting. It will consist of a stud/ showing usage
this year by communities and whether or not it was a paid visit or a visit
covered by the Department of Labor grant; future projections for the prog.ram
and a cost/benefit ratio on each unit.
Commissioner Walker suggested that if more money was generated through the program
that identification on the sides of the units be altered to enable it to be seen
in photographs.
SPRINGFIELD YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER:
Mr. Reickel stated that we would probably request an additional $25,000 from the
County in 1980 for the 1981 budget. The County presently subsidizes the YAC with
a $50,000 yearly payment.
WATERFORD TENNIS COMPLEX:
Staff's recommendations on establishing rates for the new court games were
discussed.
Mr. Seavey will prepare a report explaining the plans for programming the facility
and report back to the Commission.
Chairman Wint requested that it be noted in the minutes that staff's Waterford
Tennis Complex recommendations were not approved.
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WAVE POOL:
The Commission concurred with recommendations for an entrance fee increase at
the pool.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Stanley that the
annual pool membership fee be increased the same percentage
as the entrance fee increases.
Motion carried.
Another budget review session will be held immediately following the regular
meeting of November 21. The time was changed to 9:00 a.m.
A tentative budget review is scheduled for Monday, November 26, 9:00 a.m.,
if necessary.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty u st
Recording Secretary
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