HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1980.04.16 - 38669OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
April 16, 1980
The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m, by Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker
in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Velma Austin, Don Deni, Fred Houghten,
Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, George Kuhn, Carol Stanley.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Purchasing
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
Daily Tribune
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Dan Schulte
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
John Basch, Reporter
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported to Mr. Den! to approve
the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1980, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Houghten to approve
payment of Vouchers 4-1 through 4-160.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wilcox, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Deni, supported by Mr. Wilcox to accept the
Activities Report as of March, 1980.
Motion carried.
(Commission Meeting, April 16, 1980)
JACKETS FOR SUMMER UNIFORMS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for 400 jackets as part of the
summer employee uniforms:
Tel Tane: $19.50 ea. = $7,800.
Velva Sheen No Bid
Champion 12.70 ea. = 5,080. (alternate)
Jack Gel] 17.75 ea. = 7,100.
Uniforms To You No Bid
Staff recommended accepting the bid of Tel -Tape for $7,800 due to quality
and type of jacket submitted and other bids did not meet specifications.
Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Mr. Wilcox to purchase
400 jackets from Tel Tane for $7,800.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wilcox, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante, Walker (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Kipke will check to see if the jackets can be obtained with raglan sleeves.
WIND SCREEN - WATERFORD.TENNIS COMPLEX:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for a wind screen for the
Waterford Tennis Complex:
Southside Sport, Inc.
$.34 per
sq. ft. =
$2166.48
S hooks:
.095 ea.=
322.05 =
$2488.53
The Tennis Co.
$.325 per
sq.ft. =
2070.92
S hooks:
.11� ea.=
372.90 =
$2443.82
Herb Jennings
$.306 per
sq.ft. =
1949.83
S hooks:
.095 ea.=
322.05
= $2271.88
Blanco Canvas
$.30 per
sq. ft.=
1911.60
S hooks:
.15� ea.=
508.50
= $2420.10
Quality Industries
No bid -do
not manufacture
The Courtside Shop
No bid returned
It was determined, since the bids were received, that the number of S hooks
required would be approximately 1700 hooks rather than 3390.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award to the low bidder, Herb Jennings,
for $2,271.88.
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Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to purchase
a wind screen for the. -Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex from
the low bidder, Herb Jennings, in the amount of $2271.80.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante, Walker, Wilcox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
PORTABLE RADIOS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for five portable radios:
G. E. Mobile Radio $1145/ea. = $5725.
Motorola 1117/ea. = 5585.
RCA $852.60/ea. = 4263.
Staff concurred with Purchasing in recommending acceptance of the low bid of
$4263 from RCA.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Dr. Montante to purchase
five portable radios from the low bidder, RCA, for $4263.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Houghten, Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Austin (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
LITTER RECEPTACLES:
Bids were received by Purchasing as described below on 28 wood slat exterior
litter receptacles:
Herb Jennings
Indus.Cleaning
Jack Golden
Two Gun
Miracle Equipment
$44.50/ea. = $1246.
No Bid
42.00/ea. = 1176.
No Bid
No Bid
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the bid to the low bidder, Jack Golden,
for $1176.
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante to award
the bid for 28 litter receptacles to the low bidder, Jack
Golden, for $1176.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Houghten, Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Austin, Deni (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP LEASE - MILL POND:
Mr. Reickel explained that Springfield Township had requested their lease for
the Mill Pond Site be renewed at $1.00 per year. The site is used for a
township park. In order for them to qualify for federal funding, the lease had to
be for at least 20 years.
Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Mr. Deni to approve the
20-year lease with Springfield Township for $1.00 per year.
Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Mr. Deni to amend the
motion and delete the last sentence of Number 5 from the
lease.
Number 5, last sentence, stated: "Should this lease be terminated before said
permanent improvements are fully depreciated, Lessor shall pay to Lessee the
original cost of said improvements minus the depreciation deducted to the date
of termination."
The amendment to the motion carried.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Walker, Wilcox, Austin, Deni, Houghten (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
1979 AUDIT - JANZ AND KNIGHT:
Mr. Reickel read the cover letter from the auditing firm of Janz & Knight
which stated that everything was in order for the audit and that we continue
with our annual audit of The Oaks Corporation.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to receive
the 1979 Audit Report from Janz & Knight.
Motion carried.
WATERFORD OAKS DEDICATION - RESOLUTION:
Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Dr. Montante to adopt
the following resolution honoring Daniel T. Murphy, County
Executive.
"WHEREAS, Daniel T. Murphy was one of the original founders
of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission in 1966;
WHEREAS, Daniel T. Murphy was instrumental in securing the
initial loan of $100,000 for the establishment of the County Park
system;
WHEREAS, with the HUD Open Space Act, Daniel T. Murphy had
the commendable foresight to recommend the acquisition of the
original acreage for Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks and Waterford
Oaks County Parks;
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WHEREAS, Daniel T. Murphy, as Oakland County Executive,
continues to be a staunch supporter and advocate of the county-
wide recreation system;
WHEREAS, Daniel T. Murphy is himself a recognized and
accomplished tennis player;
WHEREAS, it has been the county policy to provide functional
names to county facilities rather than naming buildings after
individuals;
WHEREAS, it has been past practice to recognize outstanding
individuals in county government by dedicating facilities in
their honor and installing an appropriately designed plaque
THEREFORE, be it resolved on this 16th day of April, 1980
that the Waterford Oaks tennis complex is dedicated in sincere
appreciation to the Honorable Daniel T. Murphy, distinguished
County Executive of Oakland County."
The resolution will be presented to Mr. Murphy at the Waterford Oaks tennis
complex dedication and an appropriate plaque will be affixed to the complex
shelter.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wilcox, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---Although it was reported in a local paper that the feds had turned down the
Department of Natural Resource's funding request to acquire the Orion Township
property, have not received official word from the DNR on the proposal.
Commissioner Houghten said the state was considering loaning the Chrysler
Corporation $150 million and suggested a resolution be forwarded to the County
Executive and Oakland County Board of Commissioners urging them to recommend
to the Governor that the Chrysler Corporation donate the Orion Township
property to the state as part of the loan guarantee.
Moved by Mr. Houghten, supported by Dr. Montante to send
a resolution to the County Executive and Oakland County
Board of Commissioners urging them to recommend to the
Governor that the Chrysler Corporation donate the Orion
Township property to the State of Michigan for a state park
as part of the loan guarantee.
Motion carried.
---Recommended the Commission not accept the proposal by owners of the Bald
Mountain Golf Course to sell the course to the Commission.
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Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Dr. Montante, to accept
staff's recommendation not to accept the proposal by the
owners of the Bald Mountain Golf Course.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wilcox, Austin, Deni, Houghten, Montante, Walker (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
---April 23: MRPA Legislative Reception, Lansing.
---May 12: Recognition Banquet, Addison Oaks, 6:30 p.m.
---May 16: Red Oaks Dedication, 1:00 p.m.
---May 21: Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex Dedication, 1:00 p.m.
---Received petitions with 4000 signatures urging the Parks and Recreation ...
''We, the undersigned residents of Oakland County do hereby petition and
request that the Oakland County Government negotiate a purchase of the
Lakeleand Arena in Waterford Township so that this facility will continue to
be used as a skating facility available to the public."
Walter Bedell, attorney and resident of Oakland County will request permission
to speak to the Commission at its meeting of May 7.
---The Nordic Ski Patrol members volunteered some 1,652 hours during the 1979
winter season.
---Owners of Groveland Valley Development Corporation proposed that the Parks
and Recreation Commission purchase some of their property to act as a buffer along
the fence line between Groveland Oaks Park and their development.
It was suggested that a letter be written to Groveland Townshiping suggesting
the developer be required to put up a buffer.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to reject
the proposal to acquire a buffer from the Groveland Valley
Development Corporation.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting ajourned at 11:10 a.m.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty est
Recording Secretary
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