HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1980.02.20 - 38675OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 20, 1980
The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the
Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
ChairmanLewis Wint, Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Velma Austin,
Carol Stanley, Richard Wilcox, Dr. Joseph Montante.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Deni, Fred Houghten, George Kuhn.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
Citizen
City of Ferndale
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Janet Pung, Public Information Officer
Thomas Seavey, Recreation Supervisor
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
Lorrin Van Ort
Bernard Lennon, Mayor
Neal Ross, Recreation Supervisor
Byron Photiades, Director, Parks & Recreation
Peter Carsley
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Austin to approve
the minutes of the meeting of February 6, 1980, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Stanley to approve
payment of Vouchers 1-1 through 1-3, and 2-1 through 2-130.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Walker, Wilcox, Wint, Austin, Montante, Stanley (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Austin to receive the
Activities Report for January, 1980.
Motion carried.
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GROVELAND OAKS - HAND DRIERS:
Mr. Ross explained that the following bids were received by Purchasing for
eight hand driers for Groveland Oaks:
Trumbull Recreation $207.00 ea. _ $1656.00
World Dryer 212.80 ea. = 1702.40
American Dryer No bid returned
Staff recommended the driers be purchased from the low bidder, Trumbull
Recreation, for $1656. The amount budgeted in the Capital Equipment Budget
was $1600.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to purchase
eight driers for Groveland Oaks from the low bidder, Trumbull
Recreation, in the amount of $1656.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Austin, Montante, Stanley, Walker (5)
NAYS: Wilcox (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ICE RINK PROPOSAL - CITY OF FERNDALE:
Bernard Lennon, Mayor of the City of Ferndale, and representatives of the
Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department were present to explain the background
and operation of the outdoor ice rink located in the 34-acre Martin Park. The
financial difficulties that led to the closing of the rink in 1979 were dis-
cussed.
Mayor Lennon requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission perform a study
as to the feasibility of operating the rink as a County facility. He was hope-
ful that the rink could be made into a multi -purpose, year-round outdoor facility.
The City of Ferndale received a $100,000 matching grant from the Department of
Natural Resources for the rink which mandates the facility be a year-round
operation, but they cannot come up with their portion. The grant expires
December 30, 1980.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Austin that staff conduct
a feasibility study on operating the Martin Road Ice Rink as a
County facility; study to include the feasibility of a rink or other
winter facilities at Glen Oaks or Red Oaks Golf Courses.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wint, Austin, Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wilcox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BUDGET:
Mr. Figa distributed copies of the Capital Development Budget for 1980. A
special budget review meeting was scheduled for Friday, February 29, 9:00 a.m.
LAKELAND ARENA:
Mr. Wint stated that the Richardsons wanted to sell the Lakeland Arena and that
a petition drive had been started by the users of the rink for the County to
buy the property.
GLEN OAKS:
Mr. Kipke showed slides of Glen Oaks depicting the building being prepared for
the first phase of renovation.
Mr. Figa presented the color selections for the interior of the Clubhouse.
The Oaks Corporation is to have an interior decorator evaluate the main dining
room.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---Will request the Department of Natural Resources to make the same presentation
to the Parks and Recreation Commission as was made to SEMCOG pertaining to the
Chrysler property.
0. J. Scherschlight, Deputy Director of the DNR, stated he would send a letter
to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding their involvement in the project
as soon as it was determined what the federal government and Chrysler would do
regarding the acquisition.
According to information received at a meeting of the SEMCOG Regional Clear-
inghouse Review Committee, the DNR is talking about an $8 million acquisition;
$2.5 million for a paper transaction where Chrysler gets a tax break. The
assessor from Orion Township said the property is worth only about $5.5 million.
The DNR is conducting an appraisal of the property.
---Proposed a resolution be sent to congressmen encouraging them to continue to
pursue full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
---Proposed a resolution be passed encouraging the congressional delegation to
support SJ Resolution 90 naming June 1-7, 1980, as National Recreation and
Parks Week.
Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Mrs. Austin, to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of considering a possible
property acquisition.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Austin, Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wilcox, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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The meeting resumed at 12:10 p.m.
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mrs. Stanley that the
Parks and Recreation Commission seek an appropriate date
for an informational meeting with the Board of Commissioners
to inform them of the Commission's findings pertaining to the
financial feasibility of the Pine Knob recreational complex.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wilcox, Wint, Austin (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
Velma Austin
Secretary
Betty �est
Recor'ing Secretary
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