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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1980.10.01 - 38687OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 1, 1980 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lewis Wint at 9:45 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Velma Austin, Fred Houghten, George Kuhn, Dr. Joseph Montante, Carol Stanley. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Deni, Richard Wilcox. ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Dept. of Public Works Michigan State Representative Dept. of Natural Resources Orion Township Bicycle Moto Cross Anthony M. Franco, Inc. Daily Tribune Oakland Press Pontiac -Waterford Times APPROVAL OF MINUTES: R. Eric Reickel, Manager Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services Sheila Cox, Accountant Joseph Figa, Chief of Design & Development Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer Nancy Zagurny, Mobile Recreation Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Tom Seavey, Recreation Supervisor Milton Handorf, Director Alice Tomboulian 0. J. Scherschligt, Deputy Director Robert Sheardy, Supervisor Kathy Jacobs, Clerk Hope Tyrrell, Treasurer Dr. Myles Platt, Chairman, Planning Commission Lawrie Burnette Rolena Barlow Bud Bennett Dorothy Langan, Account Executive John Basch Cindy Goodaker Nancy Nowha Moved by Mrs. Austin, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 17, 1980, as written. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Austin to approve the minutes of the special meeting of September 29, 1980, with the following corrections: Motion on Chrysler Property: Add 111980" following September 17. 3 - 1 (Commission Meeting, October 1, 1980) APPROVAL OF MINUTES (continued) The wording "The $500,000 funding request cannot be committed.." shall be changed to read "The $500,000 funding request for the 900+ acre Chrysler property cannot be committed..." ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Stanley, Walker, Wint, Austin, Houghten, Kuhn, Montante (7) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante to approve payment of Vouchers 9-156 through 9-282. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wint, Austin (6) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Dr. Montante to accept the Statement of Operations as of August 31, 1980. Motion carried. GLEN OAKS - RAKE"O-VAC: The following bids were received by Purchasing for a Rake-O-Vac for Glen Oaks. All are GSA prices. W. F. Miller $8711. Lawn Equipment 8500. Wilkie Turf Equipment 7796. Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to Wilkie Turf Equipment for $7796. Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Austin to purchase a Rake-O-Vac for Glen Oaks from the low bidder, Wilkie Turf Equipment, for $7796. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wint, Austin (6) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 3-2 (Commission Meeting, October 1, 1980) WINTER PHOTO CONTEST Due to the success of last year's Fall Photo Contest, Ms. Pung recommended that a Winter Photo Contest be held this year. It would encourage participation in the parks as well as increase our supply of winter scenes. Some $775 in cash prizes will be awarded. Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Walker to approve the Winter Photo Contest. Commissioner Walker suggested that the winners of the contest be invited to the Recognition Banquet in the spring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wint, Austin, Kuhn (6) NAYES: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. CHRYSLER PROPERTY - ORION TOWNSHIP: Chairman Wint welcomed the guests and invited comments about the proposed ven- ture with DNR to acquire the 2400-acre Chrysler property in Orion Township. State Rep. Alice Tombioulian expressed pleasure that the Commission has shown in interest in participating in the acquisition of the property. She, as well as representatives of Orion Township, asked cooperation between the Township, DNR, and the County to resolve concerns of area residents about traffic control, safety, intensity of development and hunting on the County's pro- posed 900-acre parcel and to recognize the Township's sewer problem. A few years ago, Orion Township constructed sewers based on Chrysler's plan to convert the land to residential use. Undeveloped park land would mean the sewers were underused which could mean that Township residents would end up paying more than anticipated. The Commission reiterated its philosophy of not allowing hunting in County Parks. Senate Bill 387, Sec. 6 (1), (referring to Chrysler property) states: "...This property will remain open to public recreational use including hunting unless it is mutually agreed by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Natural Resources to close a portion or portions thereof..." Representative Tomboulian stated who would work with the State Legislature in an attempt to resolve the hunting question. O.J. Scherschlight, Deputy Director of the Dept. of Natural Resources, talked about the circumstances leading to acquiring the option on the property, the funding sources and DNR's role in the acquisition. 3-3 (Commission Meeting, October 1, 1980) The appraised value of the property is $18.8 million and Chrysler indicated they would accept a purchase price of $5.5 million. DNR has received all fund- ing except the $500,000 from Oakland County. The 900-acres designated for the County are valued at $4.2 million. The funding breakdown is as follows: $1,000,000 Michigan Land Trust Fund 3,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund 1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund Contingency Grant 500,000 Oakland County. The target date for completing the transaction is late January, 1981. The 1400 acres to be purchased and maintained by DNR would be an extension of the Bald Mt. Recreation Area and would include hiking trails, hunting, horse- back trails, and fishing. The proposed 900+ acres to go to Oakland County would include Lake Sixteen. The 60 acres to be donated to Orion Township is behind and adjacent to the Township Hall. Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Dr. Montante that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission participate with the State in the acquisition of the 900+ acre Chrysler property in Orion Township for $500,000 and direct the Manager to research all possible sources of alternatives for the $500,000 and make recommendations within 60 days. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Walker, Wint, Austin, Houghten, Kuhn, Montante, Stanley (7) NAYES: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. BMX Race - Silverdone: Mr. Kipke talked about the success of the bicycle moto-cross track behind the Wave Pool and numbers of riders, many from out-of-state, who participate in the races. He requested the Commission give consideration to being prime sponsor for an indoor BMX race tentatively scheduled for the Silverdome on April 18 and 19, 1981. Final details are still to be arranged with the Silverdome. He distributed an estimated income and expenditure projection for the event. Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Stanley that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission be the prime sponsor for an indoor BMX race at the Silverdome on April 18 and 19, 1981. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Wint, Austin, Houghten, Kuhn, Montante, Stanley, Walker (7) NAYES: (o) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 3-4 (Commission Meeting, October 1, 1980) MANAGER'S REPORT: ---The one -millionth visitor will have visited the park system before the next meeting. You will receive correspondence about it. ---Asked Commissioner to read H.B. 6004, a bill that would allow Parks and Recreation Departments to be created under County Board of Commissioners and/or a committee of the County Board of Commissioners. Meeting adjourned at 12 noon. Velma Austin Secret Betty 4V Recording Se etary 3-5