HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981.11.06 - 38711OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
BUDGET REVIEW
November 6, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the Parks
and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Don Deni, Fred
Houghten, Geo-rge Kuhn, Pecky Lewis, Jr., Dr. Joseph Montante, Carol Stanley,
Richard Wilcox.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
James Mansfield, Supervisor, Golf Courses
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Daniel Stencil, Recreation Supervisor
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
The meeting was called to continue review of the 1982 proposed budget.
MOBILE RECREATION
Dan Stencil, Recreation Supervisor, reviewed the mobile recreation program and
bus rental program. It was determined that the mobile recreation program was
viable and created much exposure for the park system.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Walker,
to concur with staff's recommendations on the
mobile recreation program.
Motion carried.
TENNIS COMPLEX
Mr. Stencil explained that in an effort to cut expenses at the tennis facility,
he proposed not manning the facility during daytime hours. He suggested having
one Recreation Specialist to coordinate leagues and tournaments and subcontract
lessons with a pro.
Commissioner Deni stated "...We can't abandon the tennis complex. I think we
should do everything in our power to promote the place."
Staff stated it was never their intent to close down but to try to be more
efficient.
It was determined that the sign needed to be changed. Rather than the existing
"Court Complex" directional sign, each activity available would be listed on the
sign.
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Moved by Mr. Deni, supported by Mrs. Walker that the Commission
increase funding to keep the tennis complex open and staffed
during daytime hours.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Stanley, Walker, Wint, Deni, Houghten, Lewis, Kuhn (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
BICYCLE MOTOCROSS
Dan Stencil reviewed the 1981 BMX program. It drew approximately 15,000 visitors
to the Waterford Oaks Park in 1981.
Commissioner Deni suggested the BMX program be advertised in the local papers.
FEES & CHARGES
Moved by Mrs. Walker, supported by Mr. Wilcox to eliminate the
annual greens fees for the White Lake and Springfield Golf
Courses.
Commissioner Walker expressed her concern about raising individual fees and
making no effort to eliminate the concept of annual greens fees on the golf courses.
The meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Mansfield and Mr. Thibodeau were present to explain the number of annual
memberships sold, how many were retirees, total number of rounds played by
members, etc.
The majority of the Commission members felt it would be advantageous, both
financially and for public relations, to retain the fees.
Motion C•,-w-F -ed . FA L&b
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Don Deni
Secretary
Betty gueSt
Recording Secretary
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