HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981.11.10 - 38712OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
BUDGET REVIEW
November 10, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 9:20 a.m. by Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker in
the Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Marjorie Walker, Secretary Don Deni, George
Kuhn, Pecky Lewis, Jr., Dr. Joseph Montante, Carol Stanley.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Houghten, Richard Wilcox
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
The meeting was called to continue review of the proposed 1982 budget.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM:
Mr. Reickel and Ms. Pung, Public Communications Officer, reviewed the line item
expenses of the Public Communications Section. The 1981 budget was $82,000 and
the proposed 1982 figure was $80,100.
Commissioner Wint stated that a request had been made to the County for a Public
Communications Aide, with the intent of discontinuing the services of the Anthony
M. Franco firm, but the request was denied as recommended by the County Executive.
Mr. Reickel explained that the Franco firm had requested their monthly retainer
fee be increased from $1500 to $1800.
Staff recommended retaining the Anthony M. Franco firm for 1982 for the requested
fee of $21,600.
Commissioners Deni and Stanley asked for an accounting of what the firm had
accomplished for the Commission and stated their opposition to an increase in
retainer fee for 1982.
Commissioner Montante felt the program should be continued but at the 1981 budget
costs.
Ms. Pung outlined some of the functions performed by the outside consultant; ie,
contacts with media and national publications, availability of services on an
as needed" basis, expertise in areas of trusts and foundations, television
exposure, etc.
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Ms. Pung further remarked "...I do not feel you can operate..to the extent and
level that has been achieved without one of two things: You either need backup
in the form of a consulting service or you need assistance for the Public
Communications Officer."
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Deni to hold last
year's budget on the outside consultant for the Public
Information Program which would be $18,000.
Chairman Wint called for a roll call vote to close debate on the question.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Stanley, Deni, Kuhn, Montante (4)
NAYS: Walker, Wint, Lewis (3)
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A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the vote to close
debate failed.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Stanley to table
discussion on the Public Relations program until the next
meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Montante, Stanley (3)
NAYS: Walker, Wint, Deni, Lewis (4)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to
table failed.
Commissioner Lewis suggested voting for the recommended budget with the under-
standing that the Board be given a comprehensive report from Franco before the
end of the year and prior to signing the new contract.
Commissioner Walker felt the Public Relations program had been highly successful
and recommended continuing the Franco affiliation at the suggested 1982 rate.
Commission Den! suggested inviting Mr. Franco to a meeting to discuss 1982
services.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION:
AYES: Deni, Kuhn, Montante, Stanley (4)
NAYS: Lewis, Walker, Wint (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Chairman Wint read from the quarterly report of the Public Information Officer
at the October 21, 1981 Commission meeting in which the assistance of the Franco
firm was outlined.
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RED OAKS DRIVING RANGE:
4r Mr. Reickel stated that the driving range had not been as successful as originally
thought and one suggestion made to him was to let the concessionaire operate
the range year round and give the Commission a percentage on the operation.
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BUDGET:
Mr. Reickel said there was only one major expense this year -- a "Bombadier"
ski trail groomer for cross country skiing.
Commissioner Stanley said it would be helptful to have an inventory of capital
equipment in the parks so the Commissioners could make a value judgement on new
equipment.
It was determined to continue discussion on the capital equipment items at the
regular meeting of November 18.
ANNUAL PASSES:
Discussed percentage of use of complimentary coupon books. Chairman Wint asked
for a final report on the use of the books.
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Don Deni
Secretary --
BettyGuest
Recording Secretary
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1981 OPERATING REVENUE BUDGET
SCHEDULE A
1981
1981
ORIGINAL
REVISED
BUDGET
BUDGET
DIFFERENCE
Groveland Oaks
$ 222,.500
$ 254,312
up
$ 31,812
Independence Oaks
86,700
100,829
up
14,129
Addison Oaks
92,150
98,087
up
5,937
Addison Oaks Conference Center
45,000
47,000
up
2,000
Springfield Oaks Golf Course
252,100
264,050
up
11,950
White Lake Oaks Golf Course
298,500
318,948
up
20,448
Red Oaks Golf Course
111,600
118,077
up
6,477
Red Oaks Driving Range
50,900
2.8,658
do
22,242
Glen Oaks Golf Course
364,600
362,693
do
1,907
Mobile Rec. & Special Activities
45,000
66,931
up
21,931
Springfield Oaks YAC
121,650
120,898
do
752
Waterford Oaks Activities Center
52,000
57,450
up
5,450
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool
161,800
159,182
do
2,618
Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex
23,100
5,500
do
17,600
TOTAL FEES AND CHARGES
$1,927,600
$2,002,615
up
$ 75,015
Tax Revenue
2,900,000
2,912,000
up
12,000
Interest Income
60,100
18o,000
up
119,900
Other Income
100
4,643
up
4,543
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
$4,887,800
$5,099,258
up
$211,458
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1981 Operating Expenditure Budget
SCHEDULE B
1981
1981
ORIGINAL OR
REVISED
AMENDED BUDGET
BUDGET
DIFFERENCE
Groveland Oaks
$ 326,350
$. 374,998
up
$ 48,648
Independence Oaks
384,100
408,468
up
24,368
Addison Oaks
369,075
390,134
up
21,059
Addison Oaks Conference Center
39,000
40,950
up
- 1,950
Springfield Oaks Golf Course
293,700
307,415
up
13,715
White Lakb Oaks Golf Course
268,400
274.,904
up
6,504
Red Oaks Golf Course
177,250
185,295
up
8,045
Red Oaks Driving Range
61,850
44,992
do
16,858
Glen Oaks Golf Course
308,200
320,268
up
12,068
Mobile Rec. & Special Activity
138,620
173,786
up
35,166
Springfield Oaks YAC
169,650
174,529
up
4,879
Waterford Oaks Activity Center
139,850
144,261
up
4,411
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool
145,850
158,748
up
12,898
Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex
27,100
35,870
up
8,770
TOTAL PARK OPERATIONS
$2,848,995
$3,034,618
up
$185,623
Administrative Costs
746,740
743,850
do
2,890
Technical Support Unit
205,550
207,600
up
2,050
Contingency
86,515 ',
113,190
up
26,675
TOTAL ALL OPERATIONS
$3,887,800
$4,099,258
$211,458
*Amended by the Commission 9/16/81.
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