HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981.11.18 - 38713OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
BUDGET REVIEW
November 18, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 11:16 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, George
Kuhn, Pecky Lewis, Jr., Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Houghten, Carol Stanley.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Anthony M. Franco, Inc. Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
The meeting was held to continue review of the proposed 1982 budget.
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BUDGET:
LIFEJACKETS:
Mr. Kipke explained that the differencein the amount of money budgeted for the
lifejackets was due to possible use of a zippered vest at Addison and Independence
while the cost at Groveland reflected replacement of the present type of
lifejacket. The lifejackets would not be purchased without approval from the Marine
Division of the Sheriff's Department.
GRILLS FOR PICNIC AREA AT WAVE POOL:
Commissioners Deni and Walker questioned whether grills should be provided for
cooking in the picnic area at the wave pool due to the congestion in such a
small area.
Mr. Kipke said that if grills are not provided the people bring their own; some
dump the charcoal on the ground and create a maintenance problem. Also, he
felt the public expected to have grills in the picnic area of a park.
Mr. Reickel asked the Commission to refer the matter to the Design & Development
staff to develop a plan as consideration had been given to expanding the picnic
area and stated it would be referred to the Commission for review.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairman Wint stated that Dorothy Langan, Account Executive with the Anthony M.
Franco firm had asked the privilege of addressing the Commission.
Mrs. Langan talked about the quarterly report that outlines what the firm
accomplishes for its retainer fee.
Commissioner Montante felt that no one on the board would disagree that the
firm's services were needed but that costs should be held at the 1981 retainer
fee.
Mrs. Langan said the Franco firm had not received an increase in retainer fee
for three years and their costs had escalated, along with the rest of the
economy but they were willing to adhere to the same retainer fee in 1982 as
1981.
She stated that reduction of services from their firm would detract from the
overall public communications program "...we give you the visibility you should
have to get maximum participation in this program."
Commissioner Den! stated he had no objection to increasing cost of the program
if the money was spent wisely.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Walker to refer
the 1982 budget, as amended, to staff for the public
hearing and adoption at the December 2, 1981, meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Don Deni
Secretary
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Bett Guest
Rec rding Secretary
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