HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1982.08.18 - 38718OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 18, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the
Parks and Recreation Commission Room following the presentation of a puppet show
by Rick and Gloria Henry of the -Mobile Recreation staff.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis E. Wint, Secretary Carol Stanley, Harold Cousins, George Kuhn,
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Daniel T. Murphy.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Don Deni, Jean Fox, Joseph R. Montante, M. D., Richard Vogt.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Anthony M. Franco, Inc. Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Lewis to approve
the minutes of the meeting of July 21, 1982, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Cousins to approve
payment of Vouchers 7-211 through 7-231, and 8-1 through
8-66.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, Murphy, Stanley, Wint, Cousins (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
OPERATING STATEMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Cousins, supported by Mr. Kuhn to receive the
Operating Statements as of June, 1982.
Motion carried.
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ADDISON OAKS FENCING:
Mr. Figa explained that bids were received on August 11, 1982 for Phase It
Fencing at Addison Oaks. The work would primarily consist of some 5,615+ linear
feet of 6' chain link fence. The fencing would be erected along the northern
boundary (Walker Road) of the park. The bids are as follows:
Base Bid *Alt. #1 Total
Cyclone $29,000.00 $3,540. $32,540.
Zappie 31,556.30 2,246. 33,802.
Durable 32,812.00 1,403. 34,215.
Anchor NO BID
*For clearing and brushing of area where the fence is to be erected.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder, Cyclone, for $29,000,
plus a 5% contingency of $1,450, for a total amount of $30,450. Staff further
recommended that the alternate remain open as an option in the event that park
personnel did not have the available time to complete the clearing.
There was $30,000 allocated for this project in the 1982 Capital Improvement Budget.
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Kuhn to award the bid
to the low bidder, Cyclone, for $29,000, include the alternate
of $3,540, plus a 5% contingency of $1, 450 for a total project
cost of $33,990; the difference of $3,990 to be taken from
the Operating Budget Contingency, if needed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Murphy, Stanley, Wint, Cousins, Kuhn (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
INDEPENDENCE OAKS PLAY EQUIPMENT:
Mr. Figa stated that bids were received for the first and second phase of play
equipment for Moraine Knoll at Independence Oaks. The equipment consists of
swings, two slides, climbing apparatus, fireman's pole, etc. It is made of
pressure treated pine. Park personnel would install the equipment.
The bids are as follows:
Landscape Structure, Inc $4,965.00
D. L. Cieino & Associates 4,849.00
Jennings Corporation 3,479.72
Seavey & Associates, Inc. 3,375.00
Staff recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder, Seavey & Associates,
Inc., for $3,375.00 There was $5,000.00 approved in the 1982 Capital Budget
for this project.
Mr. Figa further recommended using the balance of $1625.00 from the $5,000.00
budgeted for this project for Phase III if the cost stayed within budget.
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Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Cousins to approve the
low bid of Seavey & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $3,375,
for Phase I and II play equipment for Independence Oaks and
use the balance of $1,625 from the $5,000 budgeted for this
project for Phase III if cost is within budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Murphy, Stanley, Wint, Cousins, Kuhn, Lewis (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT STATUS UPDATE:
Mr. Figa presented an update on the progress of the 1982 Capital Development
Program.
Commissioner Kuhn commended staff on its policy of non -deficit spending.
SPRINGFIELD OAKS LEASE AGREEMENT - ANTIQUE SHOW:
Staff recommended the Commission authorize Chairman Wint to sign a lease agree-
ment with John and Betty Long to conduct antique shows, at the Springfield Oaks
Youth Activities Center on the last Sunday of each month.
The Longs have successfully conducted antique shows at the YAC for the past eight
years.
'The rental rate increased from $400 to $600 monthly. Negotiations for the agree-
ment were conducted by the Longs attorney and civil Counsel's office.
Discussion followed on vehicle parking during the antique shows.
Moved by Mr. Cousins, supported by Mr. Kuhn to authorize
the Chairman to sign the lease agreement with John and
Betty Long to conduct antique shows on the last Sunday
of each month at the Springfield Oaks Youth Activities
Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Stanley, Wint, Cousins, Kuhn, Lewis, Murphy (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Ms. Pung, Public Communications Officer, and Mrs. Langan of Anthony M. Franco,
Inc., discussed the extensive publicity received as a result of the Waterford
Oaks Water Slide. Ms. Langan explained how the news wire in Franco's office
aided in re -enforcing press releases sent from this office.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (continued):
P. M. Magazine, Channel 2, plans to feature kayak racing at the Wave Pool and
the BMX track on its program of September 10.
Mrs. Langan gave a brief overview of some of the activities planned in the near
future.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---Appeared before Planning and Building Committee on August 12 to discuss the
Springfield Oaks Youth Activities Center. The Committee agreed that the building
should be used to its maximum capacity and recommended that the County proceed
to hire an outside consultant to analyze the building as to what improvements
should be made to make the building more functional.
Staff will work with the Central Services Department on this project.
---Public Hearing held at County Board of Commissioners Auditorium on August 12
regarding the proposed 20th State Department on Recreation, Tourism, Culture
and Leisure Services.
---Hosted a delegation of 15 visitors from Japan at the Wave Pool and the
Springfield Oaks Golf Course. The group came here as guests of the City of
Pontiac.
---Chairman Wint reported on the success of the Wave Pool party held for volunteers
who donate their time and services to enhance the programs sponsored by this
department.
---Property Offerings: Reviewed a property offering of 211 acres in Farmington.
Staff did not recommend acquiring it but stated it would have rated high on the
Kammer Trust Fund due to its location. No official action will be taken until
the next meeting.
Commissioner Kuhn requested that the second parcel, located on Fox Lake, with
access from Wise Road, in Commerce Township be removed from the agenda. It was
suggested for purchase by a member of the Drain Commission staff.
The meeting adjourned at 12 o'clock noon.
Carol Stanley
Secretary /
ing Secretary
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