HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1982.02.17 - 38721OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 17, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Vice Chairman Don Deni in the
Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Don Deni, Jean Fox, George Kuhn, Pecky
Lewis, Jr., Dr. Joseph Montante, Richard Vogt.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Carol Stanley, Harold Cousins.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks & Recreation R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Charles Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Monica Walch, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
Anne Clinton-Cirocco, Springfield YAC Supervisor
Purchasing Joe Hylla
Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council Annelle Lewis
OakLowns Homer Biondi
Anthony M. Franco, Inc. Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
Daily Tribune John Basch, Reporter
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve
the minutes of the meeting of February 3, 1982, as
written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Dr. Montante to approve
payment of Vouchers 2-1 through 2-121.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Montante, Deni, Fox, Kuhn (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Dr. Montante to receive the
Activities Report as of January, 1982.
Motion carried.
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BANQUET TABLES - WATERFORD OAKS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for 20 heavy-duty banquet tables
for the Waterford Oaks Activies Center:
Brodhead -Garrett $1995.00
C & H Distributors 1445.00
Michigan School Service 1544.60
Steel Equipment 1620.00
Mr. Kipke explained they were replacement tables for ones which had become
unserviceable and it was anticipated the new tables would provide ten years
of service. There was $1600 allocated in the Operating Equipment Budget for
the purchase.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder,
C & H Distributors for $1445.00.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fox to award
the purchase of 20 banquet tables for Waterford Oaks to
the low bidder, C & H Distributors, for $1445.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Deni, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
POWER SPRAYERS - GOLF COURSES:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for two, 100-gallon sprayers, one
for White Lake Oaks and one for Springfield Oaks.
W. F. Miller
Lawn Equipment
Munn Ford
Wilkie Turf
Weingartz Supply
$2244. - $4488.
1995. - 3990•
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
Mr. Kipke explained that the units would be placed in the beds of existing
vehicles and used for specialized spraying of greens and small areas.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder, Lawn
Equipment, for $3990. There was $4500 allocated in the Operating Equipment
Budget for the purchase.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Kuhn to purchase two,
100-gallon sprayers for use at White Lake and Springfield
Golf Courses from the low bidder, Lawn Equipment, for a
total purchase price of $3990.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Deni, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Montante (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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FERTILIZER SPREADER - WHITE LAKE OAKS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for a fertilizer spreader for
White Lake Oaks.
Munn Ford $1050. (Lely HR)
Lawn Equipment 1260. (Lely HR)
W. F. Miller 631. (Diadem 290)
Mr. Kipke explained that the unit was being purchased to replace an existing
one which is 15 years old. The new unit attaches to the rear of a tractor and
is used to fertilize the fairways. There was $1200 budgeted in the Operating
Equipment Budget for the purchase.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the bid to the second low bidder, Munn
Ford, for $1050. The low bid of $631 from W. F. Miller for the Diamdem did not
meet specifications.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the
purchase of a fertilizer spreader for White Lake Oaks to
the second low bidder, Munn Ford, for $1050.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Deni (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
FAIRWAY GANG MOWER - GLEN OAKS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for replacement gang mowers for
Glen Oaks. The old unit came with the purchase of the facility and will be used
for spare parts:
Wilkie Turf $8100.
W. F. Miller 7276.
Lawn Equipment No Bid
Staff concurred with Purchasing to purchase from the low bidder, W. F. Miller,
for $7276. There was $9,000 budgeted for the purchase.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to purchase re-
placement gang mowers for Glen Oaks from the low bidder,
W. F. Miller, for $7276.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Deni, Fox (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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TOP DRESSER - GOLF COURSES:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for two top dressers; a replace-
ment for White Lake and Springfield Golf Courses.
W. F. Miller Turfco
Toledo Turf Turfco
$4395 - $8790
4400 - $8800
Mr. Kipke explained that the units were used for turf maintenance and would
replace 8 and 15-year old units.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the bid to the low bidder, W. F. Miller,
for $8790.
There was $7000 allocated for the purchase. The balance of $1790 would come
from the Operating Equipment Budget surplus.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to award the
bid to the low bidder, W. F. Miller, for two top dressers;
one for the White Lake Oaks Golf Course and one for the
Springfield Oaks Golf Course, for a total purchase price
of $8790.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Montante, Den!, Fox, Kuhn (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
TEE MOWER - GLEN OAKS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for a Toro Turf Pro tee mower
for Glen Oaks. Since a specific mower was requested, the only bids received
were from Toro distributors:
Wilkie Turf $11,018.
Spartan Distr. 13,340.
W. F. Miller No Bid
Lawn Equipment No Bid
Weingartz Supply No Bid
Mr. Kipke explained that the Toro tee mower was requested due to the superiority
of its hydraulic functioning as opposed to the lower priced Jacobsen with its
mechanically operated drives and reels.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the bid to the low bidder, Wilkie Turf,
for $11,018.
There was $12,000 budgeted for the purchase in the Operating Equipment Budget.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to purchase a Toro
tee mower from the low bidder, Wilkie Turf, for $11,018, for
use at the Glen Oaks Golf Course.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Deni, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ROTARY MOWERS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for five replacement, commercial
rotary lawn mowers; two for Groveland, two for Glen Oaks and one for Red Oaks:
Wilkie Turf
W. F. Miller
Weingartz Supply
Eiden Equipment
Lawn Equipment
Universal Equipment
Ryan #544857
Jacobsen #20
Jacobsen #20 or
Lawn Boy 6300
$360/ea. $1800.
480/ea. 2400.
340/ea. 1700.
NO BID
NO BID
NO BID
Mr. Kipke explained the mowers were push -type for trim work and close -quarter
mowing. Staff recommended purchasing from the low bidder, Weingartz Supply,
for the Lawn Boy 6300 at a price of $1700. There was $1950 allocated for the
purchase in the Operating Equipment Budget.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Lewis to purchase five
push mowers (two for Groveland, two for Glen Oaks and one for
Red Oaks) from the low bidder, Weingartz Supply, for the Lawn
Boy 6300 at a price of $1700.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Deni (5)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
Anne Clinton-Cirocco, Supervisor of the Springfield Oaks Youth Activities Center,
introduced a formal program to recognize citizens who volunteer their time to
the Oakland County Park System. Some 250 volunteers donated their services in
1981 to such projects as the Nordic Ski Patrol, OakLowns, bicyle motocross,
therapeutic recreation, etc.
Ms. Annelle Lewis, Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council and Homer Biondi, a volunteer
with the OakLowns, spoke briefly on the importance of the program to both the
volunteer and the recipients of the programs.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Dr. Montante, to adopt the
following resolution:
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"WHEREAS, the confidence placedin the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission to provide quality park and recreation
services by the citizens of Oakland County is enhanced through
direct citizen and volunteer contact, and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
recognizes the importance of a formal program for the continuing
expansion and recognition of voluntary efforts, and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
acknowledges the benefits of being a member of the formal volunteer
network of agencies throughout the metropolitan area, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Oakland County perform valuable and
vital services on behalf of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a formal volunteer system be
instituted and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff of the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission provide direct training and supervision
of volunteers to ensure high standards of performance, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission staff develop a formal recognition plan for
the expression of appreciation of on -going volunteer efforts and
outstanding services."
Motion carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
Mr. Figa reviewed the 1982 Capital Improvement Budget which included carry-over
projects from 1981 and 16 new projects.
The balance of carry-overs from the 1981 projects was $1,061,889. The new
projects totaled $256,800 for a total 1982 Capital Improvement Budget of $1,318,689.
Highlights of the new capital projects were: (1) Boundary fence for Addison Oaks;
(2) Dredging of Stewart Lake at Groveland Oaks; and (3) Facade renovation for the
Waterford Oaks Activity Center.
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mrs. Fox to
accept the 1982 Capital Improvement Budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Lewis, Montante, Vogt, Wint, Deni (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Figa also submitted a long range Capital Improvement project plan for
Commission review which included projects for the next five years.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (continued):
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Dr. Montante to receive
the long-range Capital Improvement Program for 1982-86.
Motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---A review of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission By-laws will
be on the next agenda and Mr. Tony Franco will give a presentation on Franco's
public relations program, both past and future.
---The law calling for a tenth member to the Commission was signed by Governor
Milliken on January 5• Will know the effective date of the law by the next
meeting.
---Received a letter of appreciation from the Republican Committee of Oakland
County pertaining to the reception held at Glen Oaks for Vice President Bush
prior to the Super Bowl.
---Received letter of appreciation from J. David VanderVeen, Manager of Aviation,
for making Parks and Recreation buses available for Super Bowl XVI.
---Notified by Holly Athletic Boosters Club that they had terminated their Bingo
games at the Springfield Youth Activities Center effective January 28. The
Holly School Board consented to let them use the Holly Junior High School, at
no charge, to conduct their program.
---Met with Commissioner Kuhn, Madison Heights City Manager Ernest Fisher, and
Councilman Eugene Kaczmar pertaining to allowing garden plots on the north end
of the Red Run Drain.
Commissioner Kuhn said the project had to be approved by the 13 communities
associated with the Red Run. Drain. The City of Madison Heights forwarded a
resolution to the 13 agencies asking their approval. Once that is completed,
the project has to be approved by the U.S. Corp of Engineers.
---Mr. Figa received call from Ed Hagen, Dept. of Natural Resources, informing
him that funds were available to acquire the wetlands south of Independence Oaks.
Mr. Reickel did not recommend pursuing the project until the DNR makes a
determination on allowing the Levy Company to mine gravel on its property south
of Independence Oaks.
Commissioner Montante said the Heritage Trust Fund was being formed for the
purpose of allowing the DNR to acquire wetlands.
---Schedule of meetings:
Will meet at regular meeting on March 3, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting of March 17 changed to March 24, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting of April 7 cancelled.
Will meet at regular meeting on April 21, 9:30 a.m.
�The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Bett uest
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