HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1982.03.03 - 38728OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 3, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. by Chairman Lewis E. Wint in the
Parks and Recreation Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Secretary Carol Stanley, Jean Fox, George Kuhn, Pecky
Lewis, Jr., Dr. Joseph Montante.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Don Deni, Harold Cousins, Richard Vogt.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks & Recreation R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Charles Ross, Chief, Adminis. Services
Monica Walch, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Dept. of Public Works Milton Handorf, Director
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 17, 1982, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Lewis to approve
payment of Vouchers 2-122 through 2-201.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Stanley, Wint, Fox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for 10 irrigation controllers
for the Springfield Oaks Golf Course.
Century Rain Aid $1415.
Sprinkler Irrigation 1350.
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Mr. Kipke explained that the items were replacements for the eight -year old
controllers now in use .
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder,
Sprinkler Irrigation, for $1350. There was $1500 budgeted for this item in
the Operating Equipment Budget.
Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Mr. Lewis to purchase
10 irrigation controllers for the Springfield Oaks Golf
Course from the low bidder, Sprinkler Irrigation, for $1350.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Montante, Stanley, Wint, Fox, Kuhn (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
GRASS SEED - PARKS AND GOLF COURSES:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for 3,350 lbs. of grass seed
for all parks and golf courses:
Cowbell Seeds $2694.00
Turf Supply 2402.50
Terminal Sales No Bid
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder,
Turf supply, for $2402.50.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mrs. Stanley to purchase
3,350 lbs. of grass seed for all parks and golf courses
from the low bidder, Turf Supply, for $2402.50.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Montante, Stanley, Wint, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
TURF TRUCKSTERS:
The following bids were received for the purchase of four turf trucksters; two
for White Lake Oaks, one for Springfield Oaks, and one for Groveland Oaks:
Golf Car Distributors Cushman 531 $4275. $12,825.
Cushman 530 4657. 4,657.
$17,482.
W. F. Miller E-Z Go GT7 $4600. $13,800.
E-Z Go GT7 5000. 5,000.
$18,805.
Wilkie Turf NO BID
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Mr. Kipke stated the vehicles were used for transportation and light hauling and
would replace old trucksters which would be sold at the County Auction. They are
used in place of pickup trucks because they are more practical.
Groveland's Truckster, Model 530, differed from the golf courses because it had
the auxiliary 2-speed range transmission which allows for heavier loads, as well
as the ability to provide a power takeoff or hydraulic hookup for power accessories.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder, Golf Car
Distributors, for $17,482. There was $18,500 budgeted for the purchase.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Dr. Montante, to purchase
four turf trucksters; two for White Lake Oaks, one for Spring-
field Oaks and one for Groveland Oaks, from the low bidder, Golf
Car Distributors, for $17,482.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Stanley, Wint, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Montante (6)
NAYS: (0)
Chairman Wint requested that an equipment inventory list be prepared for the
Commission.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
SAND TRAP RAKE - WHITE LAKE OAKS:
The following bids were received for the purchase of a sand trap rake for White
Lake Oaks:
W. F. Miller Jacobsen Trap King $3004.
Lawn Equipment Smithco 4795.
Wilkie Turf Toro Sand Pro 4600.
The unit is used to maintain the traps as well as the golf cart paths.
Staff did not agree with Purchasing to award to the low bidder because the Jacobsen
unit is difficult to operate on slopes and has limited ground clearance.
Staff recommended purchasing from the second low bidder, Wilkie Turf, for WOO.
There was $4000 budgeted for the purchase. The $600 balance would be taken from
the Operating Equipment surplus.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Lewis to purchase a Toro
Sand Pro sand trap rake for White Lake Oaks from the second
low bidder, Wilkie Turf, for $4600; the $600 over budget to
be taken from the Operating Equipment surplus.
ROLL CALL VOTE:,
AYES: Wint, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Stanley (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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PICNIC TABLES & REPLACEMENT
PARTS FOR
TABLES:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for
80 picnic tables and replace-
ment boards and hardware for existing
tables:
Jack Golden 80
Tables
$103.00
$8,240.
500
Boards
9.55
4,775.
1000 2"
Bolts
.16
160.
1000 32"
Bolts
.17
170.
$13,33
Quality Indus. 80
Tables
$100.00
$ 8,000
500
Boards
8.95
4,475
1000 2"
Bolts
.12
120.
1000 32"
Bolts
.18
180.
$12,775.
The tables are #1 pine, pressure -treated and redwood stained.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder, Quality
Industries, for $12,775, There was $14,738 budgeted for the items.
Discussion followed on concrete picnic tables vs. wooden.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Dr. Montante to purchase
80 picnic tables; 25 for Groveland Oaks, 25 for Independence
Oaks and 30 for Waterford Oaks and replacement boards and
hardware for existing tables from the low bidder, Quality
Industries, for $12,775.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Stanley, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ROLLER - RED OAKS
The following bids were received by Purchasing on a power roller for Red Oaks
and all golf courses:
Universal Equipment $4250.
Gregware Equipment 4105.
Calvert Sales 4243.
Case Power 4350.
The roller will be used at all the golf courses for rolling of greens. In
addition, it will be used for extending golf cart paths, as well as patching
asphalt parking lots.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award to the low bidder, Gregware Equipment,
for $4105. There was $4000 budgeted in the Operating Equipment Budget for the
purchase. The $105 over budget will be taken from the Operating Equipment surplus.
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Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to purchase a
roller, Eager Beaver Model #SRH-150, from the low bidder,
Gregware Equipment, in the amount of $4105 for use at all
the golf courses; the $105 over budget will be taken from
the Operating Equipment Budget surplus.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, Montante, Stanley, Wint, Fox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REVIEW OF COMMISSION BY-LAWS:
Moved by Dr. Montante, supported by Mr. Kuhn to postpone
discussion on the By-laws until the full Commission is in
attendance.
Motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---The bill authorizing a tenth Parks and Recreation Commissioner will become
effective March 31, 1982. It calls for a representative from the regional
planning commission (SEMCOG) who is a resident of Oakland County, to sit on
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
---Asked Commission to review the ''Prospectus for a Collaborative Assessment of
Recreation in America'' as prepared by the National Recreation and Park Association.
---Monica Walch, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, invited Commissioners to
attend the Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, Class B & C, on
March 5 and 6 at Pontiac Catholic High School. It is cosponsored by the Parks
and Recreation Commission, the Oakland Press, Metro -Detroit Therapeutic Society
and the Pontiac -Oakland Chamber of Commerce.
---Next meeting: March 24, 9:30 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Carol E. Stan]
Secretary
Bet ty/Gue'st
RecoAing Secretary
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