HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1983.03.29 - 38745OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 29, 1983 .
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - STABLEX:
Mr. David Wolfe, General Manager of the Stablex Corporation, gave a presentation
on the proposed construction of a toxic waste disposal facility in Groveland
Township, some 3,000 feet from Groveland Oaks County Park.
Mr. Wolfe explained the Stablex procedure which is designed to physically sta-
bilize a wide variety of inorganic toxic wastes. The initial step includes a
chemical pre-treatment of various chemical wastes with further chemical reactions
to render the materials insoluble. The product is then combined with fly ash
and cement to form a final substance (Stablex) that is distributed in a landfill
or pit area to harden into a solid contiguous mass.
The rendering of the chemical waste and the producing of the slurry occurs in
the plant processing area. The distribution and solidification takes place in
a reclamation area, such as a landfill.
Mr. Wolfe emphasized that Stablex does not handle radioactive, nuclear, or
organic wastes. He said those types of wastes were not suitable for the Stablex
process.
In answer to a question asking why Stablex chose a site in a prime recreational
area and over a major aquifer, Mr. Wolfe replied that it was "directly off the
interstate and the people involved decided the Groveland Township site was the
most applicable''.
The case pending in the courts pertaining to Stablex was discussed.
Vice Chairman Stanley thanked Mr. Wolfe for appearing before the Commission
and stating h,s companl's position of the prcposed site.
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The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m, by Vice Chairman Carol Stanley in
the Parks and Recreation Commission's Conference Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Carol Stanley, Secretary Jean Fox, Harold Cousins, John Gnau,
George Kuhn, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lewis Wint, Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Joseph R. Montante, M. D., Daniel T. Murphy.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Charles Ross, Chief, Admin. Services
Gerry Lee, Assistant Park Supervisor, Addison Oaks
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joseph P. Figa, Chief, Design & Development
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Parks and Recreation
Department of Public Works
Purchasing
Groveland Township
Orion Township
Oakland Parks Foundation
Stablex Corporation
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
Daily Tribune
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Monica Walch, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Frank Ostrowski, Park Supervisor, Addison Oaks
Mary Sage, Therapeutic Section
Milton Handorf, Director
Eugene Ziegler, Buyer
Judy Grimes, Diane Borella, Judy Schmaltz
Judith Whjte
Phillip M. Yates (Marty), President
David Wolfe, General Manager
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
John Basch, Reporter
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mr. Cousins to approve
the minutes,of the meeting of March 4, 1983.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve
payment of Vouchers 3-1 through 3-208.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Wilcox, Cousins, Fox, Gnau, Kuhn, Stanley (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
OPERATING STATEMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Cousins to approve
the Operating Statements as of February 28, 1983.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Cousins, Fox, Gnau, Kuhn, Stanley, Wilcox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Cousins, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve
the Activities Report as of February 28, 1983.
Motion carried.
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OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION:
Marty Yates, President of the Oakland Parks Foundation and Vice President of
Leasing for the Taubman Corporation, informed the Commission that the Foundation
was in place; officers had been elected, bylaws passed, incorporation papers
filed, and application to the I.R.S. for 501 (c)(3), tax-exempt status, had
also been filed.
The purpose of the Parks Foundation is to create another method of generating
revenues to carry out the goals of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission.
The Foundation is a public trust created by citizens of Oakland County. Mr.
Yates said the Foundation.did not want to compete with the Commission but
wished to work witH them to help carry out their charge.
The first annual meeting of the Foundationis scheduled for May 4 at Addison
Oaks. Charter members of the Foundation, along with Mr. Yates, are: Marjorie
Walker, Godfrey Hopper, Donald E. VanLoo, R. J. Alexander, Robert P. Allen,
Harold A. Cousins, Bunny Goldman, Ruthann Walsh and Lewis E. Wint.
BID ITEMS:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Cousins to approve
the following bid items:
PEDAL BOATS - INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
The following bids were received for four Mini Byke II Pedal Boats for Inde-
pendence Oaks:
Michigan Aqua Play $659.00/ea. $2,636.00
Fiberglass Technology 675.00/ea. 2,700.00
Herb Jennings NO BID
Flaghouse, Inc. NO BID
Best Marine Distributing NO BID
The boats, replacements for four pedal boats purchased in 1976, are in poor
condition due to age and are rendered unsafe.
Staff recommended accepting the low bid from Michigan Aqua Play for $2,636.00.
There was $2,800 budgeted in the Operating Equipment Budget for the purchase.
PUSH LAWN MOWERS - ADDISON, GROVELAND, INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
The following bids were received for the purchase of six commercial, 21-inch
push lawn mowers; three mowers for Independence Oaks, two mowers for Groveland
Oaks and one mower for Addison Oaks:
Wilkie Turf $2,250. (Ryan)
Weingartz 1,913.40 (Lawn Boy)
Turf Supply NO BID
King Brothers 2,214. (Lawn Boy)
Lawn Equipment 1,314. (Snapper)
W. F. Miller Co. 2,550. (Jacobsen)
The low bid from Lawn Equipment did not meet specifications. Staff recommended
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awarding the bid to the second low bidder, Weingartz, for $1,913.40. There was
$1,540 budgeted in the Operating Equipment Budget for the purchase. The balance
of $373.40 would come from the Operating Equipment surplus.
WEED TRIMMERS - ADDISON, INDEPENDENCE, SPRINGFIELD GOLF COURSE:
The following bids were received for the purchase of five power weed trimmers;
two for Addison Oaks, two.for Independence Oaks, and one for Springfield Oaks
Golf Course:
Weingartz Supply $1,339.70
Rochester Lawn Center 1,345.00
McNabb Saw Service NO BID
Weavers Saw Shop NO BID
Universal Equipment 1,435.00
The machines will be used for trimming grass around buildings, sidewalks, trees,
posts, etc.
Staff recommended purchasing from the low bidder, Weingartz Supply, for
$1,339.70. There was $1,550.00 budgeted for this purchase in the Operating
Equipment budget.
TURF GRASS SWEEPER - INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Bids were received for a Turf Grass Sweeper for Independence Oaks. The sweeper's
function is to clean the beach and picnic areas of papers and debris each morning
before the park opens and the public arrives:
Olathe Manufacturing $ 7,700.
W. F. Miller 7,500.
Lawn Equipment 14,097.
The following companies did not respond to requests for bids: Hako Korth
America; Sweepster, Inc.; American Cleaning Corporation; H. Barber & Sons;
Bell Equipment; American -Lincoln Division.
Staff recommended accepting the low bid of $7,500 from W. F. Miller. There was
$7,800 included in the Operating Equipment Budget for the purchase.
AIR COMPRESSOR - TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
The following bids were received for the purchase of an air compressor for
Technical Support. This would replace an old and inadequate air compressor and
would be used to spray -paint equipment, clean equipment and air impact tools.
Jack Eiden
Glen Wing
Sears Contract Sales
$1,540. (7-10 days ARO)
1,540 (30 days ARO)
1,505.75 (3-phase motor)
The proposal from the low bidder, Sears Contract Sales, could not be installed
in the Technical Support building because it was not wired for a 3-phase motor.
Staff recommended purchasing from Jack Eiden, for $1,540, who could make delivery
in 7-10 days.
There was $1,542 included in the Operating Equipment Budget for the purchase.
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CHEMICALS - GOLF COURSES; FUNGICIDE AND HERBICIDE:
The following bids were received for six cases of Acti-dione Thiram fungicide,
90 gallons of 2-4-D herbicide, and seven gallons of Dicamba herbicide:
Thiram
2-4-D
Dicamba
Fungicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Turf Grass
$1,464.90
$ 921.60
$ 364.00
Turf Supplies
2,067.90
941.58
384.00
W. F. Miller
1,731.00
765.00
360.50
Benham Chemicals
1,854.00
718.20
349.30
Lawn Equipment
NO BID
838.00
NO BID
Staff concurred with Purchasing to split the bid and award the Thiram fungicide
to Turfgrass, Inc., for $1464.90 and award the 2-4-D and Dicamba herbicide to
Benham Chemicals for $1,067.50; total price, $2,532.40.
Funds for the purchase would come from the grounds maintenance budget at the
respective golf courses.
WATER AERATOR - SPRINGFIELD OAKS:
Purchasing received the following bids for one Otterbine Water Aerator which
will be used at the Springfield Oaks Golf Course:
Century Rain Aid $1,420.00
Sprinkler Irrigation 1,528.00
Wilkie Turf 1,948.78
The aerator will be used for reducing the algae in the pond, close to the
clubhouse, at Springfield Oaks Golf Course. The water in this pond flows into
the pond used for irrigating the golf course so chemical control of the algae
is not advisale.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the bid to the low bidder, Century
Rain Aid, for $1,420. There was $1000 budgeted for the item. The $420 over
budget will come from the Operating Equipment surplus.
FERTILIZER - PARKS AND GOLF COURSES:
The following bids were received by Purchasing for fertilizer to be used on the
parks and golf courses for the 1983 season:
58 Tons
10 Tons
7 Tons
2 Tons
Fairway,
Fairway,
Blended
Mfg'd.
Greens
-Urea
Turf Supply.
$394.00/T
$448.00/T
$516.49/T
$234.36/T
Lake Shore
297.60
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490.00
282.00
W. F. Miller
340.00
340.00
368.00
308.00
Turf Chemicals
298.60
332.80
377.85
239.85
L & E Chemicals
360.00
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480.00
Turf Grass
332.00
348.00
482.40
249.99
Benham Chemicals
439.80
436.50
499.80
220.00
Scotts
728.28
728.28
728.28
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Staff concurred with Purchasing to split the bids and award the 58 tons of
blended fairway fertilizer at $297.60 per ton to Lake Shore for $17,260.80;
the 10 tons of manufactured fairway fertilizer at $332.80 per ton to Turf
Chemicals for $3,328.00; and the seven tons of greens fertilizer at $482.40
per ton to Turf Grass for $3,376.80.
The two low bidders on the greens fertilizer did not meet specifications.
Staff recommended purchasing two tons of Urea fertilizer at $220 per ton from
Benham Chemicals for $440. The total price for all fertilizer was $24,405.60.
Funds for the fertilizer will come from each park's or golf course's Grounds
Maintenance Budget.
SUMMER STAFF JACKETS
The following bids were received for the purchase of additional staff jackets.
The quantity of 16 dozen which was bid should last about two years. The bids
are as follows:
Each
Dozen
Total
Tal-Tape Mfg. Co.
$23.75
$285.00
.$4,560.
Krolik Corp.
23.41
281.00
4,508.
Velva Sheen Mfg.
NO BID
Staff recommended purchasing from the
low bidder,
Krolik
Corporation, for
$4,508. Funds for the purchase were
included in
each unit's operating budget
uniform account.
SUMMER STAFF SHIRTS:
Bids were received for the purchase of 60 dozen summer staff shirts. This
was the same style and color of shirt that has been used for serveral years.
Each summer employee is issued three shirts.
Funds for the purchase were budgeted in the uniform account of each cost
center.
Bids were as follows:
Krolik Corporation $70.30/dozen $4,218.00
Jack Gell Co. 81.00/dozen 4,860.00
Uniforms to You 107.40/dozen (bid received one day late)
Velva Sheen NO BID
Staff recommended purchasing from the low bidder, Krolik Corporation, for $4,218.
ORION OAKS FARMHOUSE DEMOLITION:
The existing structure at Orion Oaks was recently vacated by the previous renters.
This structure is now boarded up and before it becomes a safety problem, should
be demolished.
Staff viewed the structure and did not find anything that would be of use to the
system and recommended demolition as soon as possible.
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Proposals were received from the following companies for removal of the
structure:
Purves Excavating $2,500.
R. Elkins Demolition 1,400.
Zephyr Wrecking 2,890.
Due to the potential problems which could arise if the property were to be
left vacant for a long period, staff recommended the work be performed by R.
Elkins Demolition for $1,400.
SUPER STOVES - GROVELAND AND INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Purchasing received the following bids for the purchase of four Belson Texas -
size grills for Groveland'and Independence Oaks. They are as follows:
Herb Jennings $ 732.84/4
Belson Manufacturing 1,143.20/4
Quality Industries NO BID
D. L. Cirino NO BID
Jack Golden NO BID
The grills from the low bidder, Herb Jennings, did not meet specifications.
Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the bid to Belson Manufacturing, for
for $1,143.20.
There was $900 included -in the Operating Equipment Budget for the purchase; the
additional $243.20 would come from the Operating Equipment surplus.
THREE DRILL PRESSES - WHITE LAKE OAKS, GLEN OAKS AND RED OAKS:
Purchasing received the following bids on three Z H.P. Floor Model Rockwell
Drill Presses!
Pioneer Hardware $346.80 = $1,040.40
Glen Wing - 400.00 = $1,200.00
Jack Eiden 382.00 = $1,146.00
The drill presses would be used at each golf course for repair of equipment and
various capital projects. Staff agreed with Purchasing to award the bid to
the low bidder, Pioneer Hardware, for $1,040.40. There was $1,300 budgeted for
the items in.the Capital Equipment Budget.
FOUR GASOLINE PUMPS - GOLF COURSES:
Purchasing received the following bids on four reconditioned gasoline service
station pumps:
Recon Co. $500.00/ea.
Clawson Tank NO BID
Hawkins Equipment $400.00/ea.
Oscar Larson $500.00/ea.
The pumps would provide a more accurate means of controlling gasoline inventory and
provide better security than our present manual pumps.
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Staff concurred with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder, Hawking
Equipment, for $1,600.00. There was $1,450.00 budgeted for the pumps in the
Capital Equipment Budget; the remainder of $150 will come from the Capital
Equipment surplus.
GARAGE DOORS - WHITE LAKE OAKS:
Purchasing received the following bids for two steel garage doors to be installed
at the White Lake Oaks maintenance building:
Overhead Door Sales $1,087.00
Oxford Door Sales 1,039.00
Door Specialties 1,367.50
The doors would replace two 20-year-old fiberglass doors that are in poor shape.
Staff agreed with Purchasing to award the purchase to the low bidder, Oxford
Door Sales, for $1,039.00. Funds for the doors were included in the Building
Maintenance Budget.
SMALL PICKUPS - RED OAKS AND GLEN OAKS:
Purchasing received the following bids for two (2).GMC or Chevrolet small -sized
pickup trucks:
Art Moran Pontiac
S-15 GMC
GMC Truck Center
S-15 GMC
Jack Cauley Chev.
S-10 Chev.
Stad i un. Chay.
S-10 Chev.
$6,369.62/ea. = $12,739.24
6,550.00/ea. = 13,100.00
6,476.14/ea. = 12,952.28
6,371.24/ea. = 12,742.48
The pickups would take the place of two trucksters that were originally requested
in the Capital Equipment Budget. The budgeted amount for the two trucksters was
$10,000; however, staff felt that the following features of the pickup, ie,
automatic transmission ($533/each), 4-cylinder water-cooled engine, full cab
and possibly more resale value, were justification for the extra $1,369.62 per
unit.
Staff recommended awarding the purchase to the low bidder, Art Moran Pontiac,
for $12,739.24. The $2,739.24 over budget would be taken from the Operating
Equipment surplus.
Mr. Ross stated that after today's approvals, there was approximately $5,500
surplus in the Equipment Budget and there were no inconsistencies with the above bids.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Gnau, Kuhn, Stanley, Wilcox, Cousins
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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PROPOSED FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:
Gerry Lee, Assistant Park Supervisor at Addison Oaks and graduate urban forester,
and Joe Figa, Chief of Design and Development, prepared a policy statement on a
proposed forest management program.
Mr. Lee stated that the objectives of the program were to establish a forest re-
source policy compatible with wildlife preservation, park visitor usage and con-
sistent with our nature interpretive programs.
The program would develop a long range, special -use planting program, a standard
tree maintenance program, a tree removal policy which would minimize damage to
the forest resources and provide sufficient firewood for park activities.
Methods of achieving the objectives were reviewed with the Commission.
Mr. Reickel asked that the Commission review the report in the coming month and,
if acceptable, approve at the Commission meeting in May.
NATIONAL "LIFE. BE IN IT DAY":
Mr. Reickel explained how the "Life. Be In It" program originated in Australia
in an attempt to get people involved in leisure activities. The National Recrea-
tion and Park Association picked up that concept and instituted it in this
country.
Ms. Monica Walch, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, explained that June 4 was
national "Life. Be In It" day and expressed a desire for the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission to participate in the program to promote the use of our
parks. Mr. Cousins offered to underwrite a couple of the banners.
Ms. Walch presented the proposed activities and estimated cost at each of the
facilities, which include a water ski show, nature interpretive program, a luau
for the handicapped, a twilight swim, several golfing events, etc.
The budget for the various events totaled $6,105.80.
Moved by Mr. Cousins, supported by Mr. Gnau to approve
the budget of $6,105.80 for the "Life. Be In It" program;
the money to come from the Operating contingency fund.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Gnau, Kuhn, Stanley, Wilcox, Cousins, Fox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
NORTHWARD HO:
Ms. Walch stated that Northward Ho was a pilot program designed to provide an
adventure activity for teens, age 12-15. It consists of a seven-day tour
through selected areas of northern Michigan and the participants would camp at
various campgrounds.
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The program was designed as an alternative to residential summer camps and to show
teens the raw resources available to them in Michigan. The program should help
promote future travel in the State.
Ms. Walch reviewed the schedule and presented a cost breakdown which would be
absorbed by the participants.
Mr. Cousins volunteered his property near Grayling as a campsite.
Mr. Gnau suggested that waivers against potential liability be obtained.
Moved by Mr. Wilcox, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve
the concept of the "Northward Ho" program.
Motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
---Commissioner Fox represented the Commission at a joint public hearing hosted
by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the DNR regarding the Levy Company's
proposed gravel mining operation in Independence Township. Mrs. Fox's speech,
opposing the operation, received a standing ovation from the audience.
Mrs. Fox reported on the meeting and the topics.covered. She asked staff
to prepare a resolution so she could attempt to get County Commission support
at its meeting scheduled for March 31.
---The Commission received a scholarship to send two of our seasonal staff
members to the State Outdoor Education Workshop from the Clarkston Women's Farm
and Garden Club. The scholarship is approximately $105.
---Encouraged the commission to attend the legislative reception hosted by the
Michigan Recreation and Park Association on April 13, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 P.M.
it will -be held in the Michigan Dental Association Building in Lansing.
-Just returned from week of serving as the Chairman of the Revenue Sources
Management School conducted by North Carolina State University and hosted by
Oglebay Park in Wheeling, West Virginia. This is the fifth year Mr. Reickel
has been an instructor at the school.
---The City of Madison Heights requested a letter be sent to the Council ex-
plaining the Parks and Recreation Commission's encumbrance of $600,000 for a
facility in the south end of the County on the Red Run Drain.
---Annual Recognition Banquet scheduled for May 16 at Addison Oaks.
---National Recreation and Park Association's Annual Congress will be held in
Kansas City the first week in October. Contact the office if you are interested
in attending.
---Distributed information on the golf course survey. We are a little bit below
the average in all areas.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STABLEX:
Mr. Reickel reiterated his statement from a previous meeting that if the Stablex
operation posed a threat to Groveland Oaks, there was no way the Commission
could support the project. Mr. Reickel said that Civil Counsel's office had
recommended the Commission not prepare a resolution to that effect due to pending
litigation.
Commissioner Fox felt that the Commission should not hesitate in taking a stand
opposing the Stablex plant in Groveland Township.
Commissioner Wilcox encouraged the Commission to take action due to Stablex's
proposed location over a major aquifer, adjacent to prime recreational areas and
the possibility of accidental spills from the plant or trucks traveling to the
plant.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by.Mr. Cousins, that the
Parks and Recreation Commission go on record as being
opposed to the proposed Stablex facility in Groveland
Township due to its location over a major aquifer and
its proximity to prime recreational areas.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Stanley, Wilcox, Cousins, Fox, Gnau (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
BUS REQUEST:
Commissioner Stanley read a letter from Senator Mastin requesting that the Com-
mission consider a reduction or waiver of fee to rent two.buses on May 23 to take
fourth graders from Webster School in Pontiac to Lansing.
Mr. Stencil revi�.ewed the fee structure for the buses.
Moved by Mr. Gnau, supported by Mr. Wilcox to provide
two buses to the Webster School in Pontiac on May 23
and charge only for the gas and cost of the driver.
Motion carried.
GROVELAND OAKS BUFFER:
Mr. Figa explained that the proposed purchase of the property on the northern
boundary of Groveland Oaks had been considered several times and that the oam ers
had made a new proposal. They indicated a willingness to donate 21.5 acres of
the property if the Commission purchased approximately 37 acres for $2.,650 per
acre.
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The original proposal asked for $168,000 for the 54 acres and the owners had
come down to $98,000 on the offer prior to the most recent proposal.
Moved by Mr. Cousins, supported by Mr. Gnau, that the
Parks and Recreation Commission is not interested in the
acquisition of the acreage on the northern boundary of
Groveland Oaks.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Cousins to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
NEXT MEETING: May 4, 1983, 9:30 a.m.
Jean M. Fox
Secretary
Bett Guest
Recording Secretary
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