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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1984.02.01 - 38757OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING February 1. 1984 The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the Parks and Recreation Commission's conference room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Carol Stanley, Secretary Jean Fox, George Kuhn, Pecky Lewis, Jr., Walter Moore, Daniel Murphy, Richard Vogt, Richard Wilcox. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Harold Cousins ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Springfield Township James C. Scott & Associates R. Eric Reickel, Manager Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager C. L. Ross, Chief, Adminis. Services Sheila Cox, Accountant Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer Joesph Figa, Chief, Design & Development Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks Gary Dovre Jim Scott Chairman Wint welcomed our new Parks Commissioner, Walter Moore, to our Board. Mr. Moore is presently an Oakland County Commissioner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mrs. Stanley to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1984, as written. Motion carried: APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Lewis, to approve payment of Vouchers 12-338 through 12-376; transfer vouchers 3-253, 10-544 and 12-53; and Vouchers 1-1 through 1-90. Mr. Ross explained that the transfer vouchers were for monies owed the County. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Moore, Murphy, Stanley, Wilcox, Wint (8) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 3 - 1 (Commission Meeting, February 1, 1984) PROPERTY TRANSFER - SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP: Mr. Reickel stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission's proposal to transfer some 7 acres of land known as the Mill Pond Dam site to Springfield Township was presented to the Planning and Building Committee. The property is adjacent to the Springfield Oaks Golf Course. The Planning and Building Committee requested more information concerning the County's obligation to share in future repairs and maintenance to the dam located on the property before they make a recommendation regarding -the transfer to the County Board of Commissioners. The committee did not like the reverter clause in the contract and also, the fact that it did not say the Township would take ownership of the dam. Commissioner Murphy noted that the transfer would be to the County's benefit. Mr. Gary Dovre, member of the Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission and attorney for Springfield Township, requested that the Commission extend its present lease with the Township by five years until such time as the issue of the dam is resolved. The present lease was signed in 1980 and was for 20*years. The reason for the Township's request for the extension is that they have grant monies, pending and "...a condition for receiving land and cater conservation funding is that an applicant either hold title (on the property) or a lease for a minimum of twenty (20) years..." Mr. Dovre said that due to the dates of future Planning and Building Committee meetings and the Board of Commissioners, the transfer probably couldn't be approved before March and the Township wanted to have its planned construction completed by mid -summer. With the extension to the lease approved, they will be able to continue pursuing their grant monies and initiate the projects. Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve a five (5) year extension on the Mill Pond property lease between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Township of Springfield. Mr. Reickel requested that the Township submit to us a breakdown on investments they have already put into the property. Officials of Springfield Township and Parks and Recreation staff will meet to discuss obligations relating to the dam. Motion carried. 1984 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET: Mr. Ross explained that all operating revenue from the millage and fees and charges are utilized for the operating expenses of the parks for the year. Any excess revenue from that source, plus grants, are available for capital development. We have encumbered $1,517,289 for new 1984 projects. That amount, plus $1,402,367 from existing projects, makes the 1984 operating budget a total of $2,919,656• 3-2 (Commission Meeting, February 1, 1984) Mr. Figa reviewed the new projects: Entrance sign for Glen Oaks, ietlands acquisition at Independence Oaks, restroom addition and facade renovation at the Waterford Oaks Activities Center, revision of present master plan for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission as required by the State if we continue to apply for federal grants, and an appropriation of $780,000 toward a wave pool and other related items at Red Oaks. Mr. Figa noted that the Red Oaks project was approved in 1983 with $600,000 committed. An additional $800,000 is planned for 1985. The total of all three would obligate $2,180,000 for the project. It is hoped that the design and construction will commence in 1984. The Commission discussed various aspects of all the projects. Chairman Wint noted that even if approval was given to the budget, the individual projects would still be presented to the Commission for final approval. Mr. Reickel said that Jim Scott of Jim C. Scott and Associates, and a member of the Oakland Parks Foundation, had arranged for booth space worth $2000 for the Foundation and Commission at the Garden and Home Show in Detroit. Some 535,000 people are expected to attend the event. Mr. Reickel asked for volunteers to help man the booth. Moved by Mr. Kuhn,, supported by Mr. Lewis to accept the 1984 Capital Improvement Budget. Motion carried. WATERFORD OAKS - PROPOSED WATER PARK: Jim Scott of James C. Scott and Associates gave a slide presentation about the concept of adding a water park for young children (under 10 years of age) at the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool. Mr. Reickel said the presentation was for informational purposes only and that no funds had been committed for such a project. Mr. Reickel further stated that he hoped to integrate a young childrens water park as a feature in the Red Oaks project. Mr. Scott showed some of the water features used in other parks, climbing apparatuses, miniature slides, etc., along with picnic tables and well -landscaped observation areas for parents. He felt such an addition would definitely enhance our existing facility and promote additional attendance at the pool. Commissioner Lewis suggested that such an item go to the Red Oaks project first and then consider it for Waterford Oaks. The estimated cost for the project was $300,000 to $500,000. Mr. Reickel said staff would be working with the Health Department to investigate expanding the deck area at the Waterford Wave Pool and hopes to introduce some new concepts on that. 3-3 (Commission Meeting, February 1, 1984) MANAGER'S REPORT: ---The Commission will receive two awards from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association at the Winter Conference to be held in Grand Rapids. Our BMX volunteers will be recognized for their service to the community and the water slide will be recognized as an Innovative Park Resource Award. ---The Oakland Parks Foundation is hosting a Family Fun Day at Addison Oaks on Sunday, February 26. They will offer various winter activities and will be promoting family membership in the Foundation.' Jane Smith of the Foundation will chair the event. Cross country skiing and snowmobile rides will be offered and it is hoped that an entertainer can be obtained for the event. ---The Franco firm will present the results of the survey they conducted at the next meeting. A report will also be heard from Hoyem-Basso on the design of a wave pool for Red Oaks. Following the 9:30 a.m. meeting on February 15, the Commission will attend a luncheon at �dhite Lake Oaks to hear a report from The Oaks Corporation, and make recommendations on the contract agreement. ---The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, at the Waterford Oaks Activities Center with the Planning and Building Committee to discuss the study that was done on the Springfield Oaks Youth Activities Canter. Mr. Reickel urged the Commissioners tc attend the meeting,. NEW BUSINESS: ---Commissioner Stanley questioned whether we had ever considered conducting a parks tour for visiting tourists. She thought perhaps it would be a good idea in promoting tourism for the area. Commissioner Fox noted that the bus companies are always looking for tour ideas for their patrons. ---Mr. Reickel said there was a Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel scheduled for May 25 in Flint. Mr. Reickel is working to get "Recreation" included in the conference. ---Mr. Kipke, along with Mr. Reickel, will be interviewing this month for the Recreation Supervisor position. ---Mr..Kipke and Mr. Figa interviewed 165 people for the Naturalist position. Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Stanley to to into Executive Session to discuss a property proposal. Motion carried. The Commission adjourned to Executive Session at 11:00 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:20 a.m. Moved by Mr. Moore, supported by Mrs. -.Stanley to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that we offer the Northwestern Highway property adjacent to the Glen Oaks Golf Course for sale at the minimum.price of $1,000,000 and that the proceeds from the sale go into the Capital Improvement Fund. Motion carried. 3-4 (Commission Meeting, February 1, 1984) Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Jean M. Fox Secretary Betty nest Recording Secretary 0 3-5