HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1984.10.10 - 38771OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
BUDGET REVIEW
October 10, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 9:25 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the Parks
and Recreation Commission's conference room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Harold Cousins, Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Walter Moore, Daniel
Murphy, Richard Vogt.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Carol Stanley, Secretary Jean Fox, George Kuhn, Richard Wilcox.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation Jon J. Kipke, Interim Manager
Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks
C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1985:
Mr. Kipke said that the proposed 1985 budget was basically the same as in 1984
except for the 4.62% salary increase for employees. This was in accordance with
the recommendation of the County Executive and is equivalent to that granted to
union employees.
The proposed revenue budget for 1985 was $6,667,985 which was 2% higher than actual
estimated revenue for 1984 and 8% over our 1984 original budget. The $6,667,985
consists of $2,617,985 for fees and charges and $3,670,000 from the millage. The
remaining balance of $380,000 would come from the sale of land at Glen Oaks and
interest from investments.
Staff recommended an increase of 75� for twilight golf; from $2.25 to $3.00
(unlimited). Also proposed was an increase in youth group rates at the day -use
parks; from 50�-to 75� for residents and 75� to $1.00 for non-residents. The
mobile recreation units showed increases of $5 to $10 per unit for rental visits.
Two new full time positions were requested for 1985; a Public Communications Aide
for the Publi.c Communications section and a typist for the Recreation section.
To.offset-the cost of the Public Communications Aide, several part-time positions
were eliminated which resulted in the 1985 budget for that section being lower
than it was in 1984.
The proposed Operating Budget was $5,137,000 (contains the 4.62% salary increase)
and an 11% increase in security services. Staff is studying that area to determine
the best cost-effective method of providing safety services. The Operating Budget
is 1.7% higher than 1984's authorized budget.
Staff requested that the various cost centers reduce their budgets by another 3%
after it was reviewed by management which amounted to $153,000.
(Budget Review Commission Meeting, October 10, 1984)
The remaining balance of the $6,667,985 Revenue Budget after the $5,137,000 for
operations is for new operating equipment and capital development. $340,000 was
reserved for operating equipment.
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The estimated new funds for capital development are $1,486,535. The complete
Capital Development Budget will be presented soon after the first of the year.
Commissioner Wint noted that we were mandated by law to update our overall master
plan for the parks system. Mr. Kipke said this was especially important if the
Land Trust Fund becomes a reality as funds could become available for acquisition
and development. We hope to start work on the master plans this year.
Mr. Ross noted that of the three amendments that affect our millage -- "Truth
in Assessment", the Headlee Amendment and "Truth in Taxation", we will be
collecting more money this year than last because of the increasee in state
equalized valuations (S.E.V.). In Mr. Murphy's budget message, he recommended
that Parks and Recreation collect the full one -quarter mill.
Mr. Thibodeau, Chief of Golf, said that money should be made available, if possible,
in the next few years to upgrade the Glen Oaks Golf Course, i.e., build restrooms,
rebuild some tees and put in an automatic irrigation system. When the irrigation
system becomes a reality, one full time position could be eliminated.
Mr. Ross noted that approval by the voters of Proposal C may or may not have an
effect on the parks millage next year. It is still very confusing as to
whether the .25 mill of the Parks Commission is applicable to this proposal since
the voters did approve the millage in 1980 and again in 1984. Even if the parks
millage is subject to Proposal C, there is still a possibility of having a
special vote by the people within 90 days of November 6.to decide whether any
increases from 1981 will be allowed or not.
The Commission was in agreement to approve the budget as presented. In accordance
with State law, a public hearing will be held prior to its formal approval in
November.
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
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Bett,uest
Reco ing Secretary
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