HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1984.09.05 - 38773OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 5, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 9:58 a.m. by Chairman Lewis E. Wint in the Parks
and Recreation Commission conference room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Carol Stanley, Secretary Jean Fox, Pecky D.
Lewis, Jr., Daniel T. Murphy, Richard Vogt, Richard Wilcox.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Harold Cousins, George Kuhn, Walter Moore.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Parks Foundation
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Jon J. Kipke, Interim Manager
Charles Ross, Chief, Adminis. Services
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Arnold Johnston, Chief of Parks
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Joseph P. Figa, Jr.,Chief, Design & Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
James Mansfield, Golf Supervisor
Frances Greenebaum, Executive Director
Dorothy Langan, Account Executive
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve
the minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1984.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Wilcox to approve
payment of vouchers 8-156 through 8-324.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Murphy, Stanley, Vogt, Wilcox, Fox, Lewis (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to accept
the Statement of Operations as of 7/31/84.
Motion carried.
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GOLF COURSE SURVEY:
Mr. Wint explained that in the past, the Commission had set policy for the golf
courses during the budget preparation process. He felt, in fairness to golfers
and their leagues, that any policy changes should take place prior to the leagues
being established for the following year.
In accordance with a prior Commission request, staff presented in the agenda, a
survey of 35 area golf courses regarding their policy on league play and one -
day passes. Also included was a summary of league play for our four golf courses
and an analysis of the number of rounds played by league players.
Mr. Kipke explained that for the past several years we have allowed league players
to play unlimited golf on their league day as an incentive for leagues to use our
courses. Since that time, league play has increased and we have a waiting list of
leagues who wish to play on our courses. In the last few years we have decreased
the number of leagues to accommodate the large number of -persons playing the courses.
Mr. Mansfield, Golf Supervisor, noted that 105 leagues were registered in 1984. The
total number of rounds played as "extra nines" totaled 5,162 in 1984.
Last year it was proposed to eliminate the one -day pass as it encouraged golfers to
stay for the whole day.
Mr. Ross noted that another reason for that recommendation was to avoid conflict with
private courses.
Staff again recommended to eliminate the additional golf for the leagues players
so that we could make the courses more available for the public.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
---Mr. Wint stated that in two weeks, the Commission would know how many applicants
hadiapplied for the Manager's position. The closing date for applications is
September 7. To date, eight have applied with an additional 12 persons indicating
they would apply.
At the next meeting, Chairman Wint will discuss interview dates. Each person
who qualifies will be interviewed until the top five candidates are established.
The top five will then be interviewed a second t.ime. Mr. Wint encouraged full
Commission participation for the second interviews.
---Everything going well in the parks.
Chairman Wint was excused from the meeting at 10:40 a.m. and Vice Chairman Stanley
assumed the chair.
GOLF COURSE SURVEY (continued):
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to accept staff's
recommendation and eliminate the one -day pass but allow league
players to pay the reduced rate for a second 9 holes prior to
or following their scheduled league play.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: Stanley, Wilcox, Fox, Lewis, Murphy (5)
NAYS: Vogt (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
INTERIM MANAGER'S REPORT:
--Mr. Kipke invited Commissioners to attend the Volunteer picnic, Waterford Oaks
Court Complex, September 18, 6-9 p.m. Persons who volunteered their services to
the park system throughout the year will be recognized. Volunteers who were unable
to attend the County's recent reception honoring them will receive their medallions
at the picnic. -
---Dedication for the new Independence Oaks Nature Center will take place after
the building is equipped.
---Bids have been awarded for the renovation of the facade and bathroom -Facilities
at the Waterford Oaks Activities Center.
---Mrs. Fox expressed a desire for more flower plantings in the parks and suggested
this as a nucleus for the Oakland Parks Foundation.
---The golf dome at Red Oaks that has been in use for the past several years was
severely damaged in a spring windstorm. A new dome will be erected and should be
in place by January 1, 1985.
---Mrs. Fox noted that there will be an issue on.the November ballot that would
prevent the state from raiding the Kammer Land Trust Fund, as well as would allow
25% of it to be used for development.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Lewis to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Jean Fox
Secretary
Betty/ uest
Recoing Secretary
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NEXT MEETING: September 19, 9:30 a.m.
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