HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1986.05.21 - 38800OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mav 21. 1986
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the Parks
and Recreation Commission's conference room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr., George
Kuhn, Walter Moore, Daniel Murphy, Ralph Nelson, John Olsen, Carol Stanley, Richard
Vogt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Parks Foundation
Van Dyke Sports Center
Oakland Co. Chamber of Commerce
T-Graphics
Stoppert Appraisers
City of Pontiac
Oakland Press
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Portia Fields -Anderson, Rec. Supervisor
Desiree Marcks, Intern
Fran Greenebaum, Executive Director
Walter Halen, owner
George Brody, owner
LaTanya Matthews
Patrick Turley, President
Paul Stoppert
Richard Hays
Scott Simons, Reporter
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the
minutes of the meeting of April 23, 1986, as written.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the
payment of Vouchers 4-258 through 4-341 and 5-1 through 5-228
and the Interdepartmental Payment Register.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, Murphy, Nelson, Olsen, Stanley, Wint, Fox (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mr. Nelson, supported by Mrs. Stanley to accept the
Statement of Operations as of March 31, 1986.
Motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mrs. Stanley to accept the
Activities Report for April, 1986.
Motion carried.
OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION:
Executive Director Fran Greenebaum reviewed the recent activities and events of
the Oakland Parks Foundation.
RED OAKS DRIVING RANGE PROPOSAL:
Walter Halen and George Brody, owners of the Van Dyke Sports Center, presented
a proposal for a sports center at the Red Oaks Driving Range similar to the one
they are presently operating.
The Commission voiced their concerns regarding the quality of the facility, the
involvement of the Commission with this type of facility, fees to be charged,
and the approval of this project by the other communities and agencies involved
with the Red Run Drain.
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mrs. Stanley to hold a
public hearing with the communities and agencies involved
with the Red Run Drain regarding the proposal for a sports
center at the Red Oaks Driving Range by the owners of the
Van Dyke Sports Center. Reactions and recommendations
from this public hearing will be brought back to the Parks
Commission for direction with this proposal.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Moore, Murphy, Nelson, Olsen, Stanley, Vogt, Wint, Kuhn (9)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: Fox (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
BID ITEMS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved for
purchase:
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Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Moore to award the
purchase of the base bid and Alternates 2, 3 & 4 for the wood
boat rental docks for the Addison Oaks Boat Rental Facility
to the low bidder, K & 0 Marketing, in the amount of $10,980.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Moore to award the
purchase of the base bid and Alternates A & C for the super
deck floating dock system for the Groveland Oaks Boat Rental
Facility to K & 0 Marketing, in the amount of $19,736.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Moore to award the bid
for the purchase of miscellaneous irrigation equipment for
the beach area at Independence Oaks to the low bidder, Hodges
Supply, in the amount of $4,681.20.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Moore to award the bid
for the purchase of an irrigation pump and accessories for
the beach area irrigation system at Independence Oaks to the
low bidder, Century Rain Aid, in the amount of $1,243.00.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Moore, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the bid
for the purchase of a moonwalk for the Mobile Recreation
program to the manufacturer, Moonwalk International, Inc.,
in the amount of $5,600.
Motion carried.
BILLBOARD PROPOSAL:
Staff reported that our marketing consultants, BAC&K, have made arrangements to
provide a complimentary billboard for the Commission this summer, and requested
Commission approval of the expenditure of $1,789 for the creation of artwork for
the billboard.
Moved by Mrs. Stanley, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the
expenditure of $1,789 for the creation of artwork for a bill-
board arranged by BAC&K for use by the Parks Commission on a
complimentary basis for the summer.
Motion carried.
BOTTLE BILL AMENDMENT PETITION/RESOLUTION:
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the
following resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
is committed to a clean, safe environment; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks system strives to main-
tain quality facilities and grounds; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan approved a "bottle bill" in
1976 requiring returnable beverage containers; and
WHEREAS, the current legislation has had a significant
positive impact on improving the appearance and cleanliness of
the Oakland County Parks and the personal safety of park
visitors.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission supports a petition to amend Sections
1 (one) and 6 (six) of Initiated Law of 1976 as amended being
sections 445.571 of Michigan complied laws commonly known as
the "Bottle Bill" to require use of returnable containers of a
mixed wine drink and mixed spirit drink.
Motion carried.
T-GRAPHICS PROPOSAL:
Patrick Turley, president of T-Graphics, presented a proposal for tee signs with
advertising to be placed at the three 18-hole golf courses. The proposal included
T-Graphics soliciting the advertising with Commission approval of content, the
manufacture of the signs and posts by T-Graphics, shipping, installation by Com-
mission staff, and free maintenance and replacement by T-Graphics for a period
of five years. T-Graphics would pay the Commission $75/sign/year; after five
years the price is re -negotiable. Signs would always remain the property of T-
Graphics.
Commission members voiced their concerns over the type of advertisers and the
philosophy of commercialization of the parks.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt to table the item
for further study.
Motion withdrawn from the floor.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to reject the
proposal from T-Graphics for tee signs with advertising
on the golf courses, and the concept itself of advertising
on the golf course tee signs.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Moore to call the
question to the floor.
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ROLL CALL VOTE TO CALL QUESTION:
AYES: Murphy, Stanley, Vogt, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis (6)
NAYS: Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Wint (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION FOR PROPOSAL:
AYES: Stanley, Vogt, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Moore (6)
NAYS: Nelson, Olsen, Wint, Murphy (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioner Fox wished to have her concerns placed on record about future millage
renewals if the Commission continues to pursue commercialization of the parks.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
Manager Richard reviewed the Manager's Report as filed in the agenda.
---Paul Stoppert, Stoppert Appraisers, updated the Commission on the 47.5 acre
parcel adjacent to the southeast corner of Independence Oaks, which is now listed
at $2,950/acre. It was recommended that the Commission authorize Corporation
Counsel to draft an agreement with Sashabaw Realty for the purchase of this parcel,
with the provision that the owners donate half and the Commission pay half.
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mrs. Fox to authorize
Corporation Counsel to draft an agreement with Sashabaw
Realty for the purchase of the 47.5 acre parcel of land
adjacent to the southeast corner of Independence Oaks,
with the provision that the owners donate half and the
Commission pay half.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Olsen, Stanley, Wint, Fox, Kuhn, Lewis, Moore, Murphy, Nelson (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Next Commission meeting will be Wednesday, June 18, at 9:00 a.m., with the annual
parks tour immediately following.
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. Karen Smith
Secretary Recording Secretary
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