HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1988.07.06 - 38833OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 6, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 10:28 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the Parks and
Recreation Commission's conference room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., George
Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Jr., Thomas Law, Daniel Murphy, Ralph Nelson, John Olsen,
Richard Vogt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
The Nature Conservancy
Lake Orion Lions Club
Lions Club
Schmidt Copeland Parker Stevens
Oakland Parks Foundation
Orion Township
Orion Township Residents
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Jackie McParlane, Recreation Supervisor
Susan Wells, Recreation Supervisor
Tom Jackson, Park Supervisor
Joan Davidson, Intern
Chris Bundy, Intern
Jim Dunleavy, Intern
Glen Dick, Director
April Oja, Dir. of Protection, MI Chapter
Al Kassin
Jack Becher
Patty Stevens
Mark Hull
Fran Greenebaum, Executive Director
JoAnn VanTassel, Supervisor
Jill Bastian
Jane Zimmerman
James Ruwart
Phil DesRosiers
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the minutes of
the April 22-23, 1988, Retreat, as written, and the minutes of the
meeting of June 15, 1988, with the following correction:
Page 3 - 3, under the heading of "BIDS": The amount for the instal-
lation of the pylons at Groveland Oaks from W. J. Stewart should read
"$5,500."
Motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the payment of
Vouchers 6-157 through 6-406 and the Interdepartmental Payments for
May charges paid in June.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Murphy, Nelson, Olsen, Vogt,
Wint (10)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Olsen to receive the Statement of
Operations as of 5-31-88.
Motion carried.
ORION OAKS MASTER PLAN:
Moved by Mr. Murphy, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to adopt the Orion Oaks
Master Plan as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Murphy, Nelson, Olsen, Vogt, Wint,
Fox (10)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY PROGRAM:
April Oja, Director of Protection of the Michigan Chapter of The Nature Conser-
vancy, commended the Commission on its sensitivity to the environment and its
protection of the wetlands, and informed the Commission of The Nature Conser-
vancy's work to establish nature preserves.
She reported that she became interested in our area after reading the Oakland
County Natural Areas Registry, from which she learned that there is approximately
1/2 of 1% of the natural state of Oakland County remaining from pre -settlement
time; much of that is within Oakland County parks, mainly Independence Oaks.
She reported on the different types of natural areas in the park, such as fen
and southern Mesic forest, and requested the Commission consider enlisting in
the Michigan Natural Areas Registry Program to protect these areas.
This program would involve the Commission's voluntary commitment to preserve and
protect those lands, notify the Conservancy of any plans for major development,
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and inform the Conservancy if the Commission intends to sell or transfer owner-
ship of the property. The Commission can terminate the registration at any time,
preferably with a 30-day notice.
Ms. Oja also noted that The Conservancy would be happy to assist the Commission
in the acquisition of other similar parcels.
Staff recommended the Commission participate in this program.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Law to endorse and join The Nature
Conservancy's Michigan Natural Areas Registry Program.
Motion carried.
Ms. Oja presented the Commission with a plaque in recognition of its support.
MOBILE RECREATION BUS PROGRAM:
As noted in the report filed in the agenda, staff recommended continuing the bus
program year-round, and increasing the bus rates, effective July 18, in order
to compensate for the insurance increase required to cover the buses when they
were designated as common carriers.
The recommended fee rates are as follows:
Programmed youth/senior events: $215.00
Programmed adult events: 245.00
(except to Oakland County Parks, which would be at the
rate of $215.00)
Surcharge for going out of the County will not be changed.
Other recommendations included having one bus with a handicapped lift, developing
more interagency park programs, and making the interagency programs aware of the
cost factor.
Criteria for free bus use will be for co-sponsors or to be involved somehow in
our programs.
Commissioners emphasized the importance of operating this program on a break-even
basis without making the fees too exorbitant.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Lewis to adopt the new bus rental
rates of $215.00 and $245.00, effective July 18, 1988.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint, Fox, G. Kuhn (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
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Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the following
bids as recommended by staff and Purchasing:
Installation of approximately 4,811 linear feet of 6 ft. chain link
fence on the east boundary and approximately 754 linear feet of 6 ft.
chain link fence on the south boundary of Independence Oaks, to the low
bidder, Nationwide Fencing, in the amount of $44,541.60, plus $2,500.00
for brushing, for a total of $47,041.60, plus 5% contingency in the
amount of $2,352, for a total contract price of $49,393.60.
Installation of approximately 10,600 linear feet of 6 ft. chain link
fence and 2 gates for the Groveland Oaks perimeter fence to the low
bidder, Nationwide Fencing, in the amount of $81,059.42, plus brushing
in the amount of $2,500.00, for a total of $83,559.42, plus 5% contingency
in the amount of $4,178.00, for a total contract price of $87,737.42.
Two each Commerce Welding Lo Boy aerators, including 250 foot powers
cords, for the swimming pond at Addison Oaks to the low bidder, Commerce
Welding, in the amount of $2,190.00.
Two each golf club cleaners for White Lake Oaks and Red Oaks golf courses
from Wittek Golf Supply in the amount of $1,290.00.
Low profile trailer for Mobile Recreation's moonwalk to the low bidder,
Knight Fabrication, in the amount of $1,510.00.
Wheelchair lift to be installed in the new bus on order for Mobile Rec-
reation through the bus body manufacturer, McFadden Corporation, in
the amount of $3,323.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Law, Lewis, Olsen, Wint, Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Staff is waiting on a determination from Mr. Michael McDonald, Department of
Natural Resources, regarding a possible use variance for the old office building
at Waterford Oaks needed because of grant restrictions; a recommendation will
be made to the Planning and Building Committee on the house once that determi-
nation is received.
When additional information is available, staff will update the Commission.
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---Staff recommended a feasibility study be done to begin the fundraising for
the development of Orion Oaks. Staff will put together a proposal package for
review by the Commission at its next meeting.
The next Commission meeting will be Wednesday, July 20, at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned to the parks tour at 12:18 p.m.
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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