HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1990.08.15 - 38873OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 15, 1990
The special meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the com-
mission room of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's administration
office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr., Fred
Korzon, George Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Jr., John Olsen, Alice Tomboulian, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION.MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Law
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Parks Foundation
County Commissioner Candidates
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Mary Zednik, Public Communications Aide
Jackie McParlane, Recreation Supervisor
Sally Martin, Intern
Brad Baker, Assistant Park Supervisor
Fran Greenebaum, Executive Director
Rudy Serra
John Kinney
The purpose of this special meeting was to discuss the results of the millage
election on August 7.
Commission congratulated staff on their outstanding job on the park awareness
campaign, attributing the renewal of the 1/4 mill to that work.
Commission expressed disappointment at the defeat of the Orion Oaks millage pro-
posal and discussed the various reasons for that defeat, including:
1. Voters making a choice of approval between the two issues;
2. Low voter turnout;
3. Voters against any new tax;
4. Misunderstanding over the park's concept; and
5. Confusion over the park's name
The Commission discussed possible options for the future of Orion Oaks, noting
the following:
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1. Review and revise the park's master plan;
2. Consider short-term recreation at the park, such as making the
lake front accessible for limited day use;
3. Return the grant awarded for the development of the beach;
4. Consider another millage in a year or so for land acquisition;
5. Consider a name change for the park; and
6. Along with the proposed camp at the park, consider building a
golf course on the site.
Staff informed the Commission that Camp Franklin in Lake Orion is closing and
that the property is for sale. Recreation Supervisor Jackie McFarlane suggested
the Commission consider purchasing the camp which, although it needs a great deal
of work, can be used now as a camp facility. This facility could possibly be
used to implement the Commission's camping program, moving it to Orion Oaks when
the park is ready.
Commission concurred that the camp could possibly be a viable interim step towards
Orion Oaks.
Jackie McParlane also noted that the Lions Clubs have expressed concern about
the future of Orion Oaks. They are still willing to support the Commission and
will extend that help to Camp Franklin if the Commission takes that route.
Caution towards the acquisition of Camp Franklin was also expressed if it requires
providing another subsidy from the Parks' operations budget.
Staff was directed to arrange to have the next Commission meeting on Wednesday,
September 5, at Camp Franklin. Also, financial obligations involved in this pro-
posed acquisition will be investigated and included in the agenda for review at
the meeting.
GLEN OAKS CLUBHOUSE STONE REPAIR:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bid was approved:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Korzon to award the contract for
the stone repair work at the Glen Oaks Clubhouse to the low bidder,
Cusacks Masonry Restoration, in the amount of $13,025, plus a 5% con-
tingency of $650, for a total budgeted amount of $13,675.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER DECK:
Oak Management and staff have been working on the design for the proposed deck
off the newly -completed addition to the Addison Oaks Conference Center.
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Estimated costs to construct this deck are $23,000. Staff requested Commission
consideration to contribute 1/2 of the cost for this project, not to exceed
$10,000; Oak Management will pay the balance.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to contribute 40% of the total
cost to build the new deck at the Addison Oaks Conference Center not to
exceed $10,000; the balance of the project will be paid by Oak Management
Corporation.
AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Lewis, 0lsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION - WATERFORD OAKS:
Staff has received an appraisal on the Watkins Lake Road property that is for
sale and adjacent to Waterford Oaks.
Staff was informed that a land contract offer was being made to the owner. Chair-
man Wint was contacted; he authorized staff to make an offer at the appraised
price of $57,500, contingent upon Commission approval.
The owner counter offered at a price of $63,900; staff requested Commission
approval to make another counter offer.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Olsen to make an offer on the Wat-
kins Lake Road property adjacent to Waterford at a price of $59,000,
and to authorize Manager Ralph Richard to further negotiate for this
parcel, if necessary.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Commissioner Olsen noted his preference of having staff justify all increases
separately rather than giving them a specified increase percentage as a goal.
Commission discussed possible fee changes for staff to consider during budget
review, including increases for non-residents only, resident/non-resident fee
structure at the waterparks, and a family rate for the waterparks.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 5, 9 a.m., at Camp Franklin in Lake
Orion.
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Meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
Peck A'. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen S. Smith
Recording Secretary
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