HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1990.02.07 - 38876OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 7, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 9:16 a.m. by Vice Chairman Jean Fox in the
Commission Room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Fred Korzon, George Kuhn,
Richard Kuhn, Jr., Thomas Law, John Olsen, Alice Tomboulian
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Richard Vogt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Corporation Counsel
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
- Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design & Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Susan Wells, Recreation Supervisor
Glen Dick, Director
Patrick Campbell, Real Estate Division
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Law to approve the minutes of
the meeting of January 17, 1990, as written.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Olsen (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the payment
of Vouchers 12-427 through 12-467 and 1-19 through 1-111; the Inter-
departmental Payment Register for the December charges paid in January;
the Transfer Vouchers for the December charges, and the fourth quarter
credits for Oak Management.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Olsen (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of January was accepted as presented.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the contract
to lay masonry block for the restroom/concession building at the Waterford
Oaks BMX Track to the low bidder, Moscovic Building Company, in the
amount of $5,400.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Lewis to approve the removal of
the existing front exterior doors and frames at the Waterford Oaks Ac-
tivities Center, plus purchase and installation of four new doors and
frames, from Gamalski Building Specialties in the amount of $4,950.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Tomboulian to award the contract
for the removal of gas pumps, plus purchase and installation of rebuilt
gas pumps, at Groveland Oaks to the low bidder, Fueling Systems, Inc.,
in the amount of $5,940.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the purchase of
a John Deere 2155 tractor/loader for Groveland Oaks from the low bidder,
Theiser Equipment, in the amount of $19,530.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the purchase
of 500 picnic table boards for Addison Oaks and Independence Oaks, plus
all necessary hardware, to the low bidder, R. J. Thomas, in the amount
of $6,035.00.
Commissioner Tomboulian inquired if staff had pursued the purchase of tables made
from recycled plastic. Staff noted they had, but the companies who manufactured
these tables responded that they were unable to guarantee a delivery in the volume
we require. Commission suggested we purchase six for a trial basis in the parks;
staff will bring back to the Commission at the next meeting.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Lewis to award the purchase of 300
tyvek graphic jackets for Mobile Recreation to Graphic Jackets in the
amount of $15.43 each, plus a $120 logo set-up fee, for a total amount
of $4,749.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
WATERFORD OAKS LAND ACQUISITION:
Manager Richard informed the Commission that, per their direction, staff made
an offer through Corporation Counsel's Real Estate Division, on the home for sale
on Watkins Lake Road adjacent to Waterford Oaks. The offer, in the amount of
$66,500, was made contingent upon the appraisal and approval by the Parks Com-
mission and the County Board of Commissioners.
The owner accepted the offer, and staff recommended Commission approval of the
offer contingent upon receiving a satisfactory appraisal.
Commissioner Law expressed his concerns over the procedure followed in this pur-
chase, noting his preference to have the appraisal done before an offer is made.
Pat Campbell, from Corporation Counsel's Real Estate Division, informed the Com-
mission that two appraisals had been received, which ranged from $66,000 to $68,000.
The offer is within the guidelines set by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
and Mr. Campbell recommended approval of the offer and referral to the Board of
Commissioners.
Preference of procedures to be followed for possible future acquisitions were
discussed, including getting an appraisal before making an offer and proceeding
with an unidentified offer; staff will write a policy for review and approval
by the Commission.
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Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Olsen to accept the offer to pur-
chase the property on Watkins Lake Road adjacent to Waterford Oaks in
the amount of $66,500.00, to be referred for approval by the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
BIATHLON SPECIAL EVENT - ADDISON OAKS:
Chief of Parks Dan Stencil informed the Commission that staff had been contacted
by TT Sports Management with a proposal to hold a biathlon special event on Sunday,
July 15, 1990, at Addison Oaks. This event would have a run -bike -run format and
would be sponsored by Coors Light as part of their Coors Light Fat Tire Biathlon
Series.
Mr. Stencil reviewed staff efforts for park and Oak Management scheduling, plus
extent of sponsor's involvement and request to serve beer during the post -race
festivities.
Staff foresaw no problems with the alcohol and recommended Commission approval
of the event.
Commission discussed pros and cons of having a beer company for a sponsor, serving
beer on a Sunday morning, or serving a non-alcoholic beverage at the event.
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. Law to approve hosting the Coors
Light Fat Tire Biathlon Series race on Sunday, July 15, 1990, at Addison
Oaks, as long as no beer is served at the event.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, Law, Olsen (3)
NAYS: R. Kuhn, Lewis, Tomboulian, Fox, Korzon (5)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
LIFETIME VEHICLE PASS PROPOSAL:
As previously directed by the Commission, staff examined the concept of a lifetime
annual motor vehicle permit for the day use parks.
Chief of Parks Dan Stencil reviewed the proposed program and, because of antici-
pated small participation and poor payback opportunity to the purchaser, recom-
mended the Commission not proceed with this pass.
Commission concurred with staff's recommendation not to proceed with this program.
However, Commissioner R. Kuhn suggested staff consider adding a question onto
our comment cards inquiring about park visitors' interest in a possible 3 or 5-
year pass, for future consideration.
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PARK SECURITY CONTRACT:
Staff reviewed the proposed park security contract with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department for 1990 and 1991. Approximate cost to the Commission for 1990 will
be $226,000; variable cost will be due to the part-time deputies' scheduling.
Staff recommended Commission authorize staff to proceed to work with the Board
of Commissioners' committees to finalize this contract; staff will bring back
the contract for approval by the Parks Commission.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Korzon to authorize staff to work
with the appropriate Board committees for approval of the Parks' security
contract with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department for 1990 and 1991,
for final signature by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MILLAGE UPDATE:
Manager Richard informed the Commission that the Planning and Building Committee
has recommended approval to have the 1/4 mill renewal question placed on the ballot;
resolution for approval is on the Board of Commissioners' February 8, 1990 agenda.
Commissioner Olsen stressed the importance of people understanding the concept
of the uniqueness of Orion Oaks and the reason why that question has been placed
on the ballot.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Manager's Report is as filed in the agenda.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 21, at 9 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Pecky Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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