HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1990.01.17 - 38879OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 17, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 9:13 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the Commission
Room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administrative office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Fred
Korzon, George Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Jr., Thomas Law, Alice Tomboulian, Richard
Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
John Olsen
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Planning Division
Oxford Township Parks
Orion Township Parks
Oakland Parks Foundation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief of Admin. Services
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Susan Wells, Recreation Supervisor
Mary Zednik, Public Communications Assist.
Larry Falardeau, Associate Planner
Mark Brochu, Director
Mark Vagi, Director
Fran Greenebaum, Executive Director
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the minutes of
the meeting of January 3, 1990, as written.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Law to approve the payment of
Vouchers 12-266 through 12-426 and 1-1 through 1-18; plus the Interdepart-
mental Payment Register for the November charges paid in December.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mrs. Tomboulian to accept the Activities
Report for December, 1989.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MILLAGE SLIDE PRESENTATION:
Staff presented the finalized version of the millage slide presentation.
Commission made a few final suggestions and commended staff on the presentation.
POLLY ANN TRAIL:
Oxford Township Parks Director Mark Brochu and Orion Township Parks Director Mark
Vagi reviewed their efforts to obtain the Grand Trunk Western abandoned railroad
right-of-way in the area for use as a non -motorized trailway system.
This project, known as the Polly Ann Trail, has received the support of the Michi-
gan Department of Natural Resources plus that of the local communities, except
Addison Township.
Supporters of the project are working towards a goal of having the state acquire
the right-of-way; however, there is currently a hindrance in the acquisition be-
cause of a dispute over the title to the land.
Larry Falardeau, Associate Planner from the Oakland County Planning Division,
reviewed the development of the county, noting the major roadways, recreational
rivers, high population centers, railroads, and park lands, and how they relate
geographically. Possible future links with local bike safety paths, the Paint
Creek Trail, parks, and local facilities were also discussed.
Staff recommended the Commission adopt a resolution reflecting their support of
the State's efforts to acquire this right-of-way for use as a part of the State's
trailway system.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Tomboulian to approve the fol-
lowing resolution in support of the State's efforts to acquire the Grand
Trunk Western right-of-way for use as a part of the state trailway system
for walking, jogging, hiking and bicycling:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission sup-
ports the acquisition and development of quality recreation facilities
for the citizens of Oakland county, including facilities for walking,
jogging, hiking, and bicycling; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Trunk Western (GTW) Railroad has offered to
sell its abandoned railroad right of way known variously as the Cass
City Subdivision and the Polly Ann Trail to the State of Michigan; from
Indianwood Road in Orion Township north through Oxford and Addison Town-
ships, as well as the Villages of Oxford and Leonard, further north
through Lapeer County to Imlay City and Kings Mill; and
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WHEREAS, the communities of Oxford Township, Oxford Village, Orion
Township, Rochester Hills, and Rochester publicly support the State
acquisition of the right of way for development as a regional trailway
using earmarked state funds; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has taken
the first steps toward acquiring the right of way to benefit all of
the communities and residents of Southeastern Michigan by making it
a part of the state trailways system; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission wishes
to add its support to the state acquisition of this right of way and
to the concept of a linkage between the northern end of the Paint Creek
Trailway and the proposed Polly Ann Trail using publicly and privately
owned property; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recog-
nizes that this will help in linking the parks system to this trail
system for the residents of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission does adopt this resolution of support of the State's
efforts to acquire the Grand Trunk Western right of way for use as a
part of the State Trailway System; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission does urge the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and
the State Legislature to act expeditiously in the acquisition of the
proposed Polly Ann Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted
to the director of the Department of Natural Resources; and to our state
senators and state representatives, as an indication of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission's support of this state project.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint, Fox (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
TRAVELING MUSIC SHOW PROPOSAL - MOBILE RECREATION:
As directed by the Commission at the January 3 meeting, staff met with Dan Yessian
Music and Entertainment.
The proposal for the traveling music show includes
ranged and recorded; writing a script; working with
arrangements and casting; plus creating an original
reation Commission song.
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The original song will be an integral part of the production for that specific
purpose. The cost to produce the song is included in the proposal's total amount
of $14,000.
If we like the song, the Commission will have the option to continue using it
after the music show. The cost to use the song at that time will be either $3,800
to buy it or monthly royalty fees ranging from $50 to $200.
Staff recommended approving the proposal for the production in the amount of $14,000
and deferring a decision on the song for a year to see how it will be used.
The Commission voiced its concern about the original song being misconstrued as
the "Oakland County Parks" song. If we wish to continue with the idea of an "Oak-
land County Parks" song, Commission directed staff to invite other artists to
participate in its creation.
Staff will have Corporation Counsel review the contract for approval.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Lewis to approve the proposal
for Dan Yessian Music and Entertainment to produce the traveling music
show for Mobile Recreation in the amount of $14,000. It is further
understood that the vendor will not promote the original song created
for this production as an "Oakland County Parks" song, but as part of
the Parks' production.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint, Fox, Korzon (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
BID:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bid was approved:
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the bid for the pur-
chase of an 5-10 pick-up truck for Addison Oaks to Red Holman Pontiac
and GMC in the amount of $8,703.08.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint, Fox, Korzon (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa distributed and reviewed a list of the
capital improvement projects in progress and/or completed for the last year.
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GRANT UPDATE:
Manager Richard noted that all three of the Commission's grant applications to
the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund have been recommended for funding by
the Trust Fund board. He commended Kerry Kammer for his efforts on the Commis-
sion's behalf in getting all three of the applications on the priority list for
funding.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to adjourn to Executive
Session.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 11:08 a.m.
Meeting was re -convened at 11:15 a.m.
WATERFORD OAKS LAND ACQUISITION:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mrs. Tomboulian to authorize staff to
make purchase offers on properties for sale adjacent to Waterford Oaks
through Corporation Counsel, with approval by the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission and final approval by the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
Staff would include a contingency clause on any offer noting Commission approval
must be received before offer becomes final. If necessary, the Chairman will
call a special meeting to review any offers.
Also, staff will inform the Planning and Building Committee of the Commission's
intent to offer to purchase these properties when they become available.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint, Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Manager's Report is as filed in the agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
T p next meeting will be Wednesday, February 7 at 9 a.m.
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A.��eckyD. ew , Jr. Karen Smith
Secretary Recording Secretary
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