HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1991.02.06 - 38899OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 6, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 9:18 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the commission
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., George
Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Jr., Thomas Law, John Olsen, Alice Tomboulian, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Korzon
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Purchasing
Oakland Parks Foundation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design & Development
Steve Vanden Bossche, Arch. Engineer I
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Jim Mansfield, Recreation Supervisor
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Susan DeMaggio, Public Communications Aide
Glen Dick, Director
Lloyd Hampton, Manager
Cheryl Flynn, Executive Director
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 16, 1991, as written.
AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the payment of
Vouchers 12-319 through 12-402 and 1-15 through 1-101; the Interdepart-
mental Payment Register -for the December charges paid in January; the
Transfer Voucher for December, 1990; and the Oak Management credit for
the fourth quarter of 1990.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI PROGRAM:
In response to a request at the January 16 Commission meeting, Public Communi-
cations Officer Jan Pung and Chief of Parks Dan Stencil reported on the promotion,
participation, and revenues for the cross-country ski program.
OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION:
Oakland Parks Foundation Executive Director Cheryl Flynn reported that the Foun-
dation is working with a consultant to develop new strategies for marketing,
organizing, financing, and membership, plus to determine the future course and
direction of the Foundation.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid for the
purchase of 76 dozen seasonal staff shirts to the low bidder, Graphmark,
in the amount of $8,491.00.
AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the purchase of
45 rental pull carts, two complete junior rental sets, and 18 single
rental golf clubs for use at the golf courses from Hornung's in the
amount of $3,429.50.
AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the purchase
of 3,000 dozen used golf balls for resale at the golf courses from Raven
Golf Ball Company in the amount of $6,000.00.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Tomboulian to award the bid
for the purchase of 300 evergreen trees and 175 deciduous trees for
Springfield Oaks Golf Course to the low bidder, Marine City Nursery,
in the amount of $3,473.25.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid for the
purchase of three Western salt spreaders for White Lake Oaks, Indepen-
dence Oaks, and Springfield Oaks YAC to the low bidder, F. L. Jursik,
in the amount of $2,889.00.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid for the
purchase of 500 rental tubes for the Red Oaks Waterpark and 300 rental
tubes for the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool to Pat Talbert & Associates in
the amount of $8,240.00.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid
for the purchase of a Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle for Independence
Oaks to the low bidder, Wilkie Turf Equipment, in the amount of
$7,512.70.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: Fox (1)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. Lewis to table the purchase of a
Ski-Doo snowmobile for Independence Oaks.
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AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Staff will report on the use of the snowmobiles in the cross-country ski program
and on the trail snowpacking operation.
Commissioner Olsen also suggested setting a fee for the cross-country skiers simi-
lar to the manner in which we set fees for the golfers or for the renters of the
waterpark tubes, in order to recover more of the cost of the program's operation.
Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the bid
for the purchase of a pneumatic pruning system for Independence Oaks
to the low bidder, Ideal Mower Sales, in the amount of $7,534.60.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the contract for
the purchase and installation of replacement windows for the park super-
visor's residence and the maintenance building at Independence Oaks
to the low bidder, Don Bullock Building, in the amount of $7,239.81.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the bid for the
purchase of a Trail King industrial trailer for Technical Support from
the low bidder, AIS Equipment, in the amount of $11,725.00.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
WATERFORD OAKS MASTER PLAN:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa reviewed the current master plan for
Waterford Oaks, which was adopted in 1972 and revised at a later date.
The plan is still viable, although modifications are needed to correctly identify
the existing facilities, review proposed activities, and incorporate new ideas.
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The plan and differences are as follows:
Wave Pool: A waterslide has been added to the wave pool and other water features
may be recommended in the future.
Court Games Area: Only the arrangement and size of the area has changed. The
proposed tennis stadium has not been developed.
Field Sports: This area is still basically undeveloped. The bicycle motocross
area, which was not identified in the plan, occupies a quadrant of the proposed
sports field. The layout of the field sports area would have to be modified to
accommodate the BMX track.
Nature Center: The area proposed for this activity has not only remained a main-
tenance area but has been expanded. This nature center must be reviewed as to
need. A new location will have to be selected.
Winter Sports: This area, designated as a winter activity, is the proposed loca-
tion for the refrigerated toboggan slide project.
Once the Request For Proposals are returned, the Commission will hire the con-
sultant. At that point, one or two commissioners will be needed to assist staff
and give input; staff will ask for volunteers at that time.
DINOSAUR HILLS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PROPOSAL - ADDISON OAKS:
Manager Richard reviewed the proposal from the Dinosaur Hills Astronomical Society
for a possible observatory site at Addison Oaks. Mr. Richard reviewed their re-
quirements for this site, along with their proposal to provide programs on star-
gazing in return for the use of the site.
Commission directed staff to continue working with Dinosaur Hills and to discover
the current circumstances with the Lake Angelus observatory in conjunction with
the plans for the nearby mega mall.
BOW HUNTING/TRAPPING POSITION - ORION OAKS:
A public hearing on the Orion Oaks bow hunting/trapping issue is scheduled for
Wednesday, February 13, 7 p.m.,,at the Orion Township hall.
Staff suggested we be prepared with an official statement on behalf of the Com-
mission recommending a total hunting/trapping ban in conjunction with our rules
and regulations prohibiting hunting in the Oakland County parks.
Manager Richard noted, however, that staff will be present at the meeting mainly
as observers, not leaders, as the public hearing is being held in response to
the local residents' concerns.
MEETING DAY/RETREAT DATES:
It was the consensus of the Commissioners that the regular Commission meeting
day remain the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
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Dates were discussed for the Commission/staff retreat at the Thomas Edison Inn.
The final consensus was Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m., through mid -day on Sunday,
April 14. Commissioners will be given the option to stay overnight at the hotel
on Friday, April 12. Additional details will follow.
LIONS CLUB FEE WAIVER - SPRINGFIELD OAKS YAC:
The Royal Oaks Lions Club requested Commission consideration to waive the Spring-
field Oaks YAC facility rental and clean-up fees for the rodeo they are planning
on May 31 - June 2, 1991.
Secretary Lewis mentioned the club is looking for additional sponsors, including
the Boys and Girls Club of Royal Oak, possibly the 4-H to handle the parking,
plus, as a last resort, a beer sponsor.
It was recommended to approve the facility rental fee waiver, but to retain the
clean-up/damage fee.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the Springfield
Oaks YAC facility rental fee waiver for the Royal Oaks Lions Club rodeo
on May 31 - June 2, 1991, with the provision that no alcohol or cigarette
sponsors are used. The Lions Club will be responsible for the clean-up/
damage fees for the use of the facility for that event.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Commissioner G. Kuhn reported that the Department of Natural Resources has
denied the permit for the Oakland County Drain Commission to begin work on the
Pebble Creek Drain Project at Glen Oaks. The Drain Commission staff is beginning
an appeal process on this project.
---Manager Richard reviewed corrections on the 1989/90 attendance and revenue
figures for the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool.
---Staff reported on the parks and recreation directors meeting held on Monday,
January 29, at Glen Oaks.
The directors were interested in additional funding for their programs, such as
the revenue -sharing millage staff suggested a few years ago, additional oppor-
tunities to use the mobile recreation units through the Community Assistance
Program, and continuing work on therapeutic recreation.
We will also be hosting two additional meetings for the parks board and commission
members of these communities, giving them the opportunity to voice their opinions
and concerns.
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The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 20, at 9 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
Pedky D. L�kis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Imith
Recording Secretary
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