HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1991.01.16 - 38901OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 16, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Chairman Lewis Wint in the com-
mission room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administrative office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr., Fred Korzon,
Tom Law, John Olsen, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
George Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Jr., Alice Tomboulian
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Kammer, Michigan Consultants, Inc.
Oakland Parks Foundation
Private Citizen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Susan DeMaggio, Public Communications Aide
Frank Ostrowski, Park Supervisor
Kerry Kammer, Consultant
Cheryl Flynn, Executive Director
Wanda Ostrowski
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the minutes of
the meeting of December 5, 1990, as written.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the payment of
Vouchers 12-1 through 12-318 and 1-1 through 1-14; and the Interdepart-
mental Payment Registers for the October charges paid in November, and
November charges paid in December.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Commission directed staff to report back with a complete cost analysis of the
cross-country ski program, with an emphasis on advertising.
1990 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT:
Due to unanticipated increases in grounds maintenance at the Waterford Oaks Tennis
Complex and in building maintenance at the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool, staff re-
quested the transfer of $3,400 to the Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex and $13,182
to the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool. The total transfer of $16,582 will come from
the operating contingency account and will comply with the Commission's 1990
General Appropriations Act, which specifies that expenditures cannot exceed the
appropriation for any budget center as approved.
The total 1990 operating budget will remain the same at $8,297,685.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve a transfer of $16,582
from the operating contingency account of the 1990 operating budget
in order to comply with the Commission's 1990 General Appropriations
Act. Of the $16,582 total, $3,400 will be transferred to the Waterford
Oaks Tennis Complex and $13,181 will be transferred to the Waterford
Oaks Wave Pool.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Olsen requested staff provide a revenue/attendance comparison for
the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool for the 1990 season, focusing on the justification
for the difference between revenues received and the increase in attendance.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE, AND ACTIVITIES
REPORT:
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. Olsen to receive the Statement of
Operations for the month ending November 30, 1990, the Capital Improve-
ment Projects Budget Update as of November 30, 1990, and the Activities
Reports for November and December, 1990.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ADDISON OAKS PARK SUPERVISOR RETIREMENT:
Chairman Wint announced Addison Oaks Park Supervisor Frank Ostrowski's retirement,
reviewing his employment history in conjunction with the history of the park.
The Commission thanked Frank for his years of service and presented him with a
lifetime pass for the parks.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Chairman Wint asked Commissioner Olsen to assume the position of Temporary Chairman
for the purpose of electing new officers of the Parks and Recreation Commission
for 1991.
Commissioner Olsen assumed the Chair and opened nominations for Chairman.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Korzon to nominate Lewis Wint as
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission for 1991.
Nominations were closed.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried unanimously by a voice vote.
Temporary Chairman Olsen declared Lewis Wint Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
Commission for 1991.
Temporary Chairman Olsen opened nominations for Vice Chairman.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Law to nominate Jean Fox as Vice
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission for 1991.
Nominations were closed.
AYES: Korzon, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried unanimously by a voice vote.
Temporary Chairman Olsen declared Jean Fox Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recre-
ation Commission for 1991.
Temporary Chairman Olsen opened nominations for Secretary.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mrs. Fox to nominate Pecky Lewis, Jr.
as Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission for 1991.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Law, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried unanimously by a voice vote.
Temporary Chairman Olsen declared Pecky Lewis, Jr. Secretary of the Parks and
Recreation Commission for 1991.
Commissioner Wint re -assumed the Chair.
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Chairman Wint introduced the Oakland Parks Foundation's new Executive Director,
Cheryl Flynn.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Kerry Kammer, legislative liaison for the Commission, gave an update on the Com-
mission's grants and the changes in the Department of Natural Resources being
considered by Governor Engler.
WELL - WHITE LAKE OAKS:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the contract to
Jim Layman for the well installation at White Lake Oaks in the amount
of $3,563.96, which includes the additional expenditure of $605.46 for
the well's new location and additional depth.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PLAY FACILITY GRANT APPLICATION - GROVELAND OAKS:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa requested Commission approval of the
submission of a grant application to the Department of Natural Resources for Land
and Water Conservation funds. Deadline for the submission is January 31, 1991.
The project being requested for submission is the Groveland Oaks Play Facility.
The recommended grant amount is $55,000, with a $55,000 match from the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the following
resolution for the submission of a grant application to the Department
of Natural Resources for Land and Water Conservation funds:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
been notified by the Department of Natural Resources that applications
for the cost -sharing Land and Water Conservation Fund may be submitted
by January 31, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
identified and established priorities for acquisition and development
projects within the adopted Recreation Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recom-
mends the filing of the following application to the Department of Natural
Resources for a matching grant:
Groveland Oaks Play Facility
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission recommends submission of the above -said grant
application with the appropriate matching funds to be designated from
the one -quarter mill.
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AYES: Fox, Korzon, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
RESOLUTION - FRANK OSTROWSKI:
A resolution was presented for Commission approval in honor of Addison Oaks Park
Supervisor Frank Ostrowski's retirement.
The resolution will be presented to Frank at a retirement luncheon on Thursday,
January 17, 1991.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, Frank Ostrowski has served with the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission since November 24, 1969; and
WHEREAS, Frank will complete his service with the parks system
at Addison Oaks County Park on January 17, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Frank Ostrowski is the first and only park supervisor
of Addison Oaks since the purchase of the park; and
WHEREAS, Frank has performed his stewardship in the development
of the park to the benefit of the Oakland County residents; and
WHEREAS, he has done an outstanding job and has been a very dedi-
cated employee of the Parks System; and
WHEREAS, his efforts are appreciated not only by the Parks Com-
mission and staff, but also by the residents of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission and Addison Oaks staff bid farewell to Frank
Ostrowski and send him and his family best wishes for the future.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, Lewis, Olsen, Vogt, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Staff showed slides of a 610-acre parcel of property in Rose Township.
Commission authorized staff to proceed with a grant pre -application for the ac-
quisition of this parcel.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTORS MEETING:
In response to comments made at the December 5 Commission meeting, all of the
parks and recreation directors in Oakland County were invited to attend a meeting
scheduled at Glen Oaks Golf Course on Tuesday, January 29, at 8:30 a.m.
The directors will be asked for their input on the following three subjects:
1. Future direction for the Oakland County Parks
2. Therapeutic Recreation
3. Orion Oaks' future
Feedback received at this meeting will be summarized and presented at the April
retreat.
Chairman Wint was excused from the meeting; Vice Chairman Fox assumed the Chair.
ADDISON OAKS PROPERTY PURCHASE:
An appraisal has been received for the 90-acre parcel at the southwest corner
of Addison Oaks in the amount of $357,000.
Staff is working with Corporation Counsel on an offer to present to the owner.
The Commission will be updated on the progress of this acquisition.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---A conflict has arisen on the dates scheduled for the April retreat. Staff
will poll the Commissioners for their preference of days, dates and times.
---Staff has met with the radio communications committee regarding the placement
of aerial towers in the parks. Staff is also checking with the Department of
Natural Resources regarding any restrictions on our parklands purchased with the
assistance of federal funding. The Commission will be updated when more informa-
tion is available.
---Staff was directed to poll the Commissioners on their preference for days of
the regular meetings to see if a change should be requested.
The next Commission meeting will be Wednesday, February 6, at 9 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
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Peck y D.lLewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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