HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1992.04.15 - 38915OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
April 15, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the commission
room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman. Lewis Wint, Secretary Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Fred Korzon, George Kuhn,
Richard Kuhn, Jr., Lawrence Littman, John Olsen, Roy Rewold
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Thomas Law
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Purchasing
Dinosaur Hill Astronomical Society
Board of Commissioners
Private Citizen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joe Figa, Chief of Design and Development
Sandy DeVonce, Recreation Specialist
Susan Wells, Chief of Recreation
Desiree Marcks-Rush, Public Comm. Asst.
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Jim Dunleavy, Recreation Specialist
Jerry Scarborough, Mechanic II
Lloyd Hampton, Director
Caroline Leahey, Buyer
Michael Bennett, President
Rudy Serra, Commissioner
John Kinney
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Rewold to approve the minutes of
the meeting of March 18, 1992, as written.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No comments were made nor questions received from the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the payment of
Vouchers 3-170 through 3-342 and 4-1 through 4-93, and the Interdepart-
mental Payment Register for the February charges paid in March.
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Secretary Lewis suggested staff add another column to the Voucher Register to
include whether or not that item was approved by the Commission, and if so, what
the approval date was.
Commission also suggested Jan Pung reinstate her periodic reports on the projects
handled by the Commission's marketing consultant.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint, Korzon, G. Kuhn (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE AND ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to receive the Capital
Improvement Projects Budget Update as of February 29, 1992, and the
Activities Report for March, 1992.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
WATERFORD OAKS ALCOHOL POLICY:
Moved by Mr. Littman, supported by Mr. Korzon to adopt a no alcohol
policy at the Waterford Oaks Waterpark, consistent with the policy at
the Red Oaks Waterpark.
Commission directed staff to monitor the BMX facility at Waterford for possible
inclusion in this policy.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
Recreation Specialist Sandy DeVonce reviewed the proposed Intent to Comply
Statement, Welcoming Statement, and the Grievance Policy staff recommended for
adoption in conjunction with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
The Intent to Comply Statement, as follows, will be disseminated on brochures
and publications to inform individuals our intentions to meet the rules and
regulations of the ADA:
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"Oakland County Parks and Recreation will comply with the spirit and
intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We will provide support
and make reasonable accommodations to assist people with disabilities
to access and participate in our recreation programs, facilities, and
services."
Commissioners expressed concerns with some of the aspects of the Grievance Policy;
staff explained that the policy is being set up to keep staff informed of, and
to address, specific complaints. Commission also suggested minor changes to the
wording of the Grievance Policy.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the Intent
to Comply, the Welcoming Statement, and the Grievance Policy as recom-
mended by staff for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, contingent upon review by Corporation Counsel.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
DINOSAUR HILL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY AGREEMENT:
Staff presented the proposed agreement between the Parks Commission and the Dino-
saur Hill Astronomical Society, which includes the revisions requested by the
Commission at its November 6, 1991 meeting.
Commission questioned the Parks Commission's involvement in lawsuit claims for
liability in injuries arising out of the use of this building as noted in para-
graph 12; staff noted this is a standard statement releasing the Parks Commission
from responsibility, with wording by Corporation Counsel.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the agreement
between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Dinosaur
Hill Astronomical Society for the construction and operation of observation
budings at Addison Oaks, contingent upon review by Corporation Counsel.
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AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the purchase
of the following items as reviewed and recommended by staff and Pur-
chasing:
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Annual supply of turf chemicals for the golf courses to be split and
awarded as follows: 80 gallons herbicide, 7 cases Clearys, 10 cases
Daconil, and 2 gallons of Colorant to the low bidder, Turfgrass, for
$3,383.00; award the 4 Spill Response Drums to the low bidder, Turf
Chemicals, for $900.00; and award the 7 gallons Banner and 2 gallons
insecticide to the low bidder, UAP, for $1,592.00.
14 hp hydrostatic utility vehicle for Red Oaks from Wilkie Turf in the
amount of $16,650.00.
Two each 22 hp turf trucksters for Springfield Oaks and Glen Oaks Golf
Courses from Lawn Equipment in the amount of $8,505.00 each, for a total
of $17,010.00.
Fireworks for Fourth of July displays at Addison Oaks and Groveland
Oaks from Rozzi's Fireworks in the amount of $9,000.00.
Olathe sweeper for Addison Oaks from Wilkie Turf in the amount of
$8,818.00.
1991 Excel demonstration Model 440 Hustler mower for Addison Oaks, in-
cluding the trade in of one Excel 340 mower and one Excel 250 mower,
from W. F. Miller for a net purchase price of $13,500.00.
52" Scag riding trim mower for Addison Oaks from the low bidder, Wein-
gartz Supply Company, in the amount of $5,142.00.
Remanufactured 366 gas engine for Mobile Recreation's bus 84-915, in-
cluding a 36-month or 30,000 mile warranty, from the low bidder, Vic
Canever Chevrolet, in the amount of $3,417.00.
17 dozen men's supplex swim shorts for the day use parks and waterparks
from Gulbenkian Swim, Inc., in the amount of $4,233.00.
124 dozen summer shirts for part-time staff from the low bidder, All -
graphics Corporation, in the amount of $11,536.80.
Used Allis-Chalmers road grader for road maintenance in the parks from
the federal surplus outlet in Cadillac, Michigan, in the amount of
$7,000.00, including delivery.
Replacement installation of three Lochinvar boilers and water storage
tanks at several Groveland Oaks restroom facilities from the low bidder,
Harrison Piping Supply, in the amount of $8,595.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Olsen, Rewold, Wint, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Rewold to approve the payment
for the appraisal of 171 acres in Lyon Township to Stoppert's Inc. in
the amount of $4,500.00.
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AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Olsen for staff to pursue alter-
natives for the repair of the two stone fireplaces at the Twin Chimneys
Picnic Shelter at Independence Oaks not to exceed $10,000.00.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (6)
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:
---Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority has announced plans for a major waterpark
at Indian Springs Metropark.
Commission expressed concerns about competing with our facilities and directed
staff to notify them that we oppose those plans.
Staff also suggested a possible joint meeting between Oakland County Parks and
the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority boards to discuss future plans.
Staff will keep the Commission updated on this issue.
---Commissioners were requested to notify Karen Smith with their plans to attend
the NRPA conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The next meeting will be 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 1992.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary