HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1992.02.05 - 38920OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 5, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 9:16 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the commission
room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr., Fred
Korzon, Richard Kuhn, Jr., John Olsen
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
George Kuhn, Thomas Law, Lawrence Littman, Roy Rewold
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Corp. Counsel, Real Estate Div.
Harley Ellington Pierce Yee
Private Citizen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Joe Figa, Chief of Design & Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Jan Pung, Public Communications Officer
Susan Wells, Chief of Recreation
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Steve Vanden Bossche, Arch. Engineer I
Lloyd Hampton, Director
Pat Campbell, Attorney
Jack Goodnoe, Director of Site Planning
John Kinney
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 15, 1992, as written.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the payment of
Vouchers 12-362 through 12-449 and 1-5 through 1-127; the Interdepart-
mental Payment Register for the December charges paid in January; the
Transfer Voucher Register for the 4th quarter charges; and the 4th quar-
ter credits to Oak Management Corporation, Inc.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint, Fox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
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ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Staff updated the Commission on current activities throughout the parks. Chief
of Parks Dan Stencil also noted the meadow recapturing program underway at
Independence Oaks.
INDEPENDENCE OAKS BEACH SHELTER:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to award the bid for the
purchase of a 40 ft. x 68 ft. picnic shelter materials package for the
beach area at Independence Oaks from the low bidder, Unit Structures,
in the amount of $12,798. Price includes materials only, but excludes
shingles, concrete, and site work. Parks staff will do the installation.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STEINER TURFMASTER MOWER - INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to award the bid for the
purchase of a Steiner Turfmaster 420 mower with accessories to the low
bidder, Industrial Vehicle Sales, in the amount of $12,983.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
RECREATION MASTER PLAN:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa noted that the comments on the rough
draft of the Recreation Master Plan made by the Commission at the December 4,
1991, meeting have been incorporated into the plan. Also, the DNR has received
the rough draft and approved it contingent upon four items, which are mainly a
clarification of information.
Staff requested Commission approval of the resolution adopting the revised 1992
Recreation Master Plan.
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. Lewis to approve the following
resolution adopting the Commission's revised 1992 Recreation Master
Plan:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
reviewed the "1992 Parks Recreation Master Plan;" and
WHEREAS, the "1992 Recreation Master Plan" goals and objectives
were developed in response to the identified needs and deficiencies
based on citizen surveys, and input from county and local governmental
officials, parks and recreation department directors, and Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission and staff members; and
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WHEREAS, the "1992 Recreation Master Plan" meets the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission's long-range goals, objectives, and
financial funding; and
WHEREAS, the goals and objectives will assist the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission in determining future planning by lending
direction while remaining flexible to allow for adjustments by creative
and responsible management.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission adopts the revised "1992 Recreation Master Plan."
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
WATERFORD OAKS REFRIGERATED TOBOGGAN RUN:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa reviewed the Request For Proposal and
interviewing processes staff completed before inviting the firm of Harley Ellington
Pierce Yee to make a presentation on their proposal to the Commission.
Mr. Goodnoe from the consulting firm explained the work his firm is proposing
to do for the commission, including the time frame and budget.
The firm's recommendation is to complete the facility siting study at a fee of
$10,000 plus reimburseables, and to receive approval to do Phase II, which is
the facility design and engineering, for $60,000 and A22% of any construction costs
exceeding $800,000.
Notification has been received of acceptance of our grant for this project in
the amount of $250,000. Because of the wetlands in the park and the possibility
of the ADA changing our plans, staff will be attempting to reduce our total costs
with an additional grant.
Commission expressed concerns about out-of-state travel reimburseable expenses
for other required professional services and requested that their travel be limited
to one trip. Other concerns were discussed on the Phase II portion of the contract
for the facility design and engineering; Commission requested the language in that
portion of the proposal be clarified before being presented again for approval.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the contract to
Harley Ellington Pierce Yee to conduct a facility siting feasibility
study for the development of a refrigerated toboggan run at Waterford
Oaks in the amount of $10,000. Reimburseable expenses, including a
limit of one out-of-state trip for other required professional services,
will be in addition to this fee.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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MANAGER'S REPORT:
Manager Richard reviewed the information listed in the Manager's Report regarding
the leak at the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool. Repairs could be major, and must be
completed before the pool opens for the season this May. Staff is also checking
into a possible reimbursement from the insurance company for these repairs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Olsen to adjourn to Executive
Session.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Wint, Fox, Korzon (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
Meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 10:55 a.m.
Meeting re -convened at 11:21 a.m.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 19, 1992, at 9 a.m.
The Meeting was adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
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Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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