HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1992.02.19 - 38921OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 19, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the commission
room at the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's administration
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, Lawrence Littman, John Olsen,
Roy Rewold
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Royal Oak Parks and Recreation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant III
Desiree Marcks-Rush, Public
Communications Assistant
Jim Dunleavy, Recreation Specialist
Lloyd Hampton, Director
Steve Gillette, Parks and Forestry
Superintendent
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Littman to approve the minutes
of the meeting of February 5, 1992, as written.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the payment
of Vouchers 2-1 through 2-176.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE, AND
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Korzon to receive the Statement
of Operations for the month ending 12-31-91, the Capital Improvement
Projects Budget Update as of 12-31-91, and the Activities Report for
January, 1992.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Chairman Wint congratulated Vice Chairman Fox once again on her being a 1992 re-
cipient of the United Way Heart of Gold Award.
Chairman Wint announced that, at the MRPA Annual Conference, the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission was recognized with an "Anniversary of Excellence"
award for our 25 years of service to the community.
Also, Chairman Wint presented Secretary Pecky Lewis with a special individual
award from MRPA recognizing Mr. Lewis' years of service to the Parks Commission.
Commissioner Olsen announced that Commissioner Rewold was recognized at a recent
Michigan Association of Counties conference for his past contributions to that
association.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Rewold to approve the purchase
of the Olathe sweeper for Groveland Oaks from Wilkie Turf Equipment
Company in the amount of $14,875.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the purchase of
a Jacobsen 810 Utility Vehicle for Groveland Oaks to W. F. Miller in
the amount of $4,646.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the purchase
of three S10 pick-up trucks, with one bed cap, for Addison Oaks, Grove -
land Oaks, and Mobile Recreation through Oakland County's Cooperative
Purchasing Program for a total amount of $29,109.26.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the purchase
of three 20 ft. x 40 ft. tents (two for Mobile Recreation and one for
Independence Oaks) and one 20 ft. x 30 ft. tent, plus tent sides, poles,
ropes, and stakes from the manufacturer, Armbruster, in the amount of
$14,113.00.
Commission directed staff to make an effort to destroy the logos on the tents
being placed in the county auction for sale.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Rewold to award the purchase of
258 golf car batteries for Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, and White Lake Oaks to
the low bidder, Mac's Service Equipment, in the amount of $10,062.00.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mr. Lewis to award the purchase of
32 gas and 7 electric Yamaha golf cars for Springfield Oaks, White Lake
Oaks, and Red Oaks, including a trade in of 30 gas cars, to the low
bidder, Burington Golf Car Distributors, in the amount of $73,508.00.
Commission reiterated their request to have the American -made content included
with all of the bids in order for them to make a better determination on equipment
purchases.
Commissioner Law requested information on the electric and gas cars, comparing
performance, problems and their sources, etc.
Commission also directed staff to look into golf cart lifts in lieu of an addition
for the White Lake Oaks golf cart storage building.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold,
Wint (9)
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ROLL CALL VOTE: (Continued)
NAYS: Fox (1)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the purchase of
220,000 wooden imprinted golf tees for all of the golf course pro shops
to the low bidder, Atlas Pen & Pencil, in the amount of $3,161.40.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Littman to award the purchase of
a reel grinder for Springfield Oaks Golf Course to the low bidder, Lawn
Equipment, in the amount of $6,792.50.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Rewold, Wint
(10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the information filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Manager Richard updated the Commission on the progress being made on the
appraisal and toxic waste plan for the Lyon Township property. Commissioners
expressed concern about moving forward with these plans without having a signed
offer; staff reiterated that a price has been established in good faith, but will
keep the Commission abreast of any changes or progress made.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 1992.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
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Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
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Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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