HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1992.07.01 - 38923OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 1, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 9:25 a.m. by Chairman Wint in
the garden room of the Addison Oaks Conference Center.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Secretary Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Fred Korzon,
George Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Jr., Lawrence Littman, John Olsen
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Thomas Law, Roy Rewold
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Co. Bd. of Commissioners
Addison Township
Pollack Design Associates
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Ass't. Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief,
Admin. Services
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Mike Thibodeau, Chief, Golf
Sue Wells, Chief of Rec.
Joe Figa, Chief, Design and
Development
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Desiree Marcks-Rush, Public
Communications Ass't.
Margit Beutel, Arch.
Engineer II
Steve Vanden Bossche, Arch.
Engineer I
Rob Coffey, Park Supervisor
Roger Brewer, Gr. . Eq . Mech .
Bill Newton, Grkeeper II
Keith Lindsey, Grkeeper
Specialist
Dennis McGray, Gen Maint
Mechanic
Bev Lalone, Clerk III
Krista Macco, Summer Emp.
Rudy Serra, Commissioner
Mike McDonald, Supervisor
Mary Ann Thompson, Clerk
Ray Terry, Treasurer
Lee Skabelund
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve
the minutes of the special meeting of June 11, 1992, and
the regular meeting of June 17, 1992, as written.
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AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No comments were made by nor questions received from the public.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
Rob Coffey, Park Supervisor, introduced his staff to the
Commission.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Chairman Wint introduced the Addison Township officials and
presented an award in special recognition for their assistance in
applying for a grant in which the Commission received $57,000 for
improvements to the Addison Oaks Conference Center.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. Littman to approve
the payment of Vouchers 6-282 through 6-577.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn
(7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
Staff noted that the radio communications situation has been
resolved, with the rate rolled back and the rebate expected in the
June interdepartmental charges. Commissioner Olsen was thanked for
his assistance in resolving this issue.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET
UPDATE:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to receive
the Statement of Operations for the month ending May 31,
1992, and the Capital Improvement Projects Budget update
as of May 31, 1992.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint (7)
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NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commissioners requested a revenue comparison for the first four
months of 1992 for the Red Oaks Golf Dome and Sports Village.
PARK SECURITY CONTRACT:
Staff requested Commission approval of a contract between the Parks
Commission and the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to provide
park security for 1992 and 1993. Total rate for this service for
1992 will be $254,483, and $267,066 for 1993.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Littman to enter
into a contract with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department to provide park security in the amount of
$254,483 for 1992 and $267,066 for 1993.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Littman, Olsen, Wint, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis
(7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
SANITARY SEWER - ADDISON OAKS:
Staff requested Commission approval of the grant agreement to
accept the Recreation Bond Grant for the Addison Oaks Sanitary
Sewer System Renovation. This will be a 75/25 matching grant not
to exceed $220,000, with $74,000 to be matched by Parks and
Recreation.
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to accept
the 75/25 matching Recreation Bond Grant for the Addison
Oaks Sanitary Sewer System Renovation in an amount not
to exceed $220,000, with $74,000 to be matched by Parks
and Recreation. In addition, the following resolution
was adopted as part of the acceptance of the grant:
RESOLVED, that the County of Oakland Parks and
Recreation Commission, Michigan, does hereby accept the
terms of the Agreement as received from the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, and that the County of
Oakland, Parks and Recreation Commission does hereby
specifically agree, but not by way of limitation, as
follows:
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1. To appropriate the sum of Seventy-four thousand
dollars ($74,000.00) to match the grant authorized by the
department and to appropriate such additional funds as
shall be necessary to complete the project.
2. To maintain satisfactory financial accounts,
documents, and records to make them available to the
department for auditing at reasonable times.
3. To construct the project and provide such funds,
services, and materials as may be necessary to satisfy
the terms of said Agreement.
4. To authorize Ralph Richard, Manager, to be the local
Authorized Representative to sign documents in behalf of
County of Oakland, Parks and Recreation Commission,
Michigan.
5. To comply with any and all terms of said Agreement
including all terms not specifically set forth in the
foregoing portions of this Resolution.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
LYON ROOKERY ACQUISITION:
Staff requested Commission approval of the acceptance of the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for the continued
acquisition of the Lyon Township property. This is a 67/33
matching grant not to exceed $837,500, with $412,500 to be matched
by the Parks Commission.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Littman to accept
the cost -sharing Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
grant for the continued acquisition of the Lyon Township
property. This 67/33 matching grant is in an amount not
to exceed $837,500, with $412,500 to be matched by the
Parks Commission. In addition, the following resolution
was adopted as part of the acceptance of the grant:
WHEREAS Public Act 101 of 1985 establishes the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund which provides for
acquisition and development of lands for public
recreational purposes.
AND WHEREAS the County of Oakland Department of
Parks and Recreation Commission desires to acquire lands
for public recreational purposes.
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AND WHEREAS the aforementioned unit of government
agrees to be solely responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the property as set forth in said
Agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of
Oakland, Department of Parks and Recreation Commission
is authorized to enter into the Project Agreement with
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and agrees
to perform the terms and conditions of said Agreement.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
GROVELAND OAKS PLAY FACILITY:
Staff has been notified that the grant has been approved through
the cost -sharing Land and Water Conservation Fund for construction
of the Groveland Oaks Play Facility. This is a 50/50 matching
grant not to exceed $55,000, with $55,000 to be matched by Parks
and Recreation.
Staff requested Commission approval of the acceptance of this
grant.
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. Korzon to accept the
cost -sharing Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for
the Groveland Oaks Play facility. This 50/50 matching
grant is in an amount not to exceed $55,000, with $55,000
to be matched by the Parks Commission. In addition, the
following resolution was adopted as part of the
acceptance of the grant:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission submitted an application in January, 1991, to
the Department of Natural Resources for a Land and Water
Conservation Fund grant for construction of the Groveland
Oaks Play Facility; and
WHEREAS, said grant was a 50/50 match with $55,000
from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and $55,000
from Oakland County Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County Parks and Recreation has
appropriated $55,000 in the 1992 Capital Improvement
Budget; and
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WHEREAS, Oakland County Parks and Recreation has
been notified by the DNR that the cost -sharing grant has
been approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County
Parks and Recreation accepts the grant for $55,000 and
designates the appropriate staff to enter into agreement
with the DNR.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ASPHALT - GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE:
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. Lewis to approve the
expenditure of $8,200.00 to Detroit Concrete Products for
the paving of 8,800 square feet of asphalt around the
Glen Oaks Clubhouse and the cart path for the #1 tee.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman, Olsen, Wint (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ADDISON OAKS MASTER PLAN:
Lee Skabelund, representative from the consultant, Pollack Design
Associates, reviewed the highlights of the revised master plan for
Addison Oaks.
In the plan, the consultants considered access and circulation,
recreation activities and land uses, and the park facilities and
operations..
Discussion centered around the key elements of the plan:
entrances, circulation, golf course location, maintenance building
location, camping, conference center and the adjacent areas, day
use including beach location, potential bed and breakfast, nature
center satellite, and park infrastructures.
Public hearings and presentations were made to the general public
and to both Addison and Oakland Townships.
Commission complimented consultant on remaining sensitive to the
natural areas and characteristics of the park.
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Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Littman to approve
the adoption of the revised Addison Oaks Master Plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Olsen, Wint, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Littman
(7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
WATERFORD OAKS WAVE POOL RENOVATION:
Staff presented a proposal from Giffels/Hoyem-Basso for services
required to evaluate, renovate and develop and design new
facilities and water features for the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool.
Work will include conceptual designs and investigations.
Due to its age and condition, and the need to rectify certain
conditions identified by the Oakland County Health Department, the
work has become critical.
Commission questioned hourly rates and permit and fees under
Reimbursables; staff will clarify those points and bring the
proposal back to the Commission for approval at the August 5
meeting.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the
following was noted:
---Since the announcement of the purchase of the rookery, staff has
been contacted with an offer to purchase 285 acres adjacent to the
rookery. Staff was directed to review property including wetlands
adjacent to the park.
The meeting was adjourned to a park tour at 11:12 a.m.
'Pecky'D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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