HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1993.02.03 - 38941OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
February 3, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. in
the commission room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administration
office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Richard Kuhn,
Jr., Fred Korzon, George Kuhn, Thomas Law, Rudy Lozano, John Olsen, Richard
Skarritt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Roy Rewold
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Purchasing
Oakland Co. Sheriff's -Parks
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Susan Wells, Chief of Recreation
Joe Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Comm. Officer
Desiree Marcks-Rush, Public Comm. Asst.
Jim Dunleavy, Recreation Specialist
Dave Vanderveen, Director
Amy Moore-Luettke, Buyer
Joe Lambourn, Sergeant
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. Lozano to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 20, 1993, as written.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked nor comments made by the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the
payment of Vouchers 1-23 through 1-88.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
BID:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bid was approved:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the bid for the
purchase of a turf sweeper for the Red Oaks Wave Pool and Golf
Course to the low bidder, Weingartz Supply, in the amount of $3,585.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt,
Fox (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS:
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has notified staff that grant
applications may be submitted for several programs.
Staff reviewed and presented the various programs, including the Urban and Rural
Tree Planting Initiative, the Transportation Enhancement Activity Program, the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and
the Recreation Bond Fund.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to authorize staff to
submit grant applications for the property acquisition at Lyon Oaks,
the addition to the Independence Oaks Nature Center, and for tree
plantings.
After discussion, it was decided not to apply for a grant through the
Transportation Enhancement Activity Program.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt,
Fox, Korzon (9)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
MOBILE RECREATION BUS REPORT:
As requested by the Commission, staff presented a report on the Mobile
Recreation bus program.
Commission discussed the necessity of re-evaluating the program, including a
needs assessment, program philosophy, fees, and equipment.
Commission directed staff to bring this issue back for Commission attention
during the 1994 budget sessions.
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POLE BARNS - SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE AND INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Staff requested Commission approval to authorize payment of additional
expenditures in the pole barn projects at Springfield Oaks Golf Course and
Independence Oaks to the contractor, LBR, in the amount of $4,016.10. These
expenditures would normally have been covered under contingency for the project;
however, through an oversight, a contingency was not requested at the time of
contract approval.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the
expenditure of $4,016.10 to LBR for additional expenses in the pole
barn projects at Springfield Oaks Golf Course and Independence Oaks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Law, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt, Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE:
Manager Richard reviewed the 1992 completed capital improvement projects list,
along with the list of projects in progress for 1993, as filed in the agenda.
EASEMENT REQUEST - INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Staff has been approached by Detroit Edison for an easement along our fence line
at Independence Oaks for electrical service hook-up to an adjacent neighbor who
is building a home. The easement would require the removal of approximately 20
large trees.
Staff noted that our fence in that area was placed five feet from the property
line, mainly to avoid the necessity of having to cut down those trees.
Commission directed staff to send a letter to the property owner, denying the
easement based on the Commission's earlier decision to save the trees.
Corporation Counsel has suggested the property line be staked and the neighbors
informed that the fence is not along the property line.
GROVELAND OAKS ELECTRICAL:
As directed by the Commission, staff hired a consultant to review the electrical
renovation project for Groveland Oaks.
The consultant recommended staff contract with Detroit Edison to do the work.
Staff will be making a presentation at the next meeting for the section that
runs from the main road south to the concession/bathhouse building then to the
east campground area.
GROVELAND OAKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY:
Staff is making plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Groveland Oaks.
Special information will be sent to the media on the plans and promotions for
the celebration, which is scheduled for the weekend of June 4.
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Staff requested Commission approval to waive the camping fee for Friday night,
June 4. It is hoped this fee waiver will be an added incentive to join us in
the celebration.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the camping fee
waiver at Groveland Oaks for Friday, June 4, 1993, as a special
promotion to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Groveland Oaks.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt (8)
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:
---The staff/commission retreat has been scheduled for April 22-24. Location
for the retreat has been narrowed to two choices: the Thomas Edison Inn in Port
Huron or Garland in Lewiston.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Olsen to hold the staff/
commission retreat at Garland in Lewiston on April 22-24, 1993.
AYES: Fox, Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Lozano, Olsen, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 1993.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:34 a.m.
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Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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