HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994.07.06 - 38964OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 6, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 9:21 a.m. by Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. at the
concession/bathhouse building at Groveland Oaks.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Ruth Johnson, George
Kuhn, Roy Rewold, Richard Skarritt, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Richard Kuhn, Jr., Thomas Law, L. Brooks Patterson
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Central Services
Past Parks Commissioner
Oak Management Corp . , Inc.
Play Environments, Inc.
General Telephone Co.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joe Figa, Chief of Design/Development
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Clyde Herb, Park Supervisor
Steve Vanden Bossohe, Arch. Eng. I
Margit Beutel, Arch. Eng. II
Sue Ball, Secretary I
Mary Zednik, Public Comm. Asst.
Dave VanderVeen, Director
Rudy Lozano
George Lekas, Vice President
Mike Wood, President
Howard Johnston
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the
minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1994, as written.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
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 6-1 through 6-482 and the Interdepartmental
Payment Register for the April payments paid in May, 1994.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending May 31, 1994, were accepted as
filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of May, 1994, was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Chairman Lewis thanked Past Parks Commissioner Rudy Lozano for his service and
contributions to the Commission and presented him with a plaque in recognition of
his service plus a lifetime pass to the Oakland County Parks.
OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION - WINT OUTING REQUEST:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Rewold to authorize the use
of the Springfield Oaks Golf Course by the Oakland Parks Foundation
for the second annual Lewis E. Wint Memorial Golf Outing to be held on
Monday, September 19, 1994.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OAK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION CONCESSION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT:
As per the contract between Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Oak
Management, rental rates charged to the concessionaire must be negotiated every
five years.
The chairman and staff have met with the concessionaire and recommend the same
rates as currently charged.
One exception will be for the Glen Oaks banquet facility; that rental rate will be
increased from 12 percent to 13 1 / 2 percent upon completion of the proposed banquet
facility addition. The contract would also be extended for another five years --
through the year 2008 -- if the expansion is completed.
These negotiated rates will be in effect for the contract years 1994 through 1998.
Staff noted that this proposed contract amendment has been reviewed and approved
by Corporation Counsel.
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Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the
proposed eighth amendment to the concession contract between the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and Oak Management
Corporation as recommended by staff and reviewed by Corporation
Counsel.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. Johnson to amend the motion
to incorporate the following language into page 3 under the paragraph
for the Glen Oaks Golf Clubhouse: "If the expansion of the banquet
facility does not occur, the percentage rate will remain at 12 percent. "
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION:
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED:
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt, Fox (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the
purchase of two each preformed concrete loading pads for Glen Oaks
and Springfield Oaks Golf Courses to the low bidder, Environmental
Structures, in the amount of $3, 975 each, for a total of $7, 950.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the bid for
the purchase of 59 30" x 96" lightweight folding tables for the Waterford
Oaks Activities Center and "Fridge" and the Springfield Oaks Activities
Center to Mity Lite in the amount of $148 each, for a total purchase
price of $8, 732 .
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Rewold to award the contract
for the repair of the main exterior chimney at the White Lake Oaks
Clubhouse, including the removal and replacement of all of the exterior
brick, to the low bidder, Efficient Design, in the amount of $9, 545 .
Cost for these repairs will come from the Capital Improvement Projects
contingency.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the
expenditure for the purchase and installation of slip retardant floor tile
for the warming shelter at the Waterford Oaks "Fridge" facility to
United Carpet in the amount of $6, 332.40.
Staff will ensure that this tile will withstand the amount of water expected to be
tracked through this facility.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Skarritt (5 )
NAYS: Rewold (1)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the
expenditure of $10,043.91 for the cost of the annual flower plantings
throughout all of the parks and golf courses to Croswell Greenhouse.
Commissioner Skarritt requesting Purchasing provide bid information on this blanket
order and present it to the Commission.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt, Vogt (7 )
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to adjourn to an
Executive Session.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt, Vogt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:29 a.m.
The meeting was re -convened at 10:34 a.m.
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LYON OAKS ACQUISITION:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. Fox to authorize staff to
proceed with the purchase of 81.1 acres of land adjacent to Lyon Oaks
at the appraised price of $114, 000.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G . Kuhn, Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt, Vogt, Fox, Johnson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
ROSE TOWNSHIP PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
Moved by Mr. Rewold, supported by Mrs. Fox to authorize staff to
proceed with the purchase of the Rose Township parcel as discussed in
the Executive Session.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Rewold, Skarritt, Vogt, Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Staff updated the Commission on the purchase and installation of the 7 1/2 hp
submersible pump for Glen Oaks.
Staff also noted ways in which we will be assisting Purchasing with qualified vendors
to bid.
The next Commission Meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, at the
administration office.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
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Richard D . Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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