HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994.09.21 - 38973OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 21, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 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, Ruth Johnson, George
Kuhn, Thomas Law, L. Brooks Patterson, Richard Skarritt, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Richard Kuhn, Jr . , Roy Rewold
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland Parks Foundation
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
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Jan Pung, Public Comm. Officer
Linda Baker, Secretary I
Joseph Hylla, Manager
Claude Brittingham, President
John Thurber, Vice President
By Parrott, Executive Director
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Patterson to approve the
minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1994, as written.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Patterson, 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 Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Patterson to approve the
payment of Vouchers 9-1 through 9-238, and the Interdepartmental
Payments for the July charges paid in August.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of August, 1994, was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Chairman Lewis presented the Commission with a plaque from Oakland County
Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairman Larry Crake in recognition of the "job well done" by the staff and
volunteers on the UCI World Championship of BMX Race 1994.
Manager Richard presented a plaque to the Commission from the Michigan Recreation
and Park Association in appreciation for hosting the 22nd Annual MRPA Scholarship
Golf Outing at Springfield Oaks on September 15.
OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION:
Foundation President Claude Brittingham and Vice President John Thurber informed
the Commission of recent planning meetings held by the Foundation's Board of
Directors, and presented a list of directives made for the future direction of the
Foundation.
The Foundation has requested support for four recommendations in order for them
to continue to provide private contributions to assist the Commission's efforts.
Commission will review the reports received and will invite the Foundation back to
the October 19 Commission meeting.
PURCHASING:
Oakland County Purchasing Manager Joe Hylla answered questions from the
Commission concerning bid procedures and purchasing policies / guidelines.
He addressed specific concerns such as American content, single -source bids,
preference given to Oakland County bidders, ensuring bidders have the ability to
do the requested work, and bid specifications.
RESTROOM PARTITIONS - SPRINGFIELD AND RED OAKS GOLF COURSES:
Moved by Mr. Patterson, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the bid
for the purchase and installation of Santana solid plastic restroom
partitions for all four restrooms at Springfield Oaks and for the men's
room at the Red Oaks Clubhouse to the second low bidder, Detroit
Door, in the amount of $6, 227.00. The second low bidder was accepted
based on the vendor's location for service.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt, Fox (6)
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NAYS: Johnson, Vogt (2 )
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
PARK GRADE TREES:
Bids have not yet been received for the purchase of 190 park grade trees for general
park and perimeter buffer planting in several parks.
Because of time constraints, Purchasing approved staff calling one of the vendors
on the bid list and getting a verbal quote. This quotation, in the amount of $12,535
including delivery, was received from Vidosh. The purchase, if approved, can be
awarded knowing that the price could be lower but will not be higher than that
figure.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the purchase of 190
park grade trees for general park and perimeter buffer planting at a price not
to exceed $12,535 to a vendor to be determined on September 28, 1994.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Skarritt, Vogt (7 )
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ELECTRICAL - ADDISON OAKS:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the
expenditure of $6,673.79 to F. W. Moote Electrical, Inc., for the
installation of two electrical panel boxes in the group camping area and
installation of lighting and electrical outlets in the gazebo shelter at
Addison Oaks. Funds to be transferred from the Capital Improvement
Projects contingency.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Skarritt, Vogt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
HISTORIC CABIN:
Staff informed the Commission of a 155 year -old log cabin in Bloomfield Township that
might be available as a historical/educational opportunity for the Oakland County
Parks System.
Commission concurred with staff's request to explore the possibility of finding a
donor for the building and to pay for the cost to have the building moved to
Independence Oaks.
Staff will notify the Commission of any progress with this project.
POWERFONE PROPOSAL:
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Staff has been contacted by PowerFone with a proposal to install a cellular telephone
tower at Glen Oaks.
The company is aware that they must receive approval from the local government
before presenting a formal proposal to the Commission.
General consensus was to discourage the vendor; staff will keep the Commission
updated on any progress made on this tower request.
GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION SPRAYING:
A letter and petition from local residents have been received requesting Commission
participation in a Gypsy Moth suppression spraying program at Independence Oaks.
After discussion, Commission concurred that more information is needed before a
decision can be made on the program. Staff was directed to contact the county
coordinator on the Gypsy Moth program, our parks naturalists, and tree foresters
and invite them to the next possible Commission meeting to discuss this issue and
answer questions.
The residents who sent the request letter will be informed of what's happening on
this program.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Manager's Report was as filed in the agenda.
The next Commission Meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, at the
administration office. The proposed budget will be reviewed that morning. The
meeting is expected to last until 2 p.m.; lunch will be served.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Richard D . Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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