HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995.02.08 - 38978OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
February 8, 1995
Mr. Lewis introduced Linda Baker, filling in for regular secretary Karen Smith who
is recovering nicely from recent surgery, and former member John Olsen, returning
as representative from the Road Commission.
The meeting was called to order at 9:14 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 D.
Kuhn, Jr. (late), George Kuhn, Thomas Law, Kay Schmid, John Olsen, L. Brooks
Patterson
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Richard Skarritt, Ruth Johnson
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Parks Foundation
Purchasing
Sheriff Department
Personnel
Resident of Southfield
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Susan Wells Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin.
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Jan Pung, Public Comm. Officer
Joe Figa, Chief of Design/Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Desiree Mareks, Public Comm. Assistant
Robert Larsen
Walter Gaer
Lorna McEwen
John Thurber/Barbara Thurber
Don VanLoo
John Jickling
Claude Brittingham
By Parrott
Joseph Hylla, Manager
Sergeant Joseph Lambourn
Judy Eaton
Robert Katz
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES
Mr. Lewis conducted the special presentation of plaques on behalf of Oakland County
Parks to Oakland Foundation members in recognition of their contributions and
efforts to enhance the Oakland County Parks system and benefit the people of
Oakland County. Among the accomplishments with the help of Oakland Foundation
are: the hard surface All -Visitors Trail at Independence Oaks, the Sadie and Erwin
Cohen Amphitheater at Independence Oaks, the restoration of the original milk house
at Addison Oaks, two successful golf outings contributing $10, 000 each for a total
of $20, 000 to the expansion of the Nature Center in the name of former member Lew
Wint, scholarships for youngsters to attend the Oakland County Sports Camp, as
well as many fund raising activities such as Family Fun Days and theater events at
the Birmingham Theatre.
Receiving plaques in person were: Pecky D . Lewis, Jr., Robert Larsen, Walter
Gaer, Lorna McEwen, John Thurber, Don VanLoo, John Jickling, and Claude
Brittingham. Plaques will be forwarded to absentees: Dan Travis, James Scott, and
Kit King.
Thank you note from Karen Smith was read by Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by George Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the minutes of the
meeting of January 18, 1995, as written.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. George Kuhn appraised the commission of a redesigning of the Metropolitan
Beach area, the impact on the Red Run Drain in Madison Heights, and its effect on
the Oakland County Red Oaks Golf Course.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Patterson to approve the payment of
Vouchers 1-1 through 1-75; the Interdepartmental Payment Register for the
December charges paid in January.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Patterson, Schmid (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending December 31, 1994, was accepted
as filed.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR 1994:
Staff gave an update of the Capital Improvement Budget for 1994. Projects included
Addison Oaks: first phase of the play area at the beach completed with the second
phase in planning; planning for the primitive camping expansion and lighting
expansion in the garden area; Groveland Oaks: site work completed in the new
maintenance storage facility, the tree planting along Dixie Highway completed, major
play area completed with a new play area planned for the modern campsites;
Independence Oaks: expansion of the beach play area and revision to the master plan
completed, trail side restrooms and site work out for bid with an addition to the
Nature Center and paving for the maintenance area are being planned; Waterford
Oaks: completed the Fridge, paved the Technical Support service yard and service
drive, additions and modification to the court games complex, the renovations to the
waterslide ticket booth and mechanical building completed, small storage building for
the Fridge area under construction, Wave Pool renovation planned; White Lake Oaks:
major chimney repair, site renovation to the north entrance of clubhouse including
the landscaping and ornamental fencing, golf cart storage building, repaving the
south parking lot including lights, paving of golf cart paths all completed, Red
Oaks: major deck replacement in process, tree planting at the golf course and the
expanded parking lot at the clubhouse completed; Springfield Oaks: golf cart
storage paths completed, paving of the entrance drive and construction of a new
drive, primitive fencing to the parking lot planned; Orion Oaks and Lyon Oaks: tree
planting completed; All Parks: major sign renovation for all parks; Grants: tree
planting projects, Waterford Oaks additional land acquisition, acquired Lyon Oaks
and working on acquisition of additional property at Lyon Oaks, and Rose Township
land acquisition.
The Capital Improvement Budget for 1994 as of December 31, 1994 was accepted as
filed.
BBDO ADVERTISING UPDATE:
An update of the advertising efforts of the BBDO Advertising on behalf of Oakland
County was presented by Ernie Baker and Christy Slack.
INDEPENDENCE OAKS UTILITY VEHICLE:
Staff requested Commission approval of for purchase of replacement utility vehicle
for Independence Oaks to use at trail maintenance and general operations at the cost
of $15,000 from Blavat Bobcat, Dearborn with an expected life of 7 years and 15,000
miles of park use.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Patterson, Schmid (6)
NAYS: Fox, G . Kuhn (2 )
Motion carried.
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SAFEWAY STEEL PRODUCTS CONTRACT AMENDMENT:
Staff recommends an amendment to the contract from July, 1994 for the bleachers at
the World's BMX to include an additional 760 seat unit they provided at a cost of
$1,800.
Motion to approve staff recommendations by Rich Kuhn, support by Kay
Schmid. Motion passed unanimously.
WHITE LAKE OAKS PICK-UP TRUCK:
Staff requests approval of purchase of a pick-up truck under blanket order with Red
Holman Pontiac at the cost of $9, 671.24 to replace a 1991 which burned in a fire.
Moved by Kay Schmid, support by George Kuhn. Passed unanimously.
GRANT FOR THE TRAVELING MUSIC SHOW:
Staff request approval to proceed with Oakland County Cultural Counsel in pursuing
$2, 000 in grant monies for the Traveling Music Show as part of our Mobile Recreation
program.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Rich Kuhn. Passed unanimously.
15-PASSENGER VAN:
Staff requests approval of purchase of a 15-passenger van to replace a bus at a cost
of $17, 548 . Mobile Recreation still retains three buses for rental purposes .
Motion made by George Kuhn, support by Rich Kuhn. Approved unanimously.
ROSE PROPERTY GRANT EXTENSION:
Staff requests resolution renew the grant agreement for another year for acquisition
of the Rose Township property.
Moved by Mrs. Fox, support by L. Brooks Patterson. Motion passed
unanimously.
NATURE CENTER UPDATE:
Staff presented an update on the addition to the Independence Oaks Nature Center
to include a large conference room to accommodate groups of over 100 and the
starlab. This room can be divided into two by partition. The plans include a change
in the larger entrance lobby, new restrooms, storage areas, and mechanical space.
The exterior will be lapped siding with the old T-111 siding being replaced to match
the new addition and alleviate the problem with the woodpeckers.
Mrs. Fox commended staff on a good job on the in-house design of the facility.
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SOUTHFIELD PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Staff requests approval to proceed with the grant for the acquisition of Carpenter
Lake property in Southfield for the appraisal price of $475,000. The commission
expressed concern over what, if any, interest the City of Southfield has with this
parcel. Chairman Pecky agreed he and Mr. Richard would get with the City of
Southfield and discuss Southfield's concerns.
Motion to proceed with the investigation of purchase of the Carpenter Lake
acquisition, a parcel of approximately 30 acres, by L. Brooks Patterson,
support by Tom Law.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson (4)
NAYS: Fox, Olsen, Schmid (3)
Motion carried on a split vote.
MANAGER'S CLASSIFICATION CHANGE
Judy Eaton of the Personnel Department spoke in regards to the change in the
manager's salary, title change and merit system status from the prospective of that
department. The ultimate decision will be made by the General Finance Committee
and the Board of Commissioners.
Mrs. Fox moved to send the resolution to the General Finance Committee
recommending the manager's position title be changed to director, salary
range be raised to the same level as Director of Central Services and be
excluded from the Merit Resolution -Section 2. support by Tom Law.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Patterson, Schmid (7)
NAYS: None (0)
Motion carried by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 11: 35 a.m.
Next meeting scheduled for March 1, 1995.
Richard D . Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
4—Lnida S . Baker
Recording Secretary
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