HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995.06.27 - 38983OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 27, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 2:37 p.m. by Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. in the commission room of
the Parks and Recreation Commission's administrative office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Ruth Johnson, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., George W.
Kuhn, Thomas Law, L. Brooks Patterson, Kay Schmid
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Nancy McConnell, John Olsen, Richard Skarritt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
BBDO
Central Services
Giffels, Hoyem-Basso
Hyland Hills Recreation Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Susan Wells Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Jan Pung, Chief of Communication
Joe Figa, Chief of Design/Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Brad Baker, Park Supervisor
John Sowels, Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Elwood Cook, Recreation Specialist
Mary Zednik, Public Communications Assistant
Ernest Baker, President
Dave VanderVeen, Director
Dave Battle, Consultant
Greg Mastriona, Manager of Waterworld Park
Moved by Mrs. Schmid, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting
of June 7, 1995, with the following correction:
Page 3 - 3, under Bids, correct the motion for the contract to pave the maintenance yard
at Independence Oaks to read..."$1,166 for alternate #1"... and add the phrase..."fora total
contract price of $22,391..."
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson, Schmid (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked, nor comments made, by the public.
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APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the payment of Vouchers 5-1
through 5-349 and the Interdepartmental Payment Register for the April charges paid it
May.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson, Schmid (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending May 31, 1995, was accepted as filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for May, 1995 was accepted as filed.
PRESENTATION:
Mr. Ernie Baker, President of BBDO, reviewed the local volunteer groups' efforts to build a trail system in
Orion Oaks. He noted contributions, of both time and money, that have been made to the Commission for
this projects, then presented a $500 check from the Rochester Rotary Club.
The Commission thanked Mr. Baker for all of his efforts on our behalf.
WAVE POOL PRESENTATION:
Mr. Greg Mastriona, manager of Hyland Hills Water World near Denver, Colorado, reviewed the history of
their waterpark, including their features, attendance, revenues and expenditures.
He noted their emphasis on safety and cleanliness, their concern for their public image and marketing, and
their belief that you need new attractions— "something for everyone" --to keep people coming back to your
park.
Also mentioned was their difficulty in keeping employees through the end of the season, noting they now
award bonuses and incentives to those employees who stay through the entire season.
Mr. Mastriona commended the Commission for their foresightedness in expanding our facility.
WINT OUTING:
Manager Richard updated the Commission on the Lewis E. Wint Memorial Golf Outing, noting the cost of
$100 per person includes lunch, golf, and dinner. The Park Foundation expects to fulfill their $50,000
commitment to the nature center addition with this year's revenues.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
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---Staff has received good feedback from the Special Park Districts Forum. Staff was complimented on
their hard work for this special event.
---Staff was notified minutes before this meeting that a 4-year old boy has drowned at Addison Oaks.
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 1995.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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