HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996.03.06 - 39002OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 6, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 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 Ruth Johnson, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Nancy
McConnell, John Olsen, L. Brooks Patterson, Lawrence Pernick, Kay Schmid, Richard Skarritt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
George W. Kuhn
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Co. Sheriffs Dept. -Parks Div
Farmington Observer
City of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills Residents
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Jan Pung, Chief of Communication
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Sandy DeVonce, Recreation Supervisor
Joseph Lambourn, Sergeant
Bill Coutant, Reporter
Tom Biasell, Director of Public Services
Ship Otwell, City Engineer
Francis J. Koziara
Claire Koziara
Mrs. Raymond Ratajski
Robert Evans
Rachel Evans
Richard E. Harp
Gregory P. Mallory
Albert Zielinski
Helen Zielinski
Stan Guyer
Don Kapson
Linda Cleeves
Tom Cleeves
Moved by Mr. Pernick, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the minutes of the meeting of
February 21, 1996, as written.
AYES: Johnson, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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There were no questions asked., nor comments made, by the public.
GREENING ROAD:
Manager Richard updated the Commission on the Greening Road paving project, including a recommendation
that the portion of the perimeter -fence removed during the project be replaced at a cost estimated between
$7,000 and $8,000. A tree planting program for along that section will also be instituted.
Although the Commission is not obligated to pay any portion of the assessment requested by the City of
Farmington Hills, in recognition of the limited use of the park gate on Greening Road, staff recommended the
Commission pay the full assessment cost for one site in the amount of $4,383.30.
Several residents addressed the Commission expressing their comments including the Commission paying
"their fair share", disappointment that the Commission did not approve an easement in order to widen the road,
asphalt trucks using the road during the park's cart path paving projects, plus the possibility of raising the
greens fees in order to pay for the Commission's full share of the easement.
Mr. Tom Biasell, Director of Public Services for the City of Farmington Hills, remarked that the city has always
had a good working relationship with the County Parks and apologized for the misunderstanding on this
project, believing the Parks had said "no" at the April meeting rather than requesting further negotiations
before making a final decision.
Discussion followed, in which the Commission expressed their concern over paying a "fair share" for the few
times a year the gate is used, plus setting a precedent if we pay this assessment, along with bearing the
criticism for paying for something for which we were not obligated.
Commissioner Patterson suggested that, since the residents had to pay a higher assessment because the
Park's portion was included in the residents' share, we consider going further than staffs recommendation
and pay 50 percent of the full assessment cost.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Olsen to have staff close the Greening Road gate
access at Glen Oaks Golf Course, effective immediately, and that the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission not participate in the paving assessment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: Patterson, Pernick (2)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLEAN UP - SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Patterson to award the contract to conduct a Final
Assessment Report, including a Corrective Action Plan and Tier 11 Evaluation for the
underground storage tank clean-up at Springfield Oaks Golf Course, to Soil and Materials
Engineers, Inc. In the amount of $23,000.
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen; Patterson, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (9)
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NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Olsen requested staff send a letter to our senators and representatives indicating how costly
this law is and to request their help in changing the law to ease its strictures.
WATER TOWER - SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITIES CENTER:
Manager Richard reported that, in response to Commission's request, a water test for arsenic was performed
on the well at the Springfield Oaks Activities Center; results were negative.
Commission directed staff to pursue the installation of a separate drinking water system at Springfield Oaks;,
plus to implement a regular water testing program at the parks more often than the three times a year
performed by the Oakland County Health Division.
Commission also requested staff report back with a series of options on the costs to repair and maintain the
towers.
Commissioner Pernick suggested the issue of Springfield Oaks Activities Center as a viable facility be placed
on the retreat agenda for discussion at that time.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Johnson to split the bids for the purchase of 1,400
rental tubes for the Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks Waterparks to the low bidder, Sunco
Products, for the yellow and blue tubes in the amount of $8,423.82; and to Talburt &
Associates for the red tubes in the amount of $3,938.18. Total amount of the purchase will
be $12,362.00.
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mrs. McConnell to award the bid for the purchase of
six 20 ft. diameter umbrellas for the Waterford Oaks Waterpark to the low bidder, Anchor
Industries, in the amount of $13,443.00.
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the bid for the purchase of 220
dozen staff shirts for seasonal and part-time staff throughout the parks to the low bidder,
Graphmark Services, in the amount of $24,995.88.
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Schmid, supported by Mrs. McConnell to award the bid for the purchase of
an Excel Hustler 4420 outfront rotary mower for Groveland Oaks to the low bidder, W. F.
Miller, in the amount of $20,062.00.
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Schmid, supported by Mrs. McConnell to award the bid for the purchase of
84 poly float dock drums for the handicap -accessible fishing dock on Lake Sixteen at Orion
Oaks to Follansbee Dock System, Inc., in the amount of $7,791.00.
AYES: Johnson, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Schmid, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the bid for the purchase of a 16 hp
riding greensmower for White Lake Oaks to the low bidder, W. F. Miller, in the amount of
$13, 500.00.
AYES: Johnson, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Schmid, supported by Mr. Olsen to award the bid for the purchase of four 11-
foot 50 hp outfront diesel rotary mowers for the golf courses to the low bidder, W. F. Miller,
in the amount of $34,100.00 each, for a total purchase price of $136,400.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt, Johnson (7)
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NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
The Commission directed staff to invite Purchasing back to attend the Commission meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mrs. McConnell to adjourn the meeting to an Executive
Session.
AYES: Johnson, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Pernick, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session at 11:05 a.m.
The meeting was re -convened at 11:15 a.m.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Chief of Parks Dan Stencil briefly noted the proposed commercial tree nursery lease program. After a short
discussion, the Commission directed staff to place this issue on the agenda for the retreat, which is scheduled
for 9 a.m. on Friday, April 19, at Addison Oaks Conference Center.
The Commission requested staff bring an updated list of parks and all of their facilities to the retreat.
---Indian Springs Metropark proposed waterpark update: The Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority is moving
forward with their plans for the proposed waterpark at Indian Springs Metropark. Commission expressed their
concerns over the duplication of facilities, believing a different type of facility would be built; competition with
the same population base; and whether or not the local population can support two facilities without having
to subsidize the operational costs.
Staff was directed to send a letter from Chairman Lewis to the Chairman of the Huron -Clinton Metroparks, with
a copy to Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman John McCulloch, expressing our concerns and
requesting copies of feasibility/impact studies they may have conducted in support of their proposed plans.
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 1996.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
Karen Smith, Recording Secretary
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