HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1997.03.19 - 39023OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 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., Fred Korzon,
George W. Kuhn, Lawrence Pernick, Kay Schmid
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Nancy McConnell, L. Brooks Patterson, Richard Skarritt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Central Services
Oakland County Purchasing
Friends of Foster Farmhouse
Standard Federal Bank
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks Operations
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design and Development
Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
David VanderVeen, Director
Rob Rhein, Buyer
Judith Mendelsohn Rood
Linda Onderko, Vice President
Rosaria Peebles
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 5, 1997, as written.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick, Schmid (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments made, nor questions asked, by the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Schmid to approve the payment of Vouchers 2-1
through 2-284.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick, Schmid (7)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of February, 1997, was accepted as filed.
FOSTER FARMHOUSE:
Ms. Judith Mendelsohn Rood, from Friends of Foster Farmhouse, gave a brief history of the farmhouse, which
is located in Walled Lake, including its possible connection to the Underground Railroad.
The property on which the house is located has been purchased and the house must be moved by May 31.
The property owner has offered the 1-acre parcel to the Friends of Foster Farmhouse for a purchase price
of $250,000; if the "Friends" cannot purchase it, they must move the house. On behalf of the "Friends", Ms.
Rood requested Commission and County assistance in the possible purchase of the house.
Commissioners noted that a project of this type is not generally something in which the county becomes
involved. However, they suggested the group contact Greg Gibbons at the county for a list of grant agencies
that might provide funding assistance.
COMMISSION BY-LAWS REVISIONS:
Proposed revisions to the Commission By -Laws were presented for Commission approval with recommended
changes incorporated from the March 5 meeting.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the revised by-laws for the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission as of March 19, 1997.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ROSE OAKS LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION:
Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mr. Korzon to adopt the following resolution for the
proposed land acquisition at Rose Oaks:
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted the grant from the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the acquisition of property in Rose
Township for the purpose of providing recreational opportunities and preserving open space
for all residents of Oakland County through the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution
#93055; and
WHEREAS, through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #93055,
Oakland County acquired 599.42 acres of property in Rose Township, enabled by the grant
from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, for the purpose of establishing a county
park in a section of the county not previously serviced by the county park system; and
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WHEREAS, the additional 3.18 acres, including a homestead and outbuildings, have
become available for acquisition and lie adjacent to the park; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has received
an appraisal on the subject property of 3.18 acres; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, through the
Department of Facilities Management, requested authorization to pursue to negotiate for the
purchase of this 3.18 acres and to negotiate with the owners not to exceed the appraised
value; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has set aside
funding for the purchase of the 3.18 acres; and
WHEREAS, the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel
will review and approve the Offer to Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission authorizes staff to forward this resolution to negotiate the acquisition
of Tax Sidwell #06-16-100-003 to the Planning and Building Committee and the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission request the Board of Commissioners authorize its Chairperson to execute the
appropriate and necessary documents to conclude formal negotiations for the acquisition of
this property in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #93055.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
LYON OAKS ACQUISITION - GRANT AGREEMENT:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Pernick to adopt the following resolution to execute
the grant agreement for the Lyon Oaks Acquisition: c ✓,, cx--
WHEREAS, Part 19, Natural Resources Trust Fund, of the Natural Resource and
Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, establishes the Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund which provides for acquisition and development of lands for
public recreation purposes.
AND WHEREAS, the County of Oakland Parks and Recreation Commission desires
to acquire lands for public recreational purposes.
AND WHEREAS, the aforementioned unit of government agrees to be solely
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the property as set forth in said Agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Oakland Parks and Recreation
Commission is authorized to enter into the Project Agreement with the Michigan Department
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of Natural Resources and agrees to perform the terms and conditions of said Agreement.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote
PRESENTATION:
Public Communications Officer Jan Pung showed a brief television newsclip covering The Fridge at Waterford
Oaks.
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As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Pernick to award the contract for the installation of
1,705 lineal feet of steel pilings around four ponds on Springfield Oaks and White Lake Oaks
Golf Courses to the low bidder, Lakefront Marine, for $73,500, plus a ten percent contingency
of $7,350, for a total budgeted amount of $80,850. Along with the $50,000 allocated for this
project, $9,000 will be transferred from the Springfield Oaks Tree Project to this project and
the balance will be transferred from the CIP Budget Contingency.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick, Schmid (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Vice Chairman Johnson requested staff look into the life expectancy of both the steel and PVC pilings.
Moved by Mrs. Schmid, supported by Mr. Pernick to award the contract for the engineering
design service for the proposed asphalt bike paths, paved roads, organizational camping
area, new parking area and expansion of two parking areas at Independence Oaks to the low
bidder, GM Engineering, for $43,208, contingent upon bidder meeting all requirements.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick, Schmid (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to award the contract for the installation of
two-sided entrance signs at the Red Oaks Waterpark and Golf Course to Signs & Lines in
the amount of $21,790. In addition to the $15,000 allocated for this project in the Capital
Improvement Projects Budget, $6,790 will be transferred from the CIP Contingency Fund.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick Schmid (7)
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NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the bid for the purchase of a
Ditch Witch 410 SX Vibra Plow and attachments for the floating equipment at Technical
Support to the low bidder, Ditch Witch of Michigan for $17,511.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Pernick, Schmid (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Manager Richard noted that representatives from Soil and Materials Engineers will be present at the April 9
Commission meeting to discuss the fuel storage tank replacement projects in the parks. Staff has recently
received word that the contractor performing the clean up has gone out of business; an update on that situation
will be included in the April 9 presentation.
---Manager Richard reported on the progress being made on the Glen Oaks Clubhouse renovation, noting
changes being made by Oak Management in the kitchen plus upgrades in other areas. Chief of Design and
Development Joe Figa noted staff has also requested changes, including additional building sprinklers required
by the city, and will be approaching the Commission for additional funding.
---Distributed a survey from the Northwest Parks and Recreation Association requesting information and ideas
from the commissioners. Commissioners were asked to complete the surveys and return to Manager Richard
by the end of March.
---Manager Richard informed the Commission that Park Supervisor Rob Coffey has been hospitalized with what
may be a long-term illness.
The next meeting will be 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 1997
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
Karen Smith, Recording Secretary
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