HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1997.05.07 - 39024OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 7. 1997
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 Ruth Johnson, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Fred Korzon,
George W. Kuhn, Kay Schmid, Richard Skarritt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Nancy McConnell, Lawrence Pernick, L. Brooks Patterson
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Central Services
Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources
Rose Township
Dixon Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant 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
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Operations
Rob Rhein, Buyer
Dave VanderVeen, Director
Tim Payne, District Wildlife Biologist
Michael Izzo, Supervisor
John Shelters, Citizen
Mike Tracy
Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the minutes of the meeting of
April 9, 1997, with the following changes:
On page 3 - 2, delete the duplication starting with the heading, "1996 Audit" through the
heading, "Environmental Clean Ups - Springfield Oaks, Independence and Groveland Oaks."
On page 3 - 4, delete the duplication of the entire first line.
On page 3 - 4, second line, change the word "change" to "chance".
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments made, nor questions asked, by the public.
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APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the payment of Vouchers 3-1
through 3-254, the Interdepartmental Payment Register for the March charges paid in April,
and the Oak Management Corporation, Inc., credits for the first quarter of 1997.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Skarritt (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending March 31, 1997 was accepted as filed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE:
The Capital Improvement Projects Budget Update as of March 31, 1997, was accepted as filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for March, 1997, was accepted as filed.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CENSUS:
Chief of Park Operations Dan Stencil reviewed the results of the Whitetail Deer census conducted at Addison
Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks.
Tim Payne, District Wildlife Biologist from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, noted that the ideal
number of deer per square mile in southeast Michigan is 20 to 25. The herd at Orion Oaks is under control;
the current number in the herds at Independence Oaks, Waterford Oaks, and Rose Oaks bears watching for
possible future management; and the controlled deer management hunt in place at Addison Oaks is slowly
bringing the herd towards its ideal number. He recommended to continue with the deer management program
at Lyon Oaks because of the large deer population.
Mr. Payne commended staff on their deer management program at Addison Oaks, noting the good feedback
he has received on it.
DEER HUNTING - ROSE OAKS:
The recent deer census showed a minimum of 65 deer in Rose Oaks, a number high enough to suggest staff
should address the problem now before the herd becomes so large it affects the park's plant life.
Staff will be reviewing statistics and options over the next year for possible hunting at the park.
Mr. John Shelters, a neighbor of Rose Oaks, commented that deer are becoming a problem around the park
as a danger to motorists and believes that archery hunting should be allowed in the park.
Rose Township Supervisor Mike Izzo addressed a letter to the Commission reiterating one of the township's
requirements for a "passive" park is the prohibition of hunting of any kind within the park. If the Commission
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pursues the possibility of hunting at Rose Oaks, the township will require the park to be reclassified to an
"active" park and, according to the township zoning ordinance, "all county roads which service such facility
shall be paved or be paved to a distance of three miles from any public access to such park and/or facility."
Manager Richard also noted that the Michigan United Conservation Clubs has contacted the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust on this hunting issue, citing the Parks Commission as uncooperative by not allowing hunting.
The Trust has notified staff that this could jeopardize our grant status. Staff is including this information for
consideration on the hunting issue.
Commission directed staff to apprise the Commission of the township's restrictions for use at Rose Oaks,
including the township's interpretation of a "passive" and "active" park; any statements or agreements made
by the staff and the township at the time of the park's acquisition; and whether or not the grant process, in
conjunction with hunting, is a valid concern. Informational update will be made at the June Commission
meeting.
Staff will contact the DNR, notifying them of the presentation made to the Commission today, including the
flyover deer census, possible hunting options, and discussion with Rose Township officials.
Staff will also ensure that the townships/cities in which the parks are located are notified of any policy issues
that may impact them.
Vice Chairman Johnson noted that she has been contacted by local residents interesting in seeing equestrian
trails at Rose Oaks and requested staff consider that activity in the park's future master plan.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to award the following bids as recommended
by staff and Purchasing:
Electrical service project for the seven group camping picnic shelters at Groveland Oaks,
including the installation of two Midwest Panels on opposite ends of six shelters and one panel
for the smaller shelter, to John R. Howell for $15,204.
720 lineal feet of 12" dual wall plastic drain pipe, five fabricated catch basins and
miscellaneous drainage grates and connectors to complete drainage improvements at the
Waterford Oaks BMX to A. Larson Company for $6,179.58.
Pneumatic pruning system for Waterford Oaks to Farmers Manufacturing & Supply for
$7,157.44.
720 golf car batteries for White Lake Oaks, Glen Oaks, and Red Oaks Golf Courses to the low
bidder, Industrial Battery for $43 each less a $2 trade in, for a total of $29,520.
13 hp riding Water Hog water remover for Red Oaks to Water Hog for $12,775.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
Mr. Mike Tracy from Dixon Engineering explained the process that will be completed for the inspection of the
water tower painting and repair at Springfield Oaks Activities Center.
Because the scope of the project has been reduced, inspection fees quoted have also been reduced to $8,430.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the contract for the repair and
painting of the water tower at Springfield Oaks Activities Center to the low bidder, P.T.M.
Industrial Painting, for $75,800; and to award the contract for the repair and painting inspection
to Dixon Engineering for $8,430. Total for this project will be $84,230. Funds for this project
will be transferred from contingency.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Schmid, Skarritt (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:
---Staff has been contacted by Hubert Distributors about possible event sponsorship in the parks. Staff notified
them that current Commission policy does not permit the use of items promoting alcoholic beverages. Hubert
Distributors may follow through with additional contact with the Parks Commissioners.
---Members of the County Executive's staff have met with Manager Richard to discuss the possibility of the
county using the Waterford Oaks Activities Center for a day care facility for county employees. Staff will update
the Commission on any future development on this project.
OLD BUSINESS:
Manager Richard updated the Commission on Park Supervisor Rob Coffey's health status.
The next meeting will be 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 1997.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen Smith, Recording Secretary
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