HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1998.05.06 - 39044OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 6. 1998
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 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., George Kuhn,
Nancy McConnell, Frank Millard, Jr., Charles Palmer, Richard Skarritt, J. David VanderVeen
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Korzon
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Nextel West Corporation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Operations
Dan Stencil, Chief of Park Operations
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Mike Boyd, Recreation Specialist
Bob Rhein, Buyer
Jason Kofender, Site Acquisition & Zoning Specialist
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the minutes of the meeting of
April 1, 1998, as written.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. McConnell to approve the Payment Register for
the Report Period FM 06 YF 1998 (March, 1998); the Interdepartmental Payment Register
for March, 1998; Oak Management, Inc., Credits for January, February, and March, 1998;
and the Journal Voucher Register for January, February, and March, 1998.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
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NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending March 31, 1998, was accepted as filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of March, 1998, was accepted as filed.
STAFF INTRODUCTION:
Chief of Recreation Sue Delridge introduced Mike Boyd, our new Recreation Specialist, who will be
supervising at the Red Oaks Waterpark. Mr. Boyd is a graduate of Northern Michigan University.
NEXTEL WATER TOWER RENTAL - SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITIES CENTER:
As directed by the Commission at its March 18 meeting, staff checked with other municipalities for cellular
tower contract details. Assistant Manager Kipke reviewed several, but noted the difficulties in comparing, as
each contract varies.
Staff recommended Commission approve the contract with Nextel for $1,500 per month for five years, with
a three percent adjustment per year, plus five-year renewable clauses, contingent upon approval by
Corporation Counsel.
Staff addressed several concerns, noting Springfield Township's awareness of the proposal, plus that there
will be no additional staff time required to provide/maintain access to Nextel's equipment.
Commission also questioned the number of antennas to be erected on the water tower, noting the contract
should limit Nextel to their current need of three, with rights to negotiate additional antennas; sub -leasing
rights; and the clause requiring insurance. Staff will ensure these concerns are addressed in the contract
through Corporation Counsel.
Moved by Mrs. McConnell, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the contract with Nextel for
the installation of three cellular phone antennas on the Springfield Oaks Activities Center
water tower, contingent upon approval from Oakland County Corporation Counsel and
Springfield Township zoning. The contract will be presented to the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission for final approval.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bid was approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
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Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid for the purchase of two
Aire-02 water aerators for use in the sewage waste treatment system at Addison Oaks to
Aeration Industries in the amount of $5,670.00.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ORION OAKS BIKE PATH:
Chief of Parks Dan Stencil noted that work on the bike path on the east side of Orion Oaks along Joslyn Road
has begun, with completion projected near the end of June or beginning of July. Orion Township officials will
be inviting the Parks Commission to a ribbon -cutting ceremony; date to be determined.
WEBBER ACRES NATURE CENTER - ORION OAKS:
Staff has been approached by officials from Orion Schools to consider a joint venture with the Parks
Commission at Orion Oaks County Park. The proposal involves Parks Commission approval to allow Orion
Schools to build the replacement Webber Acres nature center building within Orion Oaks County Park. Orion
Schools would provide staffing, with shared program time between the two agencies.
Commission authorized staff to proceed with further discussions with Orion Schools for a nature center to be
built at Orion Oaks adjacent to Webber Acres.
Discussion followed on several concerns, including future costs plus ensuring the facility is built, operated,
and maintained to the Commission's standards; staff will ensure all issues are addressed.
Commissioner VanderVeen offered to send staff a copy of a lease done through the airport that might be
helpful with discussions with Orion Schools.
REAL ESTATE UPDATE:
Pontiac/Waterford Elks:
The Pontiac/Waterford Elks have notified the Parks Commission that our offer to purchase 13 acres adjacent
to Waterford Oaks has been rejected. Therefore, staff recommended Commission return the grant approved
for this purchase through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Skarritt to return the grant, approved for the
purchase of 13 acres adjacent to Waterford Oaks, to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust
Fund.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Kaufman:
The environmental assessment report for the 39-acre Kaufman parcel adjacent to Lyon Oaks is
recommending additional testing be completed at the site. The testing involves three soil borings and three
wells monitored at a cost of $6,765.
Staff recommended the testing be completed and offering to split the cost with the owner.
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Palmer to proceed with additional testing on
the 39-acre Kaufman parcel adjacent to Lyon Oaks, including three soil borings and three
wells monitored, at a cost of $6,765, to be split equally with the owner.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Rizzolo:
Staff has received the appraisal for the 13-acre Rizzolo parcel adjacent to Lyon Oaks. Mr. Rizzolo is in the
process of getting his own appraisal on the property; staff will meet with him once he has received it.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Staff has begun the budget process for the 1999 budget. Staff has requested the parks request no new
operating equipment or increase in line items, if possible. Also, planning to cover staffing needs for Lyon Oaks
with transfers from other parks.
---Staff is working diligently on lifeguard staffing for the beaches and pools. Also, the Today Show is hoping to
conduct an interview with any lifeguards, 50 and over, sometime during the Memorial Day weekend.
NEW BUSINESS:
---Chairman Lewis noted that, at the Oakland Parks Foundation's annual meeting held earlier this morning, the
Foundation board agreed to sponsor three memorial benches for placement around the parks.
---Commissioner Millard questioned the Parks' philosophy of an indoor pistol range within the Parks System.
After discussion, Commission requested staff contact other parks systems to see what is being done.
---Commission requested staff change the name of an upcoming special event from "Kensington Kookout" to
"Kensington Cookout."
OLD BUSINESS:
---Commissioner Skarritt inquired about any consequences through the state for our "no hunting" policy at Rose
Oaks relating to grants. Staff noted that we will be allowing archery hunting at the park this fall, and that we will
learn of any "consequences" when we submit grant applications this fall.
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The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 1998.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
Karen Smith, Recording Secretary
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