HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1998.11.04 - 39045OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 4 1998
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 Kuhn, Frank Millard, Jr., Charles Palmer, Richard Skarritt, J. David VanderVeen
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Nancy McConnell
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Sportfishing Association
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Administrative Services
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Park Operations
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Operations
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Desiree Stanfield, Communications Assistant
Rob Rhein, Buyer
Carl Christie, Member
Bruce Tufford, Member, and Ozzie
Mike Odle, Member
Bob Allen, Member
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting of
October 7, 1998, with the following correction:
Page 3 - 2, under Public Comments, change the wording, "proposed group camping area"
to read, "proposed organized youth group camping area."
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
Chairman Lewis announced that, while vacationing in Hawaii, Commissioner Nancy McConnell underwent
open heart surgery; she's recuperating well and due home later this week.
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Chairman Lewis congratulated Vice Chairman Johnson on her election as state representative. He also
congratulated Commissioners Millard and Palmer on their re-election as county commissioners.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the payment of Payment
Register for the Report Period FM 12 FY 1998 (September, 1998) and the Interdepartmental
Payment Register for July and August, 1998 (Payroll and Fringe Benefits), and September,
1998.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for September, 1998, was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
---Messrs. Carl Christie and Bruce Tufford, Oakland County Sportfishing Association, presented the
Commission with a $1,500 donation for fishing dock improvements at Independence Oaks. Chief of Parks Dan
Stencil noted that, to date, the organization has contributed $8,500 and hundreds of hours of volunteer time
to promote fishing opportunities within the Oakland County Parks.
---Chief of Recreation presented the Commission with an award received from the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society for staff involvement and implementation of the MS 150 Bike Ride.
---Chief of Golf Mike Thibodeau presented the Commission with an award received from the Farmington Hills
Beautification Committee for the Glen Oaks Clubhouse and Landscaping.
HANDRAIL REPAIR - SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITIES CENTER:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid for the replacement of the
steel handrail supports on the concrete steps at the Springfield Oaks Activities Center to
Davis Iron Works in the amount of $3,300.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
LYON OAKS SAFETY PATH RIGHT-OF-WAY QUIT CLAIM DEED:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the Lyon Oaks safety path right-
of-way quit claim deed to the Road Commission for Oakland County.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Millard, Palmer, VanderVeen (8)
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NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: Skarritt (1) because of his position as Chairman of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION - LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to adopt the following resolution for
the proposed acquisition at Lyon Oaks County Park:
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted the
first grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the
acquisition of property in Lyon Township for the Development of Lyon Oaks County
Park and Rookery through the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #90239; and
WHEREAS, through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution
#92147, Oakland County acquired 672 acres of property in Lyon 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 through an additional DNR Grant and Parks and Recreation
funds, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous
Resolution #94109, which allowed Oakland County to acquire an additional 101 acres
in Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS, through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolutions
#97040 and #97041, Oakland County acquired an additional 192 acres in Lyon
Township; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted $100,000
in additional funds for the purchase of 39.4 acres in the city of Wixom adjacent to
Lyon Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has acted to pursue the
purchase of this additional property; 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 undertake negotiations for the acquisition
of Part of Tax Sidwell #22-06-300-001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission authorizes its Chairperson to execute the appropriate and necessary
documents to conclude formal negotiations for the acquisition of this property in
accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #91090.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
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NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Korzon to adjourn to Executive Session.
AYES: Johnson, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 9:31 a.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:50 a.m.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---The Addison Oaks deer management program is in its ninth season. Chief of Parks Dan Stencil noted that
a mention on Ted Nugent's radio program resulted in double the number of applications this year. Mr. Stencil
also made a presentation about our program at the Huron -Clinton Metropolitan Authority, who is considering
a deer management program for Kensington Metropark.
---Although Parks staff requested the Lyon Township Planning Commission not rezone Lyon Oaks, they voted
to recommend to the township board that all of Lyon Oaks County Park be rezoned recreational. Staff will be
going on record opposing this recommendation before the township board makes a final decision.
---Staff has been reviewing summer activities and will be recommending fee adjustments for certain parks at
the next meeting. One specific recommendation will be to increase the waterpark admission fee by $1 per
person and to drop the $2 tube rental fee. Further explanations and additional details will be available at that
time.
OLD BUSINESS:
---Commission was updated on the progress of the new golf course restroom facilities.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 1998, at the administration office.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m.
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Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
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Karen Kohn, Recording Secretary
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