HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1999.09.01 - 39064OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 1, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 9:14 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 Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Eric Coleman,
Fred Korzon, George Kuhn, Thomas Law, Nancy McConnell, Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Frank Trionfi, Administrator - Administration
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Daniel Stencil, Administrator - Parks Operations
Oakland County Purchasing Bob Rhein, Buyer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the minutes of the meeting
of August 4, 1999, as written.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (10)
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 Mr. Coleman to approve the payment of the
Interdepartmental Payment Register for July (FM 10), 1999; and the Payment Register,
including the Voucher Report Period, July (FM 10), 1999, and the CIP Voucher Report
Period, July (FM 10), 1999.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
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The Combined Statement of Operations for the month ending July 31, 1999, was accepted as filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for July, 1999, was accepted as filed.
2000 BUDGET ADOPTION:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the resolution adopting the Parks
and Recreation Commission's 2000 Appropriations Act incorporating the 2000 Operating
budget, and to approve the adoption of the Commission's 2000 Capital Improvement Projects
Budget.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (10)
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:
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Coleman to award the bid for the purchase of the
materials for a 26 ft. handicap -accessible gazebo at Independence Oaks, including the
alternate for a cupola, to the low bidder, Cedar Forest Products, in the amount of $14,822.00.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REIMBURSEMENT - GLEN OAKS PICK-UP TRUCK:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the expenditure of
$14,424.00 to Oakland County Central Garage for reimbursement of a replacement pick-up
truck for Glen Oaks Golf Course purchased from Buff Whelan Chevrolet. Funds for this
purchase will be transferred from the Operating Budget Contingency to the Operating
Equipment line item.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Law requested staff inform the Commission of the amount of the insurance claim on the old
vehicle once that figure is determined.
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Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Law to award the contract to conduct a telephone
research study to: gauge public awareness and usage of the parks system facilities and
services; measure park user satisfaction with the parks and golf courses; serve as a
benchmark for public understanding of the parks millage and future funding; better
understand the interests of residents in various quadrants of the county; and provide a forum
for public comments and feedback on the parks system. The contract was awarded to the
low bidder, Foresight, Inc., in the amount of $17,600.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Updated the Commission on the progress of the golf course construction at Lyon Oaks.
Commission discussed a query made to one of the commissioners regarding the issue of tying into Wixom's
sewer system versus installing a septic system. Considerations discussed were present cost factors, and future
cost factors relating to possible tie in with Lyon Township's sewer system; after discussion, Commission
concurred to continue with the original plan.
---Staff has received confirmation that a $20,000 grant has been awarded to the Parks from the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources Inland Fisheries/Waterways Division. Docks at Addison, Independence, and
Orion Oaks will be built with these funds.
OLD BUSINESS:
---In response to an inquiry, Commissioner Coleman requested information on the courtesy pass policy and its
rationale. Commision reviewed the history of the program and its current administration. Discussion followed,
with Commission consensus to continue, unchanged, with the current policy.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 1999.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
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Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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