HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2000.04.05 - 39066OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
April 5, 2000
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. in the commission room of the Parks
and Recreation Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Fred Korzon, George Kuhn, Thomas Law, Ruel E. McPherson, Charles
Palmer, J. David VanderVeen, Richard V. Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland Co. Sheriff's Dept. Parks Division
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
SLIDE PRESENTATION:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Daniel Stencil, Administrator - Operations
Jon Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
Michael Searing, Sergeant
Bob Rhein, Buyer
Joe Colaianne, Assistant Counsel
Public Communications Officer Jan Pung showed the updated slide presentation, Preserving Parklands for
Tomorrow," revised with a focus on the upcoming millage renewal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the minutes of the public hearing
of March 15, 2000, as written.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Korzon to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 15, 2000, as written.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE:
The activities update was reported by staff and accepted.
RESOLUTION — WATERFORD OAKS:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to adopt the following resolution for the
rezoning of the park property at Waterford Oaks County Park:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has learned
that Waterford Oaks County Park still has several parcels zoned R-1A Single Family
Residential, M-2 General Industrial, and RA-2 Commercial Recreation Amusement; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning ordinance for the Charter Township of Waterford
does not require properties adjacent to RA-1 Public Recreation Amusement to install a
landform, buffer strip or fence/wall, or an adjacent greenbelt area; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been
informed the Charter Township of Waterford is revising their master plan and will be
administratively rezoning the park property at Waterford Oaks County Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission supports the Charter Township of Waterford's efforts to rezone
Waterford Oaks County Park to RA-1 Public Recreation Amusement.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission requests the Charter Township of Waterford Planning Commission amend
their zoning ordinance to require properties adjacent to RA-1 zoned properties to install a
landform, buffer strip, or fence/wall, and adjacent 5 ft. wide greenbelt area.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission requests the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to adopt
a resolution in support of this rezoning.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Moved by Mr. McPherson, supported by Mr. Vogt to award the contract for the Fourth of July
fireworks displays at Groveland Oaks and Addison Oaks to Colonial Fireworks Company in
the amount of $6,000.00 for each show, for a total contract amount of $12,000.00.
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AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Palmer to award the purchase of a Bobcat Mini
Excavator for Technical Support to Bobcat of Detroit in the amount of $46,000.00.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Vogt to award the purchase of a tractor -mounted Nolte
BC 1500 sand cleaner for Groveland Oaks to Pifer, Inc. in the amount of $18,995.00.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Law to award the purchase of a trailer -mounted
Buffalo Turbine leaf blower for Groveland Oaks to Pifer, Inc. in the amount of $6,895.00.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Palmer to award the purchase of two sand
topdressers for Lyon Oaks and Springfield Oaks Golf Courses to the low bidder, Weingartz,
in the amount of $8,245.00 each, for a total purchase of $16,490.00.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MILLAGE INFORMATION PROGRAM UPDATE:
Public Communications Officer Jan Pung updated the Commission on informational materials prepared and
distributed regarding the Parks' millage renewal, along with groups being reached with mailings and
presentations, media contacts, and endorsements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Palmer to adjourn to an executive session to
discuss privileged and confidential information from Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
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AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned to an executive session at 10:15 a.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:45 a.m.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Administrative Administrator Frank Trionfi's father passed away on March 31 after a brief illness.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Vogt to adjourn the meeting.
AYES: Korzon, G. Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, VanderVeen, Vogt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2000.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
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Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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