HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2000.06.21 - 39075OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 21, 2000
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. in the conference room of the Wixom
Community Center.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Thomas Law,
Ruel E. McPherson, Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen, Richard V. Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Korzon, George Kuhn
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
Cooper Designs Architects
Beckett Raeder, Inc.
United Solar Systems Corp.
DeMattia Construction
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Daniel Stencil, Administrator — Operations
Frank Trionfi, Administrator - Administration
Jon Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
Kathleen Dougherty, Parks Naturalist
Lynn Bumstead, Part-time Naturalist
Gary Berschbach, Pro Shop Supervisor
Bill Stokes, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Bob Rhein, Buyer
Joe Colaianne, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Gary Cooper, Architect
Deb Cooper, Principal
Christy Summers, Project Manager
Richard Blieden, Deputy Director, Int'I Sales
Bill Richardson
Neil Warren
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting of
May 3, 2000, as written.
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
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PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Palmer to approved the payment of the
Interdepartmental Payment Register for March, 2000 (FM 6, FY2000); and the Payment
Register, which includes the Voucher Report Period for April (FM 7, FY2000), the CIP
(407) Voucher Report Period for April (FM 7, FY2000), and the C I P (408) Voucher Report
Period for April (FM 7, FY2000).
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The combined Statement of Operations for the month ending April 30, 2000 was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Chief of Recreation Sue Wells presented an award received from Hour Detroit Magazine in recognition of the
Waterford Oaks Waterpark being named the number one waterpark in Michigan.
2000 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to amend the 2000 Operating Budget
by approving the transfer of $14,800 from the FY2000 Operating Budget Contingency to the
Groveland Oaks Grounds Maintenance line item, in accordance with the Commission's 2000
General Appropriations Act, which incorporates the Uniform Local Budgeting Act.
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bid was approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Law to rescind the March 15, 2000 motion and to
approve the purchase of a 55 hp John Deere tractor for Lyon Oaks from Theiser in the
amount of $22,849.93.
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EASEMENT — RED OAKS WATERPARK:
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Joe Colaianne from Corporation Counsel informed the Parks Commission that, on June 15, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #00159 approving the transfer of the rights, title, and
interest of the portion of the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System Retention Treatment
Facility to the George W. Kuhn Drainage District. This resolution, however, did not include the Yankee Screw
property, which was purchased with Parks and Recreation funds. Although the parcel will not be disturbed
as part of the construction, we still have due care responsibilities, and a decision on the disposition of that
parcel will need to be made by the Parks Commission.
Mr. Colaianne requested the Commission adopt a resolution that will provide an easement to the George W.
Kuhn Drainage District at the Red Oaks Waterpark. This easement will allow the proposed expansion to be
rerouted around the back of the waterpark.
After discussion, the Commission requested clarification of the resolution's language regarding the restoration
of the landscaping and the word "substantially" in the "resolved" paragraph. Commissioner R. Kuhn suggested
an exhibit be added detailing the current and restored landscaping and possibly consider separate exhibits
for each easement.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the following resolution for
the easement at the Red Oaks Waterpark, with the clarifying language for the word
"substantially" in the "resolved" paragraph and indicating we will attach exhibits that will
depict what "substantial" is:
WHEREAS, the proposed George w. Kuhn Drain Expansion Project in Madison
Heights will disrupt the nine -hole golf course and a portion of the Red Oaks Waterpark, plus
dismantle the Red Oaks Golf Dome and Sports Village operation; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Red Oaks Waterpark lies in the public easement for the
Red Run Intercounty Drain, which, if utilized, would have substantial impact on the
waterpark; and
WHEREAS, to avoid substantial impact on the Red Oaks Waterpark, the George W.
Kuhn Drainage District requires a right of way and permanent easement as described in
Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00159, Oakland County Board
of Commissioners authorized the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, on
behalf of the County, to execute a temporary and permanent easement to the George W.
Kuhn Drainage District in substantially the form attached and described in Exhibit "B".
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission hereby grants a temporary and permanent easement to the George W. Kuhn
Drainage District in substantially the form attached and described in Exhibit "B".
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Law to table the motion on the easement.
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
FOUR-COLOR GENERAL PARKS BROCHURE:
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Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Skarritt to award the purchase for the printing
of 130,000 new format, four-color general park brochures to the low bidder, Dearborn
Lithograph, in the amount of $11,086.00.
AYES: R. Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MILLAGE UPDATE:
Public Communications Officer Jan Pung provided an update on the millage renewal campaign.
"BARK PARK" PROPOSAL — ORION OAKS:
Administrator — Operations Dan Stencil updated the Commission on staff's efforts for a proposed dog park
facility within an Oakland County Park. Oakland County Animal Control and Oakland County Risk
Management have also been involved in this project.
Staff requested Commission approval to amend the Parks' rules and regulations by adding the following
phrase to the end of Sub Item C under Section 15 — Animals and Birds: ..."except in designated off -leash
areas approved by Commission action."
Moved by Mr. McPherson, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to amend the Parks Commission's
rules and regulations Section 15 — Animals and Birds: It shall be unlawful for any persons
while on commission property to: Sub Item C: Bring, drive, lead or carry any dog or other
animal or pet upon a leash of more than six feet in length under the immediate control of a
competent person, "except in designated off -leash areas approved by Commission action."
AYES: R. Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commission suggested staff investigate allowing the use of the longer restricted leashes.
Commission also requested staff provide a report in a year's time reviewing the dog park area's effectiveness
and how well it's doing. Staff noted that this will be done in conjunction with review and proposed revisions
of the parks' rules and regulations next year.
ANNUAL FLOWER PROGRAM CONTRACT AMENDMENT:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the additional expenditure of $25,650.00
to Emily's Inc. for additional flower/plant materials throughout the parks. New contract total to Emily's
will be $53,890.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Lewis, Skarritt, VanderVeen (4)
NAYS: McPherson, Palmer (2)
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A sufficient number having voted, the motion carried.
SOLAR DEMONSTRATION:
Mr. Richard Bleiden, Deputy Director of International Sales for United Solar Systems, Inc., provided
information on and demonstrated examples of the current technology and use of solar energy systems.
Executive Officer Ralph Richard noted that staff is investigating the possibility of a solar energy system for
one of the restrooms in the middle of the golf course at Lyon Oaks, plus illumination for a park sign that will
be located along 1-96.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Staff has been working with Beckett Raeder on the fees for the changes in the scope of the park
development project at Lyon Oaks. An update and recommendation will be made to the Commission soon.
---Staff has been contacted by a group interested in the Parks providing a cricket field at one of the county
parks. Staff will investigate this for Commission consideration at a future meeting.
---The Waterford Oaks Waterpark was closed for a couple of days for repairs to be made on the grates that
protect the wave -making equipment. Groups scheduled to attend the park during that time were sent to the
Red Oaks Waterpark.
The next Commission meeting will be Wednesday, July 12, which is the Commission's budget work session.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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