HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2001.09.19 - 39100OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 2001
Chairman Pecky Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. in the board room of the Orion Township
offices.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Fred
Korzon, Ruel E. McPherson, Shelley Taub, J. David VanderVeen, Richard V. Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Law, John McCulloch
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
Orion Township
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Frank Trionfi, Administrator —Administration
Daniel Stencil, Administrator — Park Operations
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel
Jerry Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill Bastian, Clerk
Jennifer Rowe, Parks Programming Supervisor
A moment of silence was observed for the victims, family, friends, and rescuers of September 11's tragic
events in New York City, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. McPherson to approve the minutes of the Public
Hearing of September 5, 2001, as written.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. McPherson, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the minutes of the meeting
of September 5, 2001, as written.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, or comments received from, the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the payment of the Payment
Summary, which includes the Payment Register, including the Voucher Report Period for
August, 2001 (FM 11, FY 2001), and the C.I.P. Voucher Report Period for August, 2001 (FM
11, FY 2001).
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
2001 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Skarritt to amend the Parks and Recreation
Commission's 2001 Operating Budget by approving the transfer of $49,288 from the
Operating Budget Contingency to the following line items: $13,000 to Orion Oaks Grounds
Maintenance; $23,904 to Springfield Oaks Activities Center Full Time Salaries, and
$12,384 to Springfield Oaks Activities Center Fringe Benefits. This amendment is in
accordance with the Commission's 2001 General Appropriations Act, which incorporates
the Uniform Local Budgeting Act.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Combined Statement of Operations for the month ending August 31, 2001 was accepted as filed.
ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE PROJECTIONS — RED OAKS WATERPARK:
In response to a request from Commissioner McCulloch, staff provided projected attendance and revenues
figures for the Red Oaks Waterpark after the completion of the water feature expansion project.
HURON VALLEY TRAIL DEVELOPMENT:
The Western Oakland County Trailway Management Council has contacted staff requesting Commission
financial support in the completion of the Huron Valley Trail for the mile -long segment abutting Lyon Oaks
County Park along Pontiac Trail.
Staff will provide additional details after meeting with the Council.
VEHICLE FLEET EXPANSION:
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Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the addition of two leased
vehicles to the Parks and Recreation's existing fleet through Central Garage, one for the
Recreation Section Administration and one for Technical Support.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, Vogt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
DEPARTMENTLEGALSUPPORT:
Chairman Lewis announced that, because Commissioner Law requested this item be placed on the agenda,
it has been postponed for discussion until the November 7 meeting when Commissioner Law can attend.
Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham made some brief remarks. After discussion, Commissioners
requested a Corporation Counsel prepare a written opinion on whether or not P.A. 261 specifically
precludes the Parks' ability to hire an outside attorney.
WATER FEATURE EXPANSION CONTRACT — RED OAKS WATERPARK:
Staff noted that the details on the contract have not yet been worked out between Oakland County
Corporation Counsel and the attorney for Aquatic Development. Staff expects the contract to be finalized
in preparation for approval at the October 7 meeting.
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa noted that this delay will affect the timing of the completion of
the project.
TAX ABATEMENTS:
In response to a request from former Parks Commissioner Charles Palmer, staff provided information on
the department's revenue loss as a result of the different tax abatements throughout the county.
SOCRRA PROPOSAL:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to authorize Executive Officer Ralph
Richard to send a letter to the Southeastern Oakland County Resource and Recovery
Authority thanking them for the invitation to submit a proposal for the construction,
operation, and maintenance of the golf facility at their Rochester Hills site; however,
believing this is not a customary part of the county parks operation, the Parks are
declining to exercise any option.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ELLIS BARN UPDATE:
Administrator — Park Operations Dan Stencil updated the Commission on the status of the financial
commitments for the matching funds for the Ellis Barn Relocation grant and the barn's maintenance
endowment fund.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---A copy of the conceptual master plan for Orion Oaks County Park was distributed for information.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. to a tour of Orion Oaks County Park.
The next ommission meeting will be 9:00 a.m
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Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary
on Wednesday, October 10.
Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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