HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.03.13 - 39110OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 13, 2002
Chairperson Pecky Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the commission room of the
Parks Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.,
John McCulloch, Ruel E. McPherson, Lawrence Obrecht, Shelley Taub, J. David VanderVeen,
Richard V. Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Korzon
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County FMO
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Daniel Stencil, Administrator— Park
Operations
Frank Trionfi, Administrator —Administration
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design/Development
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Desiree Stanfield, Public Comm. Assist.
Zayn Gregory, Architectural Engineer I
Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
Mike Boyd, Recreational Specialist
John Ross, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Mike Kreza, Buyer
Mike Hughson, Property Mgmt. Spec.
L. C. Scramlin, Fair Oaks Board
There were neither questions nor comments made by the public.
APPROVAL OF PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the minutes of the
Public Hearing of February 6, 2002, as written.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the commission
minutes of February 6, 2002, as written.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. McCullough, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve the payment
summary, which includes Payment Register's Voucher Report and C.I.P.
Voucher Report for January (FM 4, FY 2002) and the Internal Service Funds
Payment Register for January (FM4, FY2002).
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Combined Statement of Operations for the Month Ending 1/31/02 was accepted as filed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET:
The Capital Improvement Project Budget as of December 31, 2001(FM3, FY 2002) was accepted
as filed.
ACTIVITY REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of January 2002 was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Staff announced the "New Professional Award" given to Mike Boyd for outstanding growth and
leadership. The award was presented at the MRPA Annual Meeting held in Traverse City.
The park system was presented with an award from Ellis and Associates. Ellis conducted an
unannounced audit of the parks and awarded a Bronze National Aquatic Safety Award for
consistently "exceeding" their criteria for aquatic safety certification this year. This award was one
of only forty-eight out of 425 awarded.
Children's Village supporters gave us a plaque for our support.
The Commissioners also viewed a Video of Seniors Olympics.
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FINANCIAL PROCESS NARRATIVES AND FLOWCHARTS DRAFT REPORT:
The Financial Process Narratives and Flowcharts Draft Report was accepted as presented
PROPOSED EASEMENT — INDEPENDENCE OAKS
An easement is needed for construction and maintenance access of the proposed organizational
youth campground facility at Independence Oaks Park. The New Hope Bible Church has granted
the easement to the parks in exchange for landscape materials.
Moved by Mr. Vanderveen, support by Mr. Kuhn to accept the easement
agreement at Independence Oaks from neighboring New Hope Bible Church.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The matter will now be presented before the Board of Commissioners for approval.
BECKETT-RAEDER, INC CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Joe Figa gave a presentation on the progress and problems of the Lyon Oaks Golf Course
construction. He stated we expect to open the park on April 30, 2002. Mr. Figa requested
approval to authorize payment not -to -exceed $19,900 to Beckett -Raeder for work done in
February and an additional amount not -to -exceed $ 20,000 for estimated work for April through
June, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Obrecht to approve payment to Beckett -
Raeder Inc. for $39,900, with $19,900 as the first payment and the $20,000 to be
paid as incurs at Lyon Oaks Golf Course.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Khun, supported by Mr. Skarritt to continue with Beckett -Raeder,
Inc. until the completion of the Lyon Oaks Golf Course.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER RENOVATION
Joe Figa presented the need for renovation of the Springfield Oaks Activity Center in Davisburg.
The first phase will include construction of a temporary partition storage pocket, painting, carpet
and title replacement. Bids have been received and staff recommended awarding the bid to
Interior Dynamics for flooring in the amount of $18,799.73. Trustees will do the removal of the
flooring and we will use the current blanket purchase order.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the bid for Springfield
Oaks Activity Center renovation of carpet, tile, wall base, and an entrance tile
mat to Interior Dynamics in the amount of $18,799.73 plus $1,200.27
contingency for a total project cost of $20,000.
NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Zahn Gregory gave a presentation on the natural resources survey developed by Design and
Development to use as a guideline for future acquisition and development. The parks system will
implement a natural resource management program to provide more natural environment to
maintain the 70/30 percent ratio of undeveloped to developed land for the total park system.
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER PARKING LOT REPAIR
Staff recommends awarding the bid to Thompson McCully Co. to remove a portion of existing
paving, provided drainage and re -paves the Addison Oaks parking lot. The bid includes an
alternate to cap the entire southwest portion of the parking lot.
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. Obrecht to award the bid for Addison Oaks
Conference Center Parking Lot Repair the base bid of $45,918 with a 5%
contingency of $2,296 for a total project cost of $48,214. Also to approve the
transfer of $14,214 from the Operating Budget's Contingency line item to Addison
Oaks Grounds Maintenance line item for the non -budgeted amount.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
RED OAKS WATERPARK PARKING LOT EXPANSION
Staff recommends awarding the bid to Thompson McCully Co for phase one of storm drainage,
curbs, sidewalks, service drive and additional parking spaces. Alternate A includes repairing
existing drainage at the main entrance to the Waterpark with an additional catch basin and storm
sewer. Alternate B includes the milling and regrading of the asphalt drive. Staff requests awarding
the bid in the amount of $302,00 to include Alternate B for $4,854 plus a 5% contingency for a
total of $322,187.
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. McCulloch to award the contract for Red
Oaks Waterpark Parking Lot Expansion to Thompson McCully Co. in the amount
of $302,000 plus Alternate B in the amount of $4,845 and a 5% contingency in
the amount of $15,342 for a total project cost of $322,187. Also to approve the
transfer of $322,187 from the C.I.P. Contingency line item to the Drive & Parking
Lot WP Project
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LYON OAKS
Staff has requested a 3-year landscape maintenance services contract to maintain the entrance,
roadway and clubhouse/banquet center landscaping of Lyon Oaks. This includes labor,
equipment and tools to provide services for seeding, mulching, sod laying, installing plant
materials such as trees, shrubs, and perennials, etc. and the professional maintenance and
management of such materials.
Moved by Mrs. Taub, supported by Mr.Obrecht to award the Lyon Oaks
Landscape Maintenance contract to Torre & Bruglio for a three-year contract with
the first year cost of $24,250, second -year cost of $25,890 and third -year cost of
$26,600.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT ADDISON OAKS AND GROVELAND OAKS
The July 4th fireworks display show at Addison Oaks will be held on Friday, July 5, 2002 and at
Groveland Oaks on Saturday, July 6, 2002. Bids have been reviewed and staff recommends
awarding the bid to Colonial Fireworks for a display to consist of 1,008 2-inch shells. Colonial
Fireworks has been the awarded company in the past few years.
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to award the contract for July 41h
fireworks display to Colonial Firework Company in the amount of $7,000 per
show for a total of $14,000.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vanderveen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
BID ITEMS:
Motion by Mr. McCulloch, support by Mr. Obrecht to award the following bids as
per the information filed in the agenda and as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Purchase of two a 20 x 40 ultraframe tents for Red Oaks Waterpark from Armbruster
Manufacturing Company in the amount of $4,231 each for a total of $8,462.00.
Purchase of 150 poolside sand chairs for Red Oaks Waterpark from Engan Tooley in the amount
of $12,300.
Purchase of a 4-wheel drive diesel utility vehicle (Mule) for Addison Oaks from Industrial Vehicle
Sales, Inc. in the amount of $12,497.
Purchase of 10 four -seater Paddle Wheeler pedal boats for Addison Oaks from DMM Industries
in the total amount of $12,970.50.
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Purchase of two 60-inch walk -behind mowers for Waterford Oaks primarily, with the ability to be
used as traveling mowers for Rose Oaks, Orion Oaks, and Red Oaks. Purchase will be from
Weingartz in the amount of $11,458.
Purchase of a replacement generator 30rzg Kohler for Addison Oaks from GenPower Products
Inc. in the amount of $13,086.
Purchase of 39 4-wheel gas golf cars for Springfield Oaks and one concession cart for Lyon Oaks
Golf Courses from Club Car for a total of $98,505. This includes trade-ins.
Purchase of a sand trap rake for Springfield Oaks Golf Course from Spartan Distributors, Inc in
the amount of $10,919.
Purchase of two 72-inch out -front rotary mowers, a two -wheel drive for Springfield Oaks Activity
Center and a 4-wheel drive for Lyon Oaks Golf Course from Spartan Distributors in the total
amount of $27,591.40.
Purchase of two rotary trim mowers for Springfield Oaks and Glen Oaks golf courses from
Spartan Distributor in the total amount of $50,536.
Purchase of a 98-inch 5-gang diesel Jacobsen rotary mower for White Lake Oaks from W.F.
Miller in the amount of $40,715.
Purchase of two Toro diesel reel fairway mowers from Spartan Distributors Inc., one 2-wheel
mower for Glen Oaks and one 4-wheel mower for Lyon Oaks. Award will be made to low bidder
who met specifications, Spartan Distributor, in the amount of $53,781.
Purchase of two riding greens mowers for Springfield Oaks and Lyon Oaks, to W.F. Miller in the
amount of $35,962 for both. Springfield Oaks will receive the Jacobsen IV, and Lyon Oaks will
receive the Jacobsen VI.
Purchase of a materials handler for Lyon Oaks from Weingartz Supply in the amount of $23,290.
Purchase of a diesel tractor for Lyon Oaks Driving Range from Weingartz in the amount of
$17,888. The tractor will be used to collect the balls on the driving range.
Purchase of 1,440 sq. ft of astro turf to surface the recreation field from Southwest Recreation
Industries in the amount of $3,436.
Purchase of a 24-ft x 64-ft portable classroom for Lyon Oaks Nature Center from McDonald
Mobile Office in the amount of $47,140.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. Obrecht to receive Executive
Officer's Report as filed.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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OLD BUSINESS
ADDISON OAKS RESTROOM/SHOWER FACILITY CONTRACT CONTINGENCY
Moved by Mr. McPherson, supported by Mrs. Taub to add a 5% contingency to
the contract awarded to Degenhardt and Sons on 2/6/02 for the Addison Oaks
Restroom/Shower Facility in the amount of $392,000, The added contingency
amount of $19,600 will result in a total project cost of $411,600.
AYES: Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. McPherson suggest Oakland County Parks work toward more shared use of facilities in
community.
■ Announcement of Employee Banquet will be held March 22 at White Lake Oaks.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
The ne Commission meeting will be 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 0, 2002.
Richard Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Linda S. Baker, Recording Secretary
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