HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.09.04 - 39113OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 4, 2002
Chairman Pecky Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. in the commission room of the Parks and
Recreation's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Fred
Korzon, John McCulloch, Ruel E. McPherson, Lawrence Obrecht, Shelley Taub, J. David VanderVeen,
Richard V. Vogt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Planning & Development
Springfield Township Parks and Recreation
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Frank Trionfi, Administrator — Administration
Daniel Stencil, Administrator — Park Operations
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Jon Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
Heather Hughes, Office Assistant II
Larry Falardeau, Principal Planner/Landscape Architect
Bret Rasegan, Supervisor
Dot Lalone, Commissioner
There were neither questions nor comments made by the public.
Commissioner McPherson presented the Parks Commission with a Certificate of Recognition from the City
of Madison Heights for the Commission's efforts in providing updated, innovative aquatic activities at the
Red Oaks Waterpark.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the minutes of the meeting of
August 7, 2002, as written.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the Payment Approval Summary,
which includes the Internal Service Funds Payment Register for May, June, and July (FM
8, 9, and 10, FY 2002); the Journal Voucher Register for April, May, and June (FQ 3, FY
2002); the Oak Management, Inc. Credit Register for April, May, and June (FQ 3, FY
2002); and the Payment Register, including the Voucher Report Period for June (FM 9, FY
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2002), the CIP (408) Voucher Report Period for June (FM 9, FY 2002), the Voucher Report
Period for July (FM 10, FY 2002), and the CIP (408) Voucher Report Period for July (FM
10, FY 2002).
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for the month of July, 2002 was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
Chief of Recreation Sue Wells presented the Commission with a plaque from the Rainbow Connection in
appreciation and gratitude to the Parks Commission for staffs efforts in making the Rainbow Connection's
picnic at Waterford Oaks a success.
AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 OPERATING AND CIP BUDGETS:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mrs. Taub to amend the 2002 Operating Budget
by approving the transfer of $1,108,279 from the FY2002 Capital Improvement Projects
Budget to the FY2002 Operating Budget Operating Expense line item, in accordance with
the Commission's 2002 General Appropriations Act, which incorporates the Uniform Local
Budgeting Act.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
2003 OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION:
Moved by Mr. Obrecht, supported by Mrs. Taub to amend the proposed 2003 Operating
Budget with the addition of a trails coordinator position and earmark $110,000 in the
Operating Budget Contingency line item to fund the trails coordinator position.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Obrecht to approve the adoption of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission's 2003 General Appropriations Act
incorporating the 2003 Operating Budget, as amended, and to approve the adoption of the
Commission's 2003 Capital Improvement Projects Budget.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
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NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPRECIATION DAYS:
Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. Kuhn to approve the appreciation days for free
entry to the day use parks in 2003 as recommended by staff.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
HESS GRANT:
Moved by Mr. Kuhn, supported by Mr. McCulloch to adopt the following resolution in
support of the acceptance of the $5,000 grant from the William and Myrtle Hess Charitable
Foundation for assistance in the development of the organizational youth camping area at
Independence Oaks:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified
the development of an organizational youth group camping area in the master plan for
Independence Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has included
the Youth Camp Site Development Project in its 2003 Capital Improvement Projects
Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that it is the
recipient of a $5,000 grant through the William and Myrtle Hess Charitable Foundation for
the purpose of developing an organizational youth group camping area at Independence
Oaks County Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission approves acceptance of the $5,000 William and Myrtle Hess
Charitable Foundation grant for funding to assist in the development of the organizational
youth group camping facility at Independence Oaks County Park.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission forwards this resolution to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for
their approval per the county's grant procedures.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION EQUIPMENT:
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Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Obrecht to approve the purchase of adaptive
recreation equipment from Don Krebs in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for
reimbursement through the Beaumont Hospital — Community Connection Program.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONTACT STATION — ADDISON OAKS:
Bids were presented at the August 7 meeting for the construction of the contact station at Addison Oaks,
at which time the Commission directed staff to re -bid the project. Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa
met with the low bidder, Cedroni Associates, Inc., who clarified some of the main issues related to the bids.
Mr. Figa reviewed those clarifications and recommended the Commission reconsider awarding the bid to
the low bidder.
Mr. Figa also requested approval of an addendum in the amount of $3,082 for electrical installation.
Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to award the bid for the
construction of the contact station at Addison Oaks to the low bidder, Cedroni Associates,
Inc., in the amount of $97,253.00 for the base bid, plus an addendum in the amount of
$3,082.00 for electrical installation, for a total contract amount of $100,335.00. Commission
also approved a five percent contingency of $5,000.00, for a total budgeted amount of
$105,335.00.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
WATERFORD OAKS WAVE POOL RENOVATION:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa reported that the bids received for the Waterford Oaks Wave
Pool renovation project far exceed the budgeted amount. Staff is currently evaluating the project with the
low bidder and consultant for possible modifications to reduce the cost of the project.
Mr. Figa noted that, even with the modifications, the project will be over budget. And, if the modifications
will not be a value change, staff may re -bid the project. However, because this project has grant funding,
staff will also contact the state to ensure we do not lose the grant because of a possible delay.
Staff is also contacting the Oakland County Health Department for approval to postpone the replacement
of the marsite in the splashdown pool on the waterslide for another year.
OAKLAND COUNTY TRAIL/PATH NETWORK ASSESSMENT:
Commissioners received a copy of the Oakland County Trail/Path Network Assessment Study. Staff
requested this study be placed on the next meeting's agenda to allow for additional review and
recommendations.
Commissioner Obrecht requested staff proceed with the creation of the trails coordinator position.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted
---Executive Officer Richard updated the Commission on discussions held with Mr. Walter Robinson; Mr.
Robinson has approached staff with a proposal to erect a dome covering 4 to 8 of the tennis courts at
Waterford Oaks. Mr. Robinson is seeking financial support for this endeavor and working with officials from
the Waterford School District and Waterford Township for support of this project. He will present his
proposal to the Parks Commission once he has received local approval.
Commissioner McPherson requested staff and Commission continue to consider providing a sports complex
for county residents.
---Commission will be providing free park entry to the parks on September 11 as "Remembrance Day" for
those people who may wish to spend this day in quiet contemplation.
OLD BUSINESS:
---Commissioner Skarritt shared information on the Springfield Oaks Golf Course from two books dated
1925 and 1929, including the donation of the land by Manley Davis in honor of his father, and the $.35 green
fees for a round of 9 holes of golf.
---Staff has been working with Management and Budget and the County Treasurer on the financing for the
renovation of the Red Oaks Golf Course through the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. Commissioner
McCulloch suggested a resolution in support of this financing may be helpful; he also suggested requesting
the funds be tied into the state revolving fixed interest rate of 2.5%.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. McCulloch to adopt a resolution in support of the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission borrowing up to $3 Million for a ten-
year term with a fixed interest rate of 2.5 % through the county's Delinquent Tax Revolving
Fund for the re -construction of the Red Oaks Golf Course.
AYES: Korzon, Kuhn, Lewis, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen, Vogt (10)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioners inquired about spraying within the parks for mosquito control. Commission predicted this
will become a major issue next year and suggested staff begin now to market our efforts in addressing this
issue and assure the public that the parks are safe.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
The next Commission meeting will be 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2002.
Richard Kuhn, Jr. Secretary Karen CPS/CAP, Recording Secretary
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