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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 2008.09.03 - 39218OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY TRAILS MASTER PLAN September 3, 2008 Chairman Lewis called the public hearing to order at 9:09 a.m. in the commission room of the Parks and Recreation's administration office. Mr. Joe Colaianne is attending the meeting as Mr. McCulloch's representative. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary J. David VanderVeen, Joe Colaianne, Hugh D. Crawford, Vincent Gregory, Gregory Jamian, Eileen Kowall, Charles Palmer, Shelley Taub ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer Sue Wells, Administrator -Parks & Rec. Operations Clyde Herb, Chief of Parks Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer II South Lyon City Council Wade Trim Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. Oakland County Fair Association Oakland County Trails Advisory Council James Dunleavy, Chief of Recreation Sheila Cox, Accountant IV Desiree Stanfield, Public Communications Assistant Karen Kohn, Secretary III Jon Noyes, Architectural Engineer II Joe Figa, Chief of Design Melissa Prowse, Strategic Planning Coordinator Keith Kovtun, Intern Sheila Starks, Intern Stephanie Marshbanks, Intern Councilwoman Patti Maida Leah Groya Jim Sharpe LC Scramlin, General Manager Dot Lalone The purpose of the public hearing was to adopt the Oakland County Trails Master Plan. The Oakland County Trails Master Plan has been developed to provide a framework for creating a connected system of greenways and trails throughout Oakland County. This system is envisioned to serve a diverse range of non -motorized uses, providing safe and well -maintained linkages to important natural, cultural/civic destinations and other points of interest within the county. 4b-1 (Public Hearing -Trails Master Plan, September 3, 2008) The development of the Trails Master Plan was overseen by the Oakland County Trails Advisory Council, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, and Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services. Oakland County Parks contracted with Wade Trim to compile and complete the Trails Master Plan over the past year. The Plan was approved by the Oakland Trails Advisory Council at their meeting on July 30, 2008. No questions were asked, nor comments received by the public. The public hearing was adjourned at 9:11 a.m. J. David VanderVeen, Secretary Suzanne L. Kici, Recording Secretary 4b-2 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING September 3, 2008 Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m. in the commission room of the Parks and Recreation's administration office. Mr. Joe Colaianne is attending the meeting as Mr. McCulloch's representative. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary J. David VanderVeen, Joe Colaianne, Hugh D. Crawford, Vincent Gregory, Gregory Jamian, Eileen Kowall, Charles Palmer, Shelley Taub ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer Sue Wells, Administrator -Parks & Rec. Operations Clyde Herb, Chief of Parks Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer II James Dunleavy, Chief of Recreation Sheila Cox, Accountant IV South Lyon City Council Wade Trim Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. Oakland County Fair Association Oakland County Trails Advisory Council PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments were made. INTRODUCTIONS: Desiree Stanfield, Public Communications Assistant Karen Kohn, Secretary III Jon Noyes, Architectural Engineer II Joe Figa, Chief of Design Melissa Prowse, Strategic Planning Coordinator Keith Kovtun, Intern Sheila Starks, Intern Stephanie Marshbanks, Intern Councilwoman Patti Maida Leah Groya Jim Sharpe LC Scramlin, General Manager Dot Lalone Commissioner Crawford introduced Councilwoman Patti Maida from the South Lyon City Council. Chief of Recreation Jim Dunleavy introduced Keith Kovtun, an intern from Central Michigan University, who will be working in the Recreation Section. Architectural Engineer II 4-1 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 2008) Jon Noyes introduced interns Sheila Starks from University of Michigan and Stephanie Mar hbanlcs from Wayne State University. They will be assisting in the design and development section. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Gregory to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 2008, as written. AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. PAYMENT APPROVAL: Moved by Mr. Gregory, supported by Mr. Crawford to approve the following payments: • Internal Service and Department Funds Payment Register for the month of July (FM 10, 2008) • Payment Register for Voucher Report Period of July (FM 10, 2008). AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: Moved by Mr. Jamian, supported by Mr. Gregory to accept the Combined Statement of Operations for the month ending July 31, 2008 (FM 10, 2008). AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. ACTIVITY REPORT: The Activity Report for month ending July 31 (FM 10, 2008) was accepted. 4-2 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 2008) AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 OPERATING BUDGET: Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the transfer of funds from the 2008 Operating Budget Contingency in the amount of $101,500; $100,000 to Waterford Oaks AC/Park and $1,500 to Waterford Oaks Games Complex to fund unanticipated expenses. AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. 2009 OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION: Moved by Mr. Gregory, supported by Mr. Crawford to adopt the 2009 General Appropriations Act of $27,003,454 and the subsequent Operating Expense Budget of $27,003,454 (as shown in the 2009 Operating Budget Book). AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. OAKLAND COUNTY TRAILS MASTER PLAN ADOPTION: Moved by Mr. Jamian, supported by Mrs. Taub to approve and adopt the Final Draft of the Oakland County Trails Master Plan as presented. AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE CITY OF WIXOM: Staff was directed at the last meeting to clarify the cost of the project and the individual parties' commitment to that expense. Reviews have been completed by Corporation Counsel and the Drain Commissioner, and they are in agreement that there are no further legal issues. Therefore, staff is recommending adoption of the resolution. 4-3 (Commission Meeting, September 3, 2008) Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mrs. Taub to adopt the resolution supporting the approval and execution of the Interlocal Agreement between the County of Oakland and City of Wixom for the bridge at Lyon Oaks. AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. PERIMETER FENCING — ROSE OAKS: Moved by Mrs. Taub, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the contract for the perimeter fencing at Rose Oaks to the low bidder, Nationwide Construction Group, in the amount of $18,147 which includes Base Bid 1 of $15,573 and Base Bid 2 of $2,574 plus a 10% contingency of $1,815, for a total contract amount of $19,962. AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. 2008 PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS — WATERFORD OAKS: Moved by Mr. Gregory, supported by Mr. Crawford to award the contract for parking lot improvements at Waterford Oaks to ABC Paving Company for Base Bids 1, 2 & 3 and Alternate #1-B, in the amount of $771,000 plus a 5% contingency of $38,550, for a total project amount of $809,550; Also, approved the transfer of $295,226 from the 2008 CIP Budget Contingency to project #670 and #995. AYES: Colaianne, Crawford, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, Taub, VanderVeen (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT: In addition to the Executive Officer's report filed in the agenda, the following information was noted: • The group photo of the Parks Commission is scheduled for the October 1, 2008 meeting. (Commission Meeting, September 3, 2008) Condolences were extended to LC Scramlin, General Manager, Oakland County Fair Association, on the recent loss of his mother, and the loss of the main barn on the family farm in Groveland Township due to fire. The Bottle Bill Resolution adopted by the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission was discussed. It was mutually agreed that the Commission would take no action at this time. LD BUSINESS: There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. after the presentation from Leah Groya and the Oakland County Trails Advisory Council. J. David i erVeen, Secretary Suzae L. Kici, Recording Secretary 4-5