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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 2011.01.12 - 39253OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 12, 2011 Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. in the commission room of theParks Commission's administration office. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerald Fisher, Robert Kostin, Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Christine Long, John McCulloch, Gary McGillivray, Charles Palmer, John Scott, J. David VanderVeen, Eric Wilson ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer Sue Wells, Manager — Parks & Rec. Operations Mike Donnellon, Chief -Parks Fac., Maint. & Ops. Terry Fields, Chief - Recreation Programs & Services Melissa Prowse, Business Development Rep. Jim Dunleavy, Chief, Parks Ops. & Maint. — N. District Larry Gee, Chief, Parks Ops. & Maint. — S. District Desiree Stanfield, Communications Supervisor Phil Castonia, Business Development Representative Laurie Stasiak, Recreation Program Supervisor Karen Kohn, Supervisor — Administrative Services Jeremy Brown, Parks Helper OC Fiscal Services Sheila Cox, Capital Improvement Coordinator OC Youth Assistance Mary Schusterbauer, Chief of Youth Assistance Private Citizen Richard Skarritt Elaine Skarritt WELCOME: Chairman Lewis welcomed new Parks Commissioners Gary McGillivray and Eric Wilson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Scott to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of December 1, 2010 and December 15, 2010, as written. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Chairman Lewis presented former parks commissioner Richard Skarritt with a plaque, thanking him for his service on the Parks and Recreation Commission since 1983 and recognizing his 45 years in public service to the residents of Oakland County. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Lewis opened the floor to nominations for the 2011 officers of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. 4-1 (Commission Meeting, January 12, 2011) Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Kostin to nominate Gerald A. Fisher as Chairman, John P. McCulloch as Vice Chairman, and J. David VanderVeen as Secretary of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission for 2011. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Commissioner Lewis congratulated the new 2011 officers and presented Commissioner Fisher with the gavel. Commissioner Fisher assumed the Chair. Chairman Fisher thanked the commissioners for their confidence, noting he will do what he can to encourage an atmosphere of professionalism and civility as business is conducted. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Mr. Wilson, supported by Mr. Kostin to approve the agenda with the following change: Remove Item 8D Recreation Assistance Partnership Program. Chairman Fisher suggested that items brought back as a follow up to commission direction be added as Item D under the Consent Agenda for future meetings. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Executive Officer Dan Stencil introduced Parks Helper Jeremy Brown, who briefly shared his experiences working in the Parks. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mrs. Long to approve all items under the Consent Agenda as follows: Internal Service Funds Journal Voucher Register ending 10/31/10 and 11/30/10 (FM 1 & 2, FY 11); Payment Register ending 10/31/10 and 11/30/10 (FM 1 & 2, FY 11); Combined Statement of Operations for months ending 10/31/10 and 11/30/10 (FM 1 & 2, FY 11); and 2011 Commission Meeting Master Calendar. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen; Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. CHAMPION OF YOUTH AWARD PRESENTATION — OAKLAND COUNTY YOUTH ASSISTANCE: Chief of Youth Assistance Mary Schusterbauer presented the Commission with the Champion of Youth Award that was awarded at the Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Counsel's annual meeting on November 29, 2010. She also provided a brief history of the partnership between Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Oakland County Youth Assistance along with details on future projects. 4-2 (Commission Meeting, January 12, 2011) PROPOSED COMMISSION BYLAWS AMENDMENTS: Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the amendments to the Bylaws of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission as provided on December 10, 2010. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. PROPOSED CHAIRPERSON EMERITUS APPOINTMENT: Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. Scott to appoint Commissioner Pecky D. Lewis Jr. as Chairperson Emeritus of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. Executive Officer Dan Stencil presented Chairperson Emeritus Lewis with a plaque as a special recognition of Mr. Lewis's dedicated service on the Parks Commission. SNOW GROOMING ALL -TERRAIN VEHICLE — INDEPENDENCE OAKS: Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mrs. Long to award the bid for the purchase of a CAN -AM Outlander 800 ATV 4 x 4 Quad to pull the snow -grooming equipment at Independence Oaks from Leader Marine in the amount of $13,356.12. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. FIRST QUARTER PURCHASING UPDATE: The First Quarter FY 2011 Purchasing Update was received and filed as presented. ACTIVITY REPORT: Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. Scott to receive and file the November 2010 (FM 1 FY 11) Activity Report as presented. AYES: Fisher, Kostin, Lewis, Long, McCulloch, McGillivray, Palmer, Scott, VanderVeen, Wilson (10) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. 4-3 (Commission Meeting, January 12, 2011) EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT: In addition to the Executive Officer's report filed in the agenda, the following information was noted: ---The Michigan Recreation and Park Association has announced Oakland County Parks as the winner of the 2010 Best Video award for the boardwalk documentary completed in partnership with Fox Sports Detroit. In addition, Jonathan Schechter of The Oakland Press won the 2010 Media Advocate award. The awards will be presented at the MRPA Annual Conference in February. ---Staff is considering submitting a fish habitat restoration project for a grant through the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act. More information will be provided at the February meeting, if we are invited to make a full application. ---Staff is exploring the possibility of purchasing blue Pure Michigan directional sign space as a means of garnering additional advertisement and direction signs for the parks. Commission directed staff to investigate the possibility of tying into their advertising campaign, in a manner similar to what Genesee County has done. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Kostin acknowledged staff's efforts in getting the Oakland County Parks noticed by and published in the media. Meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m. The next Commission meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. J. david Y�de Veen, Secretary Karen S. Kohn CPS/CAP, Recording Secretary 4-4