HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019.08.07 - 39385Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
August 7, 2019
Chairman Fisher called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m . in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Administration
Building Commission Meeting Room.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson who passed away
on August 3, 2019.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Gerald Fisher, Vice Chairman J. David VanderVeen, Secretary Gary McGillivray, Ron Fowkes,
Robert Kostin, Andrea LaFontaine, Jim Nash, Nancy Quarles
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Executive Committee Member Christine Long, Ebony Bagley
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer
Sue Wells, Manager of Parks and Recreation
Phil Castonia, Chief – Business Operations
Mike Donnellon, Chief – Park Facilities Maint. & Development
Jim Dunleavy, Chief – Park Operations & Maint. – N. District
Tom Hughes, Chief – Park Operations & Maint. - S. District
Karrie Jager, OCPR/Fiscal Services Supervisor
Jennifer Myers, Architectural Engineer III
Melissa Prowse, Supervisor of Planning
Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief – Recreation Programs and Services
Desiree Stanfield, Supervisor – Marketing & Communications
OC Fiscal Services Jeff Phelps, Fiscal Services Coordinator
OC Purchasing Andy Krumwiede, Buyer II
OC Fair LC Scramlin, General Manager
Frank Rewold & Sons Jason Rewold
SEMCOG Tyler Klifman
Chairman Fisher asked for a moment of silence in memory of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson who
passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Fowkes to approve the agenda as submitted.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, Kostin, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. McGillivray, supported by Mr. Kostin to approve the minutes of the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting of July 10, 2019, as submitted.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, Kostin, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Oakland County Fair: Oakland County Fair Board General Manager LC Scramlin provided an update on the status
of the 2019 Oakland County Fair which was held at Springfield Oaks County Park from July 5-14, 2019. He thanked
the Commission for all the assistance and collaboration the Oakland County Fair Board has received from Oakland
County Parks and Recreation over the last several years. It helped in making the Fair a huge success again this year.
In addition, Mr. Scramlin advised the Michigan State Fair will be held August 29 – September 2, 2019 at Suburban
Collection Showplace in Novi. Thursday, August 29th will be Senior Day and OCPR is one of the sponsors for the
event.
Staff Recognition: Commissioner VanderVeen thanked the OCPR staff and expressed his appreciation for the
assistance provided during the service/public viewing for the late Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson,
which was held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Conference Center of the L. Brooks Patterson Building. Their
dedication and assistance aided in providing Oakland County employees and members of the public the opportunity to
pay their last respects to County Executive Patterson.
COMMUNICATION:
Capital Improvement Expense Summary
Fiscal Services Coordinator Jeff Phelps presented the Capital Improvement Expense Summary. This report lists the
capital project agenda items requiring approval and the financial impact on the Amount Available for Capital
Improvement and Capital Equipment. The Commission received and filed this report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve Items 8 A through 8 M under
Consent Agenda as follows:
A. OCPR Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Budget to Actual Report for Month Ending
06/30/19 (FM 09 FY 19)
B. Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Comparison Report for Month Ending 06/30/19 (FM 09 FY 19)
C. Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report by Line Item for Month Ending 06/30/19 (FM 09 FY 19)
D. Monthly Capital Equipment Report for Month Ending 06/30/19 (FM 09 FY 19)
E. Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Average Comparison Report for Month Ending 06/30/19
(FM 09 FY 19)
F. Capital Improvement Projects Budget to Actual Report & Statement of Net Position for Month
Ending 06/30/19 (FM 09 FY 19)
G. CIP Approval Schedule Update
H. Maintenance Management Plan Budget
I. Monthly Purchasing Reports for Month Ending 05/31/19 (FM 08 FY 19)
J. Monthly Food & Beverage Vendor Sales Reports 05/31/19 (FM 08 FY 19)
1. Katherine's
2. Lafayette Market
3. Fuller Oak Management
K. CIP/Maintenance Project Approvals:
1. Springfield Oaks Golf Course Culvert Replacement #10
2. Addison Oaks Gravel Parking Lot Regrading
L. Red Oaks Waterpark Parking Lot Holiday Light Show Agreement
M. Pending Capital Improvement Project Report
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, Kostin, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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REGULAR AGENDA:
Presentation from SEMCOG on Southeast Michigan Parks and Recreation Plan
Tyler Klifman, SEMCOG Planner for Economic and Community Vitality, made a brief presentation on the SEMCOG
Parks and Recreation Plan for Southeast Michigan. This Plan was developed to ensure that the region’s recreation
system meets the quality of life, health, and accessibility needs of its residents and visitors, as well as local and
regional economic development and environmental priorities. It was financed in part through grants from the Michigan
Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal
Transit Administration, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and with the assistance of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, and local
SEMCOG membership contributions.
The plan contains three main components: Southeast Michigan’s Recreation System - an overview of regional
stakeholders and needs; Southeast Michigan Park Facts - regional benchmarks and a summary of findings from
SEMCOG’s Access to Parks analysis; and Regional Policies and Actions for Implementation - an overview of each
policy area.
OCPR staff are members of the SEMCOG Parks and Recreation Task Force, which provided input into developing the
plan.
Recommendation on 2020 Annual Vehicle Permit Fees
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Mr. Nash to approve the proposed fees for the OCPR Resident
Annual Motor Vehicle, Resident Senior Citizen/Adaptive/Active Military Annual Motor Vehicle, and Second
Vehicle Discount Annual Motor Vehicle passes and non-resident Annual Vehicle Passes, as listed below
and maintaining the current rates for FY2020 that were levied in FY 2019:
Type of Permit Current
Fee
Proposed
Fees
Revenue
FY 2017
Revenue
FY 2018
Revenue
FY 2019
to Date
Daily Motor Vehicle Permit Fees ALL Parks
Resident Discount $ 5/car/day $ 5/car/day $151,410 $171,826 $68,520
Regular (Non-Resident) $12/car/day $12/car/day $62,353 $56,430 $15,830
Sr. Citizen/Adaptive/Military $ 4/car/day $ 4/car/day $11,436 $11,758 $2,692
Annual Motor Vehicle Permit ALL Parks
Resident Discount $30 $30 $255,837 $234,221 $173,160
2nd Vehicle Discount (Resident) $15 $15 $11,973 $17,152 $14,175
Regular (Non-Resident) $48 $48 $17,472 $16,032 $12,240
2nd Vehicle Discount (Non-Resident) $38 $38 $224 $380 $380
Sr. Citizen/Adaptive/Military (Resident) $22 $22 $42,547 $52,862 $45,762
2nd Vehicle Discount
(Sr. Resident/Adaptive/Military) $11 $11 $0 $1,595 $5,984
Sr. Citizen/Adaptive/Military (Non-Resident) $32 $32 $5,680 $4,382 $3,008
2nd Vehicle Discount Sr. Non-Resident/
Adaptive/Military) $25 $25 $0 $25 $175
Joint Parks Perks Pass ALL Parks * $59 $59 $108,351 $123,579 $113,634
Off-site Vehicle Permit Sales ALL Permit Types $63,591 $54,063 $26,172
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AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, Kostin, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Proposed Natural Resources - Lyon Oaks Hunting Revisions (General Approval)
High Canada Goose populations result in droppings that pose aesthetic concerns and human health risks which may
result in lost revenue though the reduction in golf course use and beach closures. Despite multi-pronged non-lethal
management efforts, Oakland County Parks has not been able to control goose numbers and contain associated
impacts to a desired management level.
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Ms. LaFontaine to approve the use of firearms at Lyon Oaks County Park
to facilitate the implementation of a managed goose hunt of nuisance Canada Goose populations in
September 2019.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
CIP/Maintenance Project Approvals:
Springfield Oaks – Water Quality Improvements (Construction Approval)
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Ms. Quarles to approve awarding a contract to Frank Rewold and
Sons Inc. of Rochester, MI for Springfield Oaks – Water Quality Improvements for a not to exceed amount
of $741,119 as outlined in Attachment A – Award Recommendation for a total project cost of $830,558 as
follows:
Frank Rewold and Sons Inc. (Annual Contract) $741,119
Design – Hubbell, Roth & Clark. Inc. (Annual Contract) $63,500
Owner Contingency 3.5% $25,939
Total Project Costs $830,558
And, move to approve an additional $238,858 from Unrestricted Net Position, for total Unrestricted Net
Position funding of $388,033 for CIP#2532 SAC Water Quality Improvements.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Chairman Fisher advised he visited the trail at Independence Oaks and advised staff did an outstanding job and it
looks very nice.
Springfield Oaks Golf Course Irrigation-Phase II B (Construction Approval - FY 2020)
Chairman Fisher asked if this project was already included in the budget and staff advised that it was and also that
no funds will come out of Unrestricted Net Position.
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Mr. McGillivray to approve proceeding with the award and installation
of the Springfield Oaks Golf Course Irrigation system upgrades as follows:
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Item Description Budget Amount
Irrigation Contractor - Public Bid Award:
Thielen Turf Irrigation, (Mt. Pleasant, MI)
$92,755
Design Irrigation Consultant – Annual Contract $ 5,750
10% Construction Contingency $ 9,275
Project Total: $107,780
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Assignment of Logo for Dixie Byway Logo to Holly Area Chamber of Commerce
In 2015 as part of artwork development for the Dixie Gully Run ORV events, Oakland County Parks and Recreation
(OCPR) asked Moreau Creative, a graphic design firm, to develop a series of logo concepts for the Dixie Byway, the
historic Dixie Highway Corridor that runs through Oakland County. This is something that Oakland County Parks and
Recreation has been discussing with Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs (EDCA) for
many years, in conjunction with the ORV Park Plan, Groveland Township’s Master Plan, and the Main Street Oakland
County program. While OCPR had some initial design concepts created, none was ever chosen as a final design, nor
were they ever used in any way by OCPR. The Holly Area Chamber of Commerce is interested in promoting the Dixie
Byway as a recreational corridor and heritage route within Oakland County and would like to purchase the logo concept
to use in their promotional efforts.
Staff recommended the OCPR Commission and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the proposed
“Assignment of Logo” agreement for One Dollar ($1.00) to provide one of the logo concepts- the “Dixie Byway Logo,” to
the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce for its use in promoting the Dixie Byway as a recreation corridor and heritage
route. OCPR would continue to support this effort along with the Dixie Highway communities and EDCA, but it will be
led by the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Nash to approve the following resolution approving the
Assignment of Logo to the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce for the Dixie Byway logo and forward it to the
OC Board of Commissioners for final approval:
WHEREAS in 2015 Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) hired Moreau Creative to create
logo designs for the Dixie Byway and the Dixie Gully Run ORV events; and
WHEREAS several design concepts were created for the Dixie Byway but were never brought to full
design or used for any OCPR or other county business; and
WHEREAS the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce is interested in promoting the Dixie Byway as a
recreational corridor and heritage route within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Groveland Oaks County Park and Holly Oaks ORV Park are both located along the Dixie
Byway; and
WHEREAS the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce has requested the use of one of the Dixie Byway
logo designs created by Moreau Creative through a contract with Oakland County in 2015: and
WHEREAS OCPR has no intended use for the Dixie Byway logo and agrees that the Holly Area
Chamber of Commerce would be the best entity to promote the Dixie Byway within Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
hereby requests the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the attached Assignment of
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Logo to sell and assign all right and interest in the attached Dixie Byway logo to the Holly Area
Chamber of Commerce.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Updated FY2020-FY2024 CIP/MMP Project List (Conceptual Approval)
The Commission conceptually approved FY2020 funding the CIP at $1,834,000 (Net Position funding) and the MMP
(Operating funding) at $1,142,500 for a total amount of $2,976,450, while meeting the Commission Unrestricted Net
Position Policy for FY2020. This approval also included an adjusted CIP budgetary goal of $1,500,000 and an MMP
budgetary goal of $1,142,500 annually for FY2021-FY2024, requiring an adjustment in both funded and forecasted
project lists to meet these goals.
Staff submitted a list of adjusted projects including an adjustment in the proposed FY2020 funded projects as follows:
• Addison Oaks Conference Center - Electrical Improvements (Preliminary Budget $150,000)
o Scope: Upgrade existing 1990s-installed noncompliant electrical supply and generator to meet all
applicable codes and regulations.
o Need: Arc Flash Compliance project conducted in May 2019 by contracted electrical engineer
identified non-compliance of electrical supply and generator and recommended improvements.
• Springfield Oaks – Mill Pond Dam Restoration – Design/Engineering (Preliminary Budget $110,000)
o FY2020 OCPRC estimated investment $61,000
o FY2020 Springfield Township Investment $49,000
FY2020 Proposed Funding Summary
• CIP Total $2,033,000
• MMP Total $1,054,450
It is estimated these adjustments will meet the Commission’s Unrestricted Net Position Policy for FY2020 in the
amount of $1,441,678 above policy.
Staff is currently compiling the FY2020–FY2024 CIP and MMP in preparation for September 4, 2019 Commission
approval and will continue to adjust the overall OCPRC forecasted Operation and CIP Budgets to meet the
Unrestricted Net Position Policy
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Ms. LaFontaine to conceptually approve funding for the FY2020 Capital
Improvement Program in the amount of $2,033,000, and the Maintenance Management Plan in the amount of
$1,054,450.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Request for FY 2019 Capital Equipment Purchase - 3 Toro Greens Mowers
Moved by Mr. Fowkes, supported by Mr. McGillivray to approve the purchase of two (2) Toro 3150 Greens
Mowers for Glen Oaks Golf Course and one (1) Toro Greens Mower for Springfield Oaks Golf Course from
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Spartan Distributors of Auburn Hills, MI, in the total amount of $93,844.71 utilizing funds originally budgeted for
the Show Truck purchase in the FY 2019 Capital Equipment Budget.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Updated FY 2020 Capital Equipment Purchases (Conceptual Approval)
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Fowkes to conceptually approve the Updated FY2020 Proposed
Capital Equipment List as presented.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT PROPOSED EQUIPMENT ESTIMATED
COST
Addison Oaks Park ADD Club Car Golf Carts Maintenance Utility Carts (2) $ 15,000
Addison Oaks Park ADD Buffalo Turbine Blower Turbine Blower $ 6,000
Facilities Maintenance FM Trailer Heavy Equipment Trailer $ 25,000
Groveland Oaks Park GRV Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle $ 18,000
Groveland Oaks Park GRV Hustler Zero Turn Mower Zero Turn Mower $ 14,000
Independence Oaks IND Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle $ 21,000
Independence Oaks IND Resue Boat Rescue Boat w/ Trailer $ 23,000
Lyon Oaks Golf Course LYP John Deere Gator Utility Vehicle w/ cab $ 20,000
Orion Oaks ORN Exmark Zero Turn Mower Zero Turn Mower $ 17,000
Recreation Section REC Trailer Trailer $ 11,000
Recreation Section REC (2009) GMC 8500 Show Truck Show Truck $ 96,000
Red Oaks Golf Course RDG Jacobsen Greensmower Greensmower $ 31,000
Red Oaks Golf Course RDG -Turbine Blower $ 6,000
Springfield Oaks Golf Course SPG Cushman Utility Vehicle Utility Vehicle $ 11,000
Waterford Oaks Park WTR Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle $ 19,000
White Lake Oaks Golf Course WLG Toro Fairway Mower Fairway Mower $ 58,000
$ 391,000
Capital Equipment FY 2020
BUDGET CENTER
TOTAL
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Revised 2019 Arts Beats & Eats Sponsorship Agreement
At the May 1, 2019 OCPR Commission meeting the Commission approved the 2019 Arts Beats & Eats (ABE) Festival
Sponsorship Agreement, however the agreement was not reviewed by Corporation Counsel before it was presented to
and approved by the Commission. Corporation Counsel reviewed the agreement and made a few revisions to the
original agreement. The sections that have been modified in the agreement relate to indemnification and insurance
requirements, and ABE also uses the OCPR service mark but does not have a license agreement.
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Moved by Ms. LaFontaine, supported by Mr. Nash to approve the revised 2019 Arts Beats & Eats Festival
Sponsorship Agreement, as recommended by Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
AYES: Fisher, Fowkes, LaFontaine, McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
REPORTS:
Executive Officer Report
In addition to the Executive Officer’s Report filed in the agenda packet, Executive Officer Daniel Stencil provided an
update on the following items:
• Quarterly report on the Strategic Action Plan
• Update on PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
• Thank you note from participant of the OCPR Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Event
• Media and Marketing Update
• Oakland Urban Growers hearing – Judge granted a 60-day discovery period. The approximate amount Oakland
Urban Growers would owe for the Waterford Oaks Greenhouse and residential property at the end of October is
estimated at $112,000
• Bailey house update will be presented at September OCPRC meeting
• Oxford Township passed its Parks and Recreation millage by 62%
• Approval process for ORV Park agreement by OC BOC Committees.
• Report from OCPR staff and Frank Rewold & Sons representative on Groveland Oaks Campground utilities
construction project
Fiscal Sustainability Work Group
Manager of Parks and Recreation Operations Sue Wells advised the Fiscal Sustainability Work Group meeting
originally scheduled earlier in the day was canceled due to the OCPR FY 2020 Budget hearings with the OC BOC
Finance Committee. She informed the Commission the work group would provide recommendations they have been
working on to the Commission at the September OCPR Commission meeting; provided an update on the status of the
revenues and the impact on the revenues due to the weather; and advised that meetings have been scheduled with
staff at OC Fiscal Services staff and OC Economic Development to assist in the evaluation of future uses of OCPR
facilities.
Activity Participation and Program Review
Chief of Park Operations and Maintenance-North District Jim Dunleavy, Chief of Park Operations and Maintenance-
South District Tom Hughes, and Chief of Recreation Programs and Services Brandy Sotke-Boyd provided an update
on the OCPR parks, facilities, events, and programs.
Natural Resources Management Presentation
Sarah Cook-Maylen gave a presentation on the Natural Resource Management unit programs and activities within
the OCPR park system related to natural areas stewardship, freshwater stewardship, forestry, wildlife
management, stormwater management, horticulture and data integration.
Holly Oaks ORV Park Update – Written
Staff provided an update on the status of the design/development and upcoming events to be held at Holly Oaks ORV
Park. In addition to what was included in the written report, staff advised Magna Power Train will be holding a photo
shoot and a demonstration of their products at the park on August 13, 19, 27 and 28, 2019.
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Executive Committee Update
Chairman Fisher advised there was no new information to report from the OCPRC Executive Committee.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to report.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Gary McGillivray, Secretary Vicky Valko, Recording Secretary
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