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February 10, 2022
Chairman McGillivray called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to
order at 1:03 p.m. in the Oakland County Parks Activity Center.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gary R. McGillivray, J. David VanderVeen, Ebony Bagley, Christine Long, Yolanda Charles, Andrea
LaFontaine, Jim Nash, Lance Stokes
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Amanda Herzog, Nancy Quarles
OTHERS PRESENT:
PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director
Phil Castonia, Chief-Business Operations
Mike Donnellon, Chief-Facilities Maintenance & Development
Jim Dunleavy, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – North District
Tom Hughes, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – South District
Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services
Zachary Crane, Project Manager Engineer
Mark Adams, Architectural Engineer
Stephanie Mackey, Supervisor-Organizational Development
Aaron Stepp, Supervisor-Business Systems
Donna Folland, Senior Planner
Jami Monte, Executive Secretary
Ariane Fountain, Central Employee Records Coordinator
Tiffany Mason, Communications& Marketing Assistant
Jane Peterson, Communications& Marketing Assistant
Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist
FISCAL SERVICES Jeff Phelps, P&R Fiscal Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
McGillivray proposed to amend the agenda as follows:
1. Remove Item C, Holly Oaks ORV Update.
2. Reletter Item D, FY2022 Commission Approval Schedule (CIP/MMP Projects), as Item C.
3. Reletter Item E, Maintenance Management Plan (MMP) Budget Report, as Item D.
4. Insert the “Department Reorganization” resolution as Item 12 under the Regular Agenda.
5. Insert the “ARPA – Healthy Communities Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program” resolution as
Item 13 under the Regular Agenda.
6. Renumber Item 12, Director’s Report, to Item 14.
7. Renumber Item 13, Executive Committee Update, to Item 15.
Long moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Seconded by Bagley.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Charles and VanderVeen absent.
OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48328
Telephone: (248) 858-0906
REGULAR MEETING
Gary R. McGillivray, Chairman J. David VanderVeen
Vice Chairman
Ebony Bagley
Secretary
Christine Long
Yolanda Charles
Amanda Herzog
Andrea LaFontaine
Jim Nash
Nancy Quarles
Lance Stokes
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bagley moved to approve the minutes of January 5, 2022, as presented. Seconded by
LaFontaine.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Charles absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
A. Introduction of Jane Peterson & Tiffany Mason
On behalf of Desiree Stanfield, Brandy Boyd introduced Jane Peterson and Tiffany Mason as full-
time employees of the Public Communications and Marketing team.
B. Recognition of Service – Ariane Fountain
Brandy Boyd presented a Recognition of Service plaque to Ariane Fountain and read it aloud.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
C. FY2022 Commission Approval Schedule (CIP/MMP Projects)
D. Maintenance Management Plan (MMP) Budget Report
Long moved to receive and file Agenda Items C through D, as presented. Seconded by Nash.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
1. Multiple Parks – Pavement Maintenance
Stokes moved to approve Multiple Parks – Pavement Maintenance, as presented. Seconded by
VanderVeen.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. Waterford Oaks Activity Center and Recreation Program Services – Flooring Replacement
VanderVeen stated that he would like to understand the condition of all 234 buildings owned by Parks
and Recreation and requested a report outlining this information.
VanderVeen moved to postpone consideration of the Waterford Oaks Activity Center and
Recreation Program Services – Flooring Replacement until a report containing the condition and
use of all buildings owned by Parks and Recreation is provided to the Fiscal Sustainability
Committee. Seconded by Bagley.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with LaFontaine and Stokes voting no.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3. FY2023 Asset Management Plan – Proposed Project List
Long moved to receive and file the FY2023 Asset Management Plan – Proposed Project List, as
presented. Seconded by Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. FY2023 Capital Equipment Replacement – Proposed Equipment List
VanderVeen moved to receive and file the FY2023 Capital Equipment Replacement – Proposed
Equipment List, as presented. Seconded by LaFontaine.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Stokes voting no.
5. Red Oaks Waterpark Ticket Purchase Agreement
Charles moved to approve the Red Oaks Waterpark Ticket Purchase Agreement, as presented.
Seconded by Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. Glen Oaks Conference Center – Walk-In Cooler Equipment Replacement
Bagley moved to approve the Glen Oaks Conference Center – Walk-In Cooler Equipment
Replacement, as presented. Seconded by Charles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. Glen Oaks & White Lake Oaks – Irrigation Improvements
Charles moved to approve the Glen Oaks & White Lake Oaks – Irrigation Improvements, as
presented. Seconded by LaFontaine.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. Recreational Needs Assessment Survey Contract Recommendation
LaFontaine moved to approve the Recreational Needs Assessment Survey Contract
Recommendation, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. Revision to Parks Access Permit Policy – Employee Park/Facility Use
Nash moved to approve the Revision to Parks Access Permit Policy – Employee Park/Facility
Use, as presented. Seconded by Stokes.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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10. Holly Oaks ORV Park – Additional Fees
LaFontaine moved to approve the Holly Oaks ORV Par – Additional Fees, as presented.
Seconded by Charles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. Fiscal Services FY2022 First Quarter Financial Reports and Budget Amendments
Stokes moved to approve the Fiscal Services FY2022 First Quarter Financial Reports and
Budget Amendments, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. Department Reorganization
Bagley moved to approve the Department Reorganization, as presented. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
13. ARPA – Healthy Communities Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program
Nash moved to approve the ARPA – Healthy Communities Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Program, as presented. Seconded by Stokes.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
14. Director’s Report
Director Ward provided an overview of his report and Stephanie Mackey provided an update on recruiting
efforts.
Charles moved to receive and file the Director’s Report. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Bagley absent.
15. Executive Committee Update
Chairman McGillivray provided an update from the Executive Committee meeting that was held on
January 18, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT
At 2:37 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
to March 2, 2022 or to the Call of the Chair.
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Ebony Bagley, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.