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July 6, 2022
Chairman McGillivray called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to
order at 2:04 p.m. in the Parks Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gary R. McGillivray, J. David VanderVeen, Ebony Bagley, Christine Long, Yolanda Charles, Amanda
Herzog, Andrea LaFontaine, Nancy Quarles, Lance Stokes
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Jim Nash
OTHERS PRESENT:
PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director
Jim Dunleavy, Interim Manager-Operations
Melissa Prowse, Manager-Planning & Community Services
Mike Donnellon, Chief-Facilities Maintenance & Development
Tom Hughes, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – South District
Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services
Donna Folland, Supervisor-Planning
Desiree Stanfield, Supervisor-Marketing & Communications
Aaron Stepp, Supervisor-Business Systems
Jami Monte, Executive Secretary
Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist
Alex Merz, Recreation Program Specialist
BERRYDUNN CONSULTING Teresa Penbrooke, Senior Manager
PURCHASING Andy Krumwiede, Buyer
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Stokes moved to recommend approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Quarles.
Motion carried on a voice vote with VanderVeen absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Stokes moved to recommend approval of the minutes of the June 1, 2022 Regular Meeting, and
of the June 1, 2022 Closed Session, as presented. Seconded by Bagley.
Motion carried on a voice vote with VanderVeen absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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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PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
A. Integrating Health & Nature – Teresa Penbrooke (BarryDunn Consulting)
Ms. Penbrooke provided a presentation regarding the integration of health and nature.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. Recognizing July 2022 as National Park and Recreation Month
VanderVeen moved to recommend approval of Recognizing July 2022 as National Park and
Recreation Month, as presented. Seconded by Charles.
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
2. Letter of Intent for Potential Property Acquisition – Turtle Woods Parking
VanderVeen moved to recommend approval of the Letter of Intent for Potential Property
Acquisition – Turtle Woods Parking, as presented. Seconded by Stokes.
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
3. Approval of Pre-Sale Activities for Waterford Oaks Property – “Ernst”
Bagley moved to recommend approval of the Approval of Pre-Sale Activities for Waterford Oaks
Property – “Ernst”, as presented. Seconded by Quarles.
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
4. Parks Access Permit Policy Update
Charles moved to recommend approval of the Parks Access Permit Policy Update, as presented.
Seconded by Long.
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
5. Request to Sell Alcohol on Commission Property - Independence Oaks
Charles moved to recommend approval of the Request to Sell Alcohol on Commission Property
- Independence Oaks, as presented. Seconded by Bagley.
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
6. Request to Sell Alcohol on Commission Property – Farmers Market
Quarles moved to recommend approval of the Request to Sell Alcohol on Commission Property
– Farmers Market, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen.
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
7. Director’s Report
Director Ward provided an overview of his report, and Mr. Dunleavy included additional information
regarding the waterparks.
8. Executive Committee Update
Chairman McGillivray provided an update from the Executive Committee meeting that was held on June
27, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT
Chairman McGillivray announced the passing of former Oakland County Parks and Recreation Director
Eric Reickel.
Chairman McGillivray thanked all Parks staff for the good work they are doing. He has been touring the
parks and they all look great.
Commissioner Stokes asked for information regarding environmental sustainability. Director Ward
identified that the Environmental Sustainability Committee will be reconvening its meetings and will
report back to this Commission.
At 3:28 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned to August 3, 2022, or to the Call of the Chair.
Ebony Bagley, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.