HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 1983.03.29 - 39759R. Eric Reickel
Lewis E. Wint
Manager
Chairman
Jon J. Kipke
Carol E. Stanley
Assistant Manager
Oakland Count
Vice -Chairman
Jean M. Fox
Parks&RecreationCousins
Secretary
Harold A
John R. Gnau
George W. Kuhn
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
M.D.
JosCommission
Daniel T. Murphynte,
Richard R. Wiicox
2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48054-1697 (313) 858-0906
March 24, 1983
To the Members of the
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
as follows:
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, March 29, 1983
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting 9:45 a.m.
PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Hearing and
Regular Meeting
This meeting has been called in accordance with the authorization of
Mr. Lewis E. Wint, Chairman, Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Sincerely,
R. Eric Reickel
Manager
RER/sld
Addison Oaks • Glen Oaks • Groveland Oaks • Independence Oaks • Orion Oaks 0 Red Oaks • Springfield Oaks • Waterford Oaks • White Lake Oaks
OAKLAND COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 29, 1983
Public Hearing on Land & Water Pre -Applications will be at 9:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 4, 1983.
4. Approval of Payments, Vouchers 3-1 through 3-208.
5. Operating Statements as of February 28, 1983.
6. Activities Report as of February 28, 1983.
7. Oakland Parks Foundation.
8. Stablex Corporation Presentation.
9. Bid Item: Pedal Boats - Independence Oaks.
10. Bid Item: Push Lawn Mowers - Addison, Groveland and Independence.
11. Bid Item: Weed Trimmers - Addison, Independence and Springfield.
12. Bid Item: Turf Grass Sweeper - Independence Oaks.
13. Bid Item: Air Compressor - Technical Support.
14. Bid Item: Chemicals - All Golf Courses.
15. Bid Item: Water Aerator - Springfield Oaks.
16. Bid Item: Fertilizer - All Parks and Golf Courses.
17. Bid Item: Summer Staff Jackets.
18. Bid Item: Summer Staff Shirts.
19. Bid Item: Farmhouse Demolition - Orion Oaks.
20. Bid Item: Super Stoves - Groveland and Independence.
21. Bid Item: Three Drill Presses - White Lake Oaks, Glen Oaks and Red Oaks.
22. Bid Item: Four Gasoline Pumps - Golf Courses.
23. Bid Item: Garage Doors - White Lake Oaks.
24. Bid Item: Small Pickups - Red Oaks and Glen Oaks.
25. Forest Management Program.
26. Shuffleboard Resurfacing - Waterford Oaks.
27. National ''Life. Be In It Day''.
28. Northward Ho.
29. Manager's Report.
30. Unfinished Business.
31. New Business.
32. Adjourn to Executive Session.
PUBLIC HEARING
LAND & WATER PRE -APPLICATIONS
In April of 1981, the Parks and Recreation Commission authorized the
submission of three pre -applications to the DNR for future grants
enabled by the 1982 Land and Water Funds. These pre-aps are required,
as well as the public hearing, for the submission and filing of a final
grant application. Due to the economic climate, funds were not available
in 1982; therefore, no final grant applications were filed.
Staff recently received notification from the DNR of the availability
of potential funds for 1984. They requested a re -submission of 1981
projects or new projects for review and possible future funding. The
deadline for these pre-aps is 4/15/83.
Staff has prepared the following three applications:
Phase II, Campina. Addison Oaks
Development of approximately 13 acres of land at Addison
Oaks County Park. This project implements the second phase
of development which will include approximately 57 camp-
sites with water and electrical service, comfort station,
gravel drives and parking, play center, landscaping, buffer
planting, and other related site improvements and amenities.
Total Cost, $484,800. L&WCF Share, $242,400; local share,
$242,400.
Phase IV Boat Facility, Groveland Oaks
Development of approximately one (1) acre of land for an
island boat facility. This project will include the con-
struction of a boat rental, storage and winter warming
(Land & Water, Pre -applications)
facility, installation of a wood observation deck, docking
facilities for paddle boats and canoes, an 80-foot pedes-
trian bridge, landscaping, retention wall and other required
site improvements.
Total Cost, $179,600. L&WCF Share, $89,800; Local share,
$89,800.
Nature Interpretive Center Facility - Independence Oaks Phase III
Construction of Nature Interpretive Building with exhibit
area, restroom facilities, entrance road and parking lot,
and utility services for water and electricity. Passive
solar backup heating, landscaping and other required site
improvements.
Total Cost, $397,000. L&WCF Share, $198,500; Local share,
$198,500.
Attached is the Notice for the Public Hearing which was forwarded to
the respective newspapers.
NOT CE
OF
PUBLIC HEARING
at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 29, 1983
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public
hearing at the:
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Administrative Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
for the purpose of receiving citizen input on the submittal of pre -applica-
tions to the Department of Natural Resources for the development of
Groveland Oaks Phase IV - Boat Facility Development
Groveland Township
Addison Oaks Phase II - Camping Development
Addison Township
Independence Oaks Phase III - Nature Interpretive
Center Facility
Independence Township
Comments may be addressed at the public hearing or mailed to the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, 2800 Watkins Lake Road,
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
Analysis of Fund Balance
As of 2/28/83
FUND BALANCE 1/l/83
$ 197,646.18
Additions:
Revenue over Operating
Expense as of 2/28/83
$1,798,007.20
Net Collections on Accounts
Receivable
39,921.06
Depreciation Expense
14,913.55
Decrease in Golf/Tennis
Merchandise
4.51
1,852,846.32
$2,050,492.50
nceii`-t innc
Net Payments on Accounts Payable $ 37,529.50
Net Operating Equipment Purchases 20,858.67
Payments on Capital Projects 29,024.10 87,412.27
$1,963,080.23
SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCE
Cash on Hand
Investments in Certificates of Deposit
$ 565,080.23
1,400,000.00
$1,963,080.23
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Oakland County Parks and Recreation
COMBINED OPERATING STATEMENT
For the
2 Months Ended
2-28-83
Actual (Over)
Year to
1983
Under
Revenues
Date
Budget
Budget
Millage & Interest Inc.
$2,191,643
$ 3,677,000
$1,485,357
Addison Oaks:
Park
1,080
106,600
105,520
Conference Center
-0-
48,000
48,000
Groveland Oaks
1,087
274,100
273,013
Independence Oaks
7,582
114,700
107,118
Glen Oaks
-0-
431,800
431,800
Red Oaks:
Golf Course
-0-
132,350
132,350
Driving Range
-0-
38,550
38,550
Springfield Oaks:
Golf Course
-0-
310,200
310,200
White Lake Oaks
200
330,400
330,200
Springfield Oaks YAC
3,788
114,550
110,762
Waterford Oaks:
Park
13,058
56,500
43,442
Wave Pool & Slide
-0-
342,000
342,000
Tennis Complex
549
11,650
11,101
BMX
-0-
55,250
55,250
Mobile Recreation &
Special Events
146
51,700
51,554
TOTAL REVENUE
$2,219,133
$ 6,095,350
$3,876,217
Operating Expenses
Administration Office
$ 107,000
875,760
$ 768,760
Technical Support
37,055
259,570
222,515
Addison Oaks:
Park
44,100
446,500
402,400
Conference Center
5,117
46,600
41,483
Groveland Oaks
29,770
420,000
390,230
Independence Oaks
46,511
470,610
424,099
Glen Oaks
Red Oaks:
Golf Course
Driving Rangy
Springfield
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ITEM #8
STABLEX CORPORATION PRESENTATION
A copy of a letter from Mr. David Wolf, General Manager of
Stablex Corporation, is attached, requesting permission to
present his corporation's side of the toxic waste site pro-
posed for Groveland Township. He has been requested to
limit his presentation to 15 minutes.
We are trying to remain objective by presenting both sides
of the issue; but as it stands now, I can only determine that
if there is any chance of a threat to the safety and welfare
of the people using Groveland Oaks, staff would have to oppose
the development of this site.
We expect Mr. Wolf's presentation to be informational, and hope
that the opponents to Stablex will not come in force and create
any distraction.
Also attached is a staff summary, plus a report from Oscar Boyea
of the Oakland County Health Department.
Stablex
s
Groveiand Waste Management and Land Reclamation Center
P.O. Box 37, Holly, MI 48442 313/634-8390
DW-83-6346
Mr. Lewis Wint, Chairman
Oakland County Park Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
Dear Mr. Wint:
February 16, 1983
With the grov,irg interest in the Stablex Co-poration proposal for a
facility in Groveland Township, I'm aware that the commission has heard from
the local citizens opposed to the project. In recent telephone conversations
it was suggested that I contact Mr. Reickel, and request an opportunity to
discuss the Stablex project with the board.
Mr. Reickel indicated that I contact you with regard to the next meeting
of the Oakland County Park Commission. I am hereby requesting an opportunity
to make a brief presentation about our project to the board, and be available
to answer any questions from your group. I look forward to a favorable
response, and to meeting you in person in the near future.
DW/vl
Sincerely yours,
n
D /neral
Wolf
G Manager
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The criteria for site selection that was used by the Michigan
Environmental Reveiw Board (MERB) were: (1) proximity to waste
generators; (2) accessibility to the State freeway sustem and
(3) surrounding land uses and the economics of using an active
aggregate operation. The usual environmental concerns of ground
and surface water contamination from leaching were not a major
issue since the Board considered the product non -hazardous.
The facility is to be located in a major recreational area and the
specific site is located in glacial sands and gravel. There is a
direct hydraulic connection between the glacial aquifers (a depth
of 65-) and the ground waters. There are no natural barriers be-
tween surface activities and this ground water.
The issue is to what extent can the total site, both processing
facility and the reclamation area, be engineered to augment the
existing conditions of the proposed site? How confident can we be
about the non -hazardous nature of the final product and what kind
of monitoring and assurance can be required to provide an early
warning system?
Because of the above concerns and those regarding accidental spillage,
both at the process facility and enroute, and the lack of assurances,
the following statement was presented at a public hearing on March 17,
1983:
"The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
recognizes the need for proper waste disposal, especially
for toxic waste.
The Commission also has the responsibility of the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens using the Oakland County
Parks; therefore, until the Stablex process is proven to
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COUNTY OF OAK -LAND
DANIEL T. MURPRY, COUNTY EXECUTIVE
STABLEX FACILITY - COMMENTS
February 9, 1983
Oscar B: Boyea
I have attended the first two public hearings relative to the Stablex Corporation
Construction Permit Application for Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities in
Section 19 of Groveland Township. Many persons representing the Stablex
Corporation, Township of Groveland, and communities to the north of Oakland
County, plus several professional people and citizens of Oakland County, all
have spoken relative to the pros and cons of this project.
This is the second such toxic and hazardous waste facility to be proposed to
be located within the County of Oakland. This is the Stablex Corporations
second time to attempt to site this facility within the Township of Groveland.
The Stablex process has received testing by the NSF of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This study was requested by the DNR. The results were very good after subjecting
the (5) automotive wastes to two leaching tests - they passed the maximum
contaminant levels for National Drinking Water Standards. As a result of this
study and other data, EPA withdrew the Stablexed product from the hazardous waste
list. The only reservation that NSF had was that the site be adequate,
The Stablex process is probably the one process that is less environmentally
disruptive when compared with incineration or buried in a landfill with
custodial care forever. The Stablexing process has over a million tons to its
credit and to date has no record of fire, or air pollution. No reports of
traffic accidents or spills are known to this serrice at this time.
Oakland County Health Division
1200 NORTH 'rELEGRAP11 ROAD, P�_7OPITI.IC, MICHIGAN 38033
This brings us back to the protection of an environmentally fragile site without
natural protection afforded an aquifer and recharge area that provides a potable
water supply for populations within and outside of Oakland County numbering in
_ excess of 1005,000. The safeguarding of such an area and aquifer is of paramount
importance to the staff of the Environmental Health Services. The DNR lists
among its responsibilities the protection of the surface and subsurface waters
of the state, and is equally concerned for this aquifers protection and
preservation.
By this time you must appreciate that the concerns for this area can only be
answered by providing plans of the highest quality and latest engineering
expertize to allow the DNR's staff and the local Health Division staff to
formulate their considered judgement relE.t:ve to th's site and fic31ity. To
my knowledge most of the information relative to hydrological and plans were
done for the original site The new site lacks adequate subsoil borings. The
plans shown in the application are not the plans which will be implemented.
The Site Approval Board does not have adequate subsoil borings or specific site
information on the SO acre parcel or on the twenty acres of this SO to be
occupied by the facility itself.
The application for construction permit has much information missing and some
incorrect information. No adequate hydrogeological on the new site has been
done and several permits for the Oakland County Road Commission, Oakland County
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation, and septic tank tile field will all need to be
resubmitted.
It is my understanding that the plant is to be sized to accommodate a 3 shift
operation. This will mean that 3001,000 tons of waste will be treated per year..
I did read in the materials I reviewed that the estimated life of the facility -
the useful life of 25 years is predicated on expanding the treatment to 500,000
tons/year level. If this in fact means an expansion of plant also, would any
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contemplated liners be laid during the original construction (if site is -
approved) or at the time of the need for more expansion? I recall in the
original submittal that a figure of 325 gallons of hazardous materials were
- attributable to casual loss. I did not find any such casual loss figures
mentioned in the material I have reviewed to date.
Liners for this site are mentioned as being PVC or Hypalon. The testing reports
for such liners must be made available to both the DNR and local health people.
The adhesives used on the liner must also withstand testing against all 30
chemicals planned to be treated at this facility.
The holding tanks of the various hazardous waste liquids must be of such
materials and of suf:icie;nt strength to cope with accepted materials. All
the aqueous solutions of hazardous and in plant chemicals and all of the
plant plumbing must be safeguarded against freezing.
The operation and maintenance schedules should be of the preventative nature.
When such 0 & M work is diligently done the chances for casual loss of the
hazardous wastes will be kept to a minimum.
Many other persons more knowledgeable than I have also made constructive
remarks applicable to their concerns. We still need much pertinent information
relative to this facility and site protection. Lacking such information no
one can formulate an opinion as to the likely ability of such a facility not
to pollute the aquifer over which it is proposed to be. constructed.
Until we have such information presented to the DNR and others for review
and ultimately for approval or denial; I do not see how anyone can render a
decision other than to obtain this pertinent information for their review.
I feel that the Site Approval Board is wasting a lot of citizens and professionals?
valuable time in pursuing this matter when pertinent information is still lacking
on issues I have previously mentioned.
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ITEM #10
PUSH LAWN MOWERS
ADDISON, GROVELAND, INDEPENDENCE OAKS
Bids were received for the purchase of six commercial, 21-inch
push lawn mowers; three mowers for Independence Oaks, two mowers
for Groveland Oaks and one mower for Addison Oaks:
Wilkie Turf
Weingartz
Turf Supply
King Brothers
Lawn Equipment
W. F. Miller Co.
$2,250.00 (Ryan)
1,913.40 (Lawn Boy)
2,214.00 (Lawn Boy)
1,314.00 (Snapper)
2,550.00 (Jacobsen)
The low bid from Lawn Equipment did not meet specifications. Staff
recommends awarding the bid to the second low bidder, Weingartz, for
$1,913.4o.
There is $1,540 budgeted in the Operating Equipment Budget for this
purchase. The balance of $373.40 will come from the Operating Equipment
surplus.
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ITEM #11
WEED TRIMMERS
ADDISON OAKS INDEPENDENCE OAKS,
AND SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
The following bids were received for the purchase of five power weed
trimmers; two for Addison Oaks, two for Independence Oaks, and one
for Springfield Oaks Golf Course:
Weingartz Supply $1,339.70
Rochester Lawn Center 1,345.00
McNabb Saw Service NO BID
Weavers Saw Shop NO BID
Universal Equipment 1,435.00
The machines will be used for trimming grass around buildings, sidewalks,
trees, posts, etc.
Staff recommends the purchase from the low bidder, Weingartz Supply,
for $1,339.70. There is $1,550.00 budgeted for this in the Operating
Equipment budget.
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er for areas of
°rf Grass Sweep ch and PXcn,c the Pub,,c
ece;ved for a to cAean the bea ark opens and
8lds were rri s funct�°� `s n�n9 before the P
The sweePed debris each mor ��Op,00
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Oath er ��,09�'00 for bids:
W, F• M��1 to requests corPorat\°n
\.awn Equipoent d,d not respond er�can Cleaning s`on.
�Ow�ng cOmPan�eseepster,nc.� Pm,can�b�nc°fin p'V` i�Aer
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ITEM #13
AIR COMPRESSOR
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The follwoing bids were received for the purchase of an air compressor
for Technical Support. This will replace an old and inadequate air
compressor. It will be used to spray -paint equipment, clean equipment
and air impact tools.
Jack Eiden $1,540. (7-10 days ARO)
Glen Wing 1,540 (30 days ARO)
Sears Contract
Sales 1,505.75 (3-phase motor)
After reviewing the proposals, staff determined that the compressor bid
from the low bidder, Sears Contract Sales, could not be installed in
the Technical Support building because the building is not wired for a
3-phase motor, therefore, staff recommends awarding the purchase to
Jack Eiden, for $1,540, who can make delivery in seven to ten days.
There is $1,542 included in the Operating Equipment Budget for this
purchase.
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ITEM #14
CHEMICALS - GOLF COURSES
FUNGICIDE AND HERBICIDE
The following bids were received by Purchasing for six cases of
Acti-dione Thiram fungicide, 90 gallons of 2-4-D herbicide, and
seven gallons of Dicamba herbicide:
Thiram
2-4-D
Dicamba
Fungicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Turf Grass
$1,464.90
$ 921.60
$ 364.00
Turf Supplies
2,067.90
941.58
384.00
W. F. Miller
1,731.00
765.00
360.50
Benham Chemicals
1,854.00
718.20
349.30
Lawn Equipment
NO BID
838.00
NO BID
Staff concurred with Purchasing to split the bid and award the
Thiram fungicide to Turfgrass, Inc., for $1464.90 and award the
2-4-D and Dicamba herbicide to Benham Chemicals for $1,067.50;
total price, $2,532.40.
Funds for this purchase will come from the grounds maintenance budget
at the respective golf courses.
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ITEM #15
WATER AERATOR
SPRINGFIELD OAKS
Purchasing received the following bids for one Otterbine Water
Aerator which will be used at the Springfield Oaks Golf Course.
Century Rain Aid $1,420.00
Sprinkler Irrigation 1,528.00
Wilkie Turf 1,948.78
This aerator will be used for reducing the algae in the pond, close
to the clubhouse, at Springfield Oaks Golf Course. The water in this
pond flows into the pond used for irrigating the golf course so
chemical control of the algae is not advisable.
Staff concurs with Purchasing to award the bid to the low bidder,
Century Rain Aid, for $1,420.00. There was $1,000.00 budgeted for this
item. The $420 over budget will come from the Operating Equipment
surplus.
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or fert�l �
F�R�\biZ Purchasing f2 -\ons
celved bids from the 19g3 season Joins °ns \3rrea--�
ns
We have re o1 courses for s Fa aY ? �r� 234.36��
�5 16 -\on 1 rw � �a
Parks and g Fa rwae 1 Mfg \ $516 49� 282 00
d
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36'8 239.85
turf SuPP1Y 29� 60 340•QQ 3��,85 48p.p0
e
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Turf Chemicals s 360•p0 34g.Op 4gg,g0 "
C E Chem'ca1 33?- 436.50 �28,28
-\urf Grassem,cals 439.80 128.2g the 5g tons
Benham Ch ' 2g.28 and award r
e b`ds bore fo
Scotts sing to sPl1t th er ton to `akeser at332•g0
a
curs \A Purch-1`- at 29�'60 falrwaY fert'1�Z tons
of greens
Sta f f coned f a `rwaY f er t � of manufactured and the seven t
°f blended
1 end p. the 10 tons for $3 �328 p0 -ass for c1 f l cat ons
1?26p,8 Turf Chemicals ton to Curf Cra d,d not meet sPe t $249 g9
Per ton for at �482.40 Per teens fertilizer Urea fert111per all
fert�l,ze bidders on the g in9 two tons of total Pr'ce for
0 1 OW urchas The
The tw er recommends P a1s for �499•gg arks or golf
Staff Furth ham Chem`c from each P
er ton f tom, Be�24 �465.58 •� zer w l l come
Pfert%,, -e r the Pert' 'Budget
the funds fo unds Ma`ntenance
s Gro
course
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SUMMED S Onal s
ddltltaff bout
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been received for16 dozen Which Was
glds have ntltY °f lOWs; �O
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are as fol Each poZen p �56p.
to Years' Th _--„" �2$5•p ��5p$.
W23.75 2$l pp
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voliv, Corp • KrOl lk pOrP°
Sheen Mfg• rom t he low bidder, ,ncluded in each
velva urchasln9 fth,s Purchase are
mends P ds for
Staf f recome o f $4 ,5p$ Fun, form account •
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for a ?rice
unl t, s budget un
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S�MMCR base of 60 dOyenh,rt tha we have
`ved for the pWrle and color of s `s Issued three
B,ds were recs ,s the same styh summer employee
Thy Eac
sh%rts. several years• •f°rm account of
used for the un�
shirts. are budgeted �n
for this purchase
Funds cost center • 21$•130
each s f of 1 ows '' p .3p doyen 4 ,86p ' pp e day late)
a
Bids were rollk Corp • Bl,pp�d°Zen rece+ved on
K doyen
ck Gell Co 1p� 'apt se
Ja `forms to you �° respon Kr°l�k Cor-
unelva Sheen the low b,dder,
V rom
mmend
s the purchase
Staff rec° for ��,21�'pp•
porat%on,
ITEM #19
ORION OAKS FARMHOUSE DEMOLITION
The existing structure at Orion Oaks was recently vacated by the
previous renters. This structure is now boarded up and before it
becomes a safety problem, should be demolished.
Staff viewed this structure and did not find anything that would
be of use to our system and recommends demolition as soon as
possible.
Proposals were received from the following three companies for
removal of the structure:
Purves Excavating $2,500.
R. Elkins Demolition 1,400.
Zephyr Wrecking 2,890
Due to the potential probt.ems which could arise if the property
were to be left vacant for a long period, staff recommends the
work be performed by R. Elkins Demolition for $1,400.
Further information will be available at the Commission meeting.
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i�tiM �o�Es
SUPER s NCB oXs. -
D PND iND�P�NDE 6e�sor �eXas' s
RDv�kPN Urchase of four are as f°liow
the P ihey
`ved bids for enderce oaks.
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P�rchasin9 recove,a�d and irde
r Gr
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Bess d�stTies
Q�aiity \� no ND giD t meet the
o
D• i..- Order b Jer�i�gs� do 0,ng the bid
Jack G01 AoW bidder' Ner ecommerds ward
riiis from the rep PurGhas`rg rf $1,i1�3.2D• d9et r these
fo
-the 9 �herefo e mount o �ipmert 6u �auipmert
sPecificatiors•factUrir9 it the he oPeratin9 �qm the OPeratir9
to geisor Mantis have �9DD �r to �i1A come fro
-ihe Park d\t}o�a\ 2
the ad
items,
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EE p��i-E OAKS RE 1 Rook,
AKS GLEM N �• floor Mod
SAKE Oe
WNl•(E b`ds or three �
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env �
rec36'$0 200.00
puroha s . Presses
vaell Doll
l pr _-c-X \Aard"Aare
G1er Wlr9 repa`r °� eQ
hack Ewer off arse for Ghaslr9 tO ward 00.00
be used at each 9agrees With par there �5 51'3
1 presses vJoula ro.leGts. 5ta�f e' {or �1 p�t0.�0•
These Dr`1 ar,ous oapital p p,oreer Hardwar u,pmert Buaget'
inert and vo the lout b`daer'ir the Capital Eq
the b %d t e ; tepA5
budgeted for
then
1�EM #2E PUMPS
Fn
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OLF our recondition
e folloVI n9
b+ds on f
r ece'v ed th OO ea.
r aSIn9 �Z500'
Pu ch ce Station pumps No gid
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on Can ea- Cl a,44 s ns Equipment $500 00 `ne inv en"
Nawk� arson to control gaSol
Oscar e accurate means ent manual pumps' `ns
pr
ovide a 'Moir our prey dder Nawk
e pumps will better Security tha ,d to the low b, the pumps 'n
Then nd provide be to award the b OO budgeted for come from the
tort' awith PurchaSin9$1,450' � �150.00 W�11
Staff concurs or $1,6000 0'l thee
has
pmen
remaindr o
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Equ`pment� Equit gadget'
the Capital t Surplus.
Cap, al
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reel garage doors
the �ollo�`ng b 'ntenance bU`ld,�g
ohas,ng received ire Lake Oaksai1'p$� p0
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pverhea poor Saes $� 361 •gyp t are
Oxford s ' doors tha
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`n poor Shape' award the bid to s were koclu6ed
to
h pUrchas;ng these for door
of con curs wit Funds
St f p0
for
Door
SaleS,a,ntenance budget
Bu>>d�ng
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ITEM #24
SMALL PICKUPS (TRUCKSTERS)
RED OAKS AND GLEN OAKS
Purchasing received the following bids on two (2) GMC or Chevrolet
small -sized pickup trucks.
Art Moran Pontiac
S-15 GMC
GMC Truck Center
S-15 GMC
Jack Cauley Chev.
S-10 Chev.
Stadium Chev.
S-10 Chev.
$6,369.62/ea. = $12,739.24
6,550.00/ea. = 13,100.00
6,476.14/ea. = 12,952.28
6,371.24/ea. = 12,742.48
These pickups would take the place of the two trucksters that were
originally requested in the Capital Equipment Budget. The budgeted
amount for the two trucksters was $10,000; however, staff feels that
the following features of the pickup, ie, automatic transmission
($533/each), 4-cylinder water-cooled engine, full cab and possibly
more resale value, are justification for the extra $1,369.62 per
unit.
Staff recommends awarding the purchase to the low bidder, Art Moran
Pontiac, for $12,739.24. The $2,739.24 over budget would be taken
from the Operating Equipment surplus.
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ITEM #25
PROPOSED FOREST MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
The assistant supervisor at Addison Oaks, Gerry Lee, who is a
graduate urban forester, worked with Joe Figa in preparing the
attached policy statement on Forest Mananagement for the Parks
and Recreation Commission to consider as policy.
Mr. Lee will be present at the meeting to give a short overview
pertaining to this proposal.
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EOl1NTY P pRKs AND R
EOREAT�ON COMM►SS'ON
KEpN
OA Proposed
Fore
st Management program
25"2
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOALS
To perpetuate the integrity of the forest by the utilization of proper
forest management techniques. This process, if used properly, will assist
in creating viable areas for wildlife, aesthetic value, and other forest
benefits.
OR_IFCTI \/FS
(1) Establish a forest resource policy compatible with wildlife preservation.
(2) Establish a forest resource plan compatible with the park visitor usage.
(3) Establish a forest management policy consistent with nature interpretive
programs. (conducted by Kathleen Dougherty)
(4) Develop a standard tree removal policy which minimizes the damage to
the forest resources while still providing e limited number of forest
products.
(5) Provide sufficient firewood for the various park activities.
(6) Develop long range, special use planting programs. (i.e.; buffers, etc.)
(7) Develop standard tree maintenance and care program
(1) Wildlife Preservation
The following forest management techniques should be observed in order
to avoid actions which are disruptive to the wildlife population.
(1) Trees with cavities should be preserved as den trees.
(2) Dead trees should not be felled for the purpose of obtaining
firewood as they provide a natural habitat for insects and
other forms of foods for wildlife.
(3) Equipment should not be allowed in the woods during the spring
season. This will prevent disruption to the forest habitat
for wildlife reproduction. Thought and planning should be
used for activities that may be necessary to occur in the
spring so that preparation may be completed the previous fall.
Plan ahead!
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(5) Native species should be planted where feasible and in areas
that will provide a wildlife habitat.
(6) Any new trails or appreciable changes in existing trails must
be authorized by the Chief of Design and Development,
(7) Maintenance of all trails and access roads shall be done in a
manner not disruptive to flora and fauna.
(2) Park Visitor Usage
(1) Tree stumps shall be no more than 12" from existing grade of
tree.
(2) No signs shall be nailed to any trees.
(3) Any logging access roads shall be regraded to original contours
and returned to their natural appearance.
(4) Trees shall not be remuved along the edge of trails except when
there is an immediate threat to the public.
(5) All signage must be approved by the Chief of Design and Develop-
ment and must be consistent with the overall sign policy for the
park system.
(6) Appropriate signs should be established to discourage picking
and/or disturbing the flora and fauna by all park users and park
personnel.
(7) Areas designated (in an approved plan) as wildlife or nature
preserves should be disturbed as little as possible and only then
with authorization.
(3),Interpretive Programming
In order to conduct and coordinate interpretive programs with the parks,
the following guidelines should be observed. This will enable a cohesive
integration of interpretive programming into the areas of park operations
which relate to forest management and other resource management areas.
(1) The parks naturalist should be notified of managed areas and
management techniques used, especially in areas which are acces-
sible to the public. The management of these areas could be used
educationally in parks interpretation.
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(2) Every effort should be made in the forest resource management
policy to enhance wildlife habitat adjacent to the park's trail
system as it directly affects what the naturalist or trail guide
will be able to interpret to a group visiting the park. Blow -
downs, rotten logs and diseased trees are all natural phenomena
and as long as.these features do not present an immediate danger
to the public, they should be preserved-. These natural features
provide wildlife habitat and opportunities for ecologial inter-
pretation.
(3) Natural areas shall be designated where no management or manipu-
lation will occur. These areas would require very little labor to
maintain. Only minimal trail maintenance to allow access and safety
should be required, once again only cutting snags that present an
immediate danger, but not removing anything from the natural area,
including wood. In addition, nothing should be introduced to these
natural areas including plantings unless they are indigenous to the
plant community represented.
(4) Along a signed interpretive trail, forestry management and trail
maintenance should be coordinated with the naturalist, especially
near interpretive stations. The manipulation of the resources in,
these areas may alter the feature interpreted.
(5) Maintenance and other work -related projects should be avoided while
groups are on the trails and in the forested areas during inter-
pretive programs. An exception to this would be an emergency which
threatens public safety and/or public property. The use of heavy
equipment while visitors, particularly children, are on the trail
is potentially dangerous to the visitor's safety. In addition, the
noise associated with such maintenance projects and equipment def-
initely detracts from the educational experience and the aesthetic
atmosphere that the interpretive program is attempting to convey.
(6) Every effort should be made not to schedule conflicting events
simultaneously. Park schedules and program schedules should be
coordinated by the park supervisor and the programmer. It is the
obligation of each party to keep the other informed.
(7) Management should be such that areas are only temperarily disrupted.
Every effort should be made to complete a project and clean up as
soon as possible.
(8) A site inventory should be made of an area prior to development to
identify key interpretive features, if applicable. These features
should be preserved and/or integrated into the development, if
possible.
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(4) Tree Removal Policy
In order to minimize damage to the existing forest resources, the
following tree removal guidelines should be practiced by all park personnel
responsible for this operation.
(1) All trees identified for removal must be in accordance with the
Timber Stand Improvement (T.S.I.) plan. (See plan for explanation.)
(2) Any tree over 3" DBH (Diameter Breast Height) must be marked with
a yellow paint spot approximately 3" in diamater located on the
south side of tree, if possible. If no mark is observed, do not
remove tree unless authorized by appropriate personnel.
(3) Trees should be felled only by proper felling techniques and by
trained and qualified personnel.
(4) Tree stumps should be left no more than 12" from existing grade of
tree.
(5) Felled trees should not be skidded (dragged) full length out of the
woods. Trees should be cut in manageable lengths to allow for
easy removal and avoid damage to surrounding vegetation.
(6) When felling trees, care must be taken to minimize damage to other
existing trees, including saplings. Plan ahead to the direction
of the fall.
(7) Heavy equipment should be kept out of the woods during March 21
through June 21. Any other distruptive activities should also be
discouraged during this period.
(8) Trees, dead or alive, should not be cut if they are adjacent
(within tree length) to a trail or public access, unless it poses
an imminent hazard
(9) Trees growing along a woodland edge should not be removed unless
it is to improve wildlife habitat and only after proper authori-
zation is received.
(5) Firewood Policy
The following programs shall be adhered to in order to provide suf-
ficient firewood for park activities in a manner which will not prove dis-
ruptive or damaging to the integrity of the forest and in accordance with
established forest management practices.
(1) Each respective park should develop and implement a T.S.I. (Timber
Stand Improvement) program.
(2) Parks providing firewood to park users or for park activities should
develop and protect a fuelwood plantation.to provide for future
needs. These plantations shall be identified and located in
accordance with the overall forest management plan.
(3) Dead trees shall not be removed for the sole purpose of obtaining
firewood. Left standing, they provide a food source.
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(6) Special Use Programs
Buffers
(1) Where feasible, a 200E buffer planting shall be established
around the perimeter of all .day use parks.
(2) Buffers should consist, of plant material indigenous to the area.
wildlife plantins may also be included in the buffer zones.
(3) Buffers may be planted through the use of mechanized means to
promote an expedient planting.
(4) Once established, the buffer areas should be protected, where
feasible, with visual or physical barriers. Nature, skiing and
snowmobile trails should be planned to avoid distruption to
these areas.
(5) Existing plantings which have been intentionally designated as
buffers or screening between various park uses and activities
shall not be disturbed by mowing, cutting, or enroachment upon
by other park activities without written authorization by the
Chief of Design and Development.
Soil Preparation
(1) Soil preparation should be considered to produce a more vigorous
plant and increase survival rates. Any chemical used must be
registered for that purpose, approved by the appropriate personnel
and applied by the proper application methods.
Mowing
0) Mow lawns of cool -season turf grasses to a height of not less than
two (2) inches. Reduce frequency of mowing and increase height
of mowing in hot weather. This will allow weed seed heads to be
mowed while keeping down weed competition by the shading effect
of the permanent grasses.
(2) Mow fields every two to five years to keep unwanted woody growth
from invading the area. Delay field mowing until late in the
growing season.
(7) Standard Tree Maintenance and Care Program
Planting
(1) Dig pits before plants arrive or if plants are left out of the
ground for a few days, cover the balls of earth with soil.
(2) Dig planting pits one foot wider and six inches deeper than
spread of roots or ball of earth.
(3) Prepare all planting pits with straight sides.
(4) Move all B & B (balled and burlaped) planting stock by the ball.
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(5) Set all plants plumb before backfilling.
(6) Stake or guy all trees immediately after planting.
(7) Wrap trunks of newly planted trees of two inch caliper and
over.
(8) Provide an earth ring around the plant three inches high if
planted in the spring. Level all existing rings in the fall.
(9) Mulch around base of newly planted trees.
(10) Water newly planted trees in hot, dry periods for several years.
Fertilization
(1) Add organic matter by mulching around the base of trees with
organic materials.
(2) Apply prepared fertilizers in holes arranged around the drip
line approximately 1-1/2 to 2 feet deep. Apply in late winter
or early spring; no later than June 1.
Pruning
(1) Inspect high traffic and use areas seasonally for imminently
dangerous limbs and branches.
(2) Make two preliminary cuts to prevent tearing when removing large
limbs
(3) Do not leave too much branch stub remaining so wound can heal over.
(4) Cut close to a bud when cutting back a branch.
Preserving Existing Trees
Existing trees may be preserved when grades are changed by constructing
a dry well around the base of the tree.
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WOOD RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
All trees removed from park woodlands should be in accordance with the
Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) plan.
Any tree over 3" DBH (diameter breast height) should be specifically marked
with a yellow spot for removal before cutting by Chief of Landscape and
Design.
Tree stumps should be no more than 12" from ground level in the woods.
Felled trees should not be skidded whole length out of the woods.
When felling trees, care should be taken to minimize damage to those remain-
ing, including saplings.
Any logging access roads should be regraded to original contours.
Equipment should be kept out of the woodlands from 3/21-6/21.
Trees with cavities should be preserved as den trees.
Dead trees should not be felled in order to provide food for wildlife.
All trees, whether dead or alive, should not be cut if they are within tree
length to a trail or public roadway unless they pose an imminent hazard to
the public.
Trees growing along a woods edge should not be felled unless it is to improve
wildlife habitat.
Parks selling firewood to park users should establish and protect fuelwood
plantations to provide for future needs.
Indigenous species should be utilized in fuelwood or buffer plantations.
All planting should be done by trained and qualified personnel.
No signs shall be nailed to any tree.
All logging access roads should be routed by appropriate personnel.
Limit use of heavy equipment in the filter strip along lake and stream sides
to the dry season or when ground is frozen.
Use of chemicals should be based on cost effectiveness, registration, and
persistence of chemical for the management purpose.
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In order to be able to manage the forested areas within our park system,
in an intelligent manner and prevent unnecessary damage and stress to the
existing forest resource, a program of forest management is to be initiated.
This program is comprised of various management techniques and entitled
T.S.I. or Timber Stand Improvement.
Timber Stand Improvement is a term used by the U.S. Forest Service to
"Identify various management practices designed to improve the vigor, stock-
ing, composition, productivity and quality of forest stands.11 Sustained
yield and multiple use are the primary goals of forest management. This is
accomplished by removing damaged and cull trees down to a minimum stocking,
as well as some desirable trees if necessary to accommodate suitable stock-
ing levels.
Special consideration should be given to trees having wildlife and
aesCietic values. Particular care should be taken nut to treat trees along
roads or trails that have a higher aesthetic value than a wood product value.
One of the most important contributions to wildlife from oak -hickory stands
is mast. Any measures that will increase nut production in a particular stand
will benefit both wildlife and wood production. In general, thinnings that
increase tree growth will also stimulate mast production.
TSI measures can be designed and carried out not only to improve tree crops,
but to benefit other resource values such as watershed, recreation, wild-
life and natural beauty.
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FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ADDISON OAKS
Hardwood stands at Addison Oaks are in the transitional zone between
northern hardwoods and the oak -hickory mixtures common in the central
states. Species found in these stands include white, red and black oak,
hickories, ash, basswood, red maple, sassafras, black cherry, ironwood,
and some beech and white pine. The terrain varies from nearly level to
slopes of 35%. Major soil types include Marlette loams and sandy loams,
Brookston loam, Owosso sandy loam, Houghton and Adrian muck, Riddles sandy
loam, and Thomas muck. The stands were logged approximately around 1959
and appear to have been hygraded, leaving mostly culls and trees too small
to be merchantable. Land types include hilly and deeply rolling clay land.
These land types are formed by glacial moraines.
Plan of Development
(1) Conduct TSI on specific hardwood stands.
(2) Establish a fuelwood plantation on a specified abandoned field.
(3) Perform harvest or regeneration cuts on specific hardwood stands.
Plan of Implementation
(See location map for reference)
Phase I
A.) Conduct TSI thin on oak -hickory stand in the southwest corner
(1) (Refer to corresponding number on location map.) Limiting site condi-
tions are slight except in a small area of severely wet soil Evaluation
will occur after individual trees are marked for thinning and shortly after
cutting begins.
B.) Establish a fuelwood plantation in abandoned field (2). Plant
populars, black locust, and oaks. Use chemical site preparation and
mechanized planting. Seedling mortality should be slight.
This phase should take approximately two years to complete.
Evaluate Phase I before beginning Phase II.
Phase 11
A.) Conduct TSI thin on mixed hardwood stand from water tower to sled
hill (3). Moderately steep slopes and severely wet soils may be limiting
factors in some areas. This phase may take approximately one year to
complete.
Evaluate Phase II before beginning Phase III.
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Phase III
A.) Conduct TSI thin on mixed hardwood stand from sled hill to pri-
mitive campground (4). Severely wet soils in some areas may be a limiting
factor. This phase should take approximately one year to complete.
Evaluate Phase III.
Phase IV.
A.) Complete any unfinished operations.
B.) Consider establishing another fuelwood plantation.
C. Consider establishing wildlife plantings.
This phase may take up to five years.
Phase V.
A.) Conduct harvest or regeneration cuts of hardwoods in units (1),
(3), and (4). (See map.) Remove manure trees selectively or in small,
scattered groups.
B.) Thin fuelwood plantations as needed. (2) Regenerate same.
This phase should take approximately four years.
Evaluate Phase V thoroughly as future planning will be in cycles such
as described in Phases I-V.
Phase VI.
A.) Continue harvest or regeneration cuts in hardwoods, attempting to
schedule operations in respective units at ten-year intervals.
B.) Re-establish fuelwood plantations as needed. Maintain a 10-15 year
rotation as needs indicate.
C.) Conduct silvicultural operations in specific lowland hardwoods as
time allows for demonstration/interpretation.
This phase could continue indefinitely.
All procedures should follow guidelines established in the General
Forest Management Policy. A professional forester should be utilized for
marking of all trees to be cut and to prescribe the methods of establishing
fuelwood plantations.
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VEGETATION
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FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR INDEPENDENCE OAKS
General Description
Hardwood stands at Independence Oaks include mixed hardwoods with
oak predominating, lowland or floodplain hardwoods, and small stands of
beech -maple in two areas. About 50 acres of scrub oak and pine are located
in extremely poor, possibly burned over, soils at the southwest corner of
the park. (Ted Gray property) Species found in the hardwood stands in-
clude oak, hickory, red maple, sassafras, basswood, aspen, and flowering
dogwood. Land types include knob and basin topography, sand -gravel plains,
and hilly areas. Slopes range from 1-40%. Moraines and outwash plains
constitute these land types. Major soil types include Oshtemo loamy sand,
Marlette loam, and Leoni gravelly -sandy loam.
This area was originally timbered in oaks with one stand of white pine
in Section 3. Most of the existing hardwood stand is second growth coming
in after attempts at forming were abandoned in the 1800's. The area was
noted for its wheat production during that time. Frank Hoyt ran a logging
operation in 1902. After this time, most wood -using industries moved to
other areas of the stats and country.
Plan of Development
(1) Conduct TSI on specific hardwood stands.
(2) Establish fuelwood plantations on specified abandoned fields.
(3) Conduct harvest or regeneration cuts on specific hardwood
stands.
(4) Preserve spruce -tamarack bog and Clinton River floodplain
forest as unique vegetational features.
Plan of Implementation
(See location map for reference)
Phase !
A.) Conduct TSI thin on 40-acre hardwood stand west of Crooked Lake,
north of Gray peoperty to quarter section line where there are open areas.
(Refer to (1) on location map.) Moderately steep slopes may be a limiting
site factor. Evaluation will occur after individual trees are marked for
thinning and again shortly after cutting begins.
B.) Establish a fuelwood plantation in abandoned field SW of Shappie
and Perry Lk. Rd. (2). Plant poplar, black locust and oaks. Use
chemical site preparation and mechanized planting. Seedling mortality should
be moderate.
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C.) Conduct harvest or regeneration cut on one -quarter of mature
stand of aspen on west boundary of park. For the best ruffed grouse habi-
tat, a mixture of age classes should be maintained, ranging from dense
sprout growth to mature trees (5).
This phase should take approximately four years to accomplish.
Evaluate Phase I before beginning Phase 11.
Phase II
A.) Conduct TSI thin on 15 acres of oak -mixed hardwood stand west of
Crooked Lake, south of Spring Lake to Phase I area (3)• Moderately steep
slopes may be a limiting factor.
B.) Conduct harvest or regeneration cut of one -quarter of aspen
stand (5).
This phase may take approximately two years to complete.
Evaluate Phase 11 before beginning Phase III.
Phase III
A.) Conduct TSI thin on 15-acre oak -mixed hardwood stand between
Spring Lake drainage and Crooked Lake (4). Moderately steep slopes may be
a limiting factor.
B.) Conduct harvest or regeneration cut of one -quarter of aspen
stand (5).
This phase may take approximately two years to complete.
Evaluate Phase III before beginning Phase IV.
Phase IV
A.) Complete any unfinished operations. Consider establishing another
fuelwood plantation. Consider establishing wildlife plantings.
B.) Regenerate remainder of aspen (5).
Allow two years for this phase.
Evaluate Phase IV before beginning Phase V.
Phase V
A.) Perform harvest or regeneration cuts on oak -hardwood stands. (Units
(1), (3), and (4). See map.) Remove mature trees selectively or in small
scattered groups.
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B.) Regenerate or re-establish fuelwood plantations as needed (2).
This phase should take approximately five years to complete.
Evaluate Phase V thoroughly as future planning will be in cycles such
as described in Phase I-V.
Phase VI
A.) Continue harvest or regeneration cuts in hardwood stands (includ-
ing aspen) attempting to schedule operations in respective cutting units
at 10-year intervals.
B.) Re-establish fuelwood plantations as needed. Maintain a 10-15-year
rotation on fuelwood plantations, as consumption rates are recognized.
C.) Conduct silvicultural operations in specific lowland hardwoods as
time allows for demonstration/interpretation.
D.) Evaluate Ted Gray property for TSI or conversion to pine.
This phase can continue indefinitely.
All procedures should follow guidelines established in the General
Forest Management Policy. A professional forester should be utilized for
marking of all trees to be cut and to prescribe the methods of establishing
fuelwood plantations.
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BUDGET
Golf Tees - to be distributed to golfers during the June 4th weekend.
Springfield Oaks
- 1,000
White Lake Oaks -
1,000
Glen Oaks
- 1,000
Red Oaks
- 1,000
+�000 x $32.50/1,000 = $130.00
Mugs - to be given away at Wave Pool during Twilight Swim on Saturday
evening. Also given to first 200 registrants for BMX race
on Saturday. All others will be sold for $.60 with purchase of a Coke.
Wave Pool Twilight - 500
BMX Race - 200
Sell for Concessions - 1,800
2,500 at $.56 each = $1,400.00
Minus Revenue from sale of mugs 1,080.00
Total Expense for mugs $ 320.00
Painter's Caps - to be given away at Marsh Bank Tour, Independence Oaks,
Hawaiian Luau, and for all volunteers to wear.
500 @ $1.21 each = $605.00
Golf Hats - to be used as prizes for golf events at the following parks.
White Lake Oaks - 100
Glen Oaks - 100
Red Oaks - 100
300 @ $5.00 each - $1,500.00
Bumper Stickers - passed out to all park users as they enter the park
during the June 4th weekend.
900 (300 per park) x $.28 each = $252.00
Banners (3' x 12') - To be hung at each park during June 4th weekend,
and kept up throughout the summer.
12 banners @ $173.00 each = $2,076.00
Vinyl Decals - to be placed on all Mobile Units.
17" x 22" pressure sensitive vinyl decals
24 decals @ $13.45 each = $322.80
Helium Advertising Balloon - to be used at Water Show the weekend of June 4th,
and flown at various special events throughout
the summer.
One helium balloon @ $900.00
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LIFE. LL 1N IT Wf`,h&END
June 3-4, 1983
Schedule of Events
Description
Date/Time
Equip.
Food
Trans -
Staff
"Life. Be In It"
Needed
Needed
p ation
Materials
Balloons with Life.
Saturday,
1,000 balloons
2 staff or
Balloons
Be In It logo are given
June 4th
2 helium tanks
volunteers
3' x 12' banner
to park visitors for a
1:00 P.M.
String
Bumper Stickers
balloon send off.
Postcards
Postcards attached to
be sent back for
furthest balloon.
Circle is drawn at #3.
All day
Chalk to draw
1 staff or
3' x 12' banner
Those who hit it close
June 4th
circle
volunteer to
Ball Markers
to the pin in the
Golf hats
sit at # 3
Golf Hats
circle, get a golf hat
hole on golf
Bumper Stickers
course
Blue Grass Band,
Saturday,
Mobile Unit
To be
3' x 12' banner
Water Ski Show,
June 4th, noon
Stage
Determined
Blimp - 6/4/83; 12-4 p.m.
Mobile Units
to 5:00 p.m.
Porta Jons
Mugs
All afternoon for
Bumper Stickers
event
Guided tour on
Saturday,
Canoes - can
Naturalist
3' x 12' banner
Crooked Lake in
June 4th
be rented
Life. Be In It Visor for
rented or own canoes.
8:30-10:00 a.m
every participant
Boat Rental Building
Bumper Stickers
Hit targets, get golf
Saturday,
Target
One
3' x 12' Banner
pass & hat!
June 4th
Life. Be In
Volunteer
Bumper Stickers
All day
It Golf Hats
3' x 12' Banner
I
Ball Markers
LIFE. BE IN IT WEEKEND
June 3-4, 1983
Schedule of Events
Park
Name of Event
Description
Date/Time
Equip.
Food
Trans-
portation
Staff
Needed
Needed
Spring-
Magic Foursome
Selected groups of four
Saturday,
1 volunteer
field Oaks
players will receive
June 4th
Golf CourSE
Life. Be In It Golf
Hats
Spring-
field Oaks
Y.A.C.
Waterford
Life. Be In It
Hawaiian Luau for
Friday evening
Torches -
fruit -
1 bus
1 Supervise
Oaks
Luau
Mentally Impaired
June 3rd
White Lake
tropical
3 Aides
12 and over; featuring
7:30-10 p.m.
Oaks
non -alcohol
3 Volunteer
games, music, food
Showmobile
drinks
and dancing
Firewood
Fire Pit
3 booths
game equip.
1 volunteer
Wave Pool
Twilight Swim
Entry gets Waterslide
Saturday,
ticket free - To be
June 4th
jdetermined
11 a.m.-8 p.m.
BMX Track
Mug Giveaway
First 200 registrants Saturday,
get mug June 4th
LIFfE. BE I , IT 4dLf+:iCEND
June 3-4. 1983
Schedule of Events
Description
Date/Time
Equip.
Needed
Food
Needed
Trans-
portation
Staff
"Life. Be In It"
Materials
Two man teams tee off
in tournament. Prizes
awarded to the winner
and top 15 places.
Trophy to 1st place
team. 14 other prizes
Saturday,
June 4th
7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Provided by
Golf Course
Golf course
staff. One
Life. Be In
It Rep. for
awards
3' x 12' Banner
Ball Markers
Bumper Stickers - Place in
registration packet
Golf Caps
ITEM #28
NORTHWARD HO
Northward Ho is a pilot adventure program designed to provide an outward
bound adventure activity for teens aged 12-15 years. The program consists
of a seven day tour through the selected areas of the northern state of
Michigan. The caravan of 36 youth and 6 staff members will tour Michigan
using one bus, one van and one car.
Some of the planned activities would include camping in various campgrounds
along Lake Michigan, a day at Mackinac Island, and a 2-day canoe trip.
The touring of a number of Michigan cities will also be included.
The basic philosophy of Northward Ho is to develop an understanding with
teenagers regarding leisure and recreation opportunities in Michigan. This
outward bound program was designed as an alternative to residential summer
camping for teens. Teaching teens the raw resources that are available to
them in Michigan will help promote future traveling and awareness by the
State's residents. Many of the programs planned during this trip will aid
in the teaching of leisure pursuits by our teens. If this program is success-
ful it will be expanded next year to include more youth.
Attached you will find the approximate daily schedule of the trip, activities
and budget breakdown.
i
NORTHWARD HO AUGUST 15-21, 1983
August 15- Leave from Detroit to Silver Lake. Set up camp.
August 16- Visit dunes, take dune rides, swim. Possibly drive up to
Pentwater for the afternoon.
August 17- Break camp Drive up to Traverse City, Tour the city. Set up
camp -Old Mission Inn Campgrounds.
August 18- Break camp -drive up to Mackinac Island. Tour the island.
August 19- Leave Mackinac Island -drive to Grayling. Set up camp-Hartwick
Pines State Park or along Ausauble.
August 20- Canoe all day -camp along river.
August 21- Break camp -drive back to Detroit. Stop at Frankenmuth for lunch.
SCHEDULE OF TRIP
Day
1 -
Friday:
Depart from Detroit, travel across the State to
Silver Lake, set up camp.
Day
2 -
Saturday:
Visit sand dunes, take dune buggy rides, swim,
cook out, nature interpretive programming.
Day
3 -
Sunday:
Break camp, begin traveling up along the lake to
Traverse City area, set up camp.
Day
4 -
Monday:
Tour Traverse City/Grand Traverse Bay, Sleepy
Bear Sand Dunes, etc.
Day
5 -
Tuesday:
Break camp, travel to Mackinac City, set up camp.
Day
6 -
Wednesday:
Mackinac Island.
Day
7 -
Thursday:
Small towns near Mackinac City.
Day
8 -
Friday:
Travel to Grayling, set up camp.
Day
9 -
Saturday:
Canoe to camp.
Day
10-
Sunday
Break camp, travel home.
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BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Silver Lake State Park
$7.00 per night per site.
4 people per site.
10 sites for two nights. $140.00
Mae Woods Dune Rides
$5.00 per person x 40 people $200.00
Old Mission Inn Campground
$2.00 per person for one night x 40 people $ 80.00
Ferry Rides to Mackinac Island
$5.50-6.50 per person $260.00
Canoes
$16.00 per canoe plus $10.00 for overnight
per canoe $520.00
9 meals out @ $5.00 per person per meal
$5.00 x 9 = $45.00. $45.00 x 4o =
$1800.00
10 meals at camp @ $4.00 per person per meal
$4.00 x 10 = $40.00. $40.00 x 40=
$1600.00
Total cost for meals
$3400.o0
Equipment Rental
Includes tents, cooking utensils, etc.
$500.00
Northward Ho T-shirts
$4.55 per person
$115.00
Northward Ho Duffle Bags
$5.63 per person
$225.00
Trip fee for 6 Staff Members
$816.0o
GRAND TOTAL $6,256.00
$6,256.00 divided by 34 participants = $184.o0
per person to attend.
-Price quotes are based on 40 people, 34 participants, 6 staff members.
*Price quotes do not include transportation costs.
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ITEM #29
MANAGER'S REPORT
---A verbal report will be given regarding the hearing that was held by
the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources
about the request to mine gravel near Independence Oaks.
---The Commission received a scholarship to send two of our seasonal staff
members to the State Outdoor Education Workshop from the Clarkston Women's
Farm and Garden Club. The scholarship is approximately $105.
---The Michigan Recreation and Park Association has scheduled a legislative
reception for Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Lansing. The
purpose of this reception is to meet with our State policy -makers and to
review various parks and recreation interests and concerns. It is very
important for parks and recreation commissioners to attend this reception
and I encourage you to do so.
---I have just returned from my week of serving as the Chairman of the Revenue
Sources Management School conducted by North Carolina State University and
hosted by Oglebay Park in Wheeling, West Virginia. This is a program that
brings together about 200 professionals from all over the country to learn
and review revenue concepts in parks and recreation. It was my honor to
act as Chairman of the school for the Board of Regents this year. This is
the fifth year that I have instructed at this school.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
BUFFER PRESERVATION PROPOSITION
GROVELAND OAKS
The owners of the property north and adjacent to Groveland Oaks
have submitted a proposal to Parks and Recreation to preserve a
buffer strip along the northern property line.
The present area is comprised of a several hundred foot natural
wooded area. This area is presently slated for future development,
and more importantly, the trees may be removed for logging. This
would eliminate or greatly reduce this buffer.
The owners feel that this area is worthy of preservation and are
willing to donate approximately 21.5 acres of this area in con-
junction with the acquisition of approximately 37 acres by Parks
and Recreation. This would diminish the overall cost to us.
Although several proposals have been presented by the owners, due
to the donation aspect and the possible loss of the buffer, it is
felt by staff that the Commission may again want to review this
proposition.
Further information will be presented at the Commission meeting.