HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 1984.02.15 - 39769R. Eric Reickel
Manager
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
Oakland County
Parks&Recreation
Commission
2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48054-1697
February 10, 1984
To the Members of the
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
(313) 858-0906
Lewis E. Wint
Chairman
Carol E. Stanley
Vice -Chairman
Jean M. Fox
Secretary
Harold A. Cousins
John R. Gnau
George W. Kuhn
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Joseph R. Montante, M.D.
Daniel T. Murphy
Richard R. Wilcox
A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION as
follows:
TIME....................................Wednesday, February 15, 1984
9:30 a.m.
PLACE...................................Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48054
PURPOSE.................................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
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Addison Oaks • Glen Oaks • Groveland Oaks • Independence Oaks • Orion Oaks • Red Oaks • Springfield Oaks • Waterford Oaks • White Lake Oaks
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING
February 15, 1984
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 1, 1984.
4. Approval of Payments, Vouchers 2-1 through 2-117.
5. Approval of Activities Report as of January 29, 1984.
6. Bid Item: Fire Circle Rings-Groveland Oaks.
7. Bid Item: Push Lawn Mowers-Groveland and Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex.
8. Bid Item: Picnic Grills -Addison Oaks.
9. Bid Item: Picnic Tables-Groveland, Waterfords Oaks & Tennis Complex.
10. Bid Item: Tractors -White Lake Oaks and Glen Oaks.
11. Bid Item: Weed Killer -Golf Courses and Groveland Oaks.
12. Bid Item: Floor Tile and Adhesive -Waterford Oaks Activity Center.
13. Bid Item: Trash Pump-Groveland Oaks.
14. Bid Item: Coin -Operated Lockers -Wave Pool.
15. Red Oaks Wave Pool Complex - Giffels-Hoyem Basso.
16. 1984 Parks Survey.
17. Manager's Report.
18. Unfinished Business.
19. New Business.
ITEM #6
FIRE CIRCLE RINGS
GROVELAND OAKS
The following bids were received for the purchase of eighty fire circle rings.
Superior Products $ 2,800.00
American Vault & Concrete no bid
Price Brothers 3,360.00
National Concrete Products no bid
Precision Pipe & Supply no bid
The fire circles- are replacements of worn out fire circles that have deteriorated
after twelve or more years of summer use at each campsite.
There is $ 4,000 budgeted in the operating budget for this purchase.
Staff concurs with Purchasing's recommendation to award the purchase to the
low bidder, Superior Products, for $2,800.
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ITEM #7
PUSH LAWN MOWERS
GROVELAND, WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
The following bids were received for the purchase of three commercial, 21-inch
push lawn mowers, two lawn mowers for Groveland Oaks and one mower for
Waterford Oaks BMX.
W. F. Miller $ 1,287.00
Universal Equipment no bid
Weingartz Supply 1,065.00
King Brothers 1,048.50
The two mowers for Groveland will replace two worn out mowers and the tennis
complex mower is needed to mow areas around building complex.
Staff recommends the purchase from the low bidder --King Brothers for $ 1,048.50.
There is $ 900.00 budgeted in the operating budget for this purchase and the
balance will come out of the operating equipment surplus.
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ITEM #8
PICNIC GRILLS
ADDISON OAKS
The following bids were received for the purchase of ten small picnic grills
and two large picnic grills.
Belson $ 1,246.00
Jennings no bid
C. G. United 1,410.00
Jack Golden no bid
Dan Sorenson 1,120.00
There will be five replacement grills and five will be installed in the picnic
area. The two large grills will be used by large groups for company picnics.
Staff recommends award to Belson Mfg.as the large size picnic grills from
Sorenson are smaller, lighter construction and do not rotate as does the
specified grill.
There is $ 1,234 budgeted in the operating budget for this purchase. The
balance of $ 12.00 will be taken out of operating surplus.
ITEM #9
PICNIC TABLES
GROVELAND OAKS, WATERFORD OAKS, WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
The following bids were received for the purchase of forty -six picnic tables,
twenty five for Groveland Oaks, fifteen for Waterford Oaks, six for Waterford
Oaks Tennis Complex.
Jack Golden Assoc. No bid
Dan Sorenson
No bid
Quality Industries $4,312.50
Belson Mfg.
5,612.00
C. G. United, Inc. 7,774.00
Twenty one tables will be used around the wave pool and tennis complex because
of demand from the public for a place to sit and have a picnic lunch.
Twenty five at Groveland are replacement tables that were purchased in 1968
( 15 yrs. old ) that are in poor condition due to age and are rendered unsafe.
Staff recommends accepting the low bid for $ 4,312.50 from Quality Industries.
There is $ 4,525 in the operating equipment budget for this purchase.
ITEM #10
WHITE LAKE OAKS & GLEN OAKS
TRACTORS
We have received from Purchasing the following bids on two Diesel
Tractors:
40 HP Turf Tractor
White Lake Oaks
Capitol
$ 11,491.67
(John Deere)
Utica
9,098.50
(Ford)
Hackney
11,250.00
(John Deere)
Munn
9,135.00
(Ford)
Case Power
no bid
(Case)
Bitten Brothers
no bid
(Case)
44 HP Front End Loader Tractor
Glen Oaks
$ no bid
12,888.00
no bid
12,775.00
no bid
no bid
These two tractors will replace 20 year old machines that both came with the
golf courses when purchased. Staff concurs with Purchasing to split the bid
and award the 40 HP Turf tractor to Utica Tractor for the amount of $9098.50
and award the 44 HP Front End Loader tractor to Munn Tractor for the amount
of $12,775. There was $11,000 for the tractor at White Lake Oaks and $18,115
for the tractor at Glen Oaks budgeted in the capital equipment budget.
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ITEM #11
WEED KILLER
GOLF COURSES & GROVELAND OAKS
We have received from purchasing the following bids for the purchase of
12 gallons of Roundup herbicide:
Utica Distributros $ 1,007.28
W. F. Miller 1,014.00
Turf Supplies 1,010.88
Lawn Equipment 1,140.00
We concur with purchasing to award the bid to the low bidder, Utica
Distributors for the amount of $1,007.28. This material will be used
on the various parks and golf courses. The funds for the expenditure
will come from the respective Grounds Maintenance Budget.
ITEM #12
FLOOR TILE AND ADHESIVE
WATERFORD ACTIVITY CENTER
Three bids were received by Purchasing for approximately 340 square
feet of floor tile, plus the adhesive, for the lobby floor at the
Waterford Oaks Activity Center. They are as follows:
Quality Tile $1,128.00
Reimer Tile 1,144.05
Turner -Brooks 1,206.00
Staff concurs with Purchasing and recommends awarding to the low
bidder, Quality Tile, in the amount of $1,128. Funds are available
in the building maintenance account of Waterford.
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ITEM #13
TRASH PUMP
GROVELAND OAKS
The following bids were received for the purchase of one trash pump and three
hundred feet of discharge hose, with a strainer discharge hose.
Butki Carbide & Tool $ 1,939.85
Jack Eiden Equipment 1,566.00
Cloverdale Equipment 1,550.30
This pump will replace a worn out trash pump. This pump is used to remove
water from low areas in the park.
Staff recommends the purchase from the low bidder --Cloverdale Equipment for
$ 1,550.30.
There is $ 1,500 budgeted in the operating budget for this purchase. The
balance will come from the operating equipment surplus.
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ITEM #14
COIN -OPERATED LOCKERS
WAVE POOL
A single source bid has been received from American Locker Security
System for the purchase of 36 lockers. These are coin -operated units
for the womens locker room at the Wave Pool.
These additional lockers will help alleviate the shortage of lockers
which occurs on most days.
It is a single source purchase because it is desirable that they
match the existing lockers which were purchased from American Locker.
They will also be programmed to operate for 10�.
Bid Price: Two-18 locker units - $3,606.00
($1,803 per unit)
It is staff's recommendation to purchase these lockers from American
Locker for $3,606. There is $3,800 budgeted in the Operating Equipment
Budget for the purchase.
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ITEM #15
RED OAKS
WAVE POOL COMPLEX
The firm of Giffels-Hoyem Basso, the consultants engaged in the
preliminary studies for the Red Oaks Wave Pool Complex will be
making a presentation at the meeting. It will include the present
concepts for the pool, water slide and other complementary features,
as well as site restraints, conditions and potential expansion.
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ITEM #16
1984 PARKS SURVEY
Representatives of the Anthony M. Franco firm will present the
results of a telephone survey conducted among Oakland County
residents to determine their attitudes, awareness and opinions
of the Oakland County Parks. The Franco staff will also present
recommendations based on•the survey data analyzed.
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ITEM #17
MANAGER'S REPORT
---I have attached a copy of the Glen Oaks ownership existing parcels
indicating the 12.8 acres that the Commission declared surplus property
at its last meeting. I am providing this for you so you may be informed
as to how it relates to the rest of the Glen Oaks Golf Course.
have also attached with this, a breakdown of the estimated yearly
taxes if the Northwestern Highway property was in private ownership and
developed. This is just for information and may help you answer questions
in the future.
---I have been informed by several persons that they may be present at
the meeting to express their concern for the elimination of the annual
greens fees. I told them that it is the Commission's policy to encourage
the general public to attend our meetings and if they wish to express
their concerns to please feel free to do so. I would expect that either
Mr. Tony O'Connor or Mr. Richard Martinez would be the spokespersons.
would suggest that you listen to the comments and thank them for their
input.
---A letter is attached from Jim Perry, Recreation and Public Services
Director for the City of Royal Oaks, expressing his concerns about the
position vacancy we have concerning therapeutics. I believe that Mr.
Perry speaks for most of the directors in Oakland County and I felt you
should be aware that there still is a desire and apparent need for a
therapeutic coordinator.
---The Southeastern Michigan Balloon Association has contacted us and
are interested in leasing the Springfield Oaks Activities Center area
for the Michigan State Championships which would involve approximately
40 balloonists for a weekend sometime in June.
This would involve a weekend rental and also, any profits that they
make during this festival are being considered to be turned over to the
Parks Foundation.
---After the meeting, we will adjourn to White Lake Oaks for lunch and hear
an annual report from the The Oaks Corporation at which time they will also
propose the percentages for the next five years as dictated in the contract.
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211 WILLIAMS STREET
P.O. BOX 64
ROYAL OAK, M1.
48068-0064
February 3, 1984
R. Eric Reickel, Manager
Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48054
Dear Eric:
CotjNry
"ARKS &KRE RECREATION COMM.
RECEIVED
I thought the February 2, 1984 meeting of area Parks and Recreation Directors was
very worthwhile. I appreciated the opportunity to share thoughts on your one
position vacancy with you and Jon.
I am the first to admit I have not been close to our efforts in meeting the park
and recreation needs of the handicapped,.in about five years. Due to time involved
in other aspects of my position, I have had to delegate this important responsi-
bility.
Frankly, the City of Royal Oak is doing little to meet the needs of that segment
of our population due to financial constraints that have depleted staff and funds
available for recreation during the past four years. I see little hope for posi-
tive change in the immediate future. The amount of funds we have available for
all city services are limited in comparison to most all of our neighboring cities.
So much for the financial "tale of woe." I feel strongly we do have an obligation
to offer services to those who can't mainstream in our regular programs.
I would encourage you and the Commission to go out and hire the best Therapeutic
Recreation person available to get those of us moving that don't have the staff or
funds to do it ourselves. If this means waiting until the right person is avail-
able, I'd wait. I feel the right person would be just the catalyst you need to
come in and provide the most rewarding program you have ever tried. I think we
would all feel better about ourselves and what we're doing.
Although I have said Royal Oak has neither staff nor money to give to the program,
I can pledge both indoor and outdoor facilities and SEMTA Municipal Credit Funds
to assist with transportation. We have a close working relationship with the
Royal Oak School District that allows us free usage at most times. However, the
usage would have to be booked through our Department.
One of the other hats I wear is to administer the Municipal Credit Fund program
in Royal Oak. I checked with SEMTA today and they will make charters available to
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R. Eric Rei ckel
February 3, 1984
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us weekday evenings and Saturdays whenever we desire. The charters could pick up
program participants in any of our neighboring cities that wished to participate.
Obviously, we would have to operate within a budget and I would want to make sure
the other cities are doing their share through staffing and/or funding.
Thanks again for providing us the opportunity to respond to your plans.
JTP/bjs
cc: Susan Wedley, Supt. of Recreation
Sincerely,
RECREATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE
ames T. Perry, Director
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County's removal of
fees for county golf
courses 6ticize
A decision by the Oakland County parks
and recreation commission to eliminate
annual greens fee membership rates at 2
county courses has upset a number of
golfers who say they will petition to have the
annual rates reinstituted.
Dur,ng a public hearing in Jecamber un
the parks department's annual budget, the
commissioners voted to stop making
regular annual greens fees available at the
White lake and Springfield Oaks golf
courses as a move to increase public access
to the courses, according to parks manager
Eric Reickel.
But the commissioners also decided they
would not immediately cut off the annual
rates for senior citizen golfers. Instead, the
retiree golfer rates will be frozen at the
current membership, with no new members
being admitted, and will be slowly phased
out over a 5-year period.
Richard Martinez, 1308 Whiter in
Waterford, said he believes the elimination
of memberships for those who are not senior
citizens is a discrimonatory, practice. He
said he intended to circulate a petition
among regular members who were
eliminated asking for reinstatement of the
annual rates.
"Sure it's discriminatory, but it's no
more discriminatory than when we were
offering discount rates to the senior
citizens," Reickel said. "We had a public
hearing on the rates and there were a
number of seniors who were interested
enough to show up and express their con-
cerns. Well, the commissioners were
sympathetic and they didn't want to coldly
cut off the membership for the retirees.
They are on fixed incomes and they may
need some time to get ready for the change.
So, we decided to let those who already have
memberships keep them for 5 years. But we
are also going to evaluate those fees every
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year and they may be increased."
He noted the fees were going up for the
coming golf season, from $215 per year for
retirees to �240 and from $110 per year for
spouses to $120.'The regular membership
fees were $425 for members and $215 for
spouses, but they are no longer being made
available.
Martinez said he believed the move to
eliminate the annual fees was ineffective.
He said the move had eliminated 27 regular
members, but had left intact membership
for 87 retirees. Since the move eliminated
only a small portion of the annual mem-
berships, Martinez said it would not allow
for increased access to the golf course for
the general public. He further contended
that retirees tend to play the courses more
often than do regular members, so he
doubted that the move would increase
revenues for county park courses because
members would not likely play the course
as much if they have to pay $8.25 per 18-hole
round.
But Reickel said the purpose. of the move
was not to increase revenues for the course,
although that might be a by-product. In-
stead, he contended the purpose was to open
up the courses to the general public during
the prime golfing hours. Reickel explained
that while the retirees play more often than
regular members, they tend to play on
weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. which
are slow hours for the golf courses.
Regular members, on the other hand,
would play at prime hours, making it dif-
ficult for non-members to get time slots
:during weekday evenings or on Saturday
and Sunday mornings.
He further noted that 2 other county -
operated golf courses do not have annual
memberships. The commissioners decided
to eliminate the annual rates at Springfield
and White Lake Oaks, rather than adding
them at the other courses, in order to be
equitable to the general public.
Reickel said the parks commission would
likely hear the complaints of the former
members, but he doubted they mould
reverse the earlier decision.
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