HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 1984.10.03 - 39778R. Eric Reickel
Lewis E. Wint
Manager
Chairman
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
Oakland Count
Carol E. Stanley
Vice -Chairman
Jean M. Fox
y
Parks&Recreation
Secretary
A.
Geoorge WCKuhnns
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Commission
Walter Moore
Daniel T. Murphy
Richard V. Vogt
Richard R. Wilcox
2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48054-1697 (313) 858-0906
September 28, 1984
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, October 3, 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,
Jon 4./ Ki pke U
Int r/lim Manager
JJK/jg
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
October 3, 1984
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes for September 19, 1984.
4. Approval of Payment: Voucher Numbers 9-194 through 9-329•
5. Statement of Operations as of 8/31/84.
6. Budget Review Dates.
7. Property Proposal - Camp Nahelu.
8. Resolution to Support Proposal B - (Michigan Land Trust Fund).
9. Interim Manager's Report.
10. Unfinished Business.
11. New Business.
12. Adjournment.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
Analysis of Fund Balance
As of 8/31/84
Fund Balance 1/1/84
Additions:
Revenue over Operating Expense 8/31/84
Net Collections on Accounts Receivable
DNR Grant - Addison Phase I
DNR Grant - Groveiand Phase III
Depreciation Costs
Net Increase in Accounts Payable
Net Decrease in Golf/Tennis Merchandise
Net Deposit on Farmington Hills Land Purchase Offer
Net Depr. Adjustment for Equipment Dispositions
Deductions:
Payments on Capital Projects
Increase in Operating Equipment
SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCE
Ca,:h on Hand
I noes ti:!ents in. Certificates of Deposit
$2,509,358.36
1?4,748.72
65,595.15
4,200,00
170,673.09
148,173.30
10,024.12
139,000.00
1,362.o4
$ 763,901.23
202,735.63
$1,218,815.93
3,163,134.78
$4,381,950.71
966,636.86
$3,4i5,313:85
$ L15,313.85
,200,000.00
$37415,313.85
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Oakland County P,irks and Recreation
C011,13INCD Of'Eki,TING '�'IATLMr. NT
For the 8 Months Ended R-31'81+
Revenues
Millage L Interest Inc.
Recreation Secttrct Adwin
Addison Oaks:
Park
Conference Center
Groveland Oaks
Independence Oafs
Glen Oaks
Red Oaks:
Golf Course
Driving Range
Springfield Oaks:
Golf Course
White Lake Oaks
Springfield Oaks YAC
Waterford Oaks:
Park
Wave Pool L Slide
Tt�nnis Complex
Mobile Recreotion
Bicycle Mato Cross
Nature Program
Therapeutic Program
TOTAL REVE14UE
Operating Expenses
Administration Office
Recreation Section Admin.
Technical Support
Addison Oaks:
Park
C.unf,2rence Center
Groveland Oaks
Independence Oaks
Glen Oaks
Rea Oaks:
Golf Course
Driving Range
Springfield Oaks:
Golf Course
'.'h i to Lake Oaks
Springfield Oaks YAC
Waterford Oaks:
Park
Wave Pool L Slide
Tennis Complox
Mobile Recreation
Bicycle Moto Cross
Na[uie Program
Therapeutic Program
Contingency
TOTAL OPERATING EXPE14SES
REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXP. $215091358
1984 1983 1982
Actual Expenditures to date: 66.3h 66.6� 65.7z
Budget Balance: 33,7�,
Year to
Dote
$3,821,245
564
91,4A
21,608
249,636
116,460
368,030
114'295
22,152
284 ,250
273,081
18,670
41,71,5
306,615
15,704
33,110
78 , 161
98
2,895
$5,859,795
$ 572,740
80,123
188,327
288,742
36,342
275,03;
293,939
283,540
158,541
27,737
241 ,217
210, 0z
95,655
11`�,7;,3
181,991
50,532
127,842
51,816
40,101
13,S3o
6,997
el e r n j- ,
1 ,84
Budget
$ 3,662,000
2,000
115,600
48,000
264,000
117,000
455,800
142,850
36,050
339,400
331,960
100,000
60,500
346,000
30,000
50,5�0
61,7`;0
300
5,250
$ 61175,350
880,370
145,410
286,625
474,350
1,8,000
412,200
3791500
218,350
46,(,uo
362,t65
t27,ti7
154,80c
177,590
225,6;0
58.430
20t
86,270
22 ,8'10
36. 'D!
$ 5,049,055
$ 1 , 126295
Actual (Over)
Under
Budget
$ (159,21+5)
1,436
24,126
26,392
t4,364
`: 110
87,:170
28,555
13,£'98
55,150
58,I319
81,330
18,755
19,385
14,296
17,640
(10,413)
20t
2.irc
$ 315,555
$ 307,630
65,287
98,298
I85E 608
11,658
1;7,165
t40,711
9>,560
r5 U05
t8,NE3
120,948
110,573
7,898
42,i:8
29.Ali
6, ,69
9,360
29,333
$ 1,698,618
t(t zRz n(•,1
*$15,000 has been transferred frar, Contingency to Mobile Recreation for the
Community Assistance Program,
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ITEM #6
BUDGET REVIEW DATES
It is the desire of staff to schedule two dates for review and
discussion of the proposed 1985 budget. We hope these meetings
can take place prior to October 19 which is the start of the
National Recreation Conference.
Chairman Wint has been in attendance at our budget work sessions
and feels it would be best to establish the budget prior to
involvement with the Manager's selection process.
ITEM #7
PROPERTY PROPOSAL
CAMP NAHELU
Correspondence was received regarding a possible acquisition of
Camp Nahelu located near Ortonville. The property consists of
approximately 120 acres, a 60-acre lake, cabins and a caretaker's
residence. The cost is $1,750,000.
Staff has reviewed this request and feels it is not within our
immediate plans or budget and recommend denial.
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ITEM #8
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT PROPOSAL B
(MICHIGAN LAND TRUST FUND)
Attached is a suggested resolution for your consideration to adopt
in support of Proposal B. Passage of this proposal would provide
funding for additional acquisition and development of parks and
recreation facilities.
This Commission and the residents of Oakland County could benefit
greatly if Proposal B was passed; therefore, I am encouraging your
support of the resolution.
R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N
PROPOSAL B
WHEREAS, Proposal B, which would create the Michigan Land Trust Fund,
was placed on the November 6, 1984, general election ballot by the
Michigan Legislature, and
WHEREAS, adoption by the voters of Proposal B will place the Michigan
Land Trust Fund in the Michigan Constitution and therefore will protect the
Fund from transfers for purposes other than those outlined in Proposal B, and
WHEREAS, $200 million in revenues from certain leases and royalties on
oil and gas drilling and production and other mining operations on state-
owned land will be constitutionally dedicated to the Trust Fund with the
interest earnings and a portion of the principal to be used annually to buy
land and water for public recreation purposes, of which up to 25 percent may
be used for the development of such public recreation lands and waters, and
with any revenues in excess of the $200 million ceiling being dedicated to
the State General Funds, and
WHEREAS, the Trust Fund can generate considerable employment oppor-
tunities in the State of Michigan and will enhance the quality of life and
help diversify the state's economy,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and Rec-
reation Commission supports Proposal B and urges the people of Michigan to
approve the placement of the Michigan Land Trust Fund into the Michigan
Constitution.
Moved by:
Supported by:
Date:
W.
ITEM #9
INTERIM MANAGER'S REPORT
---The Camper -Rama Show was held on September 22 and 23 at Groveland
Oaks Park. There was approximately 3,000 persons in attendance. The
event went very well even though attendance was below what was
anticipated. It appears there is sufficient interest from the dealers
to have the show again in 1985.
Even though attendance was low, the Commission made approximately
$8,000. Chairman Wint was present for the event.
---Proposal C-Voter's Choice: For your edification, information is
attached which will give you more insight and background on the
Voter's Choice proposal.
da
Corporation Counsel's Office
SEP 13 i984
W. F. BAIRD, President
A. A. MILLER, Manager
L. P. LEE, Editor
NEWS SERVICE, INC. MICH/CaAN REPORT
Information Pertinent to Legislative and State Department Activities Since 1906
916 Michigan National Tower Lansing, Michigan 48933 Telephone (517) 482-3500
REPORT NO. 175, VOLUME 23
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1984
VOTER'S CHOICE PROPOSAL APPROVED FOR NOVEMBER BALLOT
The Voter's Choice tax cutting proposal was granted a spot on the November ballot Friday
by the Board of State Canvassers which ruled that a second random sample of petition
signatures indicated the controversial proposal had more than the minimum 304,001 signatures
from registered voters required for ballot access.
Christopher Thomas, head of .the . state's election division, told the four canvassers —which
unanimously approved placing 7the tax cut measure on the ballot —that of 'a final sample
of 1,785 signatures drawn from the petitions there were a total of 1,611 valid signatures,
with 1,601 needed minimally to certify the proposal.
The decision surprised and delighted Voter's Choice backers which had come prepared to
fight any possible ruling that the proposal was invalid. .Just prior to the meeting, officials
With Promote Michigan —an anti -Voter's . Choice organization —announced they would not
challenge the petition signatures.
Both pro and anti -Voter's Choice proponents said they were delighted that the proposal,
officially designated Proposal C on the ballot, would go before the voters. Jim DeMar
of Utica, one of the original leaders of the tax cut proposal, predicted the measure would
win in a runaway victory, and said "if I could paralyze state government I'd be very happy
because we are totally dissatisfied with what government has been doing."
James Briney, head of the Promote Michigan campaign, said he was "very pleased" with
the decision, because it would allow the group "to go forward with a very aggressive
campaign." It would also make fundraising easier, along with allowing the group to push
information to the public on the proposal.
Voter's Choice, Mr. Briney said, is confusing because it is complex. His group would be
organizing a fact book about the proposal which they hoped to distribute soon. Asked several
times how much money the group would raise to fight the issue, Mr. Briney said only
"enough." The group is starting with approximately $79,000. 'Mr. DeMar said he hoped
to be able to raise up to $200,000 for the proposal.
Governor Blanchard, in a news conference shortly after the canvassers authorized the
proposal for the ballot, said he would do everything he could to help the bi-partisan Promote
Michigan group that is presently organized to oppose the proposed amendment. He said
he was confident that group and others would get the message out and voters will ultimately
concur that Proposal C is bad for the economic future of the state.
Calling the vote the most important decision Michigan voters will make about :'the future
of Michigan, Mr. Blanchard said the successful proposal would not only hurt state government,
but local governments and education as well. He added the approval of the amendment
would make a "tragic signal that Michigan has derailed its economic plans."
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'besides rolling back the income tax rate, which Mr. Blanchard said has put the state back
,n solid economic ground, the governor noted the Voter's Choice amendment would also
roll back gasoline taxes designated for road and bridge repairs, cigarette taxes designated C
for restoring the state's cash flow and disrupt the new rate schedule under the unemployment
compensation reform package designed to repay the state's debt with the federal government.
Mr. DeAlar said the proposal's supporters would use a strategy of simply telling voters that
the measure would give them the power to decide on tax increases. The proposal's opponents,
he said, will have little to argue against "if they keep the issues to what it is."
But Mr. DeMar said he feared opponents would try to "intimidate" the voters by warning
them that the issue would close schools and institutions. If the opponents do say the proposal
would close schools "then they're lying," Mr. DeMar said, because the public already votes
on school millages.
The proposal, if adopted, would roll all state and local taxes back to their 1981 levels and
require voter approval of any increase in tax rates or changes in the base. The proposal
would also require increases in fees to get either voter approval or four -fifths approval
of the state or local governing board. The proposal would also limit all non-resident city
income taxes to .5 percent, reducing the current 1.5 percent Detroit non-resident tax.
Voter's Choice backers originally filed more than 351,_000 signatures with the state. Last
month that figure was knocked down as the canvassers rejected 11,575 signatures they said
did not conform to state law. At the same time, a second sampling of petition signatures
was ordered because the first sample showed a 42 percent probability rate that the petitions
had sufficient valid signatures to get on the ballot.
Proposal A, a measure granting constitutional status to the Joint Committee on
Administrative Rules, was approved fairly easily. Language on Proposal B, creating
constitutional status for the Kammer Recreational Land Acquisition Trust Fund, got bogged
down in technicalities as staff members and supporters attempted to sort out the nuances
of the proposal's language.
The language on Proposal C went through disagreements as officials from Promote Michigan
charged both the original staff proposal and a proposal from the Voter's Choice proponents
were confusing. Mike Hodge, a lawayer for Promote Michigan, urged that the ballot language
use the language of the proposal itself, but Mr. DeMar opposed that, saying the average
citizen only needed to know that the proposal permitted voters to disapprove or approve
tax increases.
Tormer Sen. Jack Welborn of Kalamazoo, chairman of the drafting committee for the petition
drive, said the approved language distorted the purpose of the amendment as submitted
to the people for signature. He said an emergency meeting of the board of the group will
be held early next week and he anticipated the group filing suit to halt ballot printing.
BALLOT LANGUAGE: The canvassers also approved ballot language for the three proposals
that would appear in the November election (see appendix).
MINOR PARTIES: The Workers League was added to the ballot for November and the
Socialist Workers Party kept off as the canvassers ruled on the sufficiency of their petitions
for party access to the ballot. Officials with the SWP charged the canvassers had changed
he rules on them for gaining access, and said they would go to court in an effort to gain
ballot access.
Elections staff said the samples drawn for the Socialist Workers showed the party was far
short of the signatures needed to get on the ballot. The party filed more than 30,000
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PROPOSAL C
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION RELAT-
ING TO TAXES, OTHER REVENUES AND VOTER OR LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF SAME.
The proposed amendment would:
1. Prohibit changes in the base or rate of any state or local tax which would increase its
revenue yield, or adoption of new taxes, unless approved by voters.
2. Make void 90 days after the adoption of amendment:
a. new or increased rate or base of state or local taxes since 12/31/81 unless/until
approved by voters;
b. new or increased license, user or permit fees since 12/31/81 unless/until approved
by voters or 4/5 vote of legislative body adopting same.
3. Limit nonresident local political subdivision income tax to 1/2 of 1%.
4. Require tax proposals to state purpose, total anticipated amount and expiration date.
Should the amendment be adopted?
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