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OA K LA N D COUNTY
Ralph Richard
Manager
Lewis F. Wint
Chairman
Jon J. Kipke
Jean M. Fox
PARKS & RECREATION
Assistant Manager
Vice Chairman
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
COMMISSION
FredKorzon
George W. Kuhn
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Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Thomas A. Law
2800 Watkins Lake Road
John F. Olsen
Alice Tomboulian
Pontiac, Michigan 48054-1697 • (313) 85M906 • Fax (313) 858-1683
Richard V. Vogt
November 28, 1990
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, December 5, 1990
9:00 A.M.
PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
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.
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Sincerely,
Ralph Richard
Manager
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING
December 5. 1990
PUBLIC HEARING: 1991 Operating Budget.
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3.
Approval of
Minutes for
November 7, 1990
Meeting.
4.
Approval of
Payment:
Voucher Nos.
11-1 thru 11-318.
5.
Statement of
Operations
for Month Ending
10-31-90.
6. Update of Capital Improvement Budget for 1990.
7. Activity Report for October, 1990.
8. Oakland County Radio Communications System.
9. 1991 Operating Budget Adoption.
10. Appraisal Proposals.
11, Bid Item: Aerators - Addison Oaks,
12. Bid Item: Replacement Windows - Independence Oaks.
13. Bid Item: Replacement Restroom Stall Partitions - Independence Oaks.
14. Bid Item: Roof Repairs - Independence Oaks.
15. Recreation Administration - Disabled (Therapeutic) Program.
16. Lagoon System Update - Addison Oaks.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
18. Manager's Report.
19. Old Business.
20. New Business.
21. Adjourn.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 7, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 10:20 a.m. by Chairman Wint in the Butzel Con-
ference Center at Camp Maas in Groveland Township.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Fred Korzon, George Kuhn, Richard
Kuhn, Jr., Pecky Lewis, Jr., John Olsen, Alice Tomboulian, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Law
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Susan Wells, Recreation Supervisor
1990 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:
Chief of Design and Development Joseph Figa reviewed the capital improvement
projects that have been completed or are in progress at each park this year.
1991 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS BUDGET:
Staff noted that the proposed 1991 projects are budgeted at $2,167,318. The funds
available for the Capital Improvement Projects Budget from the 1991 Proposed Op-
erating Budget total' $1,897,118. The balance includes funds obligated from the
Department of Natural Resources grants and the Oakland Parks Foundation.
Mr. Figa reviewed the major projects scheduled for 1991 at each park.
Commission concurred with Commissioner Tomboulian's request for staff to increase
the funding for the Landscape Improvement project at Red Oaks, #RO-01, to a total
of $6,000.
Mr. Figa also noted that the Commission's recreation master plan must be revised
in 1991. This master plan must be revised every five years and forwarded to the
DNR in order for the Commission to be eligible to apply for grant funding. Staff
will schedule a meeting with the Commission for input on the plan and will request
one or two commissioners to be liaisons throughout the project.
3 - 1
(Commission Meeting, November 7, 1990)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting and budget review of October 23, 1990, as written.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the payment of
Vouchers 10-245 through 10-337 and the Interdepartmental Payment Register
for the September charges paid in October.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
1990 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE:
Moved by Mr. Lewis, supported by Mrs. Tomboulian to receive the 1990
Capital Improvement Projects Budget Update as of September 30, 1990.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved:
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Vogt to award the contract for
the repair and surface color coating, including striping, of the Water-
ford Oaks tennis courts to McKearney Asphalt and Sealing Inc. in the
amount of $15,500, plus a 5% contingency of $775, for a total budgeted
amount of $16,275.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
3 - 2
(Commission Meeting, November 7, 1990)
Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the bid
for the purchase of light fixtures for the Technical Support building
addition to the low bidder, Madison Electric, in the amount of $9,142.95.
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, dint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE POLICY - ORION OAKS:
Commission reviewed the operational procedure policy for Lake Sixteen at Orion
Oaks as presented by staff.
Commissioner Tomboulian directed staff to contact Risk Management to request their
basis for the no swimming policy at Orion Oaks --why swimming is considered more
of a risk than boating.
GRANT RESOLUTION:
Staff was informed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that, although
the Commission has not yet made a decision on Orion Oaks' future, it was recom-
mended that the Commission approve the resolution to accept the grant for the
beach development project. This approval will give the Commission one year to
make a final decision on whether or not to begin the project at the park.
Moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, supported by Mrs. Fox to approve the following
resolution to accept the beach development grant for Orion Oaks from
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:
RESOLVED, that the County of Oakland, Parks and Recreation Com-
mission, Michigan, does hereby accept the terms of the Agreement as
received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and that
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission does hereby speci-
fically agree, but not by way of limitation, as follows:
1. To appropriate the sum of Sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000.00)
to match the grant authorized by the department and to appropriate
such additional funds as shall be necessary to complete the project.
2. To maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records
to make them available to the department for auditing at reasonable
times.
3. To construct the project and provide such funds, services, and ma-
terials as may be necessary to satisfy the terms of said Agreement.
4. To establish and appoint the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission to regulate the use of the facility constructed and re-
served under this Agreement to assure the use thereof by the public
on equal and reasonable terms.
5. To comply with any and all terms of said Agreement including all
terms not specifically set forth in the foregoing portions of this
Resolution.
3 - 3
(Commission Meeting, November 7, 1990)
AYES: Fox, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Olsen, Tomboulian, Vogt, Wint (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
--The Request For Proposals for the appraisal of the rookery property will be
delayed for approximately one month; information on this project should be brought
back to the Commission in January.
---Staff was notified by Jim Brennan of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
that the County is interested in using the Oakland County Parks as part of the
proposed county -wide communications system. The Board of Commissioners may be
requesting Parks Commission approval to install a 400 foot tower at Independence
Oaks and a 300 foot tower at Addison Oaks. More information will be sent to staff
next week.
Commission directed staff to express their concerns over this project to the Board
of Commissioners, along with a recommendation that they keep the Parks Commission
apprised of the progress of the project.
---Chairman Wint announced that Oakland Parks Foundation Executive Director Fran
Greenebaum has resigned and has accepted a full-time position at the Birmingham
Community House. Applications for Executive Director are being taken; interviews
are scheduled later this month.
Meeting adjourned to the tour of Camp Maas at 10:55 a.m.
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
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Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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Payment Approval Summary
For Meeting of:
raaoa r• a�• ..y
Nos. 11-1 thru 11-318 $605,816.97
TCTAL $605,816.97
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
' NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-1
Stoppert's, Inc.
Cap.Proj.,Land Acquisition -Add.
1,500.00
11-2
Benson's Oakland Wholesale
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Bldg.Maint.-
Wh.Lk.
0_
11-3
Kammer/MI Consultants
Prof.Services.,Lobbyist for legist.matters for the month
of November,1990-Admin.
11 000.00
11-4
James E. Johnson
Cap.Prol.,Raft Rental B1 .,W.P.-Red Oaks(payment #1
37 659.27
11-5
US Jack
Ca .E i .,(1)Air End Lift Jack-Tech.Su .
676.70
11-6
Butki Carbide & Tool
Ca .E i .,(1)Sander-Tech.Su .
1,325.00
11-7
Fuller Appraisal Services
Cap.Proj.,Land Acquisition -Grove.
950.00
11-8
Bush Brothers
Ca .Pro'.,As halt Im .-Inde .;Grounds Maint.-Inde .
1,980.00
11-9
Reinhold & Vidosh, Inc.
Ca .Pro'.,Parkin & Lighting Imp. -Spring.
70.00
11-10
Nine Mile Rent -All
Ca .Pro '.,Irrigation Pumps -Red Oaks
78.00
11-11
Petrolane Gas
Equip.Maint.-Grove.;Maint.Sup.-Tech.Sup.;Utilities-Nat.
Prog.
176.43
11-12
Erb Lumber
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Bldg.Maint.-
Inde .,Grove.&Glen Oaks;Grounds Maint.-Glen Oaks&R.O.W.
Park;Rental Pro .Maint.-Wh.Lk.
4,956.36
11-13
Madison Electric
Cap.Proj.,Parking Lot Lights-Wh.Lk.,Parking Lot Lighting
Imp. -Glen Oaks&Tech.Su /Mob.Rec.Fac.I mom.=WatQr.:Bldg.
Maint.-Admin.,Add.,Grove.&Wh.Lk.;Grounds Maint.-Wh.Lk. &
YAC
4,746.05
11-14
Gamalski Building
Bldg. Maint.-Add. & Water.
578.00
11-15
Industrial Cleaning
Bldg. Maint.-Wh. Lk. & Red Oaks
206.45
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ANC CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-16
Oakland Heating Supply
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Sm.Tools-Tech
Sup.;Bldg.Maint.-Grove.;Rental Prog.Maint.-Wh.Lk.&Water.
96.19
11-17
Century Rain Aid
Cap.Proj.,Drainage Imp. -Glen Oaks;Grounds Maint.-Wh.Lk.,
Spring.&R.O.W.Park
627.35
11-18
Eiden Equipment
Equip.Maint.-Tec .Sup.;Bldg.Maint.-Add.&Spring.;Sm.Tools-
Glen Oaks
1,073.70
11-19
Young Supply
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Bldg.Maint.-
Glen Oaks
28.76
11-20
W.F. Miller
E i .Maint.-Add. Wh.Lk. & Glen Oaks
756.28
11-21
Burin ton Golf Car
Equip. Maint.-Glen Oaks
184.97
11-22
Resident Trust Fund
Misc.Exp.,prisoner labor for Sept.,1990-Tech.Sup.,Add.,
Grove.,Indep.,Glen Oaks & Spring.
1,050.14
11-23
McKay's Hardware
Sm.Tools Bld i . & Grounds Maint.-Grove.
137.41
11-24
Sheila Cox, Cust.
Pett Cash Reimb. summer uniform deposits-Admin.
1 375.00
11-25
Janet Stickle , Cust.
Pett Cash Reimb.-Mob. Rec.
32.09
11-26
Acme Cleaning Services
Bldg. Maint.,window service for Se t. 1990-Glen Oaks
115.00
11-27
Lakeside Fire Service
Bldg. Maint.-Wh. Lk.
78.50
11-28
Ideal Heating
Bldg. Maint.-W.O.W.Park
650.00
11-29
Burke Equipment
Bldg. Maint.,Auto Transfer Switch -Grove.
1,726.65
11-30
Pontiac Plastics
Bldg. Maint.-Indep.
26.00
11-31
H.L. Claeys
Bldg. Maint.-Add.
53.59
11-32
Quonset
Equip. Maint.-Grove.;Bldg. Maint.-Spring.
31.50
OAKLA14D COUNTY PARI<S ANC CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER- VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-33
Interior Expressions
Bldg. Maint.-Admin.
25.00
11-34
Certified Laboratories
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
88.83
11-35
Haus of Trailers
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.;Bldg.Maint.-Indep.
38.12
11-36
Chet's American Rental
Equip. Rental -Red Oaks
46.64
11-37
Dick's Lawn Equipment
Equip. Maint.-Wh. Lk.
7.74
11-38
Gingeilville Ace Hardware
Equip. Maint.-Orion
2.32
11-39
J & H Hydraulic Company
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
16.59
11-40
JRE Tires
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
61.00
11-41
Scott's Lock & Key
Equip. Maint.-Indep.
24.90
11-42
Spartan Oil
Equip. Maint.,fuel oil -Add.
155.80
11-43
Pfeiffer Lincoln-Mercury
Equip. Maint.-Add. & Indep.
201.50
11-44
Wolverine Tractor
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
39.51
11-45
Pontiac Truck Center
Equip. Maint.,trucks & buses -Mob. Rec.
65.26
11-46
Kirk's Automotive
Equip. Maint.-Grove.
22.21
11-47
Am-Dyn-Ic Fluid Power
Equip. Maint.-Indep.
47.90
11-48
Seco Products
Equip_ Maint.-Wh. Lk.
95.99
11-49
Pifer, Inc.
Equip. Maint.-Add.,Glen Oaks & Spring.
572.72
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OAKLA14D COUNTY PARKS ANE CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER,.1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-50
Service Glass
Equip. Maint.,windshield-Indep.
111.60
11-51
Pontiac Steel
Grounds Maint.-Indep.
81.00
I1-52
Waterford Recycling
Misc.Exp.,rubbish removal-Tech.Sup.;Grounds Maint.-T.Com-
plex;Rubbish Removal-Wh.Lk.,Spring.,YAC,Water.&BMX
783.00
11-53
Aabaco Industries
Grounds Maint.-Wh.Lk.
97.47
11-54
Benham Chemicals
Grounds Maint.,triamine-Glen Oaks
1,688.00
11-55
Bordine's Better Blooms
Grounds Maint.-Glen Oaks
21.53
11-56
MI Portable Toilets
Grounds Maint.-Indep. & T.Complex
290.00
11-57
HydroDynamics
Grounds Maint.,repair of motor-R.O.W.Park
629.98
11-58
Hunters Creek
Grounds Maint.-Add.
96.00
11-59
Leslie Electric
Grounds Maint.-Add.
56.13
11-60
EZ-Doz-It Laundromat
Laundry & Dry Cleaning -Spring.
20.25
11-61
Angie's Kitchen
Misc.Exp.,trusties lunches,10/24/90-Add.
66.72
11-62
Regal Feed
Misc.Exp.,birdseed-Admin.
25.37
11-63
MI First Aid
Misc.Exp.,medical supplies -Tech. Sup.
27.14
11-64
DDB NeedhamInfo.-final
billing for Parks billboard-Admin.
1,984.80
11-65
Birney Middle School
Public Info.-Admin.
5.00
11-66
J. Levin & Sons
Special Events,safety pins for Ski Race,Mt.Bike Race &
etc.-Rec. Admin.
84.88
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS M cCREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMER, 1.990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUIIT
11-67
Sammy's To Go
Travel & Conf.,lunch for Commission/Staff for Budget Wor
Session held on 10/23/90 in Waterford,MI-Admin.
88.20
11-68
Kevin O'Brien
Uniforms,reimb. of summer uniform deposit-R.O.W.Park
25.00
11-69
Albin Business Copiers
Off. Sup. -Add. & Indep.
84.87
11-70
Absopure Water
Off. Sup.-Tech.Sup. & Add.
76.50
11-71
PB Electronics
Off.Sup.-Indep.,Wh.Lk.,Red Oaks & Spring.
240.00
11-72
Business & Institutional Furniture
Rec. Sup.,vinyl bench-W.O.W.Park
191.29
11-73
Consumers Power
Utilities -Glen Oaks,Water. & W.O.W.Park
1,123.98
11-74
Detroit Edison
Utilities-Add.,Add.Conf.Ctr.,Indep.,Glen Oaks & Nat.Prog.
7,407.87
11-75
Michigan Bell
Communications -Add.
242.93
11-76,
:Hodges Supply
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Bldg.Maint.-
Add.,Add.Conf.Ctr.,Glen Oaks,S rin .,YAC & BMX
6,287.52
11-77
VOID
11-78
City of Madison Heights
Utilities -Red Oaks & R.O.W.Park
262.13
11-79
Waterford Twnsh . Water & Sewer
Utilities -Water. & W.O.W.Park
3,756.60
11-80
VOID
11-81
AT&T
Communications-Wh. Lk.
42.40
11-82
Petrolane Gas
Utilities -Add.
174.67
11-83
1 Amcorn Hybrids
Cap.Proj.,Asphalt Imp.-Indep.
469.50
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-84
Clarkston Disposal
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob. Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.
475.00
11-85
Lakeland Builders
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Sm.Tools-
Grove.
34.00
11-86
Raven Golf Ball
Golf Mdse.for Resale,golfballs-Wh.Lk.,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks
& Spring.
6,750.00
11-87
Oxford Lumber
Bldg. Maint.-Add.
12.00
11-88
-Boat Owners Association
Bldg. Maint.-R.O.W.Park
78.00
11-89
H.L. Claeys
Bldg. Maint.-Add.
59.11
11-90
Lakeland Soft Water
Bldg. Maint.,Resin Tank -Spring.
I.572.34
11-91
Leslie Electric
Bldg. Maint.-Add.
41.40
11-92
Pontiac Paint
B1dg.Maint.-Grove.,Spring. & R.O.W.Park-
774.52
11-93
C & I Auto Parts
B1dg.Maint.-R.O.W.Park;Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
214.61
11-94
Oakland Hardware
B1dg.Maint.,Equip.Maint. & Sm. Tools -Add.
148.49
11-95
Capitol Equipment
Equip.Maint.-Add.&Indep.;Hskp.Exp.-Add.
366.80
11-96
Scott's Lock & Key
Equip. Maint.-Indep.
12.00
11-97
Weingartz Supply
Equip.Maint.-Add. & Indep.
165.87
11-98
Sears,Roebuck & Company
Equip. Maint.-Add.
38.22
11-99
Joe Rosczewski Sharpening
Equip. Maint.-Add.
60.00
11-100
Tire Warehouse
Equip. Maint.-Add.
12.00
OAKLAIID COUN'CY PARKS ANO CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER• VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-101
United Carpet
Rental Prop. Maint.-Wh. Lk.
1,002.26
11-102
MRPA
Publications,reference material for campgrounds-Admin.
14.45
11-103
U.S. Yacht Racing Union
Publications,reference book on sailing-Admin.
30.00
11-104
San Francisco Herb Company
Rec. Sup.-Nat.Prog.
49.78
11-105
National Wildlife Federation
Publications,books interpretive-Nat.Prog.
42.85
11-106
Public Relations Soc. of America
Membership dues,renewal for one year-Admin.
65.00
11-107
State of Michigan
Misc.Exp.,fire-tube inspections-W.O.W.Park
32.00
11-108
Bean Bros. Trophies
Special Events,Mt.Bike Race-Add.,Fall Event-Indep.&Voll-
11-109
Effective Productions
Public n o. i
11-110
Harve 's Office World
Off. Su .-Admin. Add. & Indep.
133-72
11-111
Meier, Inc.
Misc.Exp.-Admin.&Tech.Sup.;Rec.Sup.&Sm.Tools-Nat.Prog.;
Public Info.-Admin.
188.90
11-112
All Ball Sports
Rec. Su la form tennis balls-T.Complex
11-113
Trims & Togs
Rec. Sup. -Nat. Prog.
17.98
11-114
Moby Dick Pet Store
Rec. Sup. -Nat. Prog.
9.98
11-115
VOID
11-116
The Boomer Company
Rec. Sup.-R.O.W.Park
97.00
11-117
Certified Laboratories
Hskp. Exp.-Red Oaks
105.35
11-118
1 Pifer, Inc.
Golf Carts,rental for MRPA Golf outing -Spring.
600.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-119
Kathleen Thomas
Travel Reimb.for attending the MI Environmental Workshop
in St.Charles,MI on 10/20/90-Nat.Prog.
42.50
11-120
VOID
11-121
North Carolina State University
Adv.Regist.for B.Baker to attend the Management School
(2nd year) in Wheelinq,W.VA on 3/10-15/91-Indep.
220.00
11-122
Harabedian Company
Cap.Pro'.,Parkin & Lighting Imp. -Spring. (pavment #1)
36,384.40
11-123
Dawn Emanuel
Security Deposit refund -Water.
50.00
11-124
Mark Mollison
Platform tennis cash incentive program award-T.Com lex
30.00
11-125
VOID
11-126
Hodges Supply
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Bldg.Maint.-
Add.
146.47
11-127
Waterford Twnsh . Water Sewer
Utilities -Water.
11-128
.&
Paper & Graphic Supply
Acct.Rec.-Nat.Prog.(To be reimb.by Oak.Parks Foundation)
P bliInfo.-Admin.:Rec.Sup.-Nat.Prog.:Sp�eciaI Events,
M . B '
208.811 _
11-129
Flint Pipe/Well Supply
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.
52.82
11-130
S.L.C. Meter
Grounds Maint.-Add.
37.37
11-131
Hittle Construction
Cap.Proj.,Golf Cart Storage -Red Oaks
56,265.00
11-132
Silberg & Associates
Cap.Proj.;Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.&Bathroom
Renov.(Concession Bldg.) -Add.
1,100.00
11-133
Rutt/Thomas Associates
Ca .Pro'.,Tech.Su ./Mob.Rec.Fac.Im .-Water.
700.00
11-134
Drayton Plywood
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Im .-Water.
1,245.90
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-135
Midwest Rental Center
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water. & Parking
Lot Lights-Wh. Lk.
262.18
11-I36
Century Rain -Aid
Cap. Proj.,Drainage Imp. -Glen Oaks;Bldg. Maint.-R.O.
W.Park
614.70
11-137
Davisburg Lumber
Bldg. aint.,Eui .Maint.&Sm.Tools-S rin . & YAC
155.57
11-138
Aaron's Lock & Key
Bldg. Maint.-Red. Oaks
30.90
11-139
Fire Control
Bldg. Maint.-Glen Oaks
200.00
11-140
Service -Glass Company
Bldg. Maint.,golfbal.l damage to window -Glen Oaks
179.03
11-141
VOID
11-142
Eiden Equipment
Bldg. Maint.-Add. & Wh. Lk.
447.88
11-143
Yerr Pump & Supply
Bldg. Maint.,(2)Strantrol Feed Units-W.O.W.Park
720.00
11-144
Elden's Hardware
Cap.Proj.-Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Equip.Maint.
Tech.Sup.,Water.&BMX;Bldg.Maint.-Add.Conf.Ctr.,Indep.,
Water.,W.O.W.Park&BMX;Sm.Tools-Orion;Grounds Maint.-Glen
Oaks&Indep.;Special Events,Fall Event-Inde .
222.76
11-145
Madison Electric
Cap.Proj.,Parking Lot Lights-Wh.Lk.;B1dg.Maint.-Add.,Wh.
Lk.&Red Oaks;Grounds Maint.-T.Com lex;E i .Maint.-Nat.
Prog.
778.09
11-146
Waterford Ready Mix
Cap.Proj.,Parkinq_Lot Lights-Wh.Lk.;Grounds Maint.-Inden
634.00
11-147
Arrow Uniform Rental
Laundry&Dry Cleaning-Tech.Sup.,Add.,Grove.,Orion,Indep.,
Wh.Lk.,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks S rin R.O.W.Park YAC,Water.
W.O.W.Park & Nat. Prog.
403.58
11-148
Arrow Uniform Rental
Laundry&Dry Cleaning-Tech.Sup.,Add.,Orion,Indep.,Water.,
W.O.W.Park & Nat. Prog.
133.27
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
' NOVEKBER ► 1.990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-149
Tom's Hardware
Bldg. Maint.-Add.
44.63
11-150
J & H Hydraulic Company
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
69.20
11-151
Safety-Kleen
Equip. Maint.-Spring.
81.00
11-152
Stadium Auto Supply
Equip. Maint.-Add.
65.00
11-153
Howard's Equipment
Equip. Maint.,motor repair -Add.
107.10
11-154
Vermeer Sales
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
7.63
11-155
Auto Parts by Mazza
Equip. Maint.-Indep.
75.57
11-156
Wilkie Turf Equipment
Equip. Maint.-Grove.,Wh.Lk.&Glen Oaks;Grounds Maint.-
305.19
11-157
Warren Co -Operative
_Sprite
Grounds Maint.-Red Oaks
15.00
11-158
Country Oaks Landscape
Grounds Maint.-Indep.
75.00
11-159
State of Michigan
Grounds Maint.-T.Complex
7.00
11-160
Charles Limban
Misc.Exp. ,lunches for trusty work crew,l0/30/90-Grove.
69.58
11-161
State of Michigan
Misc.Exp.,water tube inspection-W.O.W.Park
32.00
11-162
MI First Aid
Misc.Exp.,medical supplies -Add. & Glen Oaks
73.63
11-163
Frank Venice
Misc. Ex .,band for ballroom dance on 12 7 90-Water.
252.00
11-164
Memindex, Inc.
Off. Sup. -Red Oaks
46.63
11-165
Dictation Sales
Off. Sup.,maint.on dictation machines-Admin. & Rec.Admin
360.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-166
Stromberg Products
Off. Sup. -Grove.
33.22
11-167
Dick Blick
Rec. Sup. -Grove.
77.56
11-168
The Boomer Company
Rec. Sup.-R.O.W.Park
97.50
11-169
Felice Family Foods
Rec.Sup.-Nat. Prog.
55.63
11-170
Oxford Co -Operative Elevator
Rec,.Sup.-Nat. Prog.
2.3.00
11-171
Sandra Cowell
Security Deposit refunded -Water.
50.00
11-172
Mr. Uniform & Mat
Laundry & Dry Cleaning-Admin.;Hskp.Exp.-Water.&YAC;Equip
Rental Add. & Indep_
145.05
11-173
Kathleen Dougherty, Cust.
Petty Cash Reimb.-Nat. Prog.
85.68
11-174
Oakland Disposal
Rubbish Removal -Glen Oaks
45.00
11-175
Kathleen Dougherty
Travel Reimb.for attending the Herbal Class in Milford,
MI on 10 24 90-N . P
11-176
Kathleen Dougherty
Travel Reimb.for attending the Project Wild Workshop in
Waterford MI on 4/26/90-Nat. PrQq.
7.50
11-177
Sundry Refunds
Refunds for the Cancellation of the Sandhill Crane Tour
to C.Levassear 22.50& .H' m n-L w 5.00- .P
11-178
Sundry (Mileage Refunds)
Mileage paid to G.Berschbach $46.50-Spring.;G.Buchanan
37.00,D.Marion 14.50 C.Neef 9.75 P.Seaman 14.25 F.
Trionfi $41.25&M.Zednik $35.75-Admin.
199.00
11-179
VOID
11-180
Sundry (Payroll)
Pay period ending 11/2/90-All Parks
113,119.01
11-181
Bush Brothers
Cap. Proj.,Maint.Bldg.Renov.-Add.
4,104.00
OAKLAND COUN'CY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1.990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-182
Halbig's Landscaping
Cap.Proj.,Asphalt Imp.-Indep.&Parking & Lighting Imp.-
Spring.
11-183
Crain's Detroit
Publications subscri tion renewal-Admin.
25.00
11-184
Jacobsen's
Grounds Maint.-Add.
49.50
11-185
Mary Ann Smith
Grounds Maint.,straw-Glen Oaks
22.50
11-186
Mid -States Petroleum
Grounds Maint.-W.O.W.Park•E i .Maint.-Wh.Lk.
557.50
11-187
Vermeer Sales
Equip. Maint.-Tech.Su .
9.04
11-188
Moore's Tire
Equip. Maint.,tire repair -Tech. Sup.
118.68
11-189
Capitol Equipment
Equip. Maint.-Add.
39.93
11-190
Oakland Schools
Off.Sup.-Admin.,Mob.Rec.&Nat.Prog.;Grounds Maint.-Orion;
Specia1 Events,Fall Events-Inde .
17.51
11-191
GoodYear Tire
Equip Maint.-Tech.Su . & Mob.Rec.,trucks & buses
498.64
11-192
Radio Shack
Special Events,strobe light-Rec. Sup.
34.95
11-193
Sundry (Instructors)
Instructors fee for October,199O to Marclif,Inc. $238.00
Round Dance,B.Rieck $427.50 Sq.Dance&Belly Dance K.
Spence $510.00 Adult Swing Fitness & B.Gesaman $273.00
Round an P=Wafer
1,448.50
11-194
City of Farmington Hills
Misc.Exp.,permit for alarm -Glen Oaks;Bldg. Maint.-Glen
Oaks
50.00
11-195
MRPA
Adv.Regist.for S.Wells to attend the Designing Play En-
vironments workshop in E.Lansin MI on 11 30 90-Rec.
Admin.
40.00
11-196
McCally Tool & Supply
Sm. Tools -Tech. Sup.
51.11
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER, VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-197
Seaman -Patrick Paper
Acct.Rec.-Admin.(To be reimb. by Oak -Park Foundation);
Special Events,x-country skiing -Add.
94.99
11-198
State Plumbing & Heating
Cap. Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.
2,570.00
11-199
O.C. Planning Division
Cap.Proj.,Future Acquisition & Imp.-Admin.
9.00
11-200
Oakland Heating
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Bldg.Maint.-
Add.,Add.Conf.Ctr.&YAC
253.66
11-201
Jean's Hardware
Cap.Proj.,Parking Lot Lighting Imp. -Glen Oaks;Bldg.
Maint.,Equip.Maint.,Grounds Maint.&Sm.Tools-Glen Oaks
195.12
11-202
Ecotec Pest Control
B1dg.Maint.-Wh.Lk.,Red Oaks,Spring. & YAC
64.00
11-203
Fire Control
Bldg. Maint.,maint. on sprinkler system-YAC
150.00
11-204
NCS Cleaning Services
Custodial Services,for month of October, 1990-Admin.
858.14
11-205
Oakland Hardware
B1dg.Maint.,Equip.Maint.&Grounds Maint.-Add.
196.71
11-206
Absopure Water
Equip.Rental-Rec.Admin.,Add. & Spring.
25.50
11-207
J & H Hydraulic Company
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
20.63
11-208
MI Rental Service
Equip. Maint.-Water.
36.80
11-209
Spartan Oil Corporation
Equip. Maint.-Add.
44.55
11-210
Oakland Disposal
Rubbish Removal -Add.
90.00
11-211
Vandenberg Bulb
Grounds Maint.-Add.
98.31
11-212
O.C. Dept. of Public Works
Utilities -Glen Oaks
54.12
11-213
Security Fence & Supply
Grounds Maint.-Orion
12.60
i
N
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OAKLAND COUN'(Y PARKS AND CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEKBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-214
County of Oakland
Security Exp.-Add.,Grove.,Orion,lndep.,R.O.W.Park,XAC &
W.O.W.Park
14,066.04
11-215
Artcraft Blueprint
Off. Sup-,misc. supplies-Admin.
163.24
11-216
Recreational Diving Systems
Rec.Sup.-R.O.W.Park
9.00
11-217
Joseph Figa
Travel Reimb.for attending the ASLA Mtg. in San Diego,CA
on 10/27-31/90-Admin.
11-218
Michigan Bell
Communications-W.O.W.Park
20.24
11-219
O.C. Dept. of Public Works
Water & Sewage Charges-Add.&Add.Conf.Ctr.;Utilities-
Glen Oaks
2,558.89
11-220
Detroit Edison
Utilities -Red Oaks & Water.
2,709.31
11-221
Detroit Edison
Utilities -Add. & Water.
96.00
11-222
Consumers Power Company
Utilities-Add.,Add.Conf.Ctr.,W.O.W.Park & Water.
1,420.96
11-223
L.B.R. Enterprise
Cap.Pro'.,Olde Milk House Renovation -Add. (payment #1)
3,060.00
11-224
Harrison Hoe
Cap.Pro'.,As halt Im .-Inde .
840.00
11-225
Eiden Equipment
Cap.Proj.,Maint.Bidg.Renov.-Add.;Equip.Maint.-Tech.Sup.;
Bldg, Maint.-Wh-Lk
719.40
11-226
Rochester Elevator
Bldg. Maint.,water softener salt-Wh. Lk.
344.00
11-227
LaPorte's Parts
Bidg.Maint.,burners for furnace-Wh. Lk.
1,156.29
11-228
Hoekstra Truck
Equip. Maint.-Orion
50.00
11-229
TNT Holland Motor
Bldg. Maint.-Grove.
43.00
11-230
Sullair Corporation
Equip. Maint.,paving breaker -Tech. Sup.
450.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ANC :CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER • VENDOR PIIRpOgP A AnI1l1T
11-231
Monsanto Company
Grounds Maint.-Glen Oaks
70.00
11-232
Pontiac Steel
Grounds Maint.-Indep.
75.34
11-233
Vandenberg Bulb
Grounds Maint.-Add.
98.31
11-234
Amcorn Hybrids
Grounds Maint.-Indep.
97.50
11-235
Charles Guastella
Misc.Exp.,golfball damage to windshield -Red Oaks
205.27
11-236
Century Bowl
Special Events,bowling tourn.fees for O.C. Employees
tourn. that was held on 11 3 90-Rec. Admin.
826.50
11-237
Doug Fraser Promotional
Special Events,Fall Event-Indep
17.25
11-238
Sundry (Misc.)
Special Events,bowling prize money to P.Pement $380.00,
D.Lamb ix 300.00 L. i 230.00 B.Miles 200.00 R.
Bertram $160.00,R.Gohl $140.00 & D.Creamer $120.00-Rec.
Admin.
1 530.00
11-239
Sundry Misc.
Special Events,bowling prize money to W.Conklin,W.Glass,
J.Miller&C.Spaperstein (ea. $30.00)-Rec Admin
120.00
11-240
Sundry (Commission)
Per Diem & Mileage paid to Parks Commissioners for mtg.
of 11 7 90-Admin.
187,75
11-241
T & M Asphalt Paving
Ca .Pro'. As halt Im .-Inde (Pay. #1 & Final
64 863.40
11-242
Clarkston Disposal
Cap. Pro'.,Tech.Su Mob.Rec.Fac.Im .-Water.
950.00
11-243
Erb Lumber
Cap.P,roj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.;Grounds
Maint.-Orion;Bld .Maint.-Inde .,Red Oaks& R.O.W.Park
1,033.45
11-244
Madison Electric
Cap.Proj.,Chemical Storage -Glen Oaks&Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.
11-245
Burke Building Centers
Cap.Proj.,Asphalt Imp.-Indep.,Parking&Lighting Imp.-
S rin .&Tech.Su ./Mob.Rec.Fac.Im .-Water.;B1d .Maint.-
Tech.Sup.,Grove.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.&W.O.W.Park;Grounds Maint.
_TneRe len Oaks & Water.•Rental Pro .Maint.-Water.
630.35
OAKLAND COUIJTY PARKS ANC _CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR P I I R PO, P n M M[ I IT
11-246
Meijer, Inc.
Misc.Exp.,food for Budget Mtg.-Admin.;Off.Sup.-Admin.;
Rec.Sup.-Nat.Prog.;Special Events,co. emp.-Rec. Admin.
V
205.49
11_247
Paul's Auto Interiors
Equip. Maint.,recover doors on Bobcat -Tech. Sup.
170.00
11-248
Oakland Disposal
Rubbish Removal-Indep.
65.00
11-249
Shemin Nurseries
Grounds Maint.,tree seedlings-Indep.
1,202.50
11-250
Pontiac Post Office
Public Info -,mailing of Acorn newsletter-Admin.
2,672.00
11-251
DDB Needham Worldwide
Public Info.,Public Relations & Event Mrkt. services
for the month of Nov.,1990-Admin.
2 100.00
11-252
United Cable Television
Public Info.,dubbs-Admin.
70.00
11-253
One Hour Harbour Photo
Public Info.-Admin.
54.75
11-254
Syndeco Realty
Cap.Proj.,Land Acquisition -Grove.
5,500.00
11-255
Usztan Construction
Cap. Proj.,Maint.Bldg. Renov.-Wh.-Lk. (Payment #5)
12,404.40
11-256
S.L.C. Meter
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac.Imp.-Water.
95.50
11-257
Silberg & Associates
Cap.Proj.,Parking Lot Lighting Imp. -Glen Oaks
165.50
11-258
State Chemical Manufacturing
Cap.Proj.,Conf.Ctr. Imp. -Add.
710.05
11-259
Gamalski Building Specialties
Cap. Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec.Fac. Imp. -Water.
377.14
11-260
The Larson Company
Cap.Proj.,Maint.Bldg.Renov.-Add.
70.00
11-261
Cusack's Masonry
B1dg.Maint.,masonry restoration of stone building walls
of theclubhouse-Glen k
11-262
Lawn Equipment
Equip. Maint.-Glen Oaks
18.90
I
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OAKL.AND COUNTY PARKS ANC "CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVFMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER • VENDOR PIIRPn,SF AIA A(It IT
11-263
Mid -States Petroleum
Equip. Maint.-Add.,Spring. & YAC
$ _ 1,803.15
11-264
Safety-Kleen
Equip. Maint.-Glen Oaks
60.75
11-265
Wilkie Turf
Equip. Maint.-Add.,Grove. & Glen Oaks
256.74
11-266
Goodyear Tire
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
83.73
11-267
Arrow Uniform Rental
Laundry & Dry Cleaning-Tech.Sup.,Add.,Grove.,Orion,Wh.
Lk.-,Inde .,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks S rin R.O.W.Park YAC
Water.,W.O.W.Park & Nat. Prog.
355.06
11-268
Burington Golf Car
Equip. Maint.-Wh. Lk. & Red Oaks
131.66
11-269
Industrial Cleaning
Equip Maint.-Nat. Prog.
17.90
11-270
Waterford Fuel
E ui . Maint.-Tech. Sup. & Spring.
50.36
11-271
Mazza Auto Parts
Equip. Maint.-Wh.Lk. & Mob.Rec.,showmob.;Maint. Sup.-
Tech. Sup.
124.96
11-272
Shemin Nurseries
Grounds Maint., rass seed-Inde .
101.85
11-273
ZooBooks
Publications,subscri tion renewal -Nat. Prog.
15.95
11-274
Lake Orion Review
Publications,subscri tion renewal-Admin.
13.00
11-275
Earth Care Paper
Misc. Exp.,postcards-Nat. Prog.
18.00
11-276
Gordon Foods
Special Events,sr. citizens-Indep.
275.50
11-277
Abbeon Cal, Inc.
Off. Sup.-Admin.
18.00
11-278
RMS, Inc.
Off. Sup.-Admin.
55.17
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AW :CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER, 1990
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
11-279
Camera Mart
Public Info.-Admin.;Off.Sup.&Rec.Sup.-Nat.Prog.
116.31
11-280
American Fishing Center
Rec.Sup.-Nat. Prog.
5.10
11-281
Van's Auto Supply
PP Y
Equip.Maint.-Tech.Sup.,Wh.Lk.,Spring.&YAC;B1dg.Maint.-
Wh.Lk.;Hskp.Exp.-Wh.Lk.;Sm.Tools-Spring.
658.17
11-282
Meteor Photo
Rec. Sup. -Nat. Prog.
36.75
11-283
Moby Dick Pet Store
Rec. Sup. -Nat. Prog.
9.88
11-284
The Coach's Corner
Special Events -Then. Prog.
45.25
11-285
Diversified Business Products
Off. Sup.,service charge on copier-Admin.
273.00
11-286
Albin Business Copiers
Off. Sup.-Indep.
13.46
11-287
Melissa Henry
Damage Deposit refunded-YAC
150.00
11-288
Sundry (Mileage Reimb.)
Mileage refunded for Oct.,l to G.Bersc bac &
S.DeMasellis $15.25-Admin.
50.25
11-289
Sundry (Payroll)
Pay period ending 11/16/90-All Parks
106,624.02
11-290
Petrolane Gas
Utilities-Grove.,T.Complex & Indep.
329.61
11-291
Consumers Power
Utilities-Grove.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.,Red Oaks,Spring.,R.O.W.
Park,YAC & Water.
2,256.67
11-292
Detroit Edison
Utilities-Grove.,Indep.,Red Oaks,Spring.,R.O.W.Park,YAC
& W.O.W.Park
5,026.70
11-293
Erb Lumber
Cap. roj.,Tech.Su./Mob.Rec.Fac.Im .-Water.
2,612.26
11-294
Sterling Sanitation
Ca .Pro'.,Tech.Su ./Mob.Rec.Fac.Im .-Water.
2,458.00
11-295
Pioneer Hardware
Bldg. aint.,Sm.Tools & Rental Pro .Maint.-Wh.Lk.
318.80
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AN(. _CREATION COMMISSION
VOUCHER REGISTER
VOUCHER
NUMBER. VENDOR PURPOSE AM01 IIIT
11-296
John R Lumber
B1dg.Maint.&Grounds Maint.-Red Oaks & R_O.W.Park;Sm.
Tools -Red Oaks;Eguip. Maint.-R.O.W.Park
6 63,54
11-297
John R Lumber
E i .Maint.-R.O.W.Park;Bld .Maint.-Red Oaks & R.O.W.Par
155.61
11-298
Builders Square
Bldg. Maint.-Add.
441.85
11-299
Dave Evans Sand & Gravel
Cap.Proj.,Drainage Imp. -Glen Oaks
426.85
11-300
State Plumbing & Heating
Cap.Proj.,Tech.Sup./Mob.Rec-Fac.Im .-Water.
889.00
11-301
Eiden Equipment
Acct.Rec.-Admin.(To be reimb. by Petro Chemical Equip.
P
SuI2.-Tech.Sup.
117.32
11-302
Herk's Oxford Automotive
Equip. Maint.-Add.
101.64
11-303
JRE Tires
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks
22.00
11-304
Amcorn Hybrids
Grounds Maint.-Spring.
87.00
11-305
Church's Lumber Yard
Grounds Maint.-Red Oaks
38.12
11-306
Weather -Master Midwest
Grounds Maint.,wood finisher-Indep.
184.75
11-307
Mackie, Inc.
Grounds Maint.,Light Pole replacement -Add.
954.63
11-308
The Larson Company
Grounds Maint.-Add.
108.00
11-309
Harvard Cleaners
Laundry & Dry Cleaning -Add. & Indep.
118.05
11-310
National Wildlife Federation
Membership,renewal for one year-Nat.Prog.
22.00
11-311
MARVAC
Membership,new for one year-Admin.
165.00
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
ANALYSIS OF FUND BALANCE
AS OF 10/31/90.
FUND BALANCE, 1/l/90 $ 3,127,909.24
ADDITIONS:
REVENUE OVER OPERATING EXPENSE AS OF 10/31/90 $2,818,556.16
NET COLLECTIONS ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 927,332.01
NET DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 424,131.62
DECREASE IN MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE 2,339.25 4,172,359.04
---------------------------
$ 7,300,268.28
DEDUCTIONS:
PAYMENTS ON CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 973,992.93
NET OPERATING EQUIPMENT PURCHASES 499,457.36
NET PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 553,796.89
INTERDEPARTMENTAL INVOICES IN TRANSIT 134,472.59
INCREASE IN MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE 0.00 2,161,719.77
---------------------------
$ 5,138,548.51
SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCE
CASH ON HAND $ 154,939.69
INVESTMENTS WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER 4,983,608.79
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$ 5,138,548.48
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5-1
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR MONTH ENDING 10/31/90
YEAR TO 1990 OVER(-), % OF
********** REVENUE ************ DATE BUDGET UNDER BUDGET BUDGET
VILLAGE & INTEREST INCOME
RECREATION SECTION ADMIN.
ADDISON OAKS: PARK
CONFERENCE CENTER
GROVELAND OAKS
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
ORION OAKS
GLEN OAKS
RED OAKS: GOLF COURSE
DRIVING RANGE
WATER PARK
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
WHITE LAKE OAKS
SPRINGFIELD YAC
WATERFORD OAKS : PARK
WATER PARK
TENNIS COMPLEX
BMX
MOBILE RECREATION
NATURE PROGRAM
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM
TOTAL REVENUE
****** OPERATING EXPENSES ******
ADMINISTRATION
RECREATION SECTION ADMIN.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ADDISON OAKS: PARK
CONFERENCE CENTER
GROVELAND OAKS
!DEPENDENCE OAKS
RION OAKS
GLEN OAKS
RED OAKS: GOLF COURSE
DRIVING RANGE
WATER PARK
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
WHITE LAKE OAKS
SPRINGFIELD OAKS YAC
WATERFORD OAKS: PARK
WATER PARK
TENNIS COMPLEX
BMX
MOBILE RECREATION
NATURE PROGRAM
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM
CONTINGENCY*
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
REVENUE OVER/UNDER EXP
ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE:
BUDGET BALANCE:
ACTUAL EXP. TO DATE:
BUDGET BALANCE:
$5,560,805.70
9,671.50
214,014.86
71,330.68
402,964.75
184,781.45
0.00
714,719.05
246,039.04
18,000.00
504,755.13
598,626.31
613,905.83
34,472.35
86,620.26
277,593.13
18,796.60
30,001.06
101,836.85
7,469.96
244.00
$9,696,648.51
$1,283,753.83
143,204.41
492,958.90
571 , 218. 18
37,641.51
489,057.34
568,679.95
114,591.76
423,339.78
285,568.97
5,420.61
393,561.44
432,449.65
386,735.75
151,985.45
206,783.93
300,267.01
43,143.63
55,927.07
257,193.86
188,064.86
11,313.49
35,230.97
$6,878,092.35
$2,818,556.16
1990
99.6%
0.4%
82.9%
17.1%
*CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL
CONTINGENCY BUDGET FIGURE:$20,000 HAS BEEN
$7,286 HAS BEEN
$6,964 HAS BEEN
$1,500 HAS BEEN
$1 ,900 HAS BEEN
$13,675 HAS BEEN
$7,365 HAS BEEN
$5,471,800.00
24,240.00
206;700.00
80,000.00
433,400.00
190,100.00
0.00
686,300.00
226,150.00
10,000.00
523,000.00
564,000.00
545,800.00
149,100.00
77,700.00
338,000.00
28,050.00
59,200.00
117,500.00
5,500.00
2,500.00
$9,739,040.00
$1,536,136.00
211,055.00
608,362.00
679,674.00
69,000.00
597,301.00
697,868.00
161,165.00
503,150.00
313,592.00
5,900.00
496,576.00
504,131.00
433,032.00
177,989.00
225,395.00
304,818.00
45,530.00
71,025.00
266,400.00
228,795.00
19,481.00
141,310.00
$8,297,685.00
$-89,005.70
14,568.50
-7,314.86
8,669.32
30,435.25
5,318.55
0.00
-28,419.05
-19,889.04
-8,000.00
18,244.87
-34,626.31
-68,105.83
114,627.65
-8,920.26
60,406.87
9,253.40
29,198.94
15,663.15
-1,969.96
2,256.00
$42,391.49
$252,382.17
67,850.59
115,403.10
108,455.82
31,358.49
108,243.66
129,188.05
46,573.24
79,810.22
28,023.03
479.39
103,014.56
71,681.35
46,296.25
26,003.55
18,611.07
4,550.99
2,386.37
15,097.93
9,206.14
40,730.14
8,167.51
106,079.03
$1,419,592.65
-1.6%
39.9%
-3.5%
89. 2%
93.0%
97.2%
-4.1%
-8.8%
-80.0%
96.5%
-6.1%
-12.5%
23.1%
-11.5%
82.1%
67.0%
50.7%
86.7%
-35.8%
9.8%
99.6%
83.6%
67.9%
81 . 0%
84.0%
54.6%
81.9%
81.5%
71.1%
84. 1%
91.1%
91.9%
79.3%
85.8%
89.3%
85.4%
91.7%
98.5%
94.8%
78.7%
96.5%
82.2%
58.1%
24.9%
82.9%
$1,441,355.00 $-1,377,201.16 -95.5%
PAYMENTS IN
TRANSFERRED
TRANSFERRED
TRANSFEERED
TRANSFERRED
TRANSFERRED
TRANSFERRED
TRANSFERRED
1989 1988
101.0% 101.5%
87.4% 85.7%
TRANSIT.
TO MOBILE RECREATION.
TO ADDISON.
TO SPRINGFIELD YAC.
TO ADMINISTRATION.
TO RED OAKS DRIVING RANGE.
TO GLEN OAKS.
TO WATERFORD TENNIS COMPLEX.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECRL JN COMMISSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR 1990
AS OF 10/31/90
SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL PARKS
ESTIMATED 1969 1990 NET NEW ESTIMATED CONTRACI(S) CONTRACT(S) PROJECT
PARK PROJECT COST ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT PROJECT COST AMOUNT PAID RETAINER AWARDED BALANCE BALANCE
^------------ --------------------------^--- --------------------------------------- ^----- --------------------------------------------- ---------------
ADMINISTRATION
$2,405,000.00
$0.00
$321,886.45
$321,886.45
$2,726,886.45
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,726,886.45
ADDISON OAKS
621,308.00
0.00
9.725.00
9,725.00
631,033.00
(241,616.58)
6,535.00
(30,200.00)
365,751.42
GROVELAND OAKS
701,116.00
76,543.81
14,068.90
90,612.71
791,728.71
(679,228.45)
0.00
0.00
112,500.26
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
191,900.00
1,370.00
(7,653.94)
(6,283.94)
185,616.06
(41,864.92)
0.00
(65,870.00)
77,881.14
ORION OAKS
454,901.00
979.70
2,343.10
3,322.80
458,223.80
(458,223.80)
0.00
0.00
0.00
GLEN OAKS
248,091.00
5,221.26
110,796.98
116,018.24
364,109.24
(108,413.81)
490.00
(219,477.00)
36,708.43
RED OAKS
147,821.00
0.00
49,011.04
49,011.04
196,832.04
(59,471.91)
0.00
(115,371.13)
21,989.00
SPRINGFIELD OAKS
303,056.00
0.00
32,155.38
32,155.38
335.211.38
(245,690.63)
0.00
(36,384.40)
53,136.35
WillE LAKE OAKS
298,560.00
0.00
84,864.01
84,864.01
383,424.01
(198,063.99)
14,954.40
(166,150.00)
34,164.42
WATERFORD OAKS
657,743.00
925.93
154,833.83
155,759.76
813,502.76
(688,762.28)
0.00
0.00
124,740.48
CONTINGENCY
132,139.00
---------------
(85,040.70)
(108,225.49)
(193,266.19)
(61,127.19)
0.00
0.00
0.00
(61,127.19)
CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL.
---------------
$6,161,635.00
---------------
$0.00
---------------
$663,805.26
$663,805.26
---------------
$6.825,440.26
--------------- ^--------------
$(2,721,336.37)
$21,979.40
---------------
$(633,452.53)
---------------
$3,492,630.76
*1991 BUDGET
------ ---------------
0
COMBINED TOTALS OF MONT;'"" ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER, 1990
TOTALS - GOLF COURSES
RECREATIONAL &
TOTALS - SPECIAL EVENTS
TOTALS - DAY USE PARKS
GRAND TOTALS
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Cross Country Skiing
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Cross Country Skiing
Golf Dome and Sports Village
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Cross Country Skiing
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 19 Holes
Cross Country Skiing
TOTALS - GOLF COURSES
Leagues/Groups Participants Leagues/Groups Participants
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990
18
13
14,840
13,701
2 024
2,089
253,562
274,627
145
152
17,724
18 155
2,069
2,178
307,426
289,039
2,186
3,067
15,430
21 123
76 2-06
75,904
630,449
648 110
2,349
3,232
47,994
52,979
80 299
80,17
191 437
1,211,776
GOLF COURSES - MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1990 YFAR TO DATE
Leagues Participants Leagues Participants
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990 1
1989
1990
15
12
3,016
3,085
682
695
49,906
53,386
2
0
1,374
1,016
27
2
14,204
13,756
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
0
0
3,038
2,206
318
300
37,816
37,198
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
1,743
1,238
0
0
48,406
58,593
1
1
820
1,332
383
460
26,646
28,643
0
0
1,713
1,422
9
3
20,232
19,443
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
2,284
2,364
597
628
43,098
48,659
0
0
852
1,038
8
0
13,239
14,654
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
200
18
13
14,840
13,701
2,024
2,089
253,562
274,627
RECREATIONAL AND SPECIAL NTS - MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1990
YEAR TO DATE
MOBILE RECREATION
Airsport
Skate Mobile
Mime Group
Broadway Revue
Puppet Mobile
Sports Mobile
Buses
Show'Mobile
Dunk Tank
WATERFORD OAKS
Activity Center
Tennis Complex
BMX
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Nature Center
Outreach
*Nature `frail Usage
SPRINGFIELD OAKS Y A C
SPECIAL EVENTS
FALL COLOR CAR CLASSIC
i
N
TOTALS
*NOT TNCLUDED TN TOTALS
Groups Participants Group Participants
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990
0
0
0
0
66
67
47,262
16,739
0
0
0
0
87
89
26,397
17,374
0
0
0
0
40
45
24,607
11,115
0
0
0
0
30
38
5,086
-
0
0
0
0
62
59
18,745
13,424
0
0
0
0
55
71
11,402
21,185
15
11
545
502
286
188
15,926
11,056
7
4
-
-
104
109
-
-
0
0
0
0
0
21
0
7,425
65
57
5,376
5,369
565
607
34,224
36,510
3
4
120
120
95
95
10,780
10,244
0
0
0
0
34
55
14,752
12,476
31
48
2,218
2,924
310
385
19,855
23,507
0
1
0
140
100
120
23,380
25,538
-
0
-
*2,527
-
0
-
*36.,678
24
27
9,465
9,100
238
229
55,010
82,446
2,000
149
152
17,724
18,155
2,072
2,178
307,426
289,039
DAY USE PARKS AND FACILII� ATTENDANCE REPORT - MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1990
ADDISON OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
GROVELAND OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK
Day Use
Day Camper
Overnight Group Campers
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
GLEN OAKS CLUBHOUSE
SPRINGFIELD OAKS CLUBHOUSE
WHITE LAKE OAKS CLUBHOUSE
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK.
RED OAKS WATERPARK
ORION OATS
v
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W
TOTALS
YEAR TO DATE
Groups Participants Groups Participants
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990
1989
1990
125
150
1,803
2,261
2,271
2,447
36,733
41,249
204
199
716
703
11,662
10,983
46,308
45,720
0
0
0
0
6
0
222
0
0
0
0
0
7,454
7,758
147,005
147,557
0
0
0
0
14,281
13,793
53,322
51,940
0
0
0
0
12
4
469
295
1,790
2,393
6,272
8,376
39,581
39,350
138,611
138,047
8
35
139
1,994
98
263
6,703
12,930
6
4
64
51
29
32
1,562
1,306
29
33
3,211
3,957
250
236
27,332
28,587
16
17
2,270
2,409
162
148
21,104
18,737
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
8
855
916
78
85
8,222
8,848
0
0
0
0
170
171
50,690
59,089
0
0
0
0
152
184
89,120
92,035
0
228
100
456
0
450
3,046
1,750
2,186
3,067
15,430
21,123
76,206
75,904
630,449
648,110
ITEM #8
OAKLAND COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
In 1989, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appointed a
Radio Communications Oversight Committee to develop a radio communica-
tions system for Oakland County and all of its departments.
Jim Brennan, Director of Program Evaluation, will make a presenta-
tion at the meeting about the site selection that has been recommended
by this committee. As you know, two proposed sites are county parks --
Independence Oaks and Addison Oaks.
Mr. Brennan will answer any questions the Commission has regarding
this project.
8-I
ITEM #9
1991 OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION
Staff is requesting Commission approval to approve the resolution
(as printed in the budget) adopting the Parks and Recreation Commission's
1991 Appropriations Act incorporating the 1991 Operating Budget.
9-1
ITEM #10
APPRAISAL PROPOSALS
Request For Proposals for appraisals of 494 +/- acres of property
located in Lyon Township were prepared by Property Management. The
basic criteria were: qualifications, experience, time, and cost.
See attached memo from Corporation Counsel Real Estate Section.
Staff concurs with Corporation Counsel's recommendation that Fuller
Appraisal Service be considered to do this appraisal for the amount
of $6,000.
Funds are designated in the Capital Improvement Projects Budget;
a request for reimbursement will be made through the grant once the
property is purchased.
10-1
qOAKL
Daniel I Murphy, Oakland County Executive
C 0 U N T Y M I C H I G A N Jack C. Hays, Director 858-0557
DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATION COUNSEL REAL ESTATE SECTION
Patrick D. Campbell 858-5380
Fax No. 858-1003
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ralph Richard, Manager
Parks and Recreation
FROM: Patrick Campbell
Corporation Counsel PCI
Real Estate Section
RE: RFP's for Appraisal Services on
494.97 acres of Vacant Land in
Lyon Township, for Acquisition of
Proposed Rookery
DATE: November 27, 1990
Per your request for assistance in obtaining appraisal for
acquisition on the above referenced project, please find enclosed,
for your review, three (3) proposals. All proposals are qualified
MAI's and have been approved by the MDOT.
DONALD D. WIEME & ASSOCIATES,
Troy, Michigan
Fee - Not to exceed $7,500.00
Hourly D. Wieme $125.00 per hour
M. Rende 80.00 per hour
M. Snyder 80.00 per hour
60 Day completion.
Submitted:
11-26-90 (hand delivered)
10-2
Court Tower - West Wing 1200 North Telegraph Road 0 Pontiac, Michigan 48053
OAKLAND COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL
FULLER APPRAISAL SERVICES, Waterford, Michigan
Fee - $6,000.00
Hourly - Not quoted.
60 day completion.
Submitted: 11-26-90 (hand delivered)
STOPPERT'S, INC., Waterford, Michigan
Fee - $6,500.00
Hourly P. Stoppert $125.00 per hour
D. Bowen II 100.00 per hour
60 day completion.
Received in Mail - 11-27-90.
After reviewing the three proposals which this office has received,
it is our recommendation that Fuller Appraisal Service be
considered for this appraisal assignment.
PC/jb
Enclosure
10-3
ITEM Ill
AERATORS
Addison Oaks
At the June 6, 1990 Commission meeting, approval was received
to purchase three lighted aerators for Addison Oaks Conference
Center, where the water body is in close proximity to the Addison
Oaks Conference Center.
When the order was placed for the purchase of these aerators,
staff determined that the original specifications for the type
of aerial display would require a change. The type of lighting
reflected in the power requirements was also changed. The result
of these necessary changes resulted in an $1,800.00 increase
in total expense.
In keeping with established purchasing procedures, it is
necessary that the Commission approve this expenditure for the
additional amount. The additional $1,800.00 is available in
the 1990 Operating Equipment Surplus.
Installation of the aerator/displays will be completed
on or before May 1, 1991.
ITEM112
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
The existing metal frame windows at the park supervisor's residence
at Independence Oaks are 15 years old and in need of replacement; they
are in poor condition with many leaking seals.
Bids were presented at the October 3 Commission meeting, with a
low bid of $11,050; at that time staff was directed to seek an alter-
native replacement window.
A wood vinyl -clad casement window was selected for bid specifica-
tions; the results of the bids are as follows:
Eveready Builders, Highland
Supervisor's residence $5,765.59
Maintenance building 1,038.54
$6,804.13
Oxbow Window NO BID
Milford
Budman's NO BID
Southfield
Arrow Modernization NO BID
Utica
Newmyer Inc. NO BID
Walled Lake
Staff concurs with Purchasing's recommendation to award this bid
to the single qualified bidder, Eveready Builders of Highland, with
a total amount of $6,804.13. Included in the bid were ten windows and
one doorwall for the park supervisor's residence and three windows for
the maintenance building.
Oxbow Window products have previously been used in several of our
park locations.
Funds for this purchase are available in the 1990 operating budget
building maintenance account.
12-1
ITEM #13
REPLACEMENT RESTROOM STALL PARTITIONS
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
Staff requested bids for the replacement of 14-year old metal rest -
room stall partitions at the boathouse and Moraine Knoll picnic shelter
at Independence Oaks. The existing metal partitions are in poor condi-
tion.
Staff is requesting these partitions be replaced with Sanatec solid
vinyl partitions, which in recent park operations have been found to
be durable, easy to clean, and vandal resistent.
The bids received are as follows:
Gamalski Building Specialties $5,840.00
Auburn Hills
Meek/Beck & Associates 5,220.00
Livonia
Sanatec Industries NO BID
Scranton, PA
Santana Company NO BID
Scranton, PA
Staff concurs with Purchasing's recommendation to award this pur-
chase to the low bidder, Meek/Beck & Associates of Livonia, for the
amount of $5,220.00.
Funds for this purchase are available in the building maintenance
account of the 1990 operating budget.
13-1
ITEM #14
ROOF REPAIRS
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
Staff is recommending repairs to the roofs of the Lakeview
and Beach Concession buildings, necessitated by continual problems
with weather fluctuations causing caulking and sealants to fail
periodically. This has been a continual problem since the park
was built; all sorts of repairs will be required because of the
stone flat roof design.
The bidder, Grunwell-Cashero Co. of Detroit, is the same vendor
who did the repairs previously.
This proposal was not put out for competitive bid because
of the restrictive time frame for the repairs.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for these repairs to
Grunwell-Cashero Co. in the amount of $3,950.
Funds are available from the park's building maintenance account
in the 1990 operating budget.
14-1
ITEM #15
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
DISABLED (THERAPEUTIC) PROGRAM
For the past ten (10) years or so, this department has been attempting to
establish its position in regards to meeting the needs of the county's disabled
residents. There have been some successes with special event and program par-
ticipation in conjunction with the Northwest Parks and Recreation Association,
Easter Seals, Cerebral Palsy games, and Special Olympics. Also, some on -going
involvement has been established with the wheelchair basketball program and by
providing mobile units to agency functions, which are provided for the disabled.
In addition, as you are currently aware, the issue of Orion Oaks is staring us
right in the eyes.
All of this has revolved around the employment of four (4) full-time recre-
ation supervisors, two (2) of which had therapeutic recreation background and
training.
What do we do now? What should our involvement in programming be? Should
we try a pilot program of camping for the disabled? Does our current staff know
what direction to go in?
Staff feels the disabled program is like a horse standing still with its
reins hanging down. Someone has to take the reins and lead it in a direction.
However, there is an unclear question about the current program. That question
is, "What is the disabled community's want or need?"
An extremely knowledgeable and involved person in the field is Michael P.
Mushett; he works out of the Detroit metropolitan area. Several staff members
are very familiar with his accomplishments and insight into recreational pro-
gramming for the disabled.
Several discussions have been held with Mr. Mushett to discuss the possible
involvement of his company on a consulting basis. This would be for a six-month
period to assist with evaluating this department's current offerings, researching
community needs, and recommending a course of action for the future. In addition,
he will educate staff and recommend action to be taken so this Commission conforms
with the recently passed Public Law 101-336, July 26, 1990: The Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). It is projected this act will have a major impact on
providing equality for people with disabilities.
Attached you will find a proposal from Mr. Mushett. Staff is recommending
entering into the agreement with him at $2,100 per month for six months beginning
January 1, 1991. Staff is also requesting the option to pay him on an hourly
basis if his services are deemed necessary during the month of December, 1990.
At the end of this agreement, staff will present an in-depth recommendation
for the services and programs provided to the disabled by the Commission. Also,
the projected impact of The Americans Disabled Act on this department will be
addressed.
Attachments: Mike Mushett Proposal
Mike Mushett Resume
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Handicapped Article
15-1
Michael P. Mushett
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
November 26, 1990
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Oakland County Park & Recreation
Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Rd.
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
Dear Jon:
Thank you for the opportunity to meet with Ralph, Sue and
yourself.last week to discuss therapeutic recreation options
for OCPRC. I look forward to working with Oakland County to
determine future directions and strategies that will
effectively address the philosophy and goals of OCPRC as it
serves its disabled constituents.
The following reflect my understanding of the "key
areas of responsibility" which were identified in our
meeting of November 19, 1990:
1) Analyze the current status of OCPRC facilities,
programs and services that are available to disabled
citizens.
2) Develop data to assist OCPRC in determining its role
and responsibility in accommodating citizens with special
needs with regard to facility design and and
program services. This includes but is not limited to data
acquisition and analysis in consultation with:
- Northwest Therapeutic Recreation Association
- Oakland County Municipal Parks and Recreation
Departments
- Public School Systems as well as the spectrum of
other community service agencies and advocacy
organizations that services disabled citizens.
- A sampling of disabled citizens
- The various divisions within OCPRC
3) Begin the development of a strategic plan of action
for OCPRC's implementation of the provisions mandated by the
American Disabilities Act (ADA).
4) At the end of the initial contract period, present a
written recommendation to OCPRC on its future direction per
points 1, 2 and 3 (above).
5) Serve as OCPRC presence (staff member) to guide
existing Therapeutic Recreation Programs.
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34299 Claudia Ct. a Westland, MI 48185 0 (313) 425-8961
Initial contract will be for a period of 6 months
from date of approval, commencing in January of 1991.
* Contract remuneration will be at the rate of $2,100
per month plus mileage.
* I will guarantee a ,m.:. n.�. .1 of commitment of 16-20
hours per week to the contract. (12 to 16 hours per week
will be spent working out of OCPRC offices with the balance
out of my Westland office.
* The monthly fee will include the services of a
secretary, fax, computer, Xerox and local telephone from my
Westland office. I will also require access to secretary,
postage and telephone out of the OCPRC offices.
* .N.Q. 'E: I am able to begin working the week of December
10, if OCPRC so desires. If the contract can not be
approved until January, I am willing to begin work the week
of December 10 at the designated hourly rate of $17.00 per
hour for a period of one month in anticipation of contract
approval.
I have enclosed a recent article from the Archives of
Physical Medicine which outlines the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. I look forward to hearing
from you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Michael/P. Mushett
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Home:
Phone:
Date of Birth:
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
MICHAEL P. MUSHETT
34299 Claudia Court
Westland, Michigan 48185
(313) 425-8961
February 8, 1952
United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association - August 15, 1989 to present.
Position: Executive Director; Responsibilities include Directing the
day to day national and international operation of this National Governing
Body of Sports for persons with Cerebral Palsy. This non-profit corporation
is a Group E Member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Contracts and Special Projects - April, 1986 to Present.
Contracts included: Project design, development and implementation in
the area of sport and recreation for the disabled for agencies such as Macomb
Oakland Regional Center, U.S. Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association, Inc., U.S.
Organization for Disabled Athletes, Inc., Volunteer - The National Center and
Nestle Foods.
City of Westland, Michigan, Department of Parks and Recreation - September 17,
1984 to February 28, 1986.
Position: Director; Responsibilities included the direction of all
phases of the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department, which includes
a multi -purpose recreation complex, eighteen parks, a swimming pool, a
$1 million budget and a staff of 30, as well as well as overseeing the opera-
tion of a nine -hole municipal golf course and the municipal ice arena for
the city of 83,000.
1984 International Games for the Disabled, Nassau Countv, New York - November,
1982 to September 10, 1984.
Position: Executive Director; responsibilities included the organiza-
tion of all phases of this International Olvmpic event for 2,500 athletes
and staff from 45 countries, the planning and coordination of a multi -faceted
fundraising program which raised $3 cillion in 18 months, the recruitment
and training of over 1,500 volunteers, marketing and publicizing project
nationally and internationally, interfacing with numerous components of county,
state and federal government, the establishment of sole working relation-
ships with numerous corporations and educational institutions, working closely
with the White House staff to facilitate President Reasan's participation in
the opening ceremonies.
Cities of Wayne, Westland and Garden City, Michigan - December 1975 to
November 1982.'
Position: Director of Tri-City Therapeutic Recreation Program:
responsibilities included: the overall development and administration of
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this three -community recreation and sports program for mentally, physically
and sensory -impaired individuals of all ages, coordinated the programming
with communities of Wayne, Westland and Garden City, prepared and presented
the budget, supervised staff, recruited and trained volunteers, publicized
and marketed this model program at local, state and national levels.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
M.A. Recreation for the Handicapped, December 1975
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
B.A. Physical Education and Health, June 1974
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member of National Recreation and Park Association
Member of National Therapeutic Recreation Society
Member of Michigan Recreation and Park Association
Association for Retarded Citizens, Michigan and National
AWARDS
Nassau County, New York - Medal of Honor, September 1984 (ninth recipient
in history of county)
Selected as one of five Outstanding Young Men of the _year for the State
of Michigan Jaycees, February 1982
Program Leadership Award 1980, Michigan Recreation and Park Association
Westland Jaycees - ,Ian of the Year, 1979
Michigan House of Representatives - Distinguished Citizen Award, 1979
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1988 Tolland Foundation - one of fire finalists for the Annual National Award
for Outstanding Achievement in promoting sport and recreation progra7ms for
persons with disabilities.
1988 U.S. Disabled Sports Team - Chairman of 500 memb;.r team of physically
disabled athletes that will represent U.S. in the Sth Paralympics in October
in Seoul, Korea.
1987 to 1989 - Member of the U.S. Olvmpi.c Committee's Committee on Sport for
the Disabled.
1.986 and 1987 - United States Olympic Festival (formerly the National Sports
Festival) - Coordinator of Disabled Athlete Participation (19S6 - Houston,
Texas; 1987 - North Carolina).
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1985 National Sports Festival (sponsored by the United States Olympic Committee) -
Coordinator of Disabled Athlete Participation (July 24-August 2, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana).
1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles, California - Technical Advisor to the
Games Organizers for the first wheelchair competitions (August 5, 1984).
Guest lecturer and presenter at numerous conferences and workshops throughout
Michigan and the United States.
1982 World Cerebral Palsy Games (July 1982) Greve, Denmark - Coach USA Gold
Medal Wheelchair Soccer Team, Assistant Team Leader, Assistant Track Coach.
Member of Task Force for Michigan Regional Cerebral Palsy Games, Detroit,
Michigan 1977 to 1982.
Chairman for Wheelchair Events - Winter Regional Special Olympics,
February 1977 to 1982.
Chairman, National Association of Sports for Cerebral Palsy (NASCP) Sports
Advisory Committee, 1979 to 1982.
Head Coach of the 106-member Michigan Cerebral Palsy Team, winner of the
National Championship 1979 Games; 1981 Team - 2nd place.
Tri-City Therapeutic Recreation Program, was one of four finalists for the 1981
and 1982 National Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Community Therapeutic
Recreation Programs.
Director - 33rd Annual National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, April 1-5, 1981.
Delegation Leader, Michigan Handicap Sports Team - Japanese National Games
Competition, October 22-27, 1981, Otsu, Japan.
Tri-City Therapeutic Recreation Program, winner of the 1981 award from the
Michigan Association of Retarded Citizens for Outstanding Community Recreation
Program for the Developmentally Disabled.
Disabled Olympiad Head Coach, USA -Cerebral Palsy Team, Arnheim, Holland, July, 19SO.
Assistant Director of the 1978 National Cerebral Palsy Carnes, Detroit, Michigan,
June 1978.
Co -Chairman, Wheelchair Events, International Special Olympics, May to August, 1.975.
Resource Person - White House Conference for the Handicapped, November, 1976,
Dearborn, Michigan.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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SPECiAL COMMUNICATION
The Americans with Disabilities Act: An Analysis
Richard E. Vervilte, LLB
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into
Public Law 101.336 by President Hush on July 26, 1990. As
the President said at the signing ceremony, "This historic Act
is the world's first comprehensive declaration of equality for
people with disabilities .... Legally, It will provide our
disabled community with a powerful expansion of protections
and basic civil rights."
The Act was recommended to Congress and President Rea-
gan in a report entitled "Toward Independence" from the
National Council on Disability, a Presidential Comission. The
Act builds on and expands rights created by the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, Title V. which prohibits discrimination against
qualified disabled people by organizations which receive fed-
eral grants or other forms of financial assistance.' The prohi-
bitions apply to employment discrimination and discrimination
in the provision of services such as education or transportation.
These prohibitions will continue In effect. The ADA, signifi-
cantly expands rights created by Title V in that it includes
prohibitions on (1) employment discrimination against dis-
-bled persons by all businesses with 15 or more employees;
.) discrimination regarding access to serviees of all facilities,
such as hotels, stores and offices offering service or accom-
modation to the public; and (3) discrimination by private en-
tities regarding transportation services to the general public.
The Act also expands existing rights of the disabled to at:ces-
sible transportation services offered by public agencies and the
rights of the hearing impaired to public telephone and radio
services.
More important than any specific rights, the Act ox-
presses--as the President eloquently stated —a declaration that
our society will provide equal opportunities to citizens with
disabilities in all aspects of American life, from employment
to recreation. This philosophy, reflected in a Public Law, should
heighten greatly societal awareness of the rights and needs of
disabled people.
The principles reflected in the Act are based upon principles
included In Title V and developed further in regulations and
court decisions. Thus, the basic concepts of the Act have been
tested and are known. The ADA does not preempt state and
local disability laws with provisions equal to or more stringent
than the ADA. Disabled persons therefore have a choice of
which law to utilize where a state or local law is applicable.
Although signed into law on July 26, many of the Act's
major provisions are not effective until later dates. Meanwhile,
regulations will be proposed for public comment by the agency
responsible for the area of rights Involved.
The employment discrimination provision, for example, is
Mr. Voevilla is associated with the isw firm of Whito. Fine & Verville, Wash-
ington, DC.. and In legal counsel to the Amoriun Academy of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation and the American Con ms of }tehabiliutlon Medicine.
Submitted for publication October 1. 1990.
effective July 26, 1992 for employers of 25 or more persons
and July 26, 1994 for employers of 15 or more workers. The
prohibitions on discrimination by public agencies furnishing
transportation services are effective January 26, 1992 or 18
months thereafter fur some specific obligations of agencies
which receive federal aid, The prohibitions on discrimination
by public accommodations are effective January 26, 1992,
except for private entitles operating transportation services;
prohibitions are effective Immediately for those services,
Coverage: Disability Defined
The Act's definition of "disability" is the same as the def-
inition In the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: a physical or mental
impairment which substantially limits one or more of an in-
dividual's major activities of daily living such as walking,
hearing, speaking, learning, and performing manual tasks.'
Disability also includes havinf a record of a disability, such
as a hospital record of past disability, or being perceived as
having a disabUlty even if one does not exist.
Title I: Employment Discrimination
Effective July 26, 1992, businesses that employ 25 or more
workers each working day in 20 or more calendar weeks of
the year must comply with the provisions of Title I; employers
of 15 or more persons must comply by July 26, 1994. The
employment practices of federal agencies are subject to the
Provisions of Title V of the Reitabiiitation Act; while Congress
is subject to the general prohibition against discrimination, It
has its own internal process to enforce nondiscrimination prac-
tices. State and local government employees are protected by
ADA's Title I,' which also prohibits discrimination by reli-
gious organizadons but permits thent to give preference in :heir
hiring policies to individuals who practice a articular religion.
Discriminatory acts against qualified Individuals with disa.
bilities involve an employer's policies on hiring, advance-
ments, discharges, compensation, and the application of other
terms and conditions of employment (Section 102[a)). Specif-
ically prohibited are methods of job classification and descrip-
tion, .criteria or tests for employment, and the denial of
employment or advancement because one associates with the
disabled. Job criteria and tests which are not intended to die•
criminate against the disabled, but which have that practical
effect, are banned unless they are proven to be job related and
required by the necessities of the business (Section 102[b) {31
and {61). For example, a job test which over time screens out
cognitively disabled applicants is a violation of Title, I, unless
the employer can establish that that particular test Is necossary
to determine if individuals are qualified for the job and that
other nondiscriminatory forms of testing c:annut establish an
applicant's qualifications. Many employment discrimination
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class action suits based on race or sex involve this type of
suit.
The requirement that an Individual be "qualified" for em-
ployment Is the most critical element In the law. "Qualified"
means that the applicant mot be able to perform "essential
functions" of the job with "reasonable accommodations" made
by the employer if they are needed (Section 101{8)), providing
"reasonable accommodation" to the needs of a disabled per-
son is obviously another critical clement; it includes making
facilities physically accessible to, and usable by, disabled peo-
ple and the restructuring of job requirements by modifying
work schedules and assignments. Accommodations need not
be made if they would cause an employer "undue hardship"
such as significant expense, or could be made only with sig-
nificant difficulty. The degree of significance depends upon
an assessment of an organisation's size, resources, type Of
business and the nature and the cost of the accommodation.
Ultimately, a utilitarian judgement by a judge as to capacity
of the business to meet the costs will determine whether a
facility must be changed structurally or special equipment pur-
chased. Any such assessment will consider the resources of
the corporate organization as a whole; for example, the re-
sources of a corporation which operates retail stores, as well
as the resources of the particular store involved, would be
taken into consideration (Section 109 {9, 10}).
Medical F-xamimWons. The Act has specific provisions
concerning medical examinations and inquiries about one's
health or disability. in a pre -employment situation, an em-
ployer may not ask if an applicant has a disability. Before a
job is offered, inquiries as to whether the applicant can per-
form the job functions are permitted. Once a job is offered,
the employer may require the disabled person to have a phys-
ical examination as a condition of employment, provided that
all employees must have the exam and that exam results are
confidential (Section 102Cc)).
If the exam reveals a disabling condition which would pre•
vent the applicant from performing the essential functions of
the job —even if reasonable accommodations were made —em-
ployment may be refused. Medical exams and/or inquiries about
disability or health status must be job -related (Section 102[bx6));
for example, Inquiries or exams related to physical strength
would not be appropriate for research or clerl4l positions, but
could be for a stevedore's position.
There are specific defenses in Section 103 of Title I to
charges of employment discrimination. For example, employ-
ers may write Job qualification descriptions which exclude from
consideration individuals who pose a significant risk to the
health or safety of other employees. A person with a mental
impairment and a history of aggressive, violent behavior in
the work environment could be excluded, for example, An
employer In the food Industry may refuse to assign or maintain
a person with a disease which may be transmitted through
haadling of food.
Finally, a job applicant or employee is not considered a
qualified Individual with a disability" if he/she Is a drug or
alcohol abuser. Title I does not excuse employers from com-
pliance with the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act
of 1988 (Section 104). Conversely, individuals who have com-
pleted drug rehabilitation programs and are not using illegal
drugs are protected under Title I from job discrimination.
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Title 1 of the AAA will be administered and enforced by
the Equal Employment Opportunities Commimirm (F.FOC:),
which will issue regulations defining terms and will provide
education and technical assistance to interested parties. Per-
sons who believe their employment rights have been abridged
must file a complaint with an EEOC office, which will Initiate
an investigation. Injured parties are entitled to EEOC and court
orders which will prohibit the discrimination, or require job
giacement or restoration and back pay for persons who have
keen fired, father damages In the form of monetary rewards
for harm incurred are not available, although legislation is now
pending which would permit such awards. Legal action against
an alleged violator of Title I provisions may be brought in
federal courts, but not until the EEOC administrative hearing
process has been completed. The ADA includes a provision
encouraging concIlliation or arbitration rather than agency or
court litigation (Sections 106, 107, 505, 506, 513).
Over time, Title I should have a profound impact on em-
ployment opportunities for disabled persons. Heretofore, only
public agencies or non-profit organizations receiving federal
aid have been prohibited from discriminating against disabled
persons In employment situations. Affirmative action plans to
hire disabled people have been required of contractors on fed-
eral projects stnct 1973, but that program has not been actively
developed or enforced. Under Title 1, there will be recourse
through both EEOC and the federal courts for disabled indi-
viduals and classes of disabled persons who are discriminated
against in the area of employment.
Title II: Public Services and Transportation
Persons with disabilities may not be denied participation in
the serviets and programs offered by state and local govern-
ments and agencies under Title II of the ADA, Section 2M.
Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits such dis.
crimination, but only by agencies which receive federal funds.
Provisions of Title 11 of the 1990 Act are effective January
26, 1992.
This title has very specific prohibitions against disetimina.
don in public transportation programs. Since August 26, 1990,
a public agency is in violation of Title 11 if it purchases or
leases new buses, rapid transit or light rail vehicles which are
not "readily accessible to and usable by the disabled" (Section
222). Clearly, it is intended that new busts have hydraulic or
other forma of lifts to permit access by the mobility -impaired.
Exceptions will be made only If a transportation agency can
show, In a specific application to the Secretary of Transpor-
tation, that such lifts were unavailable from qualified n,anr,-
facturers and that further delay in purchasing new vehicles
would impair bus service. The act does not require that buses
Already In service be equipped with the lifts. However, trans-
portation agencies are prohibited from buying or leasing used
vehicles that are not accessible, unless they can show that they
were unable to find such vehicles after a "goad faith" effort.
Similarly. Inaccessible vehicles may not be rebuilt to extend
their usable life for more than five years.
Faratransit services. A public transportation agency offer-
ing regularly scheduled bus or rail services must, under the
Act, also offer special paratransit services —such as door -to.
door van service —to specified disabled persons (Section 223).
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pbviously, many fixed route bus systems will not he fully
;eccesible for many years; consequently, paratramit and other
special programs for the disabled will be needed, Within 18
months of the Act's effective date, agencies operating fixed
route systems must submit to the Secretary of Transportation
a plan for providing paratransit services to persons whose dis-
abilities prevent them from traveling to regular boarding lo-
cations, or who are not able to board accessible vehicles. The
plan must also provide for service to disabled persons who
want to travel during hours when the accessible vehicles are
not being used. If implementation of a paratransit system would
Impose an undue financial burden —as determined by the Sec.
retary of Transportation through documentation by an agency —
the agency can be excused from offering the service. The
paravansit provision Is a critical one because many disabled
people will not be able to fully utilize accessible fixed route
bus or rail systems.
Agencies operating demand response transit systems must
purchase new, accessible vehicles unless their current systems
as a whole axe comparable in service to systems offered the
nondisabled (Section 224). Rapid rail and commuter rail sys-
tems must have at least one accessible vehicle in service as
soon as practicable, but within not legs than five years,
Any new facilities built for transportation systems must be
accessible to the disabled and alterations to existing facilities
must, to the maximum extent feasible, be usable by disabled
persons.
Public transportation programs or activities which are con-
td In existing facilities, must, as a whole, be accessible
►..-ad usable by the disabled, However, structural changes do
not have to be made to make those facilities accessible to
wheelchair users, but "key stations" of rapid and commuter
rail services must be made readily accessible within the next
three years (Section 227). The three-year period may be ex-
tended to 30 years if extraordinary expensive changes are re-
quired. "Key stations" are those which serve as ti-ansfer and
feeder stations and therefore have a heavy traffic pattern.
Provisions governing Amtrak and inter -city commuter rail
lines differ from subway and rapid rail system requirements.
Each train must have at least one accessible car —new or oth-
erwise --no later than July 1995. All new rail cars purchased
after August 26, 1990 must be accessible (Sections 241, 242).
There are special rules for Amtrak concerning wheelchair ac-
cessibility (Section 242(3)). All new cars must be accessible,
and In addition, each train must have the equivalent of two
accessible seats per car, A 10-car train, for example, must
have at least 20 accessible seats; two of 10 cars could have
l0 seats each.
The mechanisms for enforcing Title 11's provisions are the
same as those provided for under Section 504 of the Rehabil-
itation Act of 1973. Private rights of action in federal courts
are authorized to force compliance with Title II, and both the
Attorney General and the Secretary of Transprtation may take
III appropriate actions to enforce eth a act' Violators who
and
xivr tedend monetary aid an Y public
)ri atlons do —will lose those funds.
title III: Public Accommodatlons
In many
ways, Title
erights
there has beenno
tythe ADA In federal 1 w
to prevent private enterprise from discriminating against dis-
abled individuals. Section 302(9} of this Title prohibits any
owner, lessee, or operator of an establishment offering service
to the public from discriminating on the basis of it person's
disability in the "f)ll and equal" crijoyment of goods, services
or accommodations offered by the establishment. All organi-
zations are included in this prohibition, Places of public ac-
commodation Include hotels, motels, restaurants, retail stores,
theaters, banks, offices of professionals (including physicians
and lawyers), parks, zoos, golf courses, and other recreational
facilities. Title III does not apply to private clubs, which were
exempted from coverage by the Cavil Rights Act of 1904, or
to religious organizations.
Failure to remove architemral barriers is considered dis•
crimination unless removal is not "easily accomplishable and
able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense"
(Section 302(bj{2}). Determing factors in whether a structural
change is readily achievable include the nature and cost of the
remodeling, the overall financial resources of the facility and
the type of activities with which it is involved, The "readily
achievable" standard is new, and is a lesser standard than the
"reasonable accommodation" standard which applies to em-
ployers. If removing a structural barrier is not "readily achiev-
able," a facility must use alternative methods to assure access
to services, for example, permitting meals to be eaten In a
lounge area not usually reserved for dining,
Under Section 303, new public facilities or places of em-
ployment built 30 months or more after July 1989 must be
accessible to disabled people unless accessibility is structurally
Impracticable. While it is not Impracticable to make a building
accessible, making a golf course fully accessible may be, The
structural exception Is limited to situations in which the terrain
is such that making a building accessible is impracticable,
Likewise, alterations to existing buildings must result in ac-
cessible areas unless It is structurally impracticable, Medical
office buildings and facilities are clearly subject to these pro-
visions. New or altered facilities of less then three stories or
3,000 square feet art not required to have elevators unless the
facility is a shopping center, or unless the. Attorney Qsneral's
office decides that elevators are necessary becaust of the type
of services offered in the facility.
Auxiliary 4W. it is also discriminatory under Section 302
not to provide auxiliary aids or services, such as interpreters
for the deaf or readers for the blind, unless to do so would
fundamentally alter the nature of the service or result in an
undue burden. "Undue burden" has the same meaning as
"undue hardship" in Title I. An "undue burden" is a higher
standard by far than the "readily achievable" standard for
changes in existing buildings, To Illustrate, in a restaurant a
waiter would be required to read menus to blind customers but
braille menus would not be required. A book store could have
an employee retrieve books from the top shelves for a person
in a wheelchair, rather than incur the expense of lowering ail
shelves. In a museum with audio cassettes, braille cassette
players might be needed for blind visitors.
Individuals who represent a significant risk to the health or
safety of customers or employees of a public business may be
refused service by the establishment.
Obviously, a place of public accommodation cannot have
policies which exclude persons with disabilities from the es-
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tablishment's services or benefits. Howeer, a business is not
required to fundamentally ulter Its services to comply with the
law. The Senate Committee Report on the bill (Senate Report
101-116, p, 62) states that a physician specializing in the treat-
ment of burns may not refute treatment w a deaf or mute bum
victim, but could refuse to provide speech or hearing services
to that patient If such services were not part of his/her training
and expertise.
Discrimination on the basis of association with a disabled
persons is also prohibited by the ADA.
The provision of a separate service or benefit solely for
disabled Individuals Is prohibited unless it is required to pro-
vide a service that is as effective as those provided to those
without disabilities.
In general, services must be provided in the "most inte-
grated setting" appropriate to the needs of the disabled. But
a restaurant with an Inaccessible bar could serve libations at a
table in the dining area and be in compliance with Title III
(Section 302(b]{2)B).
The public accommodations Title applies to private agencies
which furnish transportation services to private groups or to
the public at large, such as private bus lines or hotels using
shuttle buses. Title 11 regarding transportation services applies
only to public transportation agencies. Title III imposes limi-
tations on private agencies similar to those Imposed by Title
II. It now is a violation of Title III for a private operator of a
fixed route transportation system for private use —such as a
hotel shuttle Service --to purchase or lease vehicles seating
more than 16 passengers that are not readily accessible (Sec-
tion 302(b)12113). This requirement generally requires such ve-
hicles to be lift equipped. If the system purchases vehicles of
a lesser seating capacity, it must provide a level of service that
is equal to that supplied the general public, such as using one
accessible vehicle on a demand basis for any disabled person
regardless of the fixed route schedule.
The same obligation regarding new vehicles applies to pri-
vate, for —profit entities which provide public transportation,
such as Greyhound bus lines, which purchase or lease vehicles
seating more than eight persons.
Title III's Section 308 authorizes private rights of action for
disabled persons In the federal courts to enforce rights to ser-
vice against places of public accommodation, including private
transportation entities. The rights of legal action are the same
as those provided for by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding
racial discrimination. Those rights of action Involve injunctive
relief, meaning court orders to defendants to comply with the
law. An action may be brought by a disabled person or persons
who have reasonable grounds to believe that the provisions of
Title III will be violated but who have not yet suffered the
effects of a violation (Section 308(a)). The Attorney General
may also take action to enforce Title III rights of disabled
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persons. Such actions include compliancc reviews, civil ac-
tions in federal courts to obtain orders of compliance and to
obtain monetary damages for disabled persons or penalties of
$50,00i1 to $100,000. Monetary damages under Section 308
Include funds to compensate for damage of an economic or
personal nature, but punitive damages are excluded.
Title M 't'elecommuncatlons
Title IV of the ADA amends Section 225 of the Commu-
nications Act of 1934 to require that the Federal Communi-
cations Commission ensure that common carriers provide
interstate and intrastate telecommunications relay services to
individuals who are hearing -impaired and speech -impaired.
Telem)mmunications relay services are telephone transmis-
sions which make it possible for hearing and speech -impaired
individuals to communicate by wire or radio in a manner which
is functionally equivalent to the ability of nondisabied indi-
viduals to communicate using voice communication services.
These services must be in operation not later than three years
after enactment of this section. Specific guidelines are pro-
vided to the FC.0 with respect to establishing regulations to
implement and enforce this title.
Title V of the ADA authorizes attorney fees in court or
agency actions if the plaintiff prevails. The Title has a pro-
vislon authorizing alternative methods of resolving disputes.
Conclusion
The ADA vastly enlarges the rights of disabled people to
be free from discrimination In employment and in the use of
nearly every facility and service common to life in the U.S.
These rights will create many new opportunities for disabled
people to be productive and to achieve independence. In this
respect, the ADA has dramatically enhanced the effectiveness
of the rehabilitation process by creating real opportunities for
social and economic Independence for individuals whom phys-
ical capacities have been restored through medical rehabilita-
tion. However, the extent to which new opportunities will be
developed will depend on the advocacy efforts of the disabled
and of the professionals who work with them to educate the
public and private sectors to the new responsibilities they have
under the ADA.
Ae1aiowhdpm vtU 7hc work of Suntlrla We, research assiaunt at White,
Finc and Vcrvilte, In the preparatton of this artictc is gratefully weknowledged.
Referencti
I. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public law 93-112, as amended to
1978, 1983 and 199; 29 U.S. Code Sections 701 at seq.
2. Rehabilltation Act of 1973, as amended, Public Law 93-112, Sec-
tion 3.
3. Public Law 101.336, Sections 101(2) and (5) and 509 regarding
covered entitles.
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ITEM #16
LAGOON SYSTEM UPDATE
ADDISON OAKS
An update will be made by staff on the status of the Addison Oaks
lagoon system in regards to the system's future design.
This update is made in conjunction with a letter recently received
from the Department of Natural Resources, which is attached.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
THOMAS J. ANDERSON
1
MARLENE J. FLUHARTY
30ROON E. GUYER
<ERRY KAMMER
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, Governor
ELLWOOD A. MATTSON
O. MYERS
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
MOND POUPORE
RAYMOND
STEVENS T. MASON BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30028
LANSING, MI 48909
DAVID F. HALES, Director
November 6, 1990
Mr. Joseph Figa
Oakland County Parks & Recreation Division
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054
Dear Mr. Figa:
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We have received a reply from the Land and Water Management Division
concerning the phosphorus concentration limitation at Addison Oaks
County Park. Please find a copy of that reply enclosed.
It says that any of the groundwater downgradient from the discharge
site, venting to the headwaters of the Krohn Drain, should be limited
to 1 mg/1 total phosphorus. The concentration of phosphorus in the two
existing ponds ranged from 5.6 to 7.6 mg/1 on January 31, 1990.
In order for us to continue processing your discharge application, we
will need to see a workplan outlining how the total phosphorus in the
effluent will be limited to 1 mg/l, before venting to the wetlands to
the east of the discharge site. Please have the workplan in to this
office for approval by January 8, 1991.
If you should have any questions regarding this letter, feel free to
call me at the number below or Dale Copedge at 335-3379.
Sincerely,
�b� -
Ronald Stone
Hydrogeologic Review Unit
Waste Management Division
517-373-7141
cc: Mr. John Fiero, MDPH
Detroit District, WMD
Mr. Dale Copedge, WMD
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ITEM #17
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session is being requested to discuss a proposed
property acquistion.
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ITEM #18
MANAGER'S REPORT
---At the November 19 General Government Committee Meeting, staff made a presen-
tation on the proposed resolution to ban alcohol at the county -owned facilities,
including the parks. Commissioner Law addressed some of the Committee's concerns
and when it came time for a formal motion, none was made; therefore, the entire
ban issue has been dropped.
A copy of an article from the Observer -Eccentric regarding this issue is
attached.
---Enclosed is a letter sent by Chairman Wint to the Oakland County Sheriff thank-
ing him and his department for the easy transition this year with the changeover
from the Safety Division to the Oakland County Sheriff's Department.
---1991 will be a special year for the park system --the 25th anniversary of the
formation of the Oakland County Parks Commission. At the January meeting, Jan
Pung will outline some special events and programs we are planning for 1991.
---Attached is a list of the newly -elected county commissioners who will begin
their terms in January, plus their districts in the county, for your information.
---Community Service Work: Attached is a list of projects that were completed
at Glen Oaks Golf Course this past year under the supervision of full-time staff.
These workers are people who, through the court system, are required to do volun-
teer work in their community. This work was done on Saturdays and Sundays; the
courts paid for the overtime for the full-time employee to supervise, and we paid
for the materials. The project seemed to work well; we'll be implementing it
again next year.
---Attached is information on a monetary gift we received from Hubert Distributors,
plus a certificate of appreciation for the Parks' participation in an auction
from the Oakland County Children's Advisory Council.
---Attached is a copy of the 1990 Bluebird Trail report from our volunteers Lee
Deneweth and Mary Karshner. Also included is a letter from Parks Naturalist Kath-
leen Dougherty thanking Mary and Lee not only for their work on the Bluebird trails
at the three parks, but also for the monetary gift to the Parks of $250.
---Due to the New Year's holiday falling on a Tuesday, it is being recommended
by Chairman Wint to have the first Commission meeting in January on the 16th.
If there are no objections, it will be planned for that date.
---You have all received through the mail information from the state association
regarding the 1991 MRPA annual conference, which is February 3-6, 1991, at the
Westin in Detroit. Please contact Karen Smith as soon as possible if you are
interested in attending.
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OAKLAN D COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054-1697 • (313) 85H906 • Fax (313) 8581683
November 20, 1990
Sheriff John F. Nichols
Oakland County Sheriff's Department
1201 N. Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
Dear Sheriff Nichols:
Ralph A. Richard
Manager
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
Lewis E. Winl
Chairman
Jean M.Fox
bite Chairman
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
secretary
Fred Korzon
George W. Kuhn
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Thomas A. Law
John E. Olsen
Alice Tomboulian
Richard V. Vogt
On behalf of the entire Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
and its staff, I would like to extend our appreciation to you and the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department for the smooth transition --in security
staffing at the parks this year.
We appreciate your assistance in getting the program working effectively
c including a short start-up time, efficient hiring processes, and effective
service resulting in fewer problems and a high quality of security for
our park visitors.
The implementation of part-time officers in the summer worked very
well with respect to maintaining quality, flexibility in scheduling and
a more cost-effective method of park security.
We would also like to commend Deputy Ken Quisenberry for his assistance
and extra efforts in coordinating the program and making it work so well.
Given the County Board of Commissioners resolution to eliminate
the Safety Division, we are grateful for your support in making this
transition to create a viable security operation.
LEW:RR: lb
Sincerely
�
Lewis E. Wint, Chairman
Ralph Richard/ Manager
cc: Dan Murphy
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NEWLY -ELECTED COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District 3 - Clarkston
Frank Millard (R)
District 10 - Madison Heights, Troy
Teresa Krause (D)
District 12 - Clawson, Birmingham, Troy
Charles Palmer (R)
District 18 - Ferndale
Rudy Serra (D)
District 24 - Novi, South Lyon
Replacing R. Kuhn (open)
Replacing M. Chester
Replacing S. Kuhn
Replacing M. Luxon
Kay Schmid (R) Replacing Calandro
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COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK PROGRAM
1. Painted decorative fencing at front of clubhouse.
2. Painted all wood siding and trim at clubhouse.
3. Tilled, edged and weeded all flower beds before planting.
4. Raked leaves and debris away from all fence lines.
5. Painted parking lot lines and handicapped signs.
6. Painted bumper blocks in parking lot.
7. Washed and painted walls, ceiling, and trim in Rathskellar.
8. Laid nearly 1,000 yards of sod.
9. Installed 300 feet of pocket drain pipe.
10. Weedeated entire river and other needed heavy brush areas.
11. Painted maintenance building --block and trim.
12. Weeded flower gardens and edged monthly after planting.
13. Weedeated, cleaned, and organized maintenance yard.
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HUBERT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
1200 Auburn Rd. • Pontiac, MI 48057 • (313) 858-2340 • Fax # 858-2306
November 26, 1990
Mr. Ralph Richard
Oakland County
Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48054-1697
Dear Ralph:
OAnAND PARVS & RECPEATION C()jjAA
Nov 2 7 1990
REr
Please find enclosed a check in amount of $100 in support of the Orion -
Oaks Clean Up Campaign. The efforts of your organization to keep
Oakland County beautiful is very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Alice Shotwell Gustafson
President
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for the significant contributions made in the ongoing effort to combat child
abuse, neglect and delinquency and to help instill in those affected a feeling
of self-worth and determination to overcome those obstacles standing in the
way of a productive and satisfying life. We salute you for your dedication and
extend our sincerest best wishes for continued success.
AL�Ja�'.J�
Daniel T. Mur y
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECU E
Andrew Ordiway
CHAIRPERSON
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE ADVISORY G UNCIL
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Ralph A. Richard
Manager
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Alanager
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48054-1697 a (313) 858-0906 e Fax (313) 858-1683
November 20, 1990
Mary Karshner & Lee Deneweth
138 Edmund
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Dear Lee & Mary,
Levis E. Wint
Chairman
Jean PA. Fox
Vice Chairman
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Fred Korzon
George W. Kuhn
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Thomas A. Law
John E. Olsen
Alice Tomboulian
Richard V. Vogt
I find mysel.:f ;r,- t.ing you another letter in appreciation of all of the
wonderful. Lhiangs you do for Oakland County Parks. Somehow this letter
seems inadequate in terms of the measure of our gratitude to you. On
behalf of the Oakalnd County Parks & Recreation Commission and all of the
parks involved in the Bluebird Nesting Project, I want to say "thank you"
for all of the work you have done related to establishing, monitoring and
maintaining Bluebird Trails at Independence Oaks, Addison Oaks and Orion
Oaks. You are tireless in your dedication to this project and serve as an
inspiration to all of us that know you. I just read your 1990 Bluebird
Report and it is interesting to see your comments. I am, of course, very
happy with the positive results at Independence Oaks. I hope that the two
other parks will eventually realize this level of success. However, I
recognize that we can only do so much to assist in wildlife restoration,
and that there are some things beyond our control. I only wish that more
people had your interest and commitment to wild things.
I also want to thank you for your generous donation of $250.00 to the
Nature Center. The Nature Center staff is grateful for it since it
enables us to purchase educational aids that better fulfill our goals to
educate and enlighten our visitors about the special meanings of nature
and the value of wild places. You surprised -Ls with your contribution!
are both amazing individuals. I hope that we can continue to work
you and support your efforts in the future. Once again, Thank you.
Kathleen A. Dougherty
Parks Naturalist
Ralph Richard
Jon Kipke
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Dan Stencil
Ray Delasko
Frank Ostrowski
Acknowledgments
This is the fourth year of the bluebird nest box
trail at Independence Oaks, the third year at Orion Oaks,
and the second at Addison Oaks. We continue to be very
grateful for the opportunity to maintain the nest box
trails. We reap many benefits ranging from enjoying our
walks in the parks; seeing the nests being built and the
young birds being fed; and observing the many birds and
animals that live in the parks. A huge bonus has been the
humans at the parks who have made it possible for us to
have the nest box trails. They have been unfailingly
helpful, interested, and enthusiastic about the nest box
happenings. We would once again like to express our
appreciation to Kathleen Dougherty, Lynn Conover, Dar,
Stencil, and Frank Ostrowski for permission to establish
the nest box trails. They and the Nature Center staff
including Cathy Thomas, Tim Nowicki, Joyce, Zetta, Roz,
and Bob Monday (from Addison Oaks) have been exceptionally
supportive and most understanding of our bluebird ardor.
Bob Gasiorowski has continued to share his expertise as a
bird bander, thus enhancing the whole project. We thank
all of you for allowing us to pursue our bluebird passion.
Introduction
The 1990 breeding season produced very different
bluebird results at the three nest box trails. They could
be characterized as the spectacular (Independence Oaks);
the depressing (Orion Oaks); and the embattled (Addison
Oaks). On the whole it was a successful year with numbers
of breeding adults and young fledged up from 1989. From
119 nest boxes, 47 nesting attempts were made by the
bluebirds, of which 33 were successful and fledged 121
young. Added to our bluebird totals of the previous
years, exactly 300 bluebirds have fledged from the nest
boxes since 1987. Tree swallows suffered significant
losses due to some cold, rainy weather in late June.
House wrens began nesting earlier than usual but they di.
not interfere very often with bluebird or tree swallow
nests. No chickadees nested in the boxes this year.
Unfortunately the same cannot be said of house sparrows,
which persisted late into the season with their aggressive
nesting attempts, particularly at Addison Oaks.
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Bluebird Nest Box Report 1990
Oakland County Parks
Page 2
Bluebird Nesting Success
A. Independence Oaks: The Spectacular, The Last,
The Oddest, and Number 300
Bluebird nesting success was almost unbelievable at
Independence Oaks. Twenty nests were attempted and all
were successful, fledging 72 young! There were no nest
failures. This is up from 11 nesting attempts, 9 of then:
successful fledging 32 young in 1989. Six new boxes had
been added to the trail in three new locations. Bluebirds
nested in all three of the new locations, but even this
does not entirely account for more than double the number
of nests and young. Bluebird trail literature indicates
that the numbers of bluebirds often increase substantially
after a trail has been in use for two or three years.
That may be what is happening at Independence Oaks. And
some of it has to be just plain good fortune. House wrens
nested at IO earlier than they ever have before. There
were also some house sparrow incursions. The bluebirds
were not disturbed by competition from either species.
Our suspense toward the end of the season was almost
too much. Every time we checked the boxes, we held our
breath figuring the "no nest failures" would last about as
long as "No new taxes." But the bluebirds did it, eve._
though they prolonged our anxiety by having the later,
fledging we have ever recorded. The young were still in
the nest on August 25 but were out by August 27. Our
previous record was held by the bluebirds who had three
successful broods at Orion Oaks in 1938. They had
fledged by August 20.
The last nest at IO was also our most interesting.
When we went to band the three young in this nest we
discovered that they were very underdeveloped for heir
age and they smelled bad (not a good sign in our
experience). We decided not to band them but to put some
mealworms on top of the adjacent nest box and observe.
The female gathered some mealworms and fed them to the
young in the box. The male also grabbed some mealworms
and he made repeated flights to the box but failed to get
in the entrance and feed the young. He was only
successful in getting to the young once in every 6 to 10
attempts. We tried taking the predator guard off the bo:_
but that did not help. The next day Lee returned tc
observe and he realized that the male had a right le0 hut
no foot, thus he could stand well on top of the bo-x and
other perches but he could not cling well enough on a
vertical surface to get into the entrance hole easill-.
After mulling the problem over, we decided to place a
block: of wood slightly underneath the entrance hole whit;:
would act as a perch for Mr. One -Foot. He used-' it
immediately and successfully. The young were 20 or 21
days old when they fledged which is two to three c:a,-s
longer than avcragc, but their development had acc: -"L: r. tad
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Bluebird Nest Box. Report 1990
Oakland County Parks
Page 3
as soon as the male was able to deliver his food more
efficiently.
With the fledging of Mr. One-Foot's offspring, the
total of bluebirds entering the world from nest boxes at
Oakland County Parks since 1987 reached exactly 300!
B. Orion Oaks: The Baffling and Depressing
The IO bluebird euphoria evaporated at Orion Oaks.
Orion Oaks had been the trail with the best success rate
thanks to good habitat with very little sparrow or house
wren interference. In 1990 we had more nesting pairs of
bluebirds but they experienced a variety of failures.
Eleven nesting attempts resulted in only three successful
nests fledging 15 bluebirds. Even one of the good nests
succeeded under unusual conditions. The male bluebird was
found dead in the nest box with five very young nestlings
huddled on top of him. The female managed to hunt insects
and feed all five until after they left the nest.
Only two of the nest failures could be attributed to
competition with other cavity nesting birds or predation.
Aside from two clutches of infertile eggs, the other four
failures were all baffling deaths of whole broods of
nestlings. Two of those may have been weather related
with the young getting too chilled. We encountered two of
the nests when some of the nestlings were still alive but
badly underdeveloped or unresponsive. We aided them by
warming them and making mealworms available. We watched
until we were sure that adult bluebirds were carrying food
to the boxes, but the young died. The three successful
nests were all second nestings, so for the first half of
the breeding season, Orion Oaks was a very depressing
trail to monitor. However, we strongly feel that just as
the bluebirds had very good luck this year at Inder_,endence
Oaks, they had unusually bad luck at Orion Oaks. The park
has good bluebird habitat and we expect better success in
1991.
C. Addison Oaks: Success Despite Multiple Sparrow
Incursions
The second year of the bluebird trail at Addison Oaks
was encouraging with fledges up from 22 in 1989 to 34 ir,
1990. However, the trail at Addison continues to require
the most monitoring because house sparrows are a much
bigger menace there than at the other trails. Since last
year, many boxes were repositioned or removed because they
had continually attracted sparrows. Even with the
modified box locations, sparrows continued to penetrate
deeply into the trail until very late in the breeding
season.
Very late in the season after most sparrows had
nested, rogue males would appear at nest boxes with
apparently no intention of nesting since virtually nc
Bluebird Nest Box Report 1990
Oakland County Parks
Page 4
nesting material was found in the boxes. However these
rogue males would rout any birds nesting in the nearby
boxes and kill the nestlings.
Unlike the nest box trail at Troy's Lloyd A. Stage
Outdoor Education Center where sparrows start by nesting
in boxes on the periphery and from there call in others,
at Addison sparrows frequently ignore the perimeter boxes
and suddenly appear in the center of the trail area. At
Troy, by diligently trapping sparrows out of the perimeter
boxes, we have generally kept sparrows out of the other
boxes. At Addison without a similar entrance pattern, the
sparrows have been more unpredictable and diffused and
more destructive of other cavity -nesting birds' nests.
All this translates into many hours of trapping house
sparrows to keep conditions at Addison Oaks
bluebird -friendly.
Banding of the Bluebirds
For the third season we worked with Bob Gasioro:;s:-.i
and banded nestling bluebirds when they were bet,,.cc^n u and
12 days old. For a second year we also used plastic
colored bands to differentiate where and in what year the
birds were banded. The color codes used in the last t-wc
years are as follows:
1982 Independence Oaks Yellow band on right leg
Orion Oaks Red band on right leg
Addison Oaks White band on right leg
1990 Independence Oaks Green band on left leg
Orion Oaks Blue band on left leg
Addison Oaks Red on left leg
In 1990 we banded 114 of the 121 bluebird young. The
total of bluebird nestlings banded in the last three years
at the Oakland County Parks is 238.
This year we started putting mealworms on top of the
bluebird boxes so we could get a good look at the adults
and determine if they were banded. We got close looks at
most of the nesting pairs and found three banded males
nesting in boxes at Independence Oaks. None of the thrcc
had color bands, however we did spot one male with a
yellow color band while he was hunting from one of the
signs on the road to the Nature Center parking lot. he
may have ha:, a nest in a natural cavity because we nEv;-:r
say- him at a nest bc_:. We also had one return fr:,Dm: th<<
National Fish and Wildlife Service. Someone in Clarkston
turned in the band of a bluebird he found dead cf u know_
causes. He found the bird in July 1990; we had bandef the
bird at Bo:,_ No. ° at Independence Oaks in June 1989.
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Bluebird Nest Boy Report 1990
Oakland County Parks
Page 5
It may not be a coincidence that all the banded
bluebirds we have spotted, including one seen at Troy in
1989 and 1990, have been males. According to Benedict
Pinkowski in his seven year study of bluebirds at Stony
Creek, the highest return rate was amongst adult male
bluebirds (33%). The adult females he banded had a return,
rate of 9.7%, and the nestlings he banded had the lowest
return rate which was 5.3% (Pinkowski, PhD, p. 139). W_-
are not banding adult birds, but possibly male nestlings
are more predisposed to return to their area of origin.
We can't prove that statistically yet but it is an
interesting theory.
Tree Swallows: Mother Nature Was Not Rind
We had major tree swallow nestling mortality at all
three parks due to several days of unusually cool and
rainy weather near the end of June. In such conditions the
adults found it hard to find enough flying insects to feed
their nestlings. Addison Oaks went from 82 tree swallows
fledged last year to 46 this season. At Orion: Oaks, th-
number fledged was larger than last year's but that was
due tc eight additional boxes being added to the trail.
The number fledged per clutch dropped from 4.1 to 2.2 at
Orion OakEz, and the percentage fledged went from 7^ G to
57.5%. For the totals for all the parks, see
The tree swallow nests that were the hardest hit were
those that had mid -aged nestlings. The older nestlings
had enough featherage and more body fat to get througii
sparse days. The youngest nestlings were still being
brooded and probably needed less food to stay alive. 1..
8-14 day old nestlings suffered the most, with the wIol
brood often dying. However, tree swallow numbers are h_,::ih
at all the parks, so these nest failures should not have a
profound effect on the overall tree swallow population.
House Wrens
House wrens nested at all three parks in roughly
comparable numbers to last year. Several nests fledc;cd
earlier than we have seen in the past. Our earliest
fledges in the past occurred on June 25. This year we- :_ad
a wren nest at Orion Oaks fledged by June 19, and twD at
Independence Oaks by June 21. For the house wren totals
at the parks, see the: Michigan. Nest Box N_�twor:: report
forms ( Appendix 3 ) .
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Bluebird Pest Box Report 1990
Oakland County Parks
Page 6
Purple Martins: Good News!
Evidence of two successful purple martin nests were
found in the martin box by the lake when it was taken down
for the season. We had checked the box once and watched
on sporatic occasions for martin action but had seen none,
so the nest material was a very pleasant surprise.
The martin box by the amphitheatre had a tree swallow nest
in it. We hope the purple martins return in 1991.
Conclusion
It was an exciting bluebird breeding season and we
were very pleased to see increased numbers of young an::
breeding adults. 121 Eastern bluebirds, 231 tree
swallows, and 104 house wrens fledged from the 119 nest
boxes at the Oakland County Parks. We plan to be back
monitoring boxes, trapping sparrows, and banding bluefird
nestlings in 1991.
As in past years, we have reported the nest boy: trail
results to the North American Nest Record Project at
Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology, the North American
Bluebird Society, and the Michigan Nest Box Network.
Copies are appended to the file copy of this report which
is given to the Independence Oaks Nature Center. Specific
information about nesting dates, nest failures, etc. can
be found in the Cornell Nest Record Cards.
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BLUEBIRD
NEST BOX RESULTS 1987-1990
No.
of
Eggs
Average
Eggs
Average
%
Number
Nests
*
Laid
Clutch
Hatched
Hatched
Hatched
Fledged
IO
87
11
(9)
53
4.8
40
3.6
75%
37
IO
88
13
(9)
57
4.4
48
3.7
84%
40
IO
89
11
(9)
43
3.9
33
3.0
7700-
32
IO
90
20
(20)
85
4.25
76
3.8
89%
72
00
88
6
(6)
30
5.0
28
4.7
93%
27
00
89
7
(5)
35
5.0
25
3.6
71%
21
00
90
11
(3)
48
4.4
35
3.2
73%
15
AO
89
11
(6)
54
4.9
32
2.9
59%
22
90
16
(10)
73
4.6
48
3.0
66%
34
Total
106
(77)
478
4.5
365
3.4
760s
300
* Number of nests is the total of nests built by
bluebirds where at least one egg was laid. The number in
parentheses is the number of nests that successfully
fledged young.
Comparisons: Benedict Pinkowski in his 7 year study- at
Stony Creek Metro Park had an average clutch size of 4.49.
(Pinkowski, PhD dissertation, p. 191)
At a trail in Ashtabula County, Ohio over a period from
1964 to 1978, they had a 67.9* fledge rate. (Sialia,
Vol. 1, No. 3, p. 117)
At a trail in Erie County, Pennsylvania, from 1972-1978,
there was a 72.1* fledge rate. (Sialia, Vol. 1, No. 3, p.
116)
For the midwestern region, the North American Bluebird
Society's nest boy reports in 1980 and 1981 reported a
79.6* and an 81.0* hatch rate, and a 73.2$ and 74.0T
fledge rate respectively. (Sialia, Vol. 3, No. 2, p. 52
d Sialia, Vol. 4, No. 2, p. 71) (NABS changed their
_&porting forms and it is no longer possible to determine
hatching and fledging rates from the summaries presented
each year.
Average
%
Fledged
Fledged
3.4
70%
3.1
70%
2.9
74%
3.6
85%
4.5
90%
3.0
60%
1.4
31%
2.0
41%
2.1
47%
2.8 63%
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