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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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Ralph A. Richard
Manager
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
November 10, 1994
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr
Chairman
Jean M.Fox
Vice Chairman
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Ruth A. Johnson
George W. Kuhn
Thomas A. Law
John E. Olsen
L. Brooks Patterson
Roy Rewold
Richard Skarritt
A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATIONS
COMMISSION as follows:
PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 16, 1994
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PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Meeting
This meeting has been called in accordance with the
authorization of Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. of the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
Ralph Richard
Manager
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING
November 16, 1994
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes for November 2, 1994 Meeting.
4. Public Comments.
5. Approval of Payment: Voucher Nos: 11-1 thru 11-151
Interdepartmental Payment Register:
September charges paid in October
6. Activity Report for October, 1994.
7. Reclassification Approval. Pecky Lewis / 280-2600
8. Property Acquisition - Rose Township.
Ralph Richard / 858-0909
9. Catwalk Material Payment Approval - Waterford Oaks Fridge.
Jon Kipke / 858-4605
10. Proposed Property Acquisition - Southfield.
Ralph Richard / 858-0909
11. Manager's Report. If if
12. Old Business.
13. New Business.
14. Adjourn.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m. by Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. in the
commission room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Ruth Johnson, George
Kuhn, Thomas Law, L. Brooks Patterson, Richard Skarritt, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Roy Rewold
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Central Services
Oakland Co. Gypsy Moth Program
Southfield Eccentric
Resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Joe Figa, Chief of Design/Development
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Jan Pung, Public Comm. Officer
Kathleen Dougherty, Parks Naturalist
Joseph Hylla, Manager
Dave VanderVeen, Director
Carol Lenchek, County Coordinator
Jackie Klein, Reporter
Judy Wiser
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the
minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1994, with the following changes:
Page 3 - 1, Under Approval of Payments, add the following phrase to
the motion: "and Vouchers 10-1 through 10-159;"
Page 3 -3, Before the paragraph beginning, "Commission questioned a
purchasing policy point...", add the following heading -- BACKHOE
ATTACHMENT - SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE.
Page 3 - 4, Under Fees and Charges, add the following as a final
sentence: "The full Fees and Charges, with staffs proposed changes,
is attached for reference."
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G . Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt (7 )
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
3 - 1
(Commission Meeting, November 2, 1994)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked, nor comments made, by the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mrs. Fox, supported by Mr. Patterson to approve the
payment of Vouchers 10-160 through 10-311; plus the Transfer Voucher
Register for the Third Quarter Charges, and the Oak Management
Credits for the Third Quarter.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending September 30, 1994, was accepted
as filed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE:
The Capital Improvement Projects Budget Update as of September 30, 1994, was
accepted as filed.
GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM:
Carol Lenchek, Coordinator for the Oakland County Gypsy Moth Suppression
Program, reviewed the program including costs, environmental effect, and goals
with the Commission.
Commission concurred with the recommendation to assess the situation in the parks,
doing as much field work as possible, then to decide on whether or not to spray if
the acreage qualifies.
PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
Manager Richard noted that a 30-acre parcel of vacant land in Southfield is being
proposed for Commission consideration for acquisition.
The parcel is on Ten Mile and Inkster fronting on Ten Mile; the property also
includes frontage on Carpenter Lake.
Southfield Parks and Recreation has had two grants approved for this acquisition,
but have been unable to work out an offer with the developer.
Commissioner Law spoke to people interested in keeping this land green space and
told them he did not believe the Commission had funds available for this purchase .
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(Commission Meeting, November 2, 1994)
The groups concurred that, if the Commission can get a 75 / 25 matching grant
approved for this acquisition, they would be willing to donate the remaining cost of
the purchase.
Manager Richard also noted that there is a 14-acre horse farm adjacent to this parcel
that may be available for future acquisition.
Commission felt this might be a good opportunity to provide another park for the
residents in south Oakland County, but expressed concerns about duplicating local
parks departments' efforts.
Commission concurred to have an appraisal completed on the property; at that time
they will decide whether or not it will be worthwhile to direct staff to conduct a
feasibility study.
Moved by Mr. Patterson, supported by Mr. G . Kuhn to approve an
appraisal be done on the 30-acre parcel of vacant land on Ten Mile Road
and Inkster in Southfield adjacent to Carpenter Lake.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt, Vogt, Fox (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 OPERATING BUDGET:
Staff requested Commission approval to transfer $56, 816 from the 1994 Operating
Budget Contingency to the Waterford Oaks BMX Expense Budget.
This transfer is required in accordance with the Commission's 1994 General
Appropriations Act, which incorporates the Uniform Local Budgeting Act, and will
cover additional expenses to Waterford Oaks BMX for the World BMX Championships
including grounds maintenance, miscellaneous expenses, special events,
housekeeping supplies, supplies, and small tools.
Staff noted that revenues were also proportionately higher than budgeted.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Vogt to approve the transfer
of $56,816 from the 1994 Operating Budget Contingency to the Water-
ford Oaks BMX Expense Budget in accordance with the Commission's
1994 General Appropriations Act, which incorporates the Uniform Local
Budget Act; the proposed new budget for Waterford Oaks BMX will be
$256,944.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt, Vogt, Fox, Johnson (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
3 - 3
(Commission Meeting, November 2, 1994)
INTERCOM SYSTEM - WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN RUN:
Moved by Ms. Johnson, supported by Mrs. Fox to award the purchase
of equipment for an intercom PA system for the Waterford Oaks
Toboggan Run to the low bidder, Sound Engineer, in the amount of
$7,108.99.
AYES: Fox, Johnson, G . Kuhn, Lewis, Patterson, Skarritt, Vogt (7 )
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
BACKHOE ATTACHMENT - SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE:
Commission concurred to postpone a decision on the purchase of the backhoe
attachment for the Springfield Oaks Golf Course until after the Board of
Commissioners has had an opportunity to address a proposed purchasing policy
change on the subject of preference.
OAKLAND PARKS FOUNDATION:
Manager Richard and Chairman Lewis reviewed the current status of the Oakland
Parks Foundation, noting they are struggling to draw strong leadership to the board
and finding a focus for the future direction.
Recommendations were presented to the Parks Commission at the September 21
meeting; those were reviewed and addressed.
After discussion, staff was directed to meet with the President of the Foundation
with the following:
1. The Parks Commission feels the Foundation should
continue to focus their efforts for the benefit of the
Oakland County Parks.
2. Commission members will suggest names for potential
Foundation board members.
3. Not recommending the Parks Commission pick up or share
in the cost of the Foundation's executive director.
4. Suggest the Foundation consider a three -person executive
board -- the president, the treasurer, and the chairman
of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---A revised copy of the Manager's Message for the 1995 Operating Budget was
distributed. Staff reviewed the changes including a change in the Contingency to =
cover the proposed cost of salary raises. Also noted was a proposed classification
change for the Manager -Parks and Recreation position to Director.
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(Commission Meeting, November 2, 1994)
---Employees from EDS recently worked with staff from Independence: Oaks at a
clean-up day.
The next Commission Meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at the
administration office.
Richard D . Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Payment Approval Summary
For Meeting of:
November 16, 1994
Unrrr•uWvc .
Nos. 11-1 thru 11-151 $259,055.58
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENT REGISTER:
September charges paid in October 265,029.80
TOTAL $524,085.38
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
NUMBER COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
11-1
Baldwin Cafe
Misc.Exp.,lunch for trusty work crew,9/15&29,10/3,4,18
&19/94-Orion & Indep.
$
121.46
11-2
Consumers Power Co.
Utilities-Add.,Add.Conf.Ctr.,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks &
R.O.W Park "
3,382.69
11-3
Detroit Edison
Utilities-Add.,Add.Conf.Ctr. & Grove.
4,868.03
11-4
City of Madison Heights
Utilities -Red Oaks & R.O.W.Park
3,892.13
11-5
O.C. Dept. of Public Works
Utilities -Glen Oaks
1,959.35
11-6
Burington Golf Car
Golf Carts,rental for tournament -Spring.
500.00
11-7
Jean's Hardware
Cap. Proj.,Greens Imp. -Glen Oaks
180.00
11-8
Detroit Edison
Utilities-Indep.,Glen Oaks,Spring.,SAC & Nat. Prog.
6,867.65
11-9
Oliver Supply Co.
Cap. Equip.,Beer Keg Cooler & Refrigeration system -
Water.
3,736.00
11-10
Western Financial, Inc.
Cap. Equip.,(1)Air Lift w/ramps-Tech. Sup.
896.58
11-11
Kell 's Outfitters, Inc.
Mdse. for Resale,worms-Indep.
109.35
11-12
Raven Golf Ball Co.
Golf Mdse. for Resale,golfballs-Wh..Lk.,Glen Oaks,Red
Oaks & Spring.
4,500.00
11-13
David Geoffrey & Assoc.
Golf Mdse. for Resale,golfballs-Spring.
244.00
11-14
Omilian, Inc.
9/l/93
Cap. Proj.,Winter Park Act. -Water. (payment #9)
11,004.75
11-15
Brinker's Plumbing & Heating
Cap. Proj.,Waterslide Bldgs. Renov.-Water.
10.49
11-16
U.S. Sand & Stone Co.
Cap. Proj.,Greens Imp. -Glen Oaks
360.57
11-17
Sandra DeVonce
Reimbursement for business telephone calls-Rec. Admin.
25.57
11-18
Erb Lumber Company
Cap.Proj.,Golf Cart Storage Fac.-Wh. Lk.&Waterslide
Bld s. Renov.-Water.;Grounds Maint.-Glen Oaks & BMX
705.80
11-19
Entire Reproductions
Cap.Proj.,Fencing-Wh. Lk.;Off.Sup.-Indep.&Lyon Oaks;
Public Info.-Admin.
69.46
11-20
AT&T
Communications-Wh. Lk.
48.95 .
5-1
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
NTTMRF.R C:OMMTSSTON APPROVAL DATE
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
11-21
Palace Equipment Rental, Inc.
Equip. Rental-Add.,Grove.,Indep.,Red Oaks,Spring. &
Water.
$
495.00
11-22
City Waste Systems, Inc.
Rubbish Removal -BMX & Grove.
1,497.65
11-23
Waste Management of MI -Mideast
Rubbish Removal -Add. & Indep.
298.00
11-24
Laidlaw Waste Systems
Rubbish Removal-Wh.Lk.,Glen Oaks,Water.,Spring.,SAC & T.
Complex
670.50
11-25
J-Turner Septic Service
Bldg. Maint.,pumping of septic system-Indep.
108.00
11-26
Global Equipment Co.
Bldg. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
42.95
11-27
Service Glass Co.
Bldg. Maint.,repair of broken window -Glen Oaks
446.25
11-28
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Bldg. Maint.-R.O.W.Park
69.90
11-29
Haus of Trailers
Equip. Maint.-Mob. Rec.,skate mob. & Grove.
29.75
11-30
Gregware Equipment Co.
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
22.71
11-31
Capitol Equipment, Inc.
Equip. Maint.-Indep. & Add.,repair of tractor
437.93
11-32
Club Car
Equip. Maint.-Spring.
541.39
11-33
Crown Battery Mfg., Co.
Equip. Maint.,batteries for carts -Red Oaks
270.48
11-34
Amerigas
Utilities-T. Complex
186.81
11-35
Green Oak Tree, Inc.
Equip. Maint.,buses-Mob. Rec.
130.50
11-36
Wolverine Tractor & Equip. Co.
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
49.75
11-37
Chemsearch
Equip. Maint.-Red Oaks;Bldg. Maint.-R.O.W.Park
380.71
11-38
University Lawn Equipment, Inc.
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup. & Water.
182.80
11-39
Zep Manufacturing Co.
Equip. Maint.-Glen Oaks
29.00
11-40
1 Clyde's Frame & Wheel
Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
61.20
5-L
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
vTrunrn rnuuTCCTnM ADDUnAYAT nAT1[7
PURPOSE
11-41
Auto Parts by Mazza
Equip. Maint.-Water.
$ 22.48
11-42
Meijers Commercial Charge
Public Info.,slides & battery-Admin.;Off.Sup.-Admin.;
Misc.Exp.,donuts for trusty work crew,10/5&food for mtg.-
Water.;Rec.Sup.-Nat.Prog.&Mob.Rec.,puppet mob.;Special
Events, mt. bike race-Rec. Admin.
792.71
11-43
Arrow Uniform Rental
Laundry&Dry Cleaning-Add.,Grove.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.,Glen
Oaks,Red Oaks,Sprin .,R.O.W.Park,SAC & Nat. Pro .
682.33
11-44
Arrow Uniform Rental
Laundry&Dry Cleaning-Tech.Sup.,Add.,Grove.,Indep.,Wh.
Lk.,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks,Spring.,R.O.W.Park,SAC,Water.,
W.O.W.Park & Nat. Prog.
464.23
11-45
Spartan Distributors
Equip.Maint.-Grove.,Wh.Lk.,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks & Spring.
824.65
11-46
Madison Electric
Bldg. Maint.-Tech.Sup.,Add.Conf.Ctr.,Indep.,Wh.Lk. & Glen
Oaks
470.35
11-47
Mazza Auto Supplies
Equip.Maint.-Tech.Sup.,Water.&Mob.Rec.,buses;Sm.Tools-
Tech.Sup.&Water.;Misc.Exp.,clamps-Mob.Rec.
482.66
11-48
Trico Contracting
Uniforms,Sm.Tools&Sup.for Repair-Tech.Sup.;Grounds
Maint.-Water.
1,000.49
11-49
D & C Distributors
Equip.Maint.-Wh.Lk.;Sm.Tools-Tech.Sup.&Spring.;Grounds
Maint.-Glen Oaks & Spring.
1,127.85
11-50
UZ Engineered Products
Sup.for Repair-Tech.Sup.;Sm.Tools-Tech.Sup.&Indep.;
Grounds Maint.-Water.;Equip. Maint.-Indep.
4,436.11
11-51
Sundry (Payroll)
Pay period ending 10/28/94-All Parks
135,690.44
11-52
Sundry (Commission)
Per Diem & Mileage paid to Parks Commissioners for mtg.
of 10/19/94-Admin.
120.12
11-53
Reif Farms
Misc. Exp.,deer bait -Add.
125.00
11-54
Vesco Industrial Lubricants
Equip. Maint.-Glen Oaks
77.75
11-55
Seton Name Plate Corp.
I Sup. for Repair -Tech. Sup.;Bldg. Maint.-Toboggan Complex
396.40
11-56
Hodges Supply Company
I Bldg. Maint.-Admin.,Grove. & Indep.
712.02
5-3
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER
NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
NUMBER COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE
11 11-97 Pontiac FirPfiahters Refund of moonwalk fee -Mob. Rec. $ 250.00
11-58
Safety Kleen Corp.
Equip. Maint.-Spring.
116.75
11-59
Goodyear Wholesale Tire Ctrs.
Equip. Maint.,bus #908-Mob. Rec.
269.76
11-60
Cruise -Out Marine, Inc.
Equip. Maint.-Add. & Grove.
96.29
11-61
Mid -States Petroleum
Equip. Maint.,diesel & unleaded fuel-Wh. Lk.
881.65
11-62
Gamalski Bldg. Specialties
Grounds Maint.-T.Complex,Toboggan Comp. & Lyon Oaks;Bldg.
Maint.-Tech. Sup.
267.00
11-63
Drayton Plywood
Grounds Maint.-T.Complex,Toboggan Comp. & Lyon Oaks
47.40
11-64
Trio Contracting, Inc.
Grounds Maint.,install concrete -Water.
804.75
11-65
Scramlin Feeds
Grounds Maint.,mulch hay -Orion
131.25
11-66
Wimsatt Bldg. Materials Corp.
Grounds Maint.-Toboggan Comp:,
32.30
11-67
Sunshine Plants
Grounds Maint.-Water.
28.62
11-68
Southlane Landscape Supp.
Grounds Maint.,stone-R.O.W.Park
181.00
11-69
Food Castle
Misc. Exp.,lunch for trusty work crew,10/6,13,20 &27/94-
Grove.
126.76
11-70
Little Dana's
Misc. Exp.,lunch for trusty work crew,10/13/94-Indep.
43.38
11-71
Michigan First Aid & Safety Co.
Misc. Exp.,medical supplies -Glen Oaks
124.52
11-72
Sammy's To Go
Misc.Exp.,lunch for trusty work crew,10/20/94-Water.;
Travel&Conf.,budget work session-Admin.
133.44
11-73
Ralph A. Richard
Travel Reimb. for attending the Oak.Parks Foundation mtg.
in Waterford, MI on 10/18/94-Admin.
36.27
11-74
Dearborn Lithograph
Special Events,World races program booklet -BMX
4,052.00
11-75
1 County of Oakland
Special Events,sr. citizens -Water.
163.25
11-76
1 Gordon Food Service
Special Events,ther. prog.-Rec. Admin.
345.20
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
MTTMRFR C'nMMTSSTnN APPROVAT. DATE
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
11-77
Kathleen Spence
Special Events,instructor for aerobics -Water.
$ 229.25
11-78
Harwoods Uniforms
Uniforms-Orion,Indep. & Glen Oaks
403.90
11-79
Darson Corporation
Off. Sup.,"Nat. Choice" decal-Admin.
137.97
11-80
Day -Timers, Inc.
Off. Sup.-Admin.
8.96
11-81
Priority Time Resource
Off. Sup.-Admin.
11.25
11-82
Rochester Cider Mill
Rec. Sup. -Nat. Prog.
25.00
11-83
Glenn Wing Power Tools
Sm. Tools -Tech. Sup.
36.25
11-84
Oliver Supply Co.
Bldg. Maint.-Water. & Add.Conf.Ctr.
291.00
11-85
Wilson Welding Supply
Equip.Maint.-Tech.Sup.,Add.&Indep.;Rec.Sup.-R.O.W.Park &
W.O.W.Park;Special Events,helium-Rec. Admin.
133.25
11-86
Albin Business Copiers
Equip. Maint.-Rec. Admin.
89.50
11-87
Six-S Trucking & Supply
Grounds Maint.,shredded hardwood -Toboggan Complex
660.00
11-88
Park Gardens
Grounds Maint.,arbor lights -Add.
462.00
11-89
Tom Bardsley & Assoc., Inc.
Off. Sup.-Admin.
56.00
11-90
Art rafix
Off. Sup.-Admin.
90.68
11-91
Waterford Twnshp. Water & Sewer
System
Utilities-Water.,W.O.W.Park & T.Complex
4,756.36
11-92
Ski Fest '95
Special Events,x-country skiing-Indep.
100.00
11-93
Wheeling Park Commission
Adv.Regist. for C.Herb & R.Coffey to attend the RV Park &
Campground Mgmt. conf. in Ogelbay,Wheeling, WV on 1/15-
20/95-Add. & Grove.
1,148.00
11-94
CRC Press, Inc.
Publications,reference material -Red Oaks
67.45
11-95
R. S. Means Co.
Publications,reference material-Admin.
104.59
11-96
Chris Keast
Public Info.,'94-'95 General Brochure-Admin.
1,000.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
NUMBER COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
11-97
Cindy Barnowsky
Refund of security deposit -SAC
$ 50.00
11-98
Kenneth Lawrence
Refund of security deposit -Water.
50.00
11-99
Michigan First Aid & Safety Co.
Mdse. for Resale & Misc. Exp.,medical supplies-Wh. Lk.
34.66
11-100
Van Horn Bros.,Inc.
Cap.Proj.,Maint. Storage Bins-Indep.
1,650.00
11-101
Paint "n" Stuff
Cap.Proj.,Waterslide Bldgs. Renov.-Water.;Bldg. Maint.-
Add.Conf.Ctr.&Indep.;Equip. Maint.-Indep.
203.79
11-102
Superior Shine Cleaning
Bldg. Maint.,cleaning of ceramic tile -Water.
240.00
11-103
Michigan Coffee Service
Equip.Rental,rental fee for filtered water machines-
Admin.,Tech. Sup. & Water.
99.80
11-104
Herk's Oxford Automotive
Equip. Maint.-Indep. & Add.
46.98
11-105
Tire Wholesalers Co.
Equip. Maint.-Add.
29.40
11-106
J & A Spring & Tires
Equip. Maint.,buses & skate mob.-Mob.Rec.
330.45
11-107
Pifer, Inc.
Equip. Maint.-Add.,Glen Oaks & Water.
241.99
11-108
King Brothers
Equip. Maint.-Grove. & Water.
101.82
11-109
Parts Associates
Equip. Maint.-Spring.
198.02
11-110
Noble's Landscape Supply
Grounds Maint.,landscape fabric-R.O.W.Park
880.00
11-111
D & G Sign & Label
Grounds Maint.-Indep.
145.30
11-112
Turfgrass, Inc.
Grounds Maint.-Glen Oaks
35.00
11-113
Safety Services, Inc.
Misc. Exp.,earplugs-Indep.
56.01
11-114
Audio -Video Distributors
Public Info.-Admin.
83.00
11-115
1 J. Stephen Kennedy
Public Info.,photo raph -Admin.
45.00
11-116
1 VOID
5-b
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
NUMBER COMMISSION APPROVAL nATF
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
11-117
Metro Promotional Specialties
Public Info.,labels-Admin.
$ 197.50
11-118
Camera Mart, Inc.
Public Info.,processing-Admin.;Special Events,film for
Fall Car show-Indep.
161.41
11-119
Michigan Coffee Service
Off. Sup. -Water.
39.12
11-120
Tom's Hardware
Sm. Tools -Orion
51.19
11-121
Detroit Edison
5/6/92
Acct.Payable,4th payment for backbilling at R.O.W.
Park-Admin.
25,000.00
11-122
Warren Do -It Center
Sm. Tools-R.O.W. Park
22.16
11-123
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Sm. Tools -Orion
76.90
11-124
11-125
11-126
11-127
11-128
Hodges Supply Co.
S.L.C. Meter Service
Ecotec Pest Control
Lamport & Brother
Palace Equip. Rental, Inc.
Cap.Proj.,Waterslide Bldgs. Renov.&Winter Park Act.-
Water.;Bldg. Maint.-Add.Conf.Ctr.,Indep.&Glen Oaks;
Grounds Maint.-Toboggan Comp.;Rental Prop. Maint.-
Water.
Cap. Pro'.,Winter Park Act. -Water.
B1dg.Maint.-Add.,Rec.Admin.,Tech.Sup.,Indep.,Red
Oaks,Spring.,SAC,Water.,T.Complex & BMX
Misc. Exp.,hand towels -Toboggan Complex
Equip. Rental -Grove.
Bldg. Maint.,steam cleaned banquet chairs & carpet -
Water.
2,923.68
217.50
401.00
19.55
133.95
11-129
Hayden Carpet & Upholstery
Cleaning
600.00
11-130
11-131
11-132
Ashton Orchards
Done Right Engraving
Magpie Productions
Rec. Sup. -Nat. Pro .
Uniforms -Nat. Pro .
Special Events,amphitheater performance, reimb. for
hotel room -Nat. Prog.
Bldg. Maint.-Tech. Sup.
Public Info.,editing-Admin.
Refund of Ballroom Dance fee -Water.
9.00
10.37
49.22
11-133
11-134
11-135
-7
Detroit Ball Bearing
Effective Productions
Kathleen Adams
10.68
120.00
60.00
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VOUCHER REGISTER NOVEMBER,1994
VOUCHER VENDOR AND PRIOR
—n "n /-nv1iTC0Tn1L7 ADDDnITAT nArPV
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
0 UCI D C.R
11-136
VVl"1171JJ1VL� nl L L\V IAL u
Ken Tabor
Refund of group site fee -Grove.
$ 110.00
11-137
Ralph A. Richard
Travel Reimb. for attending the NRPA Congress in
Minneapolis, MN on 10/12-16/94-Admin.
432.36
11-138
Sundry (Commission)
Per Diem & Mileage paid to Parks Commissioners for mtg.
of 11/2/94-Admin. r
120.12
11-139
MARVAC Camper & RV Show
Public Info.,exhibit fee-Admin.
450.00
11-140
Pontiac Post Office
Public Info.,new resident mailing-Admin.
1,270.50
11-141
UZ Engineered Products
Sup. for Repair,tie raps -Tech. Sup.
595.50
11-142
Smiley Electric
Bldg. Maint.-Tech. Sup. & Glen Oaks
427.00
11-143
North Electric Supply
Bldg. Maint.,install new light fixtures -Toboggan Complex
524.00
11-144
Midwest Tool & Equipment
Bldg. Maint.,coil screws -Toboggan Complex
141.00
11-145
Leslie Electric
Bldg. Maint.,repair of phone lines -Add.
263.43
11-146
Young Supply
Sup. for Repair&Sm.Tools-Tech. Sup.;Bldg.Maint.-Add.
Conf.Ctr. & Indep.
76.48
11-147
Wide Track Auto Supply
Equip. Maint.-Water.
25.00
11-148
Van's Auto Supply, Inc.
Equip.Maint.-Tech.Sup.,Wh.Lk.,Spring.&Water.;Sm.Tools-
Wh.Lk. & Spring.
322.09
11-149
Laidlaw Waste Systems
Rubbish Removal -Tech. Sup.,T.Complex & BMX
287.70
11-150
Riteway Fence
Grounds Maint.,installation of slide gates for fence -
Grove.
4,500.00
11-151
Global Equipment Co.
Sup. for Repair -Tech. Sup.
83.25
SUB -TOTAL FOR VOUCHER REGISTER
$258,768.88
AMR
OAKLAND COV'"Y PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER, 1`
"I DT 1WTV1772T
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENT RF^TSTER
(FOR THE MONTH OF SE MBER)
PriupnGR AMOUNT
Inv.#1429
O.C. Computer Services Fund
Off.Sup.-Admin.;Computer Serv.-Operations-Admin.,
$
Add.,Grove.,Indep.&Nat.Prog.;Computer Serv.-Dev.-
Admin.
6,558.28
Inv. #990
O.C. Facilities & Operations Fund
Bldg.Maint.-Admin.,Rec.Admin.,Tech.Sup.,Indep.,Glen
Oaks,Red Oaks,Spring.,R.O.W.Park,W.O.W.Park,Wh.Lk.,
T.Complex&BMX;Grounds Maint.-Orion,Water,W.O.W.
Park,T.Complex&BMX;Communications-BMX
1,412.85
Inv. #428
O.C. Fringe Benefit Fund
Fringe Benefit charges paid in September, 1994-All
Parks
189,356.59
Inv. #797
O.C. General Fund
Security Exp.,8/20 thru 9/16/94-Add.,Grove.,Indep.,
R.O.W.Park & W.O.W.Park
30,208.59
Inv. #798
O.C. General Fund
Per Diem & Mileage paid to Park Commissioners:T.
Law,mtgs. of 3/16,4/20,5/4&6/1,R.Rewold,mtgs. of
4/20,6/1&7/6,R.Skarritt,mtgs. of 6/1&7/6&G.Kuhn,
mtg. of 7/6-Admin.;Airfare for F.Trionfi,J.Fox,G.
Kuhn & S.Delridge to Minn.,MN-Admin.&Rec.Admin.
1,688.80
Inv. #873
O.C. Materials Management Fund
Hskp.Exp.-Admin.,Add.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.,Spring.,R.O.W.
Park,Water.&SAC;Off.Sup.-Admin.,Rec.Admin.,Tech.
Sup.,SAC,R.O.W.Park;Uniforms,gloves-Indep.;Grounds
Maint.-Add. &Indep.;Bldg.Maint.-Indep.;Misc.Exp.,
cups-BMX&utensils-Add.
2,931.97
Inv. #369
O.C. Motor Pool Fund
Transportation-Admin.,Orion,SAC,Water.,Glen Oaks&
Nat.Prog.; Equip.Maint.-Add.;Insurance-Add.&Glen
Oaks;Equip.Maint.,Insurance &Transportation -Tech.
Sup.,Grove.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.,Red Oaks,Spring.,Mob.
Rec.,trucks & buses
15,150.71
Inv.#1116
O.C. Office Equipment Fund
Equip.Rental-Admin.,Rec.Admin.,Spring.&Water.
71.50
Inv. #931
O.C. Printing & Mailing Fund
Public Info.-Admin.;Off.Sup.-Admin.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.&
Glen Oaks;Special Events,mt. bike race -Add.
3,395.07
Inv. #484
O.C. Radio Equipment Fund
Communications&Radio Maint.-Admin.,Rec.Admin.,Tech.
Sup.,Add.,Grove.,Indep.,R.O.W.Park,Water.,W.O.W.
Park&Nat.Prog.;Radio Maint.-Toboggan Comp.,Mob.
Rec.,SAC,R.O.W.Park,Red Oaks,Spring.,Glen Oaks,Wh.
Lk.&Orion;Equip.Maint.-Admin.,Grove.&BMX
4,170.21
Inv. #733
O.C. Telephone Communications
Communications-Admin.,Rec.Admin.,Tech.Sup.,Add.,
Fund
Grove.,Indep.,Wh.Lk.,Glen Oaks,Red Oaks,Spring.,
R.O.W.Park,SAC,W.O.W.Park,Water.,T.Complex,Mob.
Rec.,BMX&Nat.Prog.
10,085.23
TOTAL FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENT REGISTER
$ 265,029.80
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COMBINED TOTALS OF MONTHL ACTIVITY FOR OCTOBER, 1994
TOTALS
GOLF COURSES
RECREATIONAL & SPECIAL EVENTS
DAY USE PARRS
GRAND TOTALS
GLEN OARS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played = 18 Holes'
Banquet Facility
RED OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
SPRINGFIELD OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Activity Center
WHITE LAKE OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Banquet Facility
TOTALS
I
N
YEAR TO DATE
LEAGUES/GROUPS
PARTICIPANTS
LEAGUES/GROUPS
PARTICIPANTS
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
59
40
22,084
19,280
2,775
2,744
314,081
329,371
133
137
6,252
7200
2 088
2,387
184,484
226,835
3,393
4,477
20,621
26 027
87,079
88,023
787,686
789,242
3,585
4,654
48,957
52,507
91,942
93,154
1,286,251
1,345,448
GOLF COURSES - MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1994
LEAGUES
PARTICIPANTS
LEAGUES
PARTICIPANTS
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
7
0
2,700
3,206
750
707
48,278
51,253
0
0
928
1,418
9
9
14,022
16,207
15
13
2,192
1,564
151
147
18,734
17,688
0
1
2,530
3,068
350
307
39,873
43,426
1
0
817
820
506
531
26,171
27,055
1
0
1,071
1,429
4
3
16,586
17,369
32
15
8,121
2,808
225
205
77,437
83,525
0
0
2,408
2,686
703
746
50,811
51,596
0
3
867
1,391
6
12
14,937
14,440
3
8
448
890
71
77
7,232
6,812
59
40
22,084
19,280
2,775
2,744
314,081
329,371
RECREATIONAL AND SPECIAL :NTS FOR OCTOBER, 1994
MOBILE RECREATION
Airsport
Skate Mobile
In -Line Mobile
Broadway Revue
Puppet Mobile
Sports Mobile
Show Mobile
Dunk Tank
High Striker
Buses
WATERFORD OAKS
Activity Center
Tennis Complex
BMX
The Fridge
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Nature Center
Outreach
*Nature Trail Usage
*SPECIAL EVENTS
FALL CAR CLASSIC
HIDDEN FOREST TRAIL RUN
TOTALS
*NOT INCLUDED IN TOTALS
a`
1
tv
YEAR TO DATE
GROUPS
PARTICIPANTS
GROUPS
PARTICIPANTS
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
0
2
0
410
95
122
19,365
25,010
0
0
0
0
99
87
16,439
14,529
0
0
0
0
37
19
8,029
3,173
0
0
0
0
41
54
5,040
6,880
0
0
0
0
70
99
1,190
16,830
0
0
0
0
71
83
16,259
19,007
6
6
0
0
122
151
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
50
8,155
11,484
0
0
0
0
28
31
4,250
4,899
26
29
821
1,007
203
336
6,499•
12,309
53
52
2,835
2,537
571
556
22,473
17,714
6
2
0
150
165
153
12,594
11,817
0
0
0
0
56
0
10,432
27,055
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,993
40
46
2,464
3,096
376
414
28,745
29,060
2
0
132
0
119
224
25,104
23,075
0
0
3,244
3,731
0
0
56,530
51,113
Y
1,747
,
769
133
137
1 6,252
7,200
2,088
2,387
184,484
226,835
DAY USE PARKS AND FACILITY : TENDANCE REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 1994
ADDISON OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
GROVELAND OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK
Day Use
Day Campers
Overnight Group Campers
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTS
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
RED OAKS WATERPARK
RED OAKS GOLF DOME AND
SPORTS VILLAGE
THERAPEUTIC EVENTS
HALLOWEEN HOP
HALLOWEEN HAPPINESS
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
TOTALS
YEAR TO DATE
GROUPS
PARTICIPANTS
GROUPS
PARTICIPANTS
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
1993
1994
134
188
1,811
3,.069
2,656
2,795
39,731
45,714
198
526
760
2,009
12,957
12,557
61,585
60,883
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7,719
7,734
136,894
176,910
0
0
0
0
12,649
13,753
�6,495
54,437
0
0
0
0
23
5
1,187
228
3,031
3,343
10,609
11,704
50,422
47,276
175,587
165,538
0
3
0
100
67
118
10,306
8,186
0
1
0
8
22
16
899
1,042
30
31
3,971
4,215
274
266
36,555
37,445
0
0
0
0
130
125
50,145
48,125
0
0
0
0
160
161
89,253
70,665
0
0
3,470
3,574
0
0
139,079
108,808
0
385
0
1,348
0
3,217
0
11,261
250
380
100
3,393
4,477
20,621
26,027
87,079
88,023
787,686
789,242
ITEM #7
RECLASSIFICATION APPROVAL
At the November 2 Commission meeting, we discussed the County Executive's
recommendation to upgrade and retitle the Manager of Parks and Recreation position.
That same day the Personnel Committee addressed this issue and requested, along
with Larry Crake the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, the Parks and
Recreation Commission formally act to approve the County Executive's
recommendation as follows
Retitle the Manager of Parks and Recreation to Director of Parks and
Recreation, exclude the class from Merit System coverage under Merit
System Rule 1.1.2.3 and increase the salary range to the same salary
range as the Director of Central Services effective December 24, 1994.
If approved, the attached letter will be sent to all members of the Board of
Commissioners and Personnel Department Ito proceed with this matter through the
official budget process. Specifically, the aforementioned recommendation would be
presented at the meeting of the full Board of Commissioners on Thursday, December
8, 1994 for their approval as part of the County Executive's 1995 budget.
Judy Eaton, Manager, Human Resources, will be available to answer any
questions you may have.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION
2800 Watkins Lake Road - Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
(810) 858-0906 - Fax (810) 858-1683 - TDD (810) 858-1684
Ralph A. Richard
Manager
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
November 17, 1994
BY: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Chairman
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
IN RE: County Executive - Recommended 1995 Salary Increase and
Title Change for the Current Position of Manager -
Parks and Recreation
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pecky D. Lewis. Jr.
Chairman
Jean M.Fox
Vice Chairman
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary .
Ruth A. Johnson
George W. Kuhn
Thomas A. Law
John E. Olsen
L. Brooks Patterson
Roy Rewold
Richard Skarritt
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission at its November 16, 1994
meeting, voted to approve the County Executive's 1995 budget recommendation to:
Retitle the Manager of Parks and Recreation to Director of Parks and
Recreation, exclude the class from Merit System coverage under Merit
System Rule 1.1.2.3 and increase the salary range to the same salary
range as the Director of Central Services effective December 24, 1994.
On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, I give approval of the
aforementioned County Executive recommendation.
ks
Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Chairman
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ITEM #8
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
ROSE TOWNSHIP
Staff requests Commission authorization to sign the purchase agreement for
the 612 acres in Rose Township. Manager Richard has spoken to the township
supervisor and treasurer; they are aware of the project status and are excited about
this purchase being finalized.
The cost of this parcel is $800, 000, of which $542, 500 is reimbursable through
our grant; the balance will come from park funds.
Staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.
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ITEM #9
CATWALK MATERIAL PAYMENT APPROVAL
WATERFORD OAKS FRIDGE
Staff is requesting payment for the material purchased for the installation of
the catwalk between the flumes of the refrigerated toboggan run at Waterford Oaks.
This catwalk is necessary to provide staff accessibility to the full length of the
flumes.
The materials were purchased at Erb Lumber under the county's blanket order
at a total of $10,500.16.
This was a planned expense by staff for this project to be completed this fall.
Funds are available in the Capital Improvement Projects budget Winter Park
Activity project.
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ITEM 110
PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION
SOUTHFIELD
Attached is a copy of an article printed in the Eccentric newspapers on
Monday, November 7, regarding the Southfield property we are presently reviewing.
Quotations are being taken to hire an appraisal for this property.
10-1
County otticials consider
buying land for new park
BY JACKm Kum
STAFF WRITER
Oakland County Parks and
Recreation officials are consider-
ing buying the Carpenter Lake
site - 44 acres of water, nature
preserve and farm property in
Southfield — to build a park for
residents in the southeastern
county.
The Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission unani-
mously voted Wednesday to re-
tain an appraiser to determine the
fair market value of the 30-acre
Carpenter Lake property and an
adjoining 14 acres south of 10
Mile near Inkster Road.
If the price is right, the county
could apply to the Michigan De-
partment of Natural Resources
for a grant paying 75 percent of
the cost.
The deadline for funding appli-
cations is April 15,1995.
James Clarkson and Judith
Wiser, co -owners of the Carpenter
Lake site, have indicated they
would donate the remaining 25
percent.
"The city of Southfield since
1984 has twice applied to the
state for money to buy the site,"
said Ralph Richard, manager of
the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Department.
"But the city hasn't been able
to work out an equitable package
for the buyer and the seller."
Thomas Law, a member of the
county parks and recreation com-
mission, said acquisition of the
site would be an answer to resi-
dents who ask why "nothing is
being done for the south end of
the county and everything for the
north end."
"If Southfield's $350,000 price
tag for the land is accurate and
not out of Iine, we should go fur-
ther with an application for state
funds," Law said. "It won't cost
the county anything."
" We'd be remiss if we didn't
take a Iong look at this beautiful
wooded lake property with trails
and horse farms. We can put a 4-
H program in the south end of the
county. And this may be an op-
portunity for us and Southfield to
work together to maintain the
park."
Commissioner George Kuhn
said the proposed park would
serve 500,000 people in 14 cities
covering the southeast quarter of
the county.
"It's almost free," Kuhn said.
"And there are no more large par-
cels for parks in the southeast
part."
S'fld's attem is
previous�
to buy parkland for failed
BY JAcm KLEiN
STAFF WRITER
Back in 1984, Southfied Parks
and Recreation officials had their
eye on 30 acres of land adjoining a
lake for possible development of a
park on the city's west side.
The land on Carpenter Lake, a
dammed section of a Rouge River
tributary south of 10 Mile near
Inkster Road, was considered a
beautiful piece of property. But
now, 10 years later, the land is
still up for grabs. Sellers and po-
tential buyers have been unable
to agree on a price.
The price tag in 1984 was
$326,500. That was the first time
Southfield Parks and Recreation
decided to apply for a state grant
to purchase the property. If ap-
proved, the state would pay 75
percent of the cost. Then -owner,
Susan Ryan, agreed to donate the
remaining 25 percent.
In addition to the 30 acres, the
city was interested in acquiring a
second piece of property north of
the Ryan land. The 12-acre par-
cel, which includes a main house,
guest house and horse barns, was
valued at $287,000.
The city failed in its attempt to
get the wooded property because,
according to officials, the price
was too high. In 1990, the newly
formed Carpenter Lake Nature
Preserve Preservation Committee
of neighboring residents asked
the city to "keep the grant alive"
without imprudent use of city
funds.
The citizens, who were circulat-
ing petitions in support of the na-
ture preserve, had to persuade
city council members. The first
step was reinstatement of an ex-
pired Michigan Department of
Natural Resources grant.
Then property owner Robert
Wolfson and the city would still
have to agree on a purchase price
— something they couldn't do
during the lifespan of the original
1985 grant which expired.
In late 1990, the city won a
$300,000 state grant to pay for 75
percent of the purchase. The
city's matching share was
$100,000. But it was no sale. In
1992, a group of Southfield resi-
dents urged the property owners
and the city to settle for a sale
price of $325,000.
The property was now owned by
James Clarkson, former South-
field mayor and district judge.
and Judith Wiser, vice chair o-
the Oakland County Communit,
College board. The co -owners ha(
marketed the property to the cii_
for $500,000,
When the new year of 199:
dawned, odds dropped to zer,
that the Carpenter Lake natur
site would become a city-owne-
park. Both sides said they ha(
made their final offer and tbe
still stood $125,000 apart.
The city's $325,000 offer' wa
based on an appraisal of the lar.
and was the foundation of th
Michigan Department of Natur:
Resources grant. By February, th
city's proposal to buy Carpentr
Lake was dead.
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ITEM #11
11
MANAGER'S REPORT
---Historic cabin - Bloomfield Township: As directed by the
Commission, staff has conducted additional research on the 155-year old
cabin in Bloomfield Township. The owners were contacted; they have
remodeled the inside of the cabin and done considerable refurbishing,
none of which is in the original style in keeping with the historical
background of the cabin.
Also, if we took the historical portion of the building, the owners
would like it replaced with a garage
Therefore, staff recommends that no further investigation be
made on this building, and continue to seek other, more feasible,
opportunities in the county.
---Three years ago staff made a committed effort to lower utility costs
throughout the park system. In 1991, actual utility costs totalled
$437,678. Actual costs for 1993 totalled $407,961, a 7.3% decrease over
the two years, which was inclusive of inflationary increases in utility
rates. Generated savings resulted from the purchase and installation
of various energy -saving devices, (i.e., energy -efficient lights,
automatic dial -down thermostats, etc.) as well as conscientious efforts
by staff to conserve when possible.
---This winter staff at Groveland Oaks and Addison Oaks will be
installing four rental cabins at both parks for use next summer in
conjunction with our camping season. This has been a very successful
program in the state parks, and we are looking forward to the same
success at our parks. More information will be brought to you as the
plans are generated.
---Waterford Oaks Property: In working with the Department of
Natural Resources over the past months, we are happy to announce that
we are on the funding list for the purchase of the 14-acre parcel
adjacent to the north side of Waterford Oaks and currently owned by
the Elks. We will get official approval of this sometime in late winter.
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