HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 1996.12.04 - 39974Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Chairman
George W. Kuhn
Nancy McConnell
John E. Olsen
A
Ralph Richard
Ruth Johnson
L. Brooks Patterson
Manager
Vice Chairman
Lawrence Pernick
COUNTY PARKS
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Kay Schmid
Richard Skarritt
2800 Watkins Lake Road -Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
810.858.0906 Fax 810.858.1683 TDD 810.858.1684
November 26, 1996
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATIONS COMMISSION
as follows:
PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
12451 ANDERSONVILLE ROAD
DAVISBURG, MI 48350-3038
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1996
9: 00 A.M.
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
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 4,1996
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
12451 ANDERSONVILLE ROAD
DAVISBURG, MI
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1997 OPERATING BUDGET:
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes for November 6, 1996 Meeting.
4. Public Comments.
5. Approval of Payment: Vouchers Nos: 10-1 thru 10-429
Interdepartmental Payment Register:
September charges paid in October
October charges paid in November
6. Combined Statement of Operations for Month Ending 10/31/96.
7. Activity Report for October, 1996.
8. Staff Presentation - Independence Oaks Nature Center. K. Dougherty / 625-6473
9. Amendments to the 1996 Operating Budget. F. Trionfi / 858-4607
10. By -Laws Amendment. R. Richard / 858-0909
11. 1997 Operating Budget Adoption. F. Trionfi / 858-4607
12. Orion Township Sanitary Sewer Construction Reimbursement - Orion Oaks.
D. Stencil / 858-4944
13. Wint/SCAMP Golf Outing. R. Richard / 858-0909
14. Marketing Consultants Request for Proposals. J. Pung / 858-4625
15. Bid Item: Group Camping Shelters - Groveland Oaks. D. Stencil / 858-4944
16. Fuel Tank Replacements. M. Thibodeau / 858-4630
17. Manager's Report. R. Richard / 858-0909
18. Old Business.
19. New Business.
20. Adjourn.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AND BUDGET REVIEW
November 6. 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:21 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 Ruth Johnson, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., George W. Kuhn,
Nancy McConnell, Lawrence Pernick, Richard Skarritt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Korzon, L. Brooks Patterson, Kay Schmid
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Waterford Oaks BMX Volunteers
Telephone Pioneers of America
Oakland Co. Sportfishing Association
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Jan Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design and Development.
John Sowels, Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Vicki Zuithof, Recreation Specialist
Lawrie Burnette
Marge Pollick, Volunteer
Carl Christie
Bruce Tufford and Ozzie
Chairman Lewis congratulated Commissioners Johson, Pernick, and Schmid on their re-election.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mrs. McConnell to approve the minutes of the meeting of
October 16, 1996, with the following corrections:
Page 3 - 4, under Fees and Charges for the Bus/12-Passenger Van: change the Resident
Discount rate to read "$1 per person, minimum of $5".
Page 3 - 5, under 1997 Proposed Capital Improvement Proiects Budget, change the budgeted
amount to 14,853,258".
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments made, nor questions asked, by the public.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations as of September 30, 1996, was accepted as filed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE:
The Capital Improvement Projects Budget Update was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Vicki Zuithof, Recreation Specialist, and program volunteer Lawrie Burnette presented the Parks Commission
with a plaque from the Michigan National Bicycle League for the Commission's continued dedication to the
support of the bicycle motocross program in the state and at Waterford Oaks.
DONATION RECOGNITION:
Marge Pollick, from Ameritech's Telephone Pioneers of America, presented the Commission with a $1,000
check for projects at Orion Oaks. Also, Carl Christie and Bruce Tufford from the Oakland County Sportfishing
Association presented the Commission with a $2,000 check for use at Orion Oaks. The Commission was
thanked for their continued interest and support of these projects to provide accessible recreational opportunities
for everyone.
Chairman Lewis thanked both groups for their interest in the parks and for all they have done, and continue to
do, at Orion Oaks.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Moved by Mrs. McConnell, supported by Mr. Pernick to award the bid for the purchase of one
155-foot by 155-foot ice rink liner and one 200-foot by 115-foot ice rink liner for use near The
Fridge at Waterford Oaks to the low bidder, Great Lake Dock and Deck, in the amount of
$5,969.00.
Staff noted that these rinks will be free of charge and used as additional winter recreational facilities along with
the toboggan run.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the expenditure of $3,453.50 for
additional 930 yards of sod and 350 feet of drain pipe for the drain project at Glen Oaks to Turf
Drain.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mrs. McConnell, supported by Mr. Pernick to award the contract for the installation
of drainage for the fairways at Glen Oaks to the low bidder, Turf Drain, in the amount of
$13,320, plus a ten percent contingency of $1,332, for a total budgeted amount of $14,652.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Johnson to approve the expenditure of $5,152.15
to Soil and Materials Engineers for the completed plans for the replacement of the in -ground
fuel tanks at Groveland Oaks and Independence Oaks and replacing them with above -ground
tanks. Also, approve to proceed with the monitoring of the removal of the in -ground tanks,
making necessary testing to the surrounding soil, overseeing installation of the new tanks, and
submitting reports to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality through the contract
with Soil and Materials Engineers in the total amount of $16,000.00.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to award the contract for the installation of
three wells for the domestic water improvements at Springfield Oaks Activities Center and
Addison Oaks to the low bidder, Layman Well Drilling, in the amount of $45,739.00.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MOUNTED DIVISION:
Staff requested Commission approval of the expenditure of $15,000 for the services of the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department Mounted Division in the Parks for 1996; their contract with the Parks expired at the end
of 1995. A new contract will be negotiated for a three to five-year period beginning in 1997.
Commission directed staff to include in the agenda a supplement reporting the number of hours worked and
visits made by the Mounted Division in the Parks during 1996.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the expenditure of $15,000 to the
Oakland County Sheriffs Department Mounted Division for their services to the Parks in 1996.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
PARKS AND RECREATION SHOPPING MALL DISPLAY:
Moved by Mrs. Johnson, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to award the contract for the design,
production, construction and installation of a shopping mall display of parks and recreation
photos and information to Letterperfect Design and Exhibit in the amount of $11,970.00. Funds
for this display will be transferred from the 1996 Operating Budget Contingency to the
Administration's Public Information line item.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commission suggested staff consider including a computer monitor in the display.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Manager's Report is as filed in the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
Since the County is currently preparing its budget for approval, Chairman Lewis requested Commission
consideration for action on the Manager's position for a title/grade reclassification and/or a salary increase.
After discussion, Commission suggested the Chairman write a letter to the Personnel Division requesting they
review and evaluate the position of Manager - Parks and Recreation and recommend an appropriate title and
compensation.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to authorize Chairman Lewis to write a letter
to the Oakland County Personnel Division requesting they review and evaluate the position of
Manager - Parks and Recreation and recommend an appropriate title and compensation.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McConnell, Pernick, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The next meeting will be 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 1996, at the Springfield Oaks Activities Center.
Commission requested staff call the day before and remind Commissioners of the meeting location change.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.
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:
DECEMBER 4, 1996
VOUCHERS•
10-1 THRU 10-429 $ 970,365.17
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENT REGISTER:
September charges paid in October 291,800.74
October charges paid in November 199,517.56
TOTAL $1,461,683.47
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
ANALYSIS OF FUND BALANCE
AS OF 10/31/96
FUND BALANCE, 1/1/96
ADDITIONS:
REVENUE OVER OPERATING EXPENSE AS OF 10/31/96
NET COLLECTIONS ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
DNR GRANT - ROSE OAKS ACQUISITION
DNR GRANT - WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
DONATION - NATURE CENTER EXPANSION
DONATION - NATURE CENTER EXHIBITS
DONATION - ADDISON OAKS BOTANICAL GARDEN
DONATION - MEMORIALS FOR FRIENDS/RELATIVES
DONATION - ORION OAKS
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
DECREASE IN MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE
DECREASE IN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
OPERATING EQUIPMENT DISPOSALS/ADJUSTMENTS
DEDUCTIONS:
PAYMENTS ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
OPERATING EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
NET PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL INVOICES IN TRANSIT
INCREASE IN MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE
DECREASE IN ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCE:
CASH ON HAND (INCLUDES IMPREST/CHANGE FUND)
INVESTMENTS WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER:
SHORT TERM INVESTMENT FUND (STIF)
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
$5,363,452.82
1,070,075.90
542, 500.00
25,000.00
13,000.00
1,000.00
1,550.00
780.00
2,500.00
413,326.89
0.00
0.00
136,656.44
$3,180,952.81
518, 845.21
747, 721.94
199, 517.56
3,453.05
136,656.44
$1, 884,117.70
9,000,000.00
$8,099,478.13
7, 569, 842.05
$15,669,320.18
4,787,147.01
$10, 882,173.17
($1, 944.53)
10,884,117.70
$10.882.173.17
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR MONTH ENDING 10/31/96
YEAR TO
1996
OVER(-),
% OF
tttttsr tt► REVENUE ►it=tttttttt
DATE
BUDGET
UNDER BUDGET
BUDGET
MILLAGE 8 INTEREST INCOME
$8,319,626.61
$8,143,950.00
$-235,676.61
-2.9%
RECREATION SECTION ADMIN.
13,538.80
30,300.00
16,761.20
44.7%
ADDISON OAKS: PARK
353,111,41
282,600.00
-70,517.47
-25.0%
CONFERENCE CENTER
$9,697.74
105,000.00
15,302.26
85.4%
GROVELAND OAKS
614,214.37
532,000.00
-82,214.37
-15.5%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
255,000.16
225,200.00
-29,800,16
-13.2%
ORION OAKS
1,384.00
1,300.00
-84.00
-6.5%
GLEN OAKS
1,016,535.75
953,535.00
-63,000.75
-6.6%
RED OAKS: GOLF COURSE
313,680.80
338,350.00
-35,330.80
-10.4%
DRIVING RANGE
16,500.00
33,000.00
16,500.00
50.0%
WATER PARK
495,675.41
531,500.00
35,824.59
93.3%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
777,420.76
792,368.00
14,947.24
98.1%
WHITE LAKE OAKS
892,383.34
885,500.00
-6,883.34
-0.8%
SPRINGFIELD AC
2,650.83
3,000.00
349.17
88.4%
WATERFORD OAKS: PARK
55,498.25
64,600.00
9,101.75
85.9%
WATER PARK
467,314.58
464,400.00
-2,914.58
-0.6%
TENNIS COMPLEX
29,172.08
29,210.00
91.92
99.7%
BMX
21,117.50
19,750.00
-1,367.50
-6.9%
TOBOGGAN RUN
84,835.08
102,500.00
11,664.92
82.8%
MOBILE RECREATION
192,129.29
141,500.00
-50,629.29
-35.8%
NATURE PROGRAM
12,389.61
12,000.00
-389.61
-3.2%
LYON OAKS
PLOD
7,000.00
6,422.00
8.3%
ROSE OAKS
0.00
700.00
100.00
TOTAL REVENUE
$14,144,460.43
$13,699,323.OD
$-445,137.43
-3.2%
=titt4 OPERATING EXPENSES►�►4i
ADMINISTRATION
$1,637,307.04
$2,090,387,00
$453,079.96
78.3%
RECREATION SECTION ADMIN.
214,065.99
342,181.00
68,115.01
BOA
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
646,456.16
781,489.00
135,032.84
82.7%
ADDISON OAKS: PARK
733,815.47
858,319.00
124,443.53
85.5%
CONFERENCE CENTER
54,768.55
56,800.00
2,031.45
96.4%
GROVELAND OAKS
663,301.33
143,399.00
80,091.67
89.2%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
593,399.78
745,361.00
151,961.22
79.6%
ORION OAKS
19,135.18
18,565.00
-570.18
-3.1%
GLEN OAKS
553,979.45
682,946.00
128,966.55
81.1%
RED OAKS: GOLF COURSE
329,275.76
393,219.00
63,943.24
83.7%
DRIVING RANGE
1,519.03
1,550.00
30.97
98.0%
WATER PARK
468,117.35
569,064.00
100,946.65
82.3%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
521,835.74
607,556.00
85,720.26
85.9%
WHITE LAKE OAKS
483,195.39
572,935.00
89,139.61
84.4
SPRINGFIELD OAKS AC
64,817.54
140,110.00
75,292.46
46.3%
WATERFORD OAKS: PARK
381,986.89
392,894.00
4,907.11
98.8%
WATER PARK
482,819.90
480,176.98
-2,642.92
-0.6%
TENNIS COMPLEX
43,765,14
44,886.00
1,120,26
97.5%
BMX
39,386.87
43,698.00
4,311.13
90.1%
TOBOGGAN RUN
84,564.47
106,171.00
21,606.53
79.6%
MOBILE RECREATION
356,595.42
341,666.00
-14,929.42
-4.4%
NATURE PROGRAM
263,011.94
361,898.00
98,886.06
72.7%
LYON OAKS
4,870.95
7,595.00
2,724.05
64.1%
ROSE OAKS
10,805.41
12,905.00
2,099.59
83.7%
CONTINGENCY*
61,550.26
162,227.02
100,676.16
37.9%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$8,781,007.61
$10,557,998.00
$1,776,990.39
83.2%
REVENUE OVER/UNDER EXP.
$5,363,452.82
$3,141,325.00
$-2,222,127.82
1996
1995
1994
ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE:
103.2%
102.3%
101.6%
BUDGET BALANCE:
-3.2%
-2.3%
-1.6%
ACTUAL EXP. TO DATE:
83.2%
84.6%
84.0%
BUDGET BALANCE:'
16.8%
15.4%
16.0%
*CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS
IN TRANSIT.
CONTINGENCY BUDGET FIGURE: $39,987.98 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED
TO WATERFORD OAKS W.P.
(JAN,)
$85,425.00 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED
TO ADMINISTRATION (APR.)
$5,400
HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED
TO SPRINGFIELD OAKS A.C. (JUN.)
$5,960
HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED
TO ADMINISTRATION (JUL.)
$1,000
HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED
TO SPRINGFIELD OAKS O.C. (OCT.)
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPARISON
FOR MONTH ENDING 10/31/96
YEAR TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
REVENUE OVER,
## PARK ####$
REVENUE
EXPENSE
UNDER(-) EXP.
ADMINISTRATION
$8,379,626.61
$1,637,307.04
$6,742,319.57
RECREATION SECTION ADMIN.
13,538.80
274,065.99
-260,527.19
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
0.00
646,456.16
-646,456.16
ADDISON OAKS: PARK
353,117.47
733,875.47
-380,758.00
CONFERENCE CENTER
89,697.74
54,768.55
34,929.19
GROVELAND OAKS
614,214.37
663,301.33
-49,086.96
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
255,000.16
593,399.78
-338,399.62
ORION OAKS
1,384.00
19,135.18
-17,751.18
GLEN OAKS
1,016,535.75
553,979.45
462,556.30
RED OAKS: GOLF COURSE
373,680.80
329,275.76
44,405.04
DRIVING RANGE
16,500.00
1,519.03
14,980.97
WATER PARK
495,675.41
468,117.35
27,558.06
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
777,420.76
521,835.74
255,585.02
WHITE LAKE OAKS
892,383.34
483,795.39
408,587.95
SPRINGFIELD AC
2,650.83
64,817.54
-62,166.71
WATERFORD OAKS: PARK
55,498.25
387,986.89
-332,488.64
WATER PARK
467,314.58
482,811.90
-15,505.32
TENNIS COMPLEX
29,172.08
43,765,74
-14,593.66
BMX
21,117.50
39,386.87
-18,269.37
TOBOGGAN RUN
84,835.08
84,564.47
270.61
MOBILE RECREATION
192,129.29
356,595.42
-164,466.13
NATURE PROGRAM
12,389.61
263,011.94
-250,622.33
LYON OAKS
578.00
4,870.95
-4,292.95
ROSE OAKS
0.00
10,805.41
-10,805.41
CONTINGENCY*
0.00
61,550.26
-61,550.26
TOTAL
$14,144,460.43
$8,781,007.61
$5,363,452.82
$CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
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Monthly Activity Report ( Combined Totals)
Golf Courses
Recreational and Special Evnts
Day Use Parks
Grand Totals
Glen Oaks
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Banquet Facilities
Red Oaks
Rounds Played
Springfield Oaks
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 1S Holes
Activities Center
White Take Oaks
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Banquet Facilities
October, 1996
Leagues/ Grou s
Participants
Leagues/Groups
I Participants
1995
1996
1995
1996
1995
1996
1995
1996
49
90
18,626
21,247
2,638
2,743
347,850
343,180
80
122
6,415
10,651
1,933
1,828
236,458
230,324
4,691
6,621
27,971
34,920
91,584
97,354
805,805
876,178
4,820 6,8331
53,012
66,818
96,155
101,925
11,390,113
1,449,682
Golf Courses-.
Leagues
Participants
Lea es TD
Partici ants TD
1995
1996
1995
1996
1995
1996
1995
1996
7
4
2,993
3,318
674
721
49,574
49,903
0
0
995
1,352
0
0
14,448
14,330
18
18
2,767
2,734
133
147
18,880
18,069
0 01 2,774 3,077 j 313 2691 36,457 44,818
0
31
1,203
625
482
504
24,790
22,518
0
1
184
1,371
3
1
14,994
15,503
17
27
3,485
4,323
190
231
119,940
107,696
0
0
2,514
2,707
772
782
47,076
49,789
0
0
940
922
8
12
16,013
14,689
7
9
771
818
63
76
5,678
5,865
Totals 49 901 18,626 21,247 2,6381 2,743 1 347,850 343,180
i 11/21/96
Mobile Recreation
Bouncer
Skate Mobile
In - Line Mobile
Broadway Review
Puppet Mobile
Sports Mobile
Show Mobile
Dunk Tank
Orbitron
Buses
Waterford Oaks
Activity Center
Tennis Complex
BMX
The Fridge
Recreational and Special Events
October, 1996
I Participants
Grou s TD
Partici ants TD
-Groups
1995
1996
1 1995
1996
1995
1996
1 1995
1996
2
3
410
615
135
163
27,655
33,415
0
0
0
0
74
76
12,358
12,690
0
1
0
167
42
40
7,014
6,680
0
0
0
0
65
59
7,800
7,080
3
5
510
850
115
104
19,550
17,680
0
1
0
229
95
97
22,089
22,213
7
0
0
0
145
115
0
0
0
1
0
233
84
81
17,580
18,873
0
1
0
150
30
41
5,100
6,150
23
33
819
1,203
311
354
11,136
14,532
0
0
1,990
2,683
50
8
17,526
16,153
0
0
100
125
0
0
13,765
11,112
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,764
11,653
0
0
0
0
116
86
11,813
12,242
Environmental Program
Nature Center
Outreach
* Nature Trail Usage
44
61
2,564
3,966
422
401
27,809
24,132
1
16
22
430
249
203
21,499
15,719
0
0
3,550
4,529
0
0
51,350
52,524
Special Events
Fall Color Tour-Senr's 10115
0
0
0
86
0
0
0
86
Fall Color Tour-Senr's 10/16
0
0
0
68
0
0
0
68
Halloweeen Hop-Davisburg
0
0
0
250
0
0
0
250
Halloween Happiness-Sthfld
0
0
0
320
0
0
0
320
Halloween Hoots - Wtfrd
0
0
0
240
0
0
0
240
Totals
801
1221
6,415
10,6511
1,933
�1,8281
236,458
230,324
Not included in totals
11/21/96
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Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
Overnight Group Campers
Totals
Day Use Parks and Facilities
October, 1996
Grou s
Participants
Groups(YTDj
Partici ants TD
1995
1996
1995
1996
1995
1996
1995
1996
226
193
3,770
3,530
2,648
2,826
50,084
47,974
422
633
1,470
2,392
12,016
15,146
50,808
74,933
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8,396
7,927
190,713
200,542
0
0
0
0
15,072
13,646
53,285
49,502
0
0
0
0
4
30
232
2,859
3,450
5,19
112,159
18,726
48,722
51,556
161,583
181,023
0
1
0
460
91
138
12,160
12,062
0
5
0
80
14
14
578
512
558 5761 1,9531 2,016 4,036 5,4041 14,126 18,914
35 171 4,938 3,925 275 2381 36,357 35,133
0 01 0 0 136 1511 56,693 66,865
0 01 0 0 174 2781 88,284 75,861
0 01 3,681 3,791 0 01 90,902 109,998
4,6911 6,621 27,9711 34,920 91,584 97,3541 805,805 876,178
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WELL REPAIR - BEACH CONCESSION RESTROOM BUILDING
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
In late October, Mike Lalone Well's Pump Service (holds County contract for repairs)
was requested by the Independence Oaks Technical Support staff to repair the well at the Beach
Concession/Restroom Building. The project was estimated at $2,800. The well was originally
installed in 1976.
As described in the attached letter from Mike Lalone (our staff concurs with his
explanation) that the project costs increased significantly due to the unforeseen complications.
Staff requests authorization for payment of this repair in the amount of $6,816.39.
The monies for this expenditure are available in the Independence Oaks Operating
Budget - Grounds Maintenance line item.
Waterwells
Pumps
NOV.25/1996
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND REC.
2800 WATKINS LAKE RD.
WATERFORD, MI. 48328
RE; INDEPEDENCE OAKS BEACH WELL.
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WELL & PUMP SERVICE
P.O. Box 37
Davisburg, MI 48350
(810) 625-0550
State Lic. 63-0817
Emp. # 38-2887921
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DICK, AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS HAD NOTICE THE WELL AT A BEACH, HAD
BEEN LEAKING ie AT THE WHITEWATER BURY TANK OR A PRESSURE
LINE. OUR ESTIMATE WAS TO EXCAVATE THE TANK, AND REMOVE,
REPLACE WITH A STANDARD PITLESS ADAPTER, AND LOCATE TANKS
ABOVE GROUND. ESTIMATED COST WAS 2,800.00.
UPON EXCAVATION WE DISCOVERD THAT THE TANK WAS LEAKING, FROM
MULTIPLE SPOTS, AND HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR A VERY LONG TIME, THE
GROUND WAS SATURATED WITH WATER MAKING DIGGING AND REPAIR
VERY DIFFICULT. ALSO WE DISCOVERED THE WELL WAS FLOWING.
OCHD. WILL NOT ALLOW WELLS TO FREE FLOW.
AFTER TALKING WITH TECHNICAL SUPPORT IT WAS AGREED THAT A
SPECIAL PITLESS ADAPTER BE INSTALLED, AND SUB CONTRACT FOR
LARGER EQUIPMENT, THE MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, MAN -POWER, AND
TIME GREATLY INCREASED THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
THANK YOU
MIKE LALONE
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Softeners
I' -TKE LALONE
WELL & PUMP SERVICE
P.O. BOX 37
Davisburg, MI. 48350
(810) 625-0550
STATE LIC #63-0817
EMP. I.D. #38-2887921
Invoice No.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND REC.
2800 WATKINS LAKE RD.
WATERFORD MI 48328
858-0906
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2769
11/25/96
Casing Dia
Material
Depth (Fr)
Static Level (FT)
Pit Status
Tank (GAL)
0
I
steel
0.00
0.00
Pit
0.00
Galv.
Motor Size
Voltage (V)
Phase
Wire
Pump GPM
Drop Pipe
Material
Pump Setting (FT)
0.00
L
230V
1 PH
3
0.00"
Steel
0.00
(l.-til" UnitPrice Amount
ARE INDEPENDENCE OAKS, BEACH
3
4" BLACK COUPLINGS
25.63
76.89,
3
4X16" BLACK NIPPLE
18.77
56.31
1
2" GALV. PLUG
6.69
6.69
1
4PS45BS4COF 4X4 BAKER ADAPTER FOR FLOWING WELL
445.30
445.30.
1
5WE1 BAKER CAP
26.70
26.70
3
P5321 CABLE SEALS
13.60
40.80,
1
B11777 M 2" FEOD VALVE
88.93
88.93'
- 1
M5125 2" MINN. VALVE
27.93
27.93
1
4X24" BLACK NIPPLE
37.54
37.54
1
5WPSM WATER TIGHT WITH VENT
66.83
66.83,
5
2" BRASS TEES
17.73
88.65
6
2X4 BRASS NIPPLES
18.94
113.64
8
2XMIP ADAPTERS
13.01
104.08
1
PURPLE PRINTER
6.35
6.35
1
PVC. GLUE
6.94
6.94
2
2X6 PVC PRESSURE COUPLING
60.62
121.24
2
2" PVC PRESSURE COUPLING FEM. ADAPTER
4.45
8.90
I 1
100 FT ROLL 2" 160 PSI POLY
177.00
177.00
20
H 3655 SS CLAMPS
0.65
13.00
2
6Xl 1/4 LEMCO SEALS
42.77
85.54
1
5615 5FT. STOP
20.00
20.00
1
6105 2" COMPRESSION FIP
94.99
94.99
2
305 6" BUFF. BOX
44.30
88.60
63
FT. OF 2" GALV. DROP PIPE
6.18
389.34
4
ELECTRICAL SPLICE KIT
10.10
40.40
2
RENTALS WATER PUMPS MICH. RENTAL CHARGES
218.40
436.80
1
SUB CONTRACT HARRISON HOE
522.00
522.00
12
HRS. CONTRACT TIME 3 MEN HOISTBACKHOE 10/3/96
120.00
1,440.00
13
HRS. CONTRACT TIME 3 MEN HOIST 10/4/96
85.00
1,105.00
9
HRS. CONTRACT TIME 3 MEN HOISTBACKHOE 5/96
120.00
1,080.00
Payment Date
Cash Ami
$ 0.00
Check Amount
$ 0.00
Sub Total
$6,816.39
Total Due
$6,816.39
GROUP PICNIC SHELTERS
GROVELAND OAKS
The bids for the purchase of seven picnic shelters (1) - 20' x 28' and (6) - 20' x 36' were received
on November 27 as follows:
Unit Structures
Southfield, MI
Seavey
Holland, MI
Engan Tooley
Okemos, MI
Jennings of MI
Lake Orion
20' x 28' Rect
(1 unit)
(per unit
N/A
$ 4,800
$ 4,236
$ 4,665
20'x36'Rect
(6 units)
(per unit/sub total)
N/A
$5,150/30,900
$5,136 /30,784
$5,412/32,472
Play Environments $ 3,500 $4,199/25,194
Holland, MI (Michigan Engineer Certified Plans)
(Installation Documents)
NO RESPONSE
Vixen Hill, Elverson, PA
Enwood Structures, Morrisville, NC
Poligon, Holland, MI
RCP Structures, Jensen Beach, FL
Litchfield Industries, Litchfield, MI
Southern Thumb Coop, Lapper, MI
Erb Lumber, Livonia, MI
Coronis Bldg Columbus, NJ
Brasco, Detroit, MI
Playground Environment, Speonk, NY
Total
Shipping
$33,804
56D/ARO
$35,700
4 - 5 weeks
$35,020
$37,137
$28,694
400
20
$29,114
NO BID
Duo -Guard, Westland, MI
4 wk-ARO
45D/ARO
4 weeks
*ARO-After Receipt
of Order
NOTES:
Jennings - Add $500 for Michigan engineered drawings.
Play Environments - Add $400 for Michigan engineered drawings and $20 Installation Instructions.
Purchasing and staff recommends PlayEnvironments, Inc (RPC Shelters) = Holland, MI for the
amount or $29,114.
These shelters will be installed by Technical Support staff, park staff and Trusty crews. Funds for
these shelters will come from the Capital Improvement Project Budget.
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WELL REPAIR - BEACH CONCESSION RESTROOM BUILDING
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
In late October, Mike Lalone Well's Pump Service (holds County contract for repairs)
was requested by the Independence Oaks Technical Support staff to repair the well at the Beach
Concession/Restroom Building. The project was estimated at $2,800. The well was originally
installed in 1976.
As described in the attached letter from Mike Lalone (our staff concurs with his
explanation) that the project costs increased significantly due to the unforeseen complications.
Staff requests authorization for payment of this repair in the amount of $6,816.39.
The monies for this expenditure are available in the Independence Oaks Operating
Budget - Grounds Maintenance line item.
AHKE LALONE
WELL & PUMP SERVICE
P.O. BOX 37
Davisburg, MI.48350
(810) 625-0550
STATE LIC #63-0817
EMP. LD. #38-2887921
Invoice No. =2769
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND REC.
2800 WATKINS LAKE RD.
WATERFORD NH 48328
858-0906
11/25/96
Casing Di.
Material
Depth (PT)
Static Level (FT)
Pit Status
Tank (GAL)
0
steel
0.00
0.00
Pit
0.00
Galv.
Motor Size
voltage (V)
Phase
Wire
Pump GPM
Drop Pipe
Material
Pump Setting (PT)
0.00
230V
I
1 PH
3
0.00"
Steel
0.00
(lnantity T)acrrintinn UmtPrlce Amount
RE; INDEPENDENCE OAKS, BEACH
3
4" BLACK COUPLINGS
25.63
76.8
3
4X16" BLACK NIPPLE
18.77
56.31
1
2" GALV. PLUG
6.69
6.6
1
4PS45BS4COF 4X4 BAKER ADAPTER FOR FLOWING WELL
445.30
445.30
1
5WE1 BAKER CAP
26.70
26.7
3
P5321 CABLE SEALS
13.60
40.8
1
B 11777 M 2" FEOD VALVE
88.93
88.93
1
M5125 2" MINN. VALVE
27.93
27.93
1
4X24" BLACK NIPPLE
37.54
37.5
1
5WPSM WATER TIGHT WITH VENT
66.83
6(
5
2" BRASS TEES
17.73
88.u-,
6
2X4 BRASS NIPPLES
18.94
113.64
8
2X 41P ADAPTERS
13.01
104.08
1
PURPLE PRIMER
6.35
6.35
1
PVC. GLUE
6.94
6.9
2
2X6 PVC PRESSURE COUPLING
60.62
121.2
2
2" PVC PRESSURE COUPLING FEM. ADAPTER
4.45
8.9
1
100 FT ROLL 2" 160 PSI POLY
177.00
177.00
20
H 3655 SS CLAMPS
0.65
13.0
2
6X1 1/4 LEMCO SEALS
42.77
85.5
1
5615 5FT. STOP
20.00
20.0
1
6105 2" COMPRESSION FIP
94.99
94.9
2
305 6" BUFF. BOX
44.30
88.6
63
FT. OF 2" GALV. DROP PIPE
6.18
389.3
4
ELECTRICAL SPLICE KIT
10.10
40.4
2
RENTALS WATER PUMPS MICH. RENTAL CHARGES
218.40
436.80
1
SUB CONTRACT HARRISON HOE
522.00
522.00
12
HRS. CONTRACT TIME 3 MEN HOISTBACKHOE 10/3/96
120.00
1,440.0
13
HRS. CONTRACT THE 3 MEN HOIST 10/4/96
Z 85.00
1,105.0
9
HRS. CONTRACT TRAE 3 MEN HOISTBACKHOE 5/96
120.00
1,080.0
I'll Y/ / -
Payment Date Cash Ami
$ 0.00
Check Amount Sub Total
$ 0.00
Total Due
$6,816.39
$6,816.39
Waterwells
Pumps
NOV.25/1996
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND REC.
2800 WATKINS LAKE RD.
WATERFORD, W. 48328
RE; INDEPEDENCE OAKS BEACH WELL.
x
WELL & PUMP SERVICE
P.O. Box 37
Davisburg, MI 48350
(810) 625-0550
State Lic, 63-0817
Emp. # 38-2887921
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DICK, AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS HAD NOTICE THE WELL AT A BEACH, HAD
BEEN LEAKING ie AT THE WHITEWATERBURY TANK OR A PRESSURE
LINE. OUR ESTIMATE WAS TO EXCAVATE THE TANK, AND REMOVE,
REPLACE WITH A STANDARD PITLESS ADAPTER., AND LOCATE TANKS
ABOVE GROUND. ESTIMATED COST WAS 2,800.00.
UPON EXCAVATION WE DISCOVERD THAT THE TANK WAS LEAKING, FROM
MULTIPLE SPOTS, AND HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR A VERY LONG TIME, THE
GROUND WAS SATURATED WITH WATER MAKING DIGGING AND REPAIR
VERY DIFFICULT. ALSO WE DISCOVERED THE WELL WAS FLOWING.
OCHD. WILL NOT ALLOW WELLS TO FREE FLOW.
AFTER TALKING WITH TECHNICAL SUPPORT IT WAS AGREED THAT A
SPECIAL PITLESS ADAPTER BE INSTALLED, AND SUB CONTRACT FOR
LARGER EQUIPMENT, THE MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, MAN -POWER, AND
TIME GREATLY INCREASED THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
THANK YOU
MIKE LALONE
0AKLAJ,%i t C':s{ iJ T PARKS
P..0-,j � �� (.,TG,
Softeners
GROUP PICNIC SHELTERS
GROVELAND OAKS
The bids for the purchase of seven picnic shelters (1) - 20' x 28' and (6) - 20' x 36' were received
on November 27 as follows:
20' x 28' Rect
20' x 36' Rect
(1 unit)
(6 units)
er unit
(per unit/sub total)
Total
Shipping
Unit Structures
N/A
N/A
$33,804
56D/ARO
Southfield, MI
Seavey
$ 4,800
$5,150/30,900
$35,700
4 - 5 weeks
Holland, MI
Engan Tooley
$ 4,236
$5,136 /30,784
$35,020
4 wk-ARO
Okemos, MI
Jennings of MI
$ 4,665
$5,412/32,472
$37,137
45D/ARO
Lake Orion
Play Environments $ 3,500 $4,199/25,194
Holland, MI (Michigan Engineer Certified Plans)
(Installation Documents)
NO RESPONSE
Vixen Hill, Elverson, PA
Enwood Structures, Morrisville, NC
Poligon, Holland, MI
RCP Structures, Jensen Beach, FL
Litchfield Industries, Litchfield, MI
Southern Thumb Coop, Lapper, MI
Erb Lumber, Livonia, MI
Coronis Bldg Columbus, NJ
Brasco, Detroit, MI
Playground Environment, Speonk, NY
$28,694
400
20
$29,114
NO BID
Duo -Guard, Westland, MI
4 weeks
*ARO-After Receipt
of Order
NOTES:
Jennings - Add $500 for Michigan engineered drawings.
Play Environments - Add $400 for Michigan engineered drawings and $20 Installation Instructions.
Purchasing and staff recommends PlayEnvironments, Inc (RPC Shelters) = Holland, MI for the
amount or $29,114.
These shelters will be installed by Technical Support staff, park staff and Trusty crews. Funds for
these shelters will come from the Capital Improvement Project Budget.
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ITEM #8
STAFF PRESENTATION
In keeping with our goal of open communications and to provide
more information to the Commission, we will be highlighting different
operations within the department each month to promote a better under-
standing of what we're doing.
This month Kathleen Dougherty from the Independence Oaks
Nature Center will be giving a short presentation.
8-1
ITEM #9
AMENDMENT TO THE 1996 OPERATING BUDGET
In accordance with the Commission's 1996 General Appropriations Act, which incorporates the
Uniform Local Budgeting Act, the manager and his fiscal officer shall not permit expenditures to
exceed the appropriation for any budget center as approved or amended by the Commission.
After reviewing current costs and anticipated costs, staff feel the following changes are needed
for 1996.
Original
Expense
Requested
Proposed New
Budget Center
Budget
Increase
Expense Budget
Waterford Oaks
$ 29,270
$ 3,000
$ 32,270
Tennis Complex
Waterford Oaks
$392,894
$70,000
$462,894
Activity Center
The additional expenses for the Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex are for unbudgeted repairs of
the tennis courts and the control center.
For the Waterford Oaks Activity Center, the additional expenditures are for unbudgeted expenses
of full-time salaries, part-time salaries, fringe benefits, depreciation, equipment repair, safety
services, utilities and small tools/equipment.
This overage was largely caused by the integration of the Orion Oaks part-time maintenance staff
and equipment into a traveling crew that serviced Waterford Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and
Rose Oaks under the Waterford Oaks budget. In addition to this, the charges for security
services were recalculated system wide and the accounting consolidated under the Waterford
Oaks budget. One full-time staff position was also reassigned to Waterford Oaks and not
completely funded in the original 1996 Budget.
Staff recommends the transfer of $3,000 from the 1996 Operating Budget Contingency to the
Waterford Oaks Tennis Complex - Building Maintenance line item account.
For the Waterford Oaks budget, staff requests a $70,000 transfer from the 1996 Operating
Budget Contingency appropriated as follows:
70=
AMENDMENT TO THE 1996 OPERATING BUDGET
REVISED
In accordance with the Commission's 1996 General Appropriations Act, which
incorporates the Uniform Local Budgeting Act, the manager and his fiscal officer shall not
permit expenditures to exceed the appropriation for any budget center as approved or amended
by the Commission.
After reviewing current costs and anticipated costs, staff feel the following changes are
needed for 1996:
Original
Expense
Requested
Proposed New
Budget Center Budget
Increase
Expense Budget
Mobile Recreation $341,666.00
$45,000.00
$386,666.00
Waterford Oaks
Watelpark $480,176.98
$28,000.00
$508,176.98
For Mobile Recreation, the additional expenditures are for unbudgeted expenses of part-
time salaries $25,000.00, fringe benefits $3,500.00, equipment repair $9,400.00, and insurance
$7,100.00. It should be noted that the revenues increased by $50,000 due to many more units
being rented.
Additional expenses for Waterford Oaks Waterpark are unbudgeted expenses for part-
time salaries $14,000.00, fringe benefits $1,300.00, building maintenance $8,000.00, and safety
services $4,700.00. It should also be noted that the additional expense was for the completion of
the waterpark features. There also was an emergency purchase of new electrical service for the
wavepool.
Staff recommends total transfer of $45,000 from the 1996 Operating Budget Contingency
to Mobile Recreation's Part-time Salaries ($25,000), Fringe Benefits ($3,500), Equipment
Maintenance and Repair ($9,400), and Insurance ($7,100); plus the total transfer of $42,000 from
the 1996 Operating Budget Contingency to Waterford Oaks Waterpark's Part-time Salaries
($14,000), Fringe Benefits ($1,300), Building Maintenance ($22,000), and Safety Services
($4,700).
9-3
ACCOUNT
AMOUNT
Security Services
$ 35,000.00
Depreciation
$ 10,000.00
Full-time Salaries
$ 10,000.00
Fringe Benefits
$ 10,000.00
Part-time Salaries
$ 5,000.00
TOTAL TRANSFER $ 70.000.00
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks Operations and staff will be available for questions and answers on
this request.
ITEM # 10
BY-LAWS AMENDMENT
At the budget work session on October 16, Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission directed staff to prepare the following by-law
amendment for approval:
"No expenditures above $10,000 may be approved by the
Manager without Commission approval. However, staff
must present any purchases, excluding utilities, for approval
over $3,000 in cases of single bidders or when the low bid is
not being recommended."
10-1
ITEM III
ITEM #
1997 OPERATING BUDGET ADOPTION
Staff is requesting Commission approval of the resolution (as printed
in the budget) adopting the Parks and Recreation Commission's 1997
Appropriations Act incorporating the 1997 Operating Budget.
ITEM #12
ORION TOWNSHIP SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION REIMBURSEMENT
ORION OAKS
Attached is a letter from Dick White, Director of the Orion Township Sewer and Water
Department requesting reimbursement for expenses encumbered by Orion Township during the
1996 sewer system construction through Orion Oaks. This request has resulted from higher than
anticipated project costs and changes in the scope of the project requested by the
Commission/staff.
Mr. White also informs the Commission of the future proposed plans to extend sewer
services north through the park. to Clarkston Road, the installation of water lines along Clarkston
Road from Joslyn to Baldwin roads and install water lines along Baldwin Road from Clarkston
to Eton Gate (just south of the park).
Mr. White will male a brief presentation regarding this request and will be available to
answer questions.
12-1
•' •
Charter Township of Orion
2525 Joslyn • Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 • (810) 391-0304 • Fax (810) 391-9984
November 25, 1996
TO: Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Rd.
Waterford, Mi. 48328
ATTN: Mr. Dan Stencil
Dear Mr. Stencil,
Attached, please find a letter from Mark Perkoski with
Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Orion Township's consulting
engineers, which summarizes the results of our last meeting with
you, Mr. Figa, and Mr. Richards.
Since our last meeting, as Mark has shown in the attached
letter, we have received our final bill from the contractor. The
final contract cost is $30,532.50, less than the original
contract based on estimated quantities. In keeping with our last
meetings proposed agreement, we feel 200 of this savings should
be passed on to the County Parks in an effort to make everything
equitable.
Also, as stated in Mark's letter, an important part of this
agreement is for Orion Township to receive another easement for
sanitary sewer construction from the middle of the Park, (large
clearing), where the existing sanitary sewer is, North to
Clarkston Road. This would help in future sewer construction
North of the Park. Location of the easement would be mutually
agreed upon by your office and the Township.
For your information, the Township is presently having
Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment design and do the engineering to
install a watermain from Joslyn and Clarkston Roads, westerly to
Baldwin, and South on Baldwin to the South boundary of the Park.
This would make water available for any future development within
the Park should the Parks Commission wish. The watermain could
be extended within the Park in the same easements as the sanitary
sewer, provided there is a ten (10) foot horizontal separation in
accordance with State Health Department requirements.
Thank you for your help in resolving this matter, and please
feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Since e y,
Richard M. White
Director of Public Works
Charter Township of Orion
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ORCHARD, HILTZ & McCLIMENT, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
34935 Scaoolcraft Road
Livonia. Michigan 44150
(313) 522-6711 -Fax (313) 522-6427
November 22, 1996
Ric17ard White, Director of Public Works
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
Regarding: Orion Oaks Sanitary Sewer - Cost Sharing
Dear Mr. White:
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Kcneah L osarsoo
Kade W. Risdon
Ibaisl a Friedandall
Robes R. Breaa
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Alm K McComb
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Msr J. NewlMd
Keraah S. RSiktavoo
In preparation for our next meeting with the Oakland County Parks Commission, we have
reviewed our files and prepared the following summary:
As you recall, our last meeting with the County Parks Commission was on May 1, 1996. At
that time the Township was requesting that the County contribute an additional $116,534 toward
the cost of the Orion Oaks Park sanitary sewer extension. As summarized in our March 13,
1996 letter, the $116,534 reflected additional costs associated with sewer stubs and the additional
berm beyond the original scope of the sewer project. On May 1, 1996, the Parks Commission
directed Orion Township to meet with Dan Stencil and Joe Figa to negotiate the proposed
additional cost proration.
In accordance with the Commission's request, we met with Mr. Stencil, Mr. Figa, and Mr.
Richards, on June 20, 1996, to discuss additional costs. At the conclusion of our meeting the
County Parks representatives and Orion Township agreed to the following:
Total project cost (as of 6/20/96) $865,000
Original projected cost (as of 4/18/95) $634,000
Difference $231,000
Costs Sharing of Difference
80% Orion Township (231,000 x .8) $184,800
20% .County Parks (231,W0 x .2) $ 46,200
The 80-20 split was approximately the same proration approved in the original agreement, when
the anticipated project costs were $634,000 and the County's share was $145,200 (reference
Commission's meeting of May 3, 1995).
It was further agreed, at our June 20, 1996 meeting, that Orion Township would reimburse the
County for approximately 400 cubic yards of dirt that the Parks representatives estimated was
taken off -site by the contractor, unauthorized and clearly in conflict with the construction
-Rcrpoiuivs DgMccring in HarmonY with Your Cmwn0itr"
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Orion Oaks Sanitary: Sewer - Oakland County Parks Cost Sharing
November 22, 1996
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specifications. The value of the exported soil was agreed to be $2,500.
At the conclusion of our meeting, the Parks representatives and Orion Township mutually agreed
to support a request for an additional $43,700 ($46,200 less $2,500) for sewer construction. It
was further agreed that the County would support the Township's request for an easement
-through Orion Oaks Park, from the existing sewer to Clarkston Road, to accommodate a future
sewer extension.
Since our last meeting with Parks representatives we have received the final invoices for the
sewer project. Including both engineering and construction charges, based on final
of quantities and contract unit prices, the total (FINAL) project cost is
$834,467.50. With this final cost the 80-20 proration is revised as follows:
Total project -cost (FINAL) $834,467.50
Original. projected cost (as of 4/18195) $634.000.00
Difference $200,467.50
Costs Sharing of Difference
80% Orion Township (200,467.50 x .8) $160,374.00
20% County Parks (200,467.50 x .2) $ 40,093.50
Less the value of exported soil, as mentioned above, the County Parks' portion is $37,593.50
($40,093.50 - $2,500).
Please call if you need any additional information.
Very truly yours,
ORCILARD, IIILTZ & McCUAENT, INC.
.—
Mark K. Perkoski, P.-E.
NW 121-94-370
Copy: Colette Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill Bastian, Clerk
Matt Pilarz, P.E., OHM
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ORION OAKS SEWER PROJECT - reimbursement request
• Project was first discussed with all parties involved on April 20, 1995.
A estimated cost of $634,000 was indicated. This cost was based on the
engineers estimate and included construction costs and fees. It was determined
that our share would amount to $145,265, plus the donation of the engineering
already completed for a portion of the project. This cost was determined by
proportional amounts of the total initial estimate based on use.
• This project was presented to the Parks Commission on May 5, 1995.
The cost that was presented was $634,000 with our share being $145,265. The
commission also directed staff to work out the connection between the two
sections of the park that were separated by wetlands. Staff also noted that the
township had agreed to waiving all future tap in fees.
• A meeting was held on Jan. 11, 1996 to discuss the progress and details of this
project as follows:
Proposed permanent easement was revised from °30' to 20'.
Trees removed from the project would be left on site.
Both wetland crossings will have a max. Top width of 18' with a 10' wide
gravel surface. This was a reduction from a proposed width of 30'.
Project schedule.
We also questioned some of the items included in their estimates as to there
seemly high cost. (le. $1,8,000 box culvert)
• A letter was forwarded to R. Richard from Orion Twps engineers on Jan.17, 1996
estimating additional cost between $60,000 to $70,000 as a result of the service
drive and sewer stubs. There were however, no further correspondence prior to
the final agreements being approved and signed.
• An agreement was signed on Feb. 26, 1996 which indicated the following:
1. The county would grant the necessary easements to Orion Twp.
2. Parks and Recreation Commission agrees pay $145,200.
3. The Township agreed to have its contractor construct a 10.0 wide
gravel road with a 4' shoulder on both sides of the road.
4. The township agreed to provide 4 sanitary stubs and waive all lateral
charges for connection of this sanitary sewers.
We also agreed that any necessary fill required for the sewer and service road
would be extracted from the site. The estimated quantity was 20,000 cu. Yds.
They would also spoil any excavated material on site and also restore the site.
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ITEM #13
WINT/SCAMP GOLF OUTING
As you are aware, this past year the Commission did not host the
Lew Wint Memorial Golf Outing for the Independence Oaks Nature
Center, directing staff to meet with the Clarkston SCAMP Board of
Directors to consider holding a joint outing.
The SCAMP Board has been very receptive to this proposal, and a
joint outing would provide a way to keep funding in place for exhibits and
educational programs at the nature center. SCAMP Chairman Mel Vaara
and staff feel confident that this would be worthwhile for both agencies.
Therefore, we are requesting to join with SCAMP in hosting this
outing for 1997 on September 12 at Springfield Oaks Golf Course.
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ITEM #14
MARKETING CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The current contract with BBDO Advertising expires Dec. 31, 1996
Requests for proposals were sent to 11 companies and five submitted portfolios.
Staff recommends that the contract with BBDO be renewed for three years for the
following reasons:
-- a solid track record with and a good understanding of the marketing needs of the
parks system
-- annual demonstration of dollar value payback in benefits from services rendered
-- staff has been pleased with major linkages with radio stations, Summit Place
Mall, ticket trades and fundraising for Orion Oaks
-- very competitive fees
-- no additional media placement fees charged for newspapers or radio advertising
-- no additional fee for media placement research services
Monthly retainer rate comparisons by agency are as follows:
D'arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, Troy
Kolon Bittker & Desmond, Troy
Bailey & Associates, Troy
BBDO Advertising, Troy/Southfield
Eisbrenner Public Relations, Troy
$3,480/month
(+ media markup)
no fee submitted
$5,000/month
$2,900/month
(no media markup)
$3,600/month
Funds for marketing communications consultants are available in the 1997 public
communications budget.
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ITEM #15
GROUP CAMPING SHELTERS
GROVELAND OAKS
Park staff requests authorization for the purchase of seven picnic shelter kits for the group
camping areas at Groveland Oaks. Six of the shelters have dimensions of 20' wide by 36' long
and one at 20' x 28'.
Staff will provide the labor, shingles, flooring surface and electrical/water hook-up.
These shelters will be erected during the winter and early spring.
This purchase is currently out for bids. Due to the timelines of this improvement project,
a bid summary and recommendation will be made at the Commission meeting.
Monies for this project are available in the Capital Improvement Projects Budget.
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ITEM #16
FUEL TANK REPLACEMENTS
At Independence Oaks, the fuel tank replacement is proceeding as
expected with a minimum amount of contamination incurred and removed.
At Groveland, the scenario is not as expected. The company hired
to do the testing has discovered some contamination, which is in contact
with the ground water.
The state laws mandate we proceed with an Initial Assessment
Report to be filed with the Department of Environmental Quality within 90
days.
Soil and Materials Engineers have quoted us an estimate for this
Initial Assessment Report of $10,600.
Staff will request other quotes for this report and proceed with the
necessary measures for clean up, keeping the Commission posted on our
progress.
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ITEM #17
MANAGER'S REPORT
---There will be a tour of the activities center and water tower immediately following the
meeting. The water tower review is important, as the repainting project bid will be coming
before the Commission for approval.
---In response to Commission's request, attached are updates on in -line skating programs with
different communities plus a platform tennis program evaluation.
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IN -LINE SKATE UPDATE
Upon Commission request, staff have been researching the possibility of an in -line hockey area and in -
line hockey program.
Travel In -line Hockey League:
After meeting with members of the Northwest Parks and Recreation Association, staff feel that there is a
need to develop our in -line mobile into a mobile In -line Hockey Program. Staff would need to provide a
portable hockey rink (Border Patrol), safety equipment, in -line skates and a referee.
This would create an opportunity for local parks and recreation departments to develop in -line hockey
programs at their sites.
Members of the Northwest Parks and Recreation Association would also like to develop an annual
Northwest Parks and Recreation Association in -line hockey tournament.
Member communities interested include:
Springfield Oakland County Parks
Southfield Berkley
Troy Birmingham
Clarkston 4-H (Fair Oaks)
In -Line Hockey Area Site Options: Waterford Oaks
A. Tennis Courts - convert the hockey rinks and eliminate the tennis program.
B. Shuffleboard/Horseshoe area - eliminate shuffleboard/horseshoe and replace with hockey rinks.
C. Fridge area - Utilize parking lots with a border patrol.
D. BMX - Build two hockey rinks in the field adjacent to the BMX track.
E. Waterford Oaks - existing ice skating areas.
Visitation:
Staff has visited the following communities to evaluate existing programs/facilities.
■ Clarkston - Clintonwood Park
■ Berkley Ice Arena
■ Oak Park Ice Arena
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In -line Skate Update
Page 2
Future Visitations:
■ Kalamazoo
■ Lansing
Target Market Included:
■ In -line hockey
■ Paved trails
■ In -line lessons
■ '/2 Pike
■ Skateboarding
One location for the in -line hockey area would be the tennis courts or shuffleboard/horseshoe area. The
tennis program has been declining over the past few years. We have cut the number of tournaments
from 12 to 9 for 1997. The advertisements and sanctioning have been processed. Below is a three-year
history of the tournaments and league entries.
TENNIS RENTALS
Entries
Expenses
Revenue
Profit
1994
$4,086
1995
$4,624
1996
$4,846
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Entries
Expenses
Revenue
Profit
1994
375
$5,440
$7,084
$1,644
1995
532
$6,448
$9,047
$2,599
1996
309
$4,957
$6,034
$1,077
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In -line Skate Update
Page 3
TENNIS LEAGUES
Entries
Expenses
Revenue
Profit
1994
184
$2,197
$2,816
$619
1995
50
$2,966
$4,100
$1,134
1996
70
$1,275
$2,430
$1,155
Staff is meeting with Southeast Michigan Transportation Association (SEMTA) on November 21, 1996
to look at other tennis programs.
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Prepared by:
Sandy Dorey
PLATFORM TENNIS
PROGRAM EVALUATION
1996
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Waterford Oaks Paddle Club:
HISTORY:
Originally there were four wooden decked\unheated courts when the courts were
developed as part of a grant. In 1990, there were 2 aluminum courts donated to the Parks
Foundation from Williams Corporation. Club members signed a letter of intent on the
number of participants and responsibilities. Membership open to all county residents.
The Priority of Play is as follows
Club Mixers/Leagues
Casual Play - open to residents May thru September
(Tournaments cannot be secured with two courts)
Play is normally doubles, bur singles may also be played, with both having equal access
to the courts. Foursomes with guests also have equal access to the courts as foursomes
with all members. Play is normally limited to 1 1/2 hour time periods from 8:30 a.m. to
11:30 p.m.
Since 1990, you must be a member or a guest of a member to play. The warming
building is locked and we do not have staff available to operate the facility to
accommodate drop in players. As a member you receive a key to the building and courts.
Casual play may be reserved for walk-ons. Reserved play and leagues take precedence.
There is a sign up sheet in the warming building.
Interested individuals who call the parks are referred to the c\lub's membership person.
They contact the individual and give them background information as well as information
on monthly social and the beginner's league. First time guests are free and a guest fee is
required to be paid for following visits.
We have received only a couple of calls into the office for individuals that are interested.
It would not be cost effective to staff the building for drop in players.
BREAKDOWN OF OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Communications:
Assist in newspaper articles - Oakland Press, Free Press, Eccentric
Quarterly Event Calendar/Winter Activity Flyer
Flyer on Platform Tennis for Park distribution
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Parks Supervisor:
Maintain lights, nets and heaters for the courts
Prepare nets and screen for season
Provide shovels and brooms for court snow removal
Snow removal in general area
Maintain the warming building/keep bathroom supplies stocked
Oversees maintenance costs
Recreation Supervisor
Membership drive Open House in fall
Forward calls to appropriate club members
Prepare budget information
Assist in key distribution
Update membership with APTA
Liaison with members
CLUBS RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote Paddle Tennis throughout the county
Establish and maintain Clubs By -Laws
Distribute keys to new members
Prepare correspondence
Organize club leagues, lessons and activities
Update the bulletin board in the building
Assist in cleaning the restrooms
Assist in setting fees
1996-97 Activities
Newcomers League (8) members Wednesday
Intermediate League (16) members Monday
Interclub B (8) members every other Tuesday
Women's Play Day (14) members every other Saturday
Monthly Socials (approximately 25) members and guests; paddle and snacks
lessons offered
Casual Weekend Play (20) members
Approximate number of usage times by members pet month is 217.
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MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS:
Individual
Family
1997
10
11
1996
10
9
1995
20
5
1994
16
4
1993
15
5
1992
22
2
FEE STRUCTURE:
1990-1995 1996
$180 Individual $200 Individual
$280 Family $311 Family
$30 Finders Fee Discount $100 Individual %2 Season
$90 Individual 1/2 Season $311 Family 1/2 Season
$160 Family 1/2 Season $25 Guest Membership
These numbers reflect all members: guest and half season. Exact breakdown is listed in old
receipt books of fees paid.
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BUDGET
Revenue:
1996 $4,457.00 (as of 11/5/96)
Expenses:
1996 $4,800.00 Court Repairs
(Estimated Annual)
Snow Removal
$360.00
Locks
75.00
Gas (propane)
1,500.00
Electric (6 months)
900.00
Housekeeping
100.00
Court Supplies
200.00
TOTAL
$3,135.00
cc: B Baker
S. Delridge
D. Stencil
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WATERFORD OAKS PADDLE CLUB
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Revised and adopted May 9, 1996
1. PADDLE PLAY
1.1 The priority of play is as follows:
- National tournaments
- Regional tournaments
- Intraclub leagues
- Interclub and East/West club matches
- Club mixers, tournaments
- Casual play
1.2 Play is normally doubles but singles may also be played, with both
having equal access to the courts. Foursomes with guests also have
equal access to the courts as foursomes with all members.
1.3 Play is normally limited to 1 1/2 hour time periods from 8:30AM to
11:30PM daily.
2. KEYS LIGHTS, HEATERS AND SNOW REMOVAL
2.1 The warming but key will open both the outside door and the office
door. As you enter the office, there is a timer switch immediately to
your left. This will turn on all the exterior walkway and parking lot
lights. Set it for 15 minutes longer than you plan to stay. The lights
will go off automatically. Please keep the warming but locked at all
times.
2.2 The court key will unlock both courts. Make sure both courts are
locked before you leave. The light between the courts will go on at
dusk and off at dawn.
2.3 The light and heater key will open both. Make sure all court
lights are off and the box is locked before leaving.
2.4 Snow removal equipment is in the office. Use only plastic shovels
and brooms. Metal ones will chip the court surface. Lift up the snow
gates and shovel in the direction of the boards. Make sure the walkways
are clear of snow also. After ALL the snow has been removed from BOTH
COURTS, turn on the heaters to dry the courts. No salt or sand on the
courts or walkways.
2.5 Remember, the heaters are used to dry the courts, NOT TO HEAT
BODIES.
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3. RESERVATIONS
3.1 Casual play may be by reservation
or walk-on. Reserved time takes
precedence.
3.2 Daily play time periods are:
8:30AM - 10:OOAM
4:OOPM - 5:30PM
10:OOAM - 11:30AM
5:30PM - 7:OOPM
11:30AM - 1:OOPM
7:OOPM - 8:30PM
1:00PM - 2:30PM
8:30PM - 10:OOPM
2:30PM - 4:OOPM
10:OOPM - 11:30PM
3.3 Reservations may be made by sign
up, on reservation sheets in the
warming hut.
3.4 Reservation sheets will be posted
in the warming hut. Club events
take precedence over casual play.
3.5 All players with a reserved time should
be on their court within 15
minutes of their starting time.
If not, their reservation is
automatically canceled.
3.6 Playing times not reserved may be
signed for on the day of play at
the warming but by walk-on players on a
"first -come -first -served" basis.
4. GUESTS
4.1 A non -spouse guest who is a member of another paddle club may play
casually not more than twice each month. A non -spouse guest who is not
a member of another paddle club may only play casually twice and should
be encouraged thereafter to join the Club.
4.2 A non -spouse guest or non-member spouse guest may play in scheduled
Club events (i.e., mixers, tournaments, leagues, interclub matches,
etc), when a competitive member is unavailable or when the event is a
member/guest mixer or tournament and draw openings are available.
4.3 A non-member spouse and children of an individual member may play
casually once or twice a season with their member spouse when courts ar
not in demand by other members. Guest fees are not applicable. A
family membership should be obtained if the spouse wishes to play more
frequently.
4.4 Club members who play in Club leagues and interclub matches should
obtain a sub if they must be absent when scheduled.
5. GENERAL
5.1 Be a responsible Club member.
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BODY-_,-`J %�
Hirers fees should help
maintain forest trails
usuallyeschew things political in this column. But this week is
an exception, because Body & Mind readers are the kind of
people who will be most affected by a proposal to impose user
fees on mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, hikers and other
who use the state forest trails.
Don't get me wrong: I'm an advocate of user fees. Hunters and
anglers pay to support theiractivifies through licenses; and boaters,
sno -mobilers and off -road vehicle operators pay registration fees or
buy trail stickers.
So I think there's no reason similar fees shouldn't be charged to
other people who use trails in Deparhnent of Naluml Resources
forest lands —as long as the money goes back to build and maintain
the trail systems.
But titere are competing bills before the Legislature.
One, introduced by Rep. Bev Bodem, R-Alpena, dedicates the
fees to building and maintaining hiking and biking trails and
grooming Ihem forcrosscountry skiing where suitable.
The other, introduced in the Senate at the behest of Gov. John
Engler, would let the money be used for anything politicians chose,
whether it be maintaining forest trails, improving schools or
buildinga newTigerSladium.
We're not alking about trails in Michigan's 98 state parks, which
cover 260,DDO acres. People who use the parks are already paying
their way through entrance and camping fees. Furthermore, the
parksget a share of dedicated revenues from oil and gas drilling on
slate lands.
But the state forests —3.9 million acres mostly in the northern
Lower Peninsula and the UP— are managed forboth limber cutting
and recreation, At the moment, there's no charge for using
thousands of miles of trails that wander through these public lands
— a trail system unmatched by any otherstate.
Revenues from the timber cutting goes largely to pay the salaries
of employees in the DNR forestrydivision. But the forest trail
system gets short shrift, and at a time when demand for outdoor
recreation is increasing dramatically, die DNRis trying to come up
with a system to provide and pay for it.
'Die Forest Recreation Committee 2000, a group representing all
state forest users, recommended a system like Bodem's, not the
governors. A fee structure wasn't recommended, but once the bill
passes, die committee probably will adoptsomething like
Minnesota's system, which requires a$20 annual trail pass.
The governor also opposes giving control of the trail system to a
State Forest Recreation Advisory Committee, and funding for the
committee has been dropped from the proposed DNRbudget
Most politicians hate dedicated funds, because it keeps the
money out of their control.
Butyou should love them, because they plow your money back
into the service that generated it.
If you agree, let Rep. Bodem know by telephone
at 1-517-373-01133 anytime or fix at 1-517-373-5919. 6
You might also call your own state legislator
and senator and tell them which version you want
them to vote for. 1`'. t ' i
By Eric Sharp
Frre Press Outdoors Writer
DETROIT FREE PRESS/TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, 1996
Try platform tennis
at free open houses
on't give up on racquet sports
just because cold weather's
coming. Try platform tennis, or
"winter tennis `in free open
houses at the Waterford Oaks
Court Games Complex in Waterford.
Across between tennis and racquet
ball, the sport is played outdoorswith
two teams of two people. Waterford
Oaks has two lighted, heated courts
open Oc tober through April.
Open houses are Thursday, Sept 26,
at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept 29, at 3 p.m.; and
Tuesday, OcL 8, at 7 p.m. Call 1-810-394-
1233 anvtime for information or
reservations. Orjust show up!
Equipment is available for those who
need it -
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On the cover. Photo illustration byJ.
Kyle Keener, Detroit Free Press.
B 0 1) ti' C. M I N D
in -line skating
■ Dearborn skaters: 7p.m,hlon.
behind Nichols Shop, 21938
MichiganAve., Dearborn.
Intermediate level. 15-20miles. I-
313-565M4 anytime.
■ Joe Dumars Fieldhouse: 45300
Mound, Shelby Township. Open
skating-810p.m. Fri.,12:302:30
P.M. SaL-Sun. $4 for two hours. l-
81(1731-3080,9a.m: midnight
daily.
■ Skatin' Station 11: 8611 Ronda
Drive, Canton. 10-weekleagues
start Oct 6 for ages 4-14.1-313459.
6101 anytime.
Lawn bowling
r Westland Lawn Bowling Club:
1 p.m. Tue., Thu., Sat, Sun., 36500
Marquette, Westland. Free
lessons. Wear flat -soled slices.
l-
313-722-7630, 9-3 daily.
Martial arts
■ Chen-stylerai chi ch'tunr lo-
11 a.m. Sat., Cherry Hill Church,
2410 Cherryhill, Dearborn.
Ongoing classes, $30 per month. l-
313-271.7414, 9-9 daily.
is TaoistTaiChi: 7p.m.Mon. and
Thu.. Antioch Lutheran Church,
Farmington Road and 13 Mile,
Farmington. 7p.m. Mon. and
Wed., V511 Hall, Mill Street,
Plymouth, and St. Paul United
Methodist Church, Square Lake
Road east of Woodward,
Bloomfield Hills. Ongoing classes,
$30 per month.1-810-332.1281
anytime.
Multisports
■ Clinton Township Parks &
Rec: 40700 Romeo Plank Road.
Swimming, aerobics, dance
classes. 1-810 286-9336 anytime.
■ Detroit Sport and Social Club:
3204 Main SL, Royal Oak.
Volleyball; sand volleyball,
basketball, floor hockey, soccer,
football, wallyball, indoorgolf, -
ballroom dancing. l-810 58&3366
anytime.
■ Oak Park Rec Center.14300
Oak Park Blvd. Ongoing classes in
aerobics, yoga, karate, tennis, golf.
1.81 MI-7555 an ytinte.
■ Oakland Yard Athletics:M-59
west of Crescent Lake Road.
Indoor flag football leagues and
adult coed kickball leagues
forming. 1-810,673-0100 anytime.
■ YoungRec Center. 5400
McKinley, Dearborn Heights,
Ongoing karate classes, 6-7 p.m.
Tue. and Fri. 8-older. $25 a month,
residents $20.Also adult basketball
and volleyball.1-313.27T7080
anytime.
■ Youth Hostel: 3024 Coolidge,
Berkley. Canoeing, cycling, cross-
country skiing, hiking.l-810-545-
0511, noon-6 weekdays.
Platform tennis
■ Waterford Oaks lessons:
Waterford Oaks County Park,
Scott lake Road between Dbtie
Hwy. and Pontiac lake Road. For
introducton lesson 7 p.m. Thu., 3
p-m. Sun. and 7 p.m.Oct.8.S21>tl
forannual membership; $ lW for
six months. 1-810.394-1')33, 9.9
daily.
Rugby
■ Detroit Rugby Club: 6p.m-Tue
and Tim„ Farwell Field, behind th,
Light Guard Armory on 8 Mile cast
of Ryan.1-81()751-7587 anytime.
■ DetroitTradesmen practices:
6.8 p.m. Tue. and Thu., Glenn
Levey Middle School, 25300 Vine
Mile, Southfield. 1-810-589-5699
anytime.
Running and walking
■ Detroit Free Press/Mazda
International Marathon: Oct.20,
W indsor to Detroit. $35, due Oct. 7.
1-313-259-7 749 anytime.
■ Raceµalking:6:3O8p.m.Mon.
and Wed., Monteith Gym.1275
Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods.
$56 for 14 weeks.1-313-3d3.2178,
104 weekdays.
■ Red October Run: 8Kand 2-
mile run/walk, Oct. 5, Oakwood
Hospital Annapolis Center, 33155
Annapolis, Wayne. S 14, 2-mile
S 13; $15 after today. l-313-167-
2530 anytime.
■ Sam Young3.5-mile run/walk:
Sun., Franklin fitness and Racquet
Club, 29350 Northwestern Hyyy..
Southfield. $ I5.1-814352-8000
anytime.
■ Huron Township Applefest
LOY, OcL 6, New Boston. $14.1-
313.845-7293, 8.5 weekdays.
■ Governors Cup:5Kand10K,
Sat, Eagle Village, Hersey, six
miles east of Reed City on Route 10.
Benefits youths and families
served by Eagle Village. $14.1-616
832-2234, ext. 295 anytime,
■ Rayne CountyPark2-mile
walk: 6 p.m. Thu.. Hines Drive at
Newburgh Pointe.1-313-261-1990,
84:40weekdays.
Volleyball
■ Ambassador leagues: North
Pointe Baptist Church,11174
Thirteen Mile, Warren. Men's
league begins in December ($27 5),
women's in January ($135).1-810.
751-W40anytime.
Yoga
■ Ferndale Yoga: Center of
Physical Arts, 247 W. Nine Mile,
Ferndale. Introductory and focus
classes, $35-$55 for six weeks or
$12 perclass.1-810-547.3839
anytime.
■ Center for Yoga:29610
Southfield Road, Southfield. Daily
classes, mornings and evenings.
$10.1-810-258-4024 anytime.
■ Kiripalubeginnerclasses:
Center for the Healing Arts, 40580
Van Dyke, Sterling Heights.7-8:30
p.m. Mon., 9:30.11 a.m. Wed. and
Sat.,'8, $48 for eight weeks. 1-810-
26&5444 anytime.
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W01'I(0lit
511 Hall, dill Street
th, and 5t Paul United
list Church. Square lake
sl "(Woodward,
field Hills. $30 per month.l-
4281 anytime.
;ports
assadorleagues: North
IaptistChurch,11174
n 1 file, Warren. Basketball
open and recreational
December. Volleyball —
egins in December ($275),
s in January ($135).1.810-
0anytime,
)it Sport and Social Club:
un St., Royal Oak,
all, sand volleyball,
all, floor hockey, soccer,
,wallyball, htdoor golf.
n dancing. 1-810-580366
lington Single
ionals: Wallyball,
dL bowling and more for
45.1-810.851-9909 anytime.
sh Community Center.
Maple, West Bloomfield.
stics, karate, soccer.
all, racquetball. 1-81WI-
sdaily.
)umars Fieldhouse: 45300
,Shelby'Township.
tall, volleyball, roller
and floor hockeyleagues
I. In -line skating— Open
—8.10 p.nr. Fri.,12:302:30
t-Sun. $4 for two hours.l
3080,9a,m: midnight
Park Rec Center.14300
k Blvd. Ongoing classes in
s, yoga, karate, tennis, golf.
)1.7555 anytime.
and Yard Athletics: M-59
Crescent Lake Road.
Bag football I leagues and
led kickball leagues
(.1910-673-0100 anytime.
tg Rec Center. 5400
ey, Dearborn Heights.
:lasses, &7 p.m.Tue. and
der. $25 a month, residents
o adult basketball and
ill. 1-313-277.7080 anytime.
h Hostel: 3024 Coolidge,
Canoeing, cycling, cross -
skiing, hiking.1-810.545-
ton-6weekdays.
l
'it Rugby Club: 6 p.m.Tue.
t., Farwell Field, behind the
uard Armory on 8 Mile east
.1-810.751-7587 anytime.
oitTmdesmen practices:
Tue, andThu., Glenn
diddle School, 25300 Nine
wthfield. 1-810-589.5699
'ng and walking
.Striders: Runners and
t meet at 8 a.m. Sat. and 6:30
.d., Belleville High.1-313.
0, 83 daily.
n Macomb Runners Great
in Run: 4 miles, 10a.m.
Oct 27, Metro Beach. \(L
Clemens. $6.1-810426.7221
anytime.
■ Racewalking•.6:30-8p.m.Mon.
andWcd.,Monteith Gym, 1275
Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods.
$56 for 14 weeks. 1-313343-2178.
10-4 weekdays.
■ Rochester WalkingClub:9:30
a.m. Mon. and Wed., 4:30 p.m.Tue.
and Thu., Rochester Community
Park Pavilion, Oak Street off
University Drive. Includes
stretching and light strength
training; bring 3-or 5-pound
weights. $4.1-810375-5416.9-9
daily.
■ Southern Michigan
Orienteering Club meet 6:55 p.m.
Sun., Haven Hill, Highland
Recreation Area, off M-59 west of
Pontiac. Maps $5, $4 for members
and $3 for beginners. Pat Murad,l-
810-8874542, 5•10weeknights.
■ Total Runner. Cold -weather
running class, 7 p.m. today, Total
Runner,15355 Dix Toledo Road,
Southgate. Free.1-313-282-1101,
10.6 Mon. -Sat
■ Wayne County Park 2-mile
walk: 3 p.m. Thu., Hines Drive east
of Telegraph.l-313-261-1990, 8-
4:40weekdays.
Tennis
■ SuburbanTennisAssociation:
7 p.m. Sat., Franklin Fitness &
Racquet Club, 29350 Northwest(
Hwy.. Southfield. $15.1-810-879-
■ Waterford Oaks platform
tennis: Waterford Oaks County
Park, Scott Lake Road between
Dixie Highway and Pontiac Lake
Road, Waterford. Annual
membership $200, six-month
membership, $100.1-810-39-1-1233,
9.9daily.
Volleyball
■ Farmington Hills leagues:Tue.
nights, Costick Activities Center,
11 Mile between Middlebelt and
Inkster. Men's and coed open
leagues. $245.1-810473-9570,
8:364:30weekdays.
Yoga
■ CenterforYoga:29610
Southfield Road, Southfield.
Ongoing daily classes, mornings
and evenings. $10.1-810 25&4024
anytime.
■ Ferndale Yoga: Center of
Physical Arts, 247 W. Nine Mile.
Introductory and focus classes.
$12,935 forsix weeks. 1-810-547-
3893 anytime.
In
Hatha yoga classes: Detroit Zen
Center,11464 Mitchell Street,
Hamtramck.5:30-7 p.m. Wed. and
10-11:30 a.m. Sat. $6, $30 per
month.l-313.36(r7738 anytime.
■ Kripalu beginner classes:
Centerfor the Healing Arts, 405M
Van Dyke, Sterling Heights.7-8:30
p.m. Mon., 9:30.11 a.m. Wed. and
Sat.$8, $48 for eightweeks.l-810-
268 5144 anytime.
OETROtT MEE PRESS/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1996
You should plan
to get ready for
ow s the time to get in shape if
you plan to hit the slopes when
the first snowflakes drop.
"You should count on doing six
to eight weeks of preparation if.
;.- you really want to enjoy the ski season,"
says Dr. Kathryn lambert, director of
sports medicine at the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
j Here are some ofthe basics:
■ Aerobic conditioning:11orkon
building up your endurance, which is an
essential element of downhill skiing. "By
the time ski season starts, you should be
comfortable doing a pretty intense one -
hour aerobic workout at least three times
a week' Lambert says. Any kind of
aerobic routine that emphasizes leg
action is fine.
■ Strengthening: Although skiing
requires good overall strength, leg
strength is most important forgood
control and avoiding injury. Below isa
simple floor -exercise routine; do at least
three sets of 10 or 12 repetitions ofeach
exercise with each leg. As your strength
proves, you can increase the reps and
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to use six weeks
the s1d season
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Free l're�s5tatrR'riter
Vs hard to rival the sense of exhilaration
feltafter exercising in the fresh air,
especially when it's cold out
Crosscountry skiing does it for you, and
so can tennis —with the
Prop is a g fo
(t'sagood way foenjoy �
yourself on a cold, bleak,
dreary winter day," -Says Betsy
{ Hodges, al0-year veteran of
the game. "When there's not enough snow to
ski and not enough ice to skate and not enough
blue skies, it's a great way to cheer up die day."
Platform tennis is an outdoor game played.
from October through April on a raised
platform half the size of aregular tennis court.
After the snow is shoveled off, heaters dry the
surface to make it safe for playing.The game is
a cross between racquetball and tennis; there's
A net in the mid die, as in terims, and chicken -
wire screens enclose the court
Players a short paddle, as in
racquetball, and a tennis -sized ball. Unlike
tennis, you get second chance to bit the ball if
it hits the screen. -
It's greatexercise, and alot of fun to be out
in the snow," says Ann Steglich, who plays
with Hodges at theNVaterford Oaks Platform
Tennis Club. "It's as fast —if not faster— than
tennis, andyou need quicker reflexes because
try doing exercises with a 1- or 2-pound
weight on your ankle or thigh.
Quadriceps: I ie flat on the floor and
lift your leg lUinches: then lower it
slowly.
Hips: Sitting in a chair with your
knees bent and your lower legs
perpendicular to the floor, place a weight
orbook on your thigh. Keeping your
knee bent.lift your leg from the hip. This
exercise also strengthens the
quadriceps.
Hamstrings: lie facedown, with your
legs straight. Keeping your knee on the
floor, raise one footuntil your leg is
perpendicular to the floor. Lower slowly.
Thigh muscles (abductors and
adductors): For abductors: Lying on
your side with the lop leg slightly bent,
lift and lower your top leg slowly without
touching the bottom leg. For adductors:
Bend the top leg, and rest your foot on
the floor in front of your lower thigh.
Holding the lower leg straight. lift it
slowly; then lower it without touching
the floor.
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you're always on the go. It's a smaller court so
you have to move faster."
The dress code is simple: Tennis shoes and
sw•eatsworn in layers. Steglich and company
play anytime during the winter, except during
rain and snowstorms.
"Justlike with ice skating,
you're a little cold Hodges
hensays. "B
I ou
starlout,"Hodges says. "But
once you start playing, you
work up quite a sweat and you
don't feel cold at all. Its a great
win ter game because it's a very aerobic. It's a
nice way to get some exercise with outbeing
indoors."
The Waterford Oaks club has about 35
members, many of whom also play tennis.
"Most people say platform tennis improves
their reaction time,"Steglich says. "You get
more games of serve -and -volley than in
regular tennis. It's a game of finesse, and you
can'tjust be a power playV... .
'It's not that hard to learn. Just like with
anything else, how quickly you learn depends
on how much time you spend with it.'
The club is holding an open house at 7:30
p.m. Nov 8 at Waterford Oaks County Park.
Scott Lake Road between Dixie Highway and
Pontiac Lake Road. A one-year membership is
$200, a 6-month membership, $100.
For more information, call Hodges at 1-810-
394-1233, 9-9 daily.
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IN WATERFORD OAKS
Players holding court with platform tennis
Game's popularity a
enthusiasts who like
When the outdoor tennis season
draws to a close, die-hard players
turn their thoughts from courts to
... platforms?
Platform tennis is fast becom-
ing one of the more popular games
in the suburbs, say area tennis
buffs.
That's because it's a way for out-
door players to continue playing a
game outdoors, said Ann Steglich,
membership chairwoman for the
Waterford Oaks Platform Tennis
to see the season end — hate the
thought of having to play indoors,"
said Steglich.
"We have two heated and light-
ed courts and our season runs fi-om
October through April."
Platform tennis is a cross
between regular tennis, racquet
ball and ping-pong.
Played on a raised metal plat-
form that is surrounded by chick-
en wire, the game involves two
teams of two people.
"The scoring is the same as in
tennis with points leading to sets
going to matches," said Steglich.
"The differences are that there
is only one serve allowed and, sim-
ilar to racquetball, a player gets a
second chance to hit the ball if it
lands in the court and caroms off
the chicken wire."
Equipment also varies slightly
with platform tennis players using
a less lively ball and solid rackets
made of wood, synthetics or
graphite.
Waterford Oaks has two plat-
form tennis courts and is the home
court for Scott Mansager, of
Rochester Hills. Mansager and his
playing partner, Philip Goodspeed,
of Grand Rapids, are the reigning
national champions.
Although the courts are in the
county park, people who want to
play must become members of the
platform tennis club, said Steglich.
"The courts- are open from 8:30
a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a
week," said Steglich. "We have reg-
ular leagues but also mixers, inter -
club play and open court times.
And many members, including
Mansager, are available to give
lessons." '
Memberships are $200 for sin-
gles and $311 for families. A half -
season membership is avail" for
cinn //
Photos by Charles V Tines /The Detroit News
A series of open houses has been
set to introduce area residents to
the game: 7 p.m., Sept. 26; 3 p.m.,
Sept. 29 and 7 p.m., Oct. 8.
The courts are located in the
Waterford Oaks County Park on
Scott Lake Road between Dixie
-Highway and Pontiac Lake Road,
Waterford Township.
For more information on the platform
tennis club, call (810) 540-0144.
Platform
tennis is a
cross
between
regular
tennis,
racquetball
and ping-
pong, as
Dennis Kline
of Clarkston
demonstrates
at Waterford
Oaks
Platform
Tennis Club.
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