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Home My WebLink AboutAgendas/Packets - 1998.03.18 - 40018rAKLAND COUNTY PARKS 2800 Watkins Lake Road • Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917 248.858.0906 Fax 248.858.1683 TD D 248.858.1684 1-888-OCPARKS • www.co.oakland.mi.us OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Oakland County, Michigan Ladies and Gentlemen: Ralph Richard Executive Officer Jon J. Kipke Assistant Manager March 12, 1998 Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. Chairman Ruth Johnson Vice Chairman Richard D. Kuhn, Jr Secretary Fred Korzon George W. Kuhn Nancy McConnell Frank Millard Charles Palmer Lawrence Pernick J. David VanderVeen A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION as follows: PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parks and Recreation Office 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday,March 18, 1998 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, 1 Ralph Richard Executive Officer - Parks and Recreation OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Parks and Recreation Office 2800 Watkins Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328 March 18, 1998 1. Call Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of Minutes for March 4, 1998 Commission Meeting. 4. Public Comments. 5. Activity Report for February, 1998. 6. HRFIS Computer System Update. 7. Davis House - Springfield Oaks. 8. Water Tower Antennas - Springfield Oaks. 9. Lyon Oaks Golf Course Consultant Update. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION. 11. Executive Officer's Report. 12. Old Business. 13. New Business. 14. Adjourn. F. Trionfi / 858-4607 J. Kipke/ 858-4605 J. Figa / 858-4620 R. Richard / 858-0909 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 4, 1998 The meeting was called to order at 9:13 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., Fred Korzon, Frank Millard, Jr., Charles Palmer, Richard Skarritt COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: George Kuhn, Nancy McConnell, J. David VanderVeen ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Oakland County Purchasing Springfield Twp. Historical Society APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ralph Richard, Executive Officer Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services Sheila Cox, Accountant IV Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Operations Dan Stencil, Chief of Park Operations Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation Sandy Dorey, Recreation Supervisor Jim Dunleavy, Recreation Supervisor Rob Rhein, Buyer Marge Davis, President Jud Davis Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 18, 1998, as written. AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Korzon, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt (6) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the payment of the Inter - department Payment Register for October, November, and December, 1997; the Oak Management, Inc., Credits for October, November, and December, 1997; and the Journal Voucher Register for October, November, and December, 1997. 3-1 (Commission Meeting, March 4, 1998) AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Korzon, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt (6) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. Vice Chairman Johnson requested staff from Information Technology attend an upcoming meeting to speak to the Commission on the new HRFIS system. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: The Statement of Operations for the month ending January 31, 1998, was accepted as filed. AWARD PRESENTATIONS: Chief of Recreation Sue Delridge presented Sandy Dorey, the Parks' recreation supervisor in charge of therapeutic recreation and seniors programs, with a plaque honoring her with the Program Leadership Award, which was received at the recent Michigan Recreation and Park Association annual conference. Chief of Recreation Sue Delridge presented Jim Dunleavy, the Parks' recreation supervisor in charge of mobile recreation and special events, with a plaque honoring him with the Young Professional Award, which was received at the recent MRPA annual conference. Executive Officer Richard presented Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa with a plaque received at the MRPA conference for Outstanding Facility Design for the Waterford Oaks Waterpark Renovation. Chairman Lewis extended congratulations to all three staff members on behalf of the Parks Commission. BIDS: Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mrs. Johnson to approve the purchase of a four-wheel drive Kawasaki utility truckster for the Glen Oaks Golf Course to the low bidder, Pilgrim, in the amount of $8,825.85. AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Korzon, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt (6) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the purchase of two riding greensmowers for Springfield Oaks and White Lake Oaks to the low bidder, W. F. Miller, in the amount of $26,800.00. AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, Korzon, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt (6) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. DAVIS HOUSE - SPRINGFIELD OAKS: 3-2 (Commission Meeting, March 4, 1998) Mr. Jud Davis, member of the Springfield Township Historical Society, reviewed some of the history of the Davis House, which is located on the Springfield Oaks Golf Course, and related the Society's efforts to raise funds to repair the house's roof. The Society has received a bid to repair the roof, with either asphalt or cedar shake shingles, but they are still far short of the necessary funds. They are also endeavoring to get the house listed on the National Historic Registry, which would make them eligible to apply for additional grants, but they are still in the midst of that lengthy process. Because of the condition of the roof, Mr. Davis requested Commission consideration to make additional funds available for this repair. Commission discussed the agreement between the Parks Commission and the Society, the philosophy of Parks' involvement in a historical venture, and the bids for this project. After learning that the original parkland, including the house, was donated to the County, the Commission directed staff to research the history of the park, look at the house to review its condition, and then report back with further information at the next meeting. Mr. Davis was also directed to contact the Township of Springfield to see if the township would be willing to be a third -party member in an updated agreement with the Parks and the Society. ORION TOWNSHIP SAFETY PATH: Orion Township received bids for the 1.1 mile section of safety path proposed for construction on the west side of Joslyn Road adjacent to Orion Oaks County Park. The low bid was received from Bowen Paving in the amount of $210,485. With engineering and contingency costs included, the project total increases to $273,630. The contract was awarded to Bowen Paving at the Orion Township meeting on March 2. The Parks have an agreement with Orion Township to share equally in the cost of this project, not to exceed $100,000. Although the township officials are not formally asking, they are interested in knowing whether or not the Commission would be willing to support this project with additional funds. Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Palmer to reaffirm the Parks' agreement with the Township of Orion to share equally in the cost of the 1.1 mile section of safety path to be constructed on the west side of Joslyn Road adjacent to Orion Oaks County Park, not to exceed $100,000. AYES: Johnson, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Millard, Palmer, Skarritt (7) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. Executive Officer Richard noted that he will send a letter to the Township reaffirming the Commission's commitment of $100,000 and letting them know those funds are available. EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT: In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted 3-3 (Commission Meeting, March 4, 1998) ---Mr. Richard has met with Springfield Township Supervisor Collin Walls, who noted that the township is waiting for the Huron -Clinton Metroparks officials to bring back a down -sized proposal for the waterpark facility at Indian Springs Metropark. The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 1998. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m. Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen Smith, Recording Secretary 3-4 Monthly Activity Report ( Combined Totals ) Golf Courses Recreational and Special Evnts Day Use Parks February, 1998 Leagues/ Groups Participants Lea ues/Grou s Participants 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 29 36 3,299 3,630 233 271 38,889 46,857 139 151 14,835 13,252 474 529 45,490 48,634 2,144 2,342 26,108 27,295 17,450 15,872 118,392 115,657 Grand Totals 1 2,312 2,5291 44,242 44,177 18,157 16,6721 202,771 211,148 Glen Oaks Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes Banquet Facilities Red Oaks Rounds Played Springfield Oaks Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes Activities Center - White Lake Oaks Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes Banquet Facilities Golf Courses- Month of January, 1997 Leagues Participants Lea ues YTD Partici ants YTD 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 0 0 0 0 31 2 683 1,091 0 0 0 0 1 5 1,509 2,249 29 33 3,034 3,139 115 163 13,580 17,494 Totals 29 361 3,299 3,630 233 2711 38,889 46,857 i 03/12/98 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 Fridge/Lookout Lodge Environmental Program Nature Center Outreach * Nature Trail Usage *Special Events N/W Network Camp Recreational and Special Events February,1998 Groups Participants Grou s TD Participants TD 1997 1998 1997 1998 f 1997 1998 1997 1 1998 0 0 0 0 3 4 615 820 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 167 0 0 0 0 1 0 167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 1,020 680 0 0 0 0 1 2 229 458 0 0 0 0 9 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 233 1,066 0 0 0 0 1 1 150 150 141 371 4921 1,4191 881 1441 3,1221 4,999 29 38 805 1,902 142 164 8,226 9,500 54 49 5,209 4,233 135 93 10,185 9,428 0 0 5,038 3,608 0 0 24,276 20,181 0 0 0 380 0 0 0 380 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 01 0 0 Totals 139 1511 14,835 13,252 474 5291 45,490 48,634 N Not included in totals 03/12/98 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 Orion Oaks Addison Oaks Conference Ctr Waterford Oaks Watermark Totals W I W Day Use Parks and Facilities February, 1998 Groups Participants Grou s TD Partici ants TD 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1,895 1,913 6,633 6,693 14,254 12,925 50,433 45,236 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 460 931 0 1 0 13 7 5 135 454 236 2441 829 854 1,8941 1,9531 6,633 6,837 13 111 1,454 1,422 891 941 13,730 14,764 0 01 17,192 17,707 0 01 39,752 40,944 2,144 2,342 26,108 27,295 17,450 15,872 1 118,392 1151657 03/12/98 ITEM #6 HRFIS COMPUTER SYSTEM UPDATE Staff is currently looking into someone coming in from the Executive staff or KMPG to talk to the Commission about the current status of the HRFIS computer system for this meeting or next meeting. 6-1 ITEM #7 DAVIS HOUSE SPRINGFIELD OAKS The history of, and the donation of, land by the Davis family can be easily explained through the writings and findings of The Davis Family by Marjorie J. Davis. Excerpts from this publication are attached. I think you will find the history quite interesting. Also, there is a summary of additional land purchases, which now comprise Springfield Oaks Park. Monday, March 16, an inspection of the house's condition will be conducted. Updated information will be provided at the Commission meeting. 7-1 FORMATION OF DAVISBURG COUNTY PARK The Holly Herald in 1925 told of the gift of land for the Davisburg County Park: "A GENEROUS OFFER "Mr. Manley D. Davis, acting in behalf of his father, Mr. Daniel L Davis, has offered to turn over to Oakland County as a free gift a tract of 100 acres of land near Davisburg, as a site for a county -owned golf course and play -place. The only condition attached is that the county shall spend at least $10,000 in building the course. Almost the entire Board of Supervisors, with several other citizens, inspected the property the other day and in the light of the offer made, they had their eyes opened anew to the natural beauty of the scenery in that district. They realized as they had not done before, it is likely, the possibilities for development that are inherent there, and the asset that such a park would be for the county. "A hundred acres of hills and valleys, natural recreation ground, is being offered free to the community. It is land that lies in the natural course of suburban development, which will at some not far distant date be recognized as possessing the most desirable natural surroundings for country homes. It has besides the qualifications for a really attractive public playground —a beach, hills, valleys and plains for golf, woods for parks, good roads over which to reach it and elevation which commands a sightly view. "The offer is indeed a generous one. Whether or not the supervisors see their way clear to acceptance, the impulse that prompted the proposal is one that should earn the commendation and gratitude of the people." "OAKLAND BOARD PAYS VISIT TO PROPOSED PARK" Supervisors Impressed with its beauty. Action Expected soon a 1 The Pontiac Daily Press in 1925 reported the park offer. "Supervisors of Oakland County yesterday afternoon tramped over the hills and valleys of what is likely to be the first county owned public park and golf course. Manley Davis, whose father, D. L Davis, has offered to give the land, was guide, and members of the party were fortified for their ` journeys by an excellent dinner served by the Ladies' Aid of the Davisburg Methodist j Church in the basement of the church. Seldom is a more generous or sweeping offer made to a public body. 'Here is the land,' said Manley Davis, standing with the 30 members of the party on the top of a high hill overlooking the village of Davisburg and the old mill pond where his grandfather's . mill stood many years ago. 'Here is the land. You can have a hundred acres of it. You can have any hundred you want. You can have more than a hundred acres if you need it.' 'Wouldn't that be a terribly expensive place to build a golf course?' a resident of Springfield Township asked Howard Hillman recently. 'Think of all the money it would take to cut those hills down and make it level.' "But this man was not a member of the County Board and the laugh that Mr. Hillman's story got proved that Oakland County supervisors know something of the game, know that hills are an advantage in laying out a golf course. "WONDERFUL LAYOUT The farm offered to the county was the property of Harvey Davis, a brother of Manley Davis' grandfather. It lies just on the outskirts of Davisburg, 7-2 Cornelius and Agnes Davis Children: Mary E.; John C.; Thaddeus C., Jerome Z., James H.; Sarah J., Isaac L approximately 17 miles from Pontiac. A golfer in action here would be playing on top of the world. The hills stand high above the trees and spires of the village. A series of forest clad ridges stretch away, growing dim in the distance. Over the top of the village, across the deep valley and nestling along the trees on the opposite side is the Round -Up, Manley Davis' wonderful new summer home. "Standing on the top of the highest hill it looks like an easy pitch with a mashie down to the edge of the mill pond, but that imaginary green is 600 yards away. The most powerful driver could take his club and sock it, and then go down to the bottom of the hill and sock it again without fear of losing his ball in the pond. There is no doubting the fact that here is an ideal place for a golf course. Jess Middleton, architect of the Pontiac course, the Pine lake course and many others, was a member of the parry and put his enthusiastic approval upon the lay on the land. "DISCUSS OFFER About 25 members of the board, Mr. Middleton, C. W. Ham, City Manager, R. M. Clark, city finance officers, and others gathered at Davisburg at noon where they were guests of Springfield Township at dinner in the Methodist Church. Following the dinner Mr. Davis took the party to the Round -Up. After inspecting this unusual bit of architecture the board assembled there in the big living room with Mr. Hillman, Springfield Township supervisor, presiding. Mr. Davis explained his father's offer, giving it as their desire to put something back into the community that had been the home of the family for nearly 100 years. There were no strings on the offer, he said, except that the county maintain the land as a public park. "City Manager C. W. Ham told something of the popularity of the Pontiac City golf course and Mr. Middleton spoke briefly of the technical side of the construction of a course. It was their belief that a course constructed on the Davis land would be self sustaining in two years. j"Mr. Hillman spoke of the effect it would have in increasing the value of property in Springfield Township, how it would draw to that vicinity people who desired homes j such as Mr. Davis had built. "The value of the old mill pond as a bathing beach and the beautiful forest on the land as a picnic ground was pointed out. The board will take some action on the proposition at a meeting in the near future." 7-3 HISTORY OF DAVISBURG COUNTY PARK Oakland Highways, Annual Report, 1928, told of building the golf course and park - on the land which was formerly the James Harvey Davis farm: "Prior to the 1927 October meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the only improvements were the construction of a dance hall and a general cleaning up of the grove and picnic grounds. The construction of a nine -hole golf course being authorized in October of that year, construction was begun in March, 1928, and completed in September. The natural roughness of the terrain, while not facilitating the construction of the course, will make it interesting and attractive, once play is started. The nine holes now built were planned as the first half of a possible eighteen -hole layout, if patronage should warrant this increase at some later date. Two of the fairways were cleared through a rather difficult tamrack swamp, and considerable under -drainage was necessary over the course, as well as a thorough fertilizing of the entire grounds. In September an experienced greens keeper was employed. Under his management the links have shown remarkable improvement, and it is planned to have everything ready for play by June 1, 1929. "In addition to building the golf course, a complete water system was installed. A pavilion was built in the grove just prior to the last county employees' picnic, and a well put down. A new well was also drilled at the farmhouse on the property. The house has been re -decorated and painted, and is used as a home and headquarters by the greens keeper. Expenditures Davisburg Park and Golf course To September 15, 1928 Map 207.07 Surveys 466.90 Golf Course Construction 23,274.32 Golf Course Equipment 674.83 Wells 240.00 Pump and Water System 2,867.82 Tile 249.00 Repairing House 25.48 Insurance on House 22.50 Dance Hall 2,159.51 Pavilion 435.10 Electrical Service 472.16 Picnic, 1927-2 676.31 TOTAL 31,771.40 "The Golf course will be opened to play in June, 1929, and it is expected that revenue from this source will pay for its upkeep and retire eventually the indebtedness as above created. Very respectfully yours, Luther D. Allen, Chairman Isaac Bond, Secretary G. Ross Thompson, Trustee" 7-4 Davisburg, Michigan One hundred and seventy acres of land was originally given to Oakland County by the Davis Investment Co. of Pontiac on 13 Feb 1926. Four directives were made concerning the use of the park: that a golf course be constructed within five years of the park's establishment; that the name be "the Davisburg County Park"; that a five-year limitation on reversion rights be made in case of violation of the deed's stipulations; and that provision for return of the property to its original owners or heirs be made in case none of the land was used for park purposes. A brass plaque, dated 1935, mounted on a large boulder at the entrance to the golf course commemorates this gift. It was the first and only gift of land for a county park in Oakland County, and perhaps in Michigan. In 1928, the golf course was built the picnic area was in the higher area in the woods, with playground equipment and picnic tables, as well as an open and a closed pavilion. Oakland County gave to Springfield Township the right to lease the 170 acres in August, 1954 for a token cost of $1.00 for a 20-year period and the right to renew the lease for subsequent 20-year periods upon written notice. Any profits from operation of the park must be used for expenses or improvement of recreational facilities, to be directed by the Township Park Commission. Half of the mineral rights in the property was reserved by the county. At the time of expansion of the course from nine to eighteen holes, 197 4, the ':proposal was made to change the picnic and recreation area to a site by the millpond near Broadway St, since the new clubhouse would occupy the site. Supervised beach area, ball diamonds, picnic facilities and the Hart Community Center were eventually established. A 1973 Oakland County Parks brochure described the setting, [now Springfield Oaks]: "270 acres of scenic terrain in Davisburg, Oakland County. Sportiest 9 hole golf course. Shiawassee mill pond as background. Clubhouse features panoramic view while its majestic fireplace bespeaks all season comfort ...Springfield Oaks, based on an original gift of 170 acres by Manley Davis to Oakland County, this property was enhanced with purchase of adjoining 100 acres in Davisburg. Of the total purchase price of $100,000, Housing & Urban Development provided $40,825, or over 40% of land purchase cost" ENTERTAINMENT PLAY AT DA'VISBVRG ST. GECELIA Under the Auspice* A the 1'•)c play "Wild Ginger" will be' QUARTETTE R-T-•E•T-I E ore; cnted at the Davisburg town' l,( H 1 1 1 L t Ladies' Aid Society 1. DCc. 7 and 8 by the Good Wlll E. BLANCHE ADDIS. HELLY L SMITH. ! :"I of the- Davisburg Sunday nc Soaa,.n. '.I An` of the 1 noo;. Admie_sion, .IS and 25C. ZOEA D. SMfTry. MARTHA A. DAVIS. m Sao a Come and see how "Wild Ginger" ASSISTED By M. E. Church, ;:lit from under the circum- En-M•MAEPEPPMR�, Itt the Sts:,ce:, hcw Wuzy cures the spinal DR. C. 1. SUTiiERLAND, Baritone, enlumn, and how miserly old Jake MwimI Nellie L Sm,O, and Allie Taylor, Accomwnsts. Davisburg Town Half i.-IJ-nan comes out of his miserliness :. Friday Evening November 1906. and why his wife left him and the PART I. I baby. Laughter and tears, comedy 1' QUARTETTE. •?heRna,k.iUAl".. P. .A $T, C[CCLIA CVART CTT [. PROGRAM i and neartragedy are mingled In - :. BARITONE SOLO.: Ttuvke}i8, e, j quick succession. The cast: LAN. �A� D� �A� S \u i luc t'an 'Fake Your l'L,. ••''. ......➢t is Florence Wickham DR. C. J. SUT„[RLANO I Jake Talman_-____J. O. L. Soracklin M REC'ITATAt IN."Si"T'A On.Taa r+ 'r t' i.-a t lnl I...... �......... ............ ................... 1) D. G'arner 3IAe&, D„wr. ,1.. star. Mai Forerr'' ... MitLv Bertha IIzdle, I Geoffrey Freeman_-_We_ley Parker M�:. vc►.ce c •'wu, ••A I'ruA•ideu:ial Ui-••,,, ,•rr" bliss Itnse Fillin,hain Sanford Lakey-----_--Milton Poole y CONTRALTO S01.0. lAn. Woe Not tTlx,u," ....... C Aria •'L1Y0 Not eh., Wc,rkL" Misr Jlabel lthwde. Marwood Lakey_-_-Wayne Maguire P,.. •'PWDI,:AL so. Miss owv's - Wuzy Walker ---- Hug ontgomery ]. QUARTETTE. 1,014 F.I".t Home.'....... Burlesque Dialogue, "• The Fadvttte Sewing Circle.' Mr. Peterson ------------ John Rees ST. CECELIA OVARTCTT[ . S. BARITONE SOLO, -Thy 9entio.l A.L".. y. WwT'v'. CAST of ctiARACTERS: Virginia Talman (Wild Ginger) Alice r•. Il:uu,ah Lirkins, President ... ..... ....... ......... bim F. t:. Ely I Montgomery i I... Saucy D, Jiltle, Spinster .............................. btrs. M. PoOlr Miss Rachel Lee ----- Mrs. Spracklini PART It. r•- b'rednnia !/. 1'u hb.•, Ketr w'utt.an of i Adviltu.................... Miss Stanley Merle Kinney 1. VOCAL DUET."" W.it..i(or W. L.nL' YG�o[taev,n� b1i•. Ethel Perwr e u ADDI[, AND EUr„ M,ss ........' . .. ................... '....... ..'.... Mix Walker ------- BeatFice Rundell RECITATION. ••?fedl.y........ uA Dca.Ivc sAs,:. An_elina Rinesock.t:reening, I'uete-s .........ills. It Pepper Bonita Lakey Mary Garner MISS P777 •a. "ba Itonebury, %mlest and a QeA Ubaritsble hies W. OArrown ______--- ...... RTEI'IE "L.t \iL'h4"...... HALFVA.0 SJi:AP1.F AnNnthl•, Ht,l,k ilia. A woutwu Willi. tone"• .............. Mill>t. Balt•Id Director, MIS. Clyde Nelsey ST. CECILIA OV.RTCrTc INt-w7�C i A'OCAL i.Ot o. •'A.thote.•'.................E. T'awm w ('Lmhi„r pNitio r.4 In flue with In. ys bad nalt,.....l1 n. A t...... ! J OR. C. J. $uT„CRLANo .. t .'nun. yp. I,»r, A .oul.n .na, ujoy bad w.tch...................... About ft) people participated ins t RECITATION. Srkct-L .................... ............... ...... ........ ...._................Mrs. J. K. TuAall Sunset Party, sponsored by Mr. and MISS R[.•CR ,. A,nand. H. 141,to ntnaton• Deuu,cr.go its h.r vl.w.....,. Mry F Sh.trr Mrs. C. A. Nelsey and Loren Che3- • QvAaTL-rrs '�et+tu,Ie."-----' - - r r r -.. ... ,. Ahalgwlt tiwarttmt, inclinett to be a *yule ..................... Mrs. J. RhodoA nut. at lbw n t, 1._1 e•- T---"" chwnty U•u,dm.u, A L.11e T„r in prwtir.l chHatwnity Top: 1926 Davis-Losee-Erwin Cousins Picnic, Davisburg, on side lawn of Jennie Hall. Davisburg Methodist Episcopal Church, organized 1846, built 1866, and its pastors card, 1906. Bottom: Site of 1st Cousins Picnic, Big Lake. (Carol Richards) 1925 Boulder at Davisburg Park, naming Manley Davis as donor of land; "Closed Pavilion" at the former Davisburg Park, now Springfield Oaks Golf Course. November 1, 1973 SPRINGFIELD-OAKS Approximately 167 acres donated to the County for recreational purposes. on attached map. Purchased in 1965-66,_ ®" 'tee`" Monies to purchase this property was appropriated from: General Contingent Fund Mill Pond property $9,000.00 _ Supervisor's Resolution 4530 2/8/66 Leiby Property 7,100.50 Dixon Property 20,107.50 Hough Property 25.G0 (Quit Claim Deed) $36,233.00 $25,708.00 of this was transferred from the Building Fund to the County General Fund to finance these purchases. TV 5-42 dated 5/23/66. Building Fund was reimbursed by the General Fund on TV 5-43 dated 5/23/66. Application to H.U.D. was made March 16, 1966 in the amount of $27,070.00. H.U.D. grant was received in 1966 in the amount of $13,535.00 which was credited to the County General Fund. Cost of property to County $36,233.00 Less: Federal Grant 13,535.00 Total Cost to County $22,698.00 Old Road Commission Property purchased in 1969 for $55,000.00. Purchase was made with Park funds. No. 3 on attached map. Application submitted to B.O.R. Land and Water. Grant was received for $24,500.00 and credited to the Park fund. 7-7 ITEM #8 WATER TOWER ANTENNAS SPRINGFIELD OAKS Staff has been discussing with Nextel the possibility of placing cell phone antennas on top of the Springfield Oaks water tower. Attached is a letter of request to do so from Ed Trego, who is Nextel's representative. Enclosed also is Nextel's standard agreement. If the Commission approves the program with Nextel, this agreement would then be forwarded to Corporation Counsel for their review and concurrence. Staff is recommending we enter into this agreement with Nextel as outlined in Mr. Trego's letter. This action would be pending satisfactory review of the agreement by Corporation Counsel. CAMDOMAGENDAW EXTEL.SPO 8-1 NEXTEL SITE DEVLPMT Fax:12483572768 Mar 10 '98 12:58 P.02 Nextel Communication* 300 Galleria Officentre Suite 301, Southfield, MI 48034 810-213-3100 FAX 810-357-9474 Mr. Jon J. Kipke Assistant Manager, Oakland County Parks 2900 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, M148328-1917 Mr. Kipke Thank you and Mr. Richards for meeting with me yesterday to discuss Nextel's proposal to place a wireless communications facility on the water tower at Springfield Oaks Park. As we discussed, NEXTEL has entered into similar agreements with several municipal entities in the area and in each case we were able to develop a mutually beneficial agreement with the municipal authority. In this case, Nextel is proposing to place a wireless facility on the water tower located at Springfield Oaks Park. This would involve mounting three omni-directiopal (whip) antennas approximately 15' in length on top of the water tower. The installation would, in no way, affect the primary use of the water tower. Installations of this type.can be found on numerous water towers in the area. We are aware that Oakland County has several communications towers which could be used as a possible co -location site, however, none of those towers will provide the coverage we require in the Springfield Oaks Park area. Should we need coverage which could be provided by one of these towers in the future we: would certainly like to discuss co -location arrangements with the County, In addition to placing the antennas on the water tower, we would require space at the base of the tower in which to place environmental cabinets containing our radio equipment. The lease area required is 10' x 20'. The facility is unmanned and would be enclosed with chain link fence for safety and to provide protection for private property. Utilities required are telephone and electricity. There will be no hazardous materials used or stored on the site. Traffic to the site is approximately once a month routine maintenance visits by a technician in a standard van/pickup truck. However, to provide for unscheduled maintenance in the event of an equipment failure, twenty-four hour a day, seven day a week access is necessary, We are prepared to offer $1500.00 per month rent as well as an annual 3% increase in the rent amount in order to place our facility at the Springfield Oaks Park. I left a copy of our basic lease document with you for your review. The possibility of doing some type of improvement within the park or in the existing park buildings was brought up during our discussions. Nextel is willing to discuss an arrangement whereby certain improvements could bu made in the park in lieu of rent for a specified period of time. As you are aware, these arrangements are somewhat common and if Oakland County Parks wishes to discuss such an arrangement further, we will be quite happy to do so. Additionally, the subject of providing Nextel Power Fone telephones was discussed. We can discuss this possibility further if so desired as well. However, please be aware that any agreement concerning telephones would be for the equipment only and would not include service or air time for the telephones. Again, thank you for your time and consideration of this matter, If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 810/499-5001 (mobile) or 248/213-3169. 1 am available to meet with you and/or others to further discuss this proposal. Sincerely, fEd Trego 8-2 COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT (GROUND) This Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this day of 199 , between Nextel West Corp., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications, ("Lessee"), and , a corporation ("Lessor"). For good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Premises. Lessor is the owner of a parcel of land (the "Land") located in the of , County of , State of , commonly known as . The Land is more particularly described in Exhibit A annexed hereto. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor, approximately hundred L_) square feet and all access and utility easements, if any, (the "Premises") as described in Exhibit B annexed hereto. 2. Use. The Premises may be used by Lessee for any activity in connection with the provision of communications services. Lessor agrees to cooperate with Lessee, at Lessee's expense, in making application for and obtaining all licenses, permits and any and all other necessary approvals that may be required for Lessee's intended use of the Premises. 3. Tests and Construction. Lessee shall have the right at any time following the full execution of this Agreement to enter upon the Land for the purpose of: making appropriate engineering and boundary surveys, inspections, soil test borings, other reasonably necessary tests and constructing the Lessee Facilities (as defined in Paragraph 6(a) below). 4. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be (__) years commencing on December 31, 1998 or , whichever first occurs ("Commencement Date") and terminating on the anniversary of the Commencement Date (the "Tenn") unless otherwise terminated as provided in Paragraph 10. Lessee shall have the right to extend the Term for U successive (__) year periods (the "Renewal Terns") on the same terms and conditions as set forth herein. This Agreement shall automatically be extended for each successive Renewal Tenn unless Lessee notifies Lessor of its intention not to renew prior to commencement of the succeeding Renewal Term. 5. Rent. Within 15 days of the Commencement Date and on the first day of each month thereafter, Lessee shall pay to Lessor as rent and 00/100 DOLLARS ($ ) per month ("Rent"). Rent for any fractional month at the beginning or at the end of the Term or Renewal Tenn shall be prorated. Rent shall be payable to Lessor ; Attention: 6. _ Facilities: Utilities: Access. (a) Lessee has the right to erect, maintain and operate on the Premises radio communications facilities, including without limitation an antenna tower or pole and foundation, utility lines, transmission lines, air conditioned equipment shelter(s), electronic equipment, up to twelve (12) radio transmitting and receiving antennas, supporting equipment and structures thereto ("Lessee Facilities"). In connection therewith, Lessee has the right to do all work necessary to prepare, maintain and alter the Premises for Lessee's business operations and to install transmission lines connecting the antennas to the transmitters and receivers. All of Lessee's construction and installation work shall be performed at Lessee's sole cost and expense and in a good and workmanlike manner. Title to the Lessee Facilities shall be held by Lessee. All of Lessee Facilities shall remain Lessee's personal property and are not fixtures. Lessee has the right to remove all Lessee Facilities at its sole expense on or before the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement; provided, Lessee repairs any damage to the Premises caused by such removal. Upon termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall not be required to remove any foundation more than one (1) foot below grade level. (b) Lessee shall pay for the electricity it consumes in its operations at the rate charged by the servicing utility company. Lessee shall have the right to draw electricity and other utilities from the existing utilities on the Land or obtain separate utility service from any utility company that will provide service to the Land (including a standby power generator for Lessee's exclusive use). Lessor agrees to sign such documents or easements as may be required by said utility companies to provide such service to the Premises, including the grant to Lessee or to the servicing utility company at no cost to the Lessee, of an easement in, over across or through the Land as required by such servicing utility company to provide utility services as provided herein. Any easement necessary for such power or other utilities will be at a location acceptable to Lessor and the servicing utility company. (c) Lessee, Lessee's employees, agents, subcontractors, lenders and invitees shall have access to the Premises without notice to Lessor twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, at no charge. Lessor grants to Lessee, and its agents, employees, contractors, guests and invitees, a non-exclusive right and easement for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress across that portion of the Land described in Exhibit B. 8-3 (d) Lessor shall maintain all access roadways from the nearest public roadway to the Premises in a manner sufficient to allow pedestrian and vehicular access at all times under normal weather conditions. Lessor shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing such roadway, at its sole expense, except for any damage caused by Lessee's use of such roadways. 7. Interference. (a) Lessee shall operate the Lessee Facilities in a manner that will not cause interference to Lessor and other lessees or licensees of the Land, provided that their installations predate that of the Lessee Facilities. All operations by Lessee shall be in compliance with all Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") requirements. (b) Subsequent to the installation of the Lessee Facilities, Lessor shall not permit itself, its lessees or licensees to install new equipment on the Land or property contiguous thereto owned or controlled by Lessor, if such equipment is likely to cause interference with Lessee's operations. Such interference shall be deemed a material breach by Lessor. In the event interference occurs, Lessor agrees to take all reasonable steps necessary to eliminate such interference, in a reasonable time period. — - 8. Taxes. If personal property taxes are assessed, Lessee shall pay any portion of such taxes directly attributable to the - -— Lessee Facilities. Lessor shall pay all real property taxes, assessments and deferred taxes on the Land. 9. Waiver of Lessor's Lien. (a) Lessor waives any lien rights it may have concerning the Lessee Facilities which are deemed Lessee's personal property and not fixtures, and Lessee has the right to remove the same at any time without Lessor's consent. (b) Lessor acknowledges that Lessee has entered into a financing arrangement including promissory notes and financial and security agreements for the financing of the Lessee Facilities (the "Collateral") with a third party financing entity (and may in the future enter into additional financing arrangements with other financing entities). In connection therewith, Lessor (i) consents to the installation of the Collateral; (ii) disclaims any interest in the Collateral, as fixtures or otherwise; and (iii) agrees that the Collateral shall be exempt from execution, foreclosure, sale, levy, attachment, or distress for any Rent due or to become due and that such Collateral may be removed at any time without recourse to legal proceedings. 10. Termination. This Agreement maybe terminated without further liability on thirty (30) days prior written notice as follows: (i) by either party upon a default of any covenant or term hereof by the other party, which default is not cured within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice of default, provided that the grace period for any monetary default is ten (10) days from receipt of notice; or (ii) by Lessee for any reason or for no reason, provided Lessee delivers written notice of early termination to Lessor no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Commencement Date; or (iii) by Lessee if it does not obtain or maintain any license, permit or other approval necessary for the construction and operation of Lessee Facilities; or (iv) by Lessee if Lessee is unable to occupy and utilize the Premises due to an action of the FCC, including without limitation, a take back of channels or change in frequencies; or (v) by Lessee if Lessee determines that the Premises are not appropriate for its operations for economic or technological reasons, including, without limitation, signal interference. 11. Destruction or Condemnation. If the Premises or Lessee Facilities are damaged, destroyed, condemned or transferred in lieu of condemnation, Lessee may elect to terminate this Agreement as of the date of the damage, destruction, condemnation or transfer in lieu of condemnation by giving notice to Lessor no more than forty-five (45) days following the date of such damage, destruction, condemnation or transfer in lieu of condemnation. If Lessee chooses not to terminate this . Agreement, Rent shall be reduced or abated in proportion to the actual reduction or abatement of use of the Premises. 12. Insurance. Lessee, at Lessee's sole cosi and exF ense, snail piocure and maintain on the Premises ana on the Lcssee Facilities, bodily injury and property damage insurance with a combined single limit of at least One Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. Such insurance shall insure, on an occurrence basis, against all liability of Lessee, its employees and agents arising out of or in connection with Lessee's use of the Premises, all as provided for herein. Lessor shall be named as an additional insured on Lessee's policy. Lessee shall provide to Lessor a certificate of insurance evidencing the coverage required by this paragraph within thirty (30) days of the Commencement Date. 13. Waiver of Subrogation. Lessor and Lessee release each other and their respective principals, employees, representatives and agents, from any claims for damage to any person or to the Premises or to the Lessee Facilities thereon caused by, or that result from, risks insured against under any insurance policies carried by the parties and in force at the time of any such damage. Lessor and Lessee shall cause each insurance policy obtained by them to provide that the insurance company waives all right of recovery by way of subrogation against the other in connection with any damage covered by any policy. Neither Lessor nor Lessee shall be liable to the other for any damage caused by fire or any of the risks insured against under any insurance policy required by Paragraph 12. 8-4 14. Assignment and Sublettine. Lessee may not assign, or otherwise transfer all or any part of its interest in this Agreement or in the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor; provided, however, that Lessee may assign its interest to its parent company, any subsidiary or affiliate or to any successor -in -interest or entity acquiring fifty-one percent (51%) or more of its stock or assets, subject to any financing entity's interest, if any, in this Agreement as set forth in Paragraph 9 above. Lessor may assign this Agreement upon written notice to Lessee, subject to the assignee assuming all of Lessor's obligations herein, including but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph 9 above, and Lessee may sublet or license all or any portion of the Premises to one or more entities for communications uses only, without Lessor's consent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Lessee may assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise transfer without consent its interest in this Agreement to any financing entity, or agent on behalf of any financing entity to whom Lessee (i) has obligations for borrowed money or in respect of guaranties thereof, (ii) has obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, or (iii) has obligations under or with respect to letters of credit, bankers acceptances and similar facilities or in respect of guaranties thereof. 15. Warranty of Title and Quiet Enioyment. Lessor warrants that: (i) Lessor owns the Land in fee simple and has rights of access thereto and the Land is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and restrictions; (ii) Lessor has full right to make and perform this Agreement; and (iii) Lessor covenants and agrees with Lessee that upon Lessee paying the Rent and observing and performing all the terms, covenants and conditions on Lessee's part to be observed and performed, Lessee may peacefully and quietly enjoy the Premises. Lessor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lessee from any and all claims on Lessee's leasehold interest. 16. Repairs. Lessee shall not be required to make any repairs to the Premises or Land unless such repairs shall be necessitated by reason of the default or neglect of Lessee. Except as set forth in Paragraph 6(a) above, upon expiration or termination hereof, Lessee shall restore the Premises to the condition in which it existed upon execution hereof, reasonable wear and tear and loss by casualty or other causes beyond Lessee's control excepted. 17. Hazardous Substances. Lessee agrees that it will not use, generate, store or dispose of any Hazardous Material on, under, about or within the Land in violation of any law or regulation. Lessor represents, warrants and agrees (1) that neither Lessor nor, to Lessor's knowledge, any third party has used, generated, stored or disposed of, or permitted the use, generation, storage or disposal of, any Hazardous Material (defined below) on, under, about or within the Land in violation of any law or regulation, and (2) that Lessor will not, and will not permit any third party to use, generate, store or dispose of any Hazardous Material on, under, about or within the Land in violation of any law or regulation. Lessor and Lessee each agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other and the other's partners, affiliates, agents and employees against any and all losses, liabilities, claims and/or costs (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs) arising from any breach of any representation, warranty or agreement contained in this paragraph. As used in this paragraph, "Hazardous Material" shall mean petroleum or any petroleum product, asbestos, any substance known by the state in which the Land is located to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity, and/or any substance, chemical or waste that is identified as hazardous, toxic or dangerous in any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation. This paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 18. Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties, and supersedes all offers, negotiations and other agreements concerning the subject matter contained herein. Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both parties. (b) If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable with respect to any party, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such provision to persons other than those as to whom it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected and each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. (c) This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assignees of the respective parties. (d) Any notice or demand required to be given herein shall be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or reliable overnight courier to the address of the respective parties set forth below: Lessor: 8-5 Lessee: Nextel Wesr Corp. 300 Galleria Officentre, Ste. 301 Southfield, Michigan 48034 Atm.: Property Manager With a copy to: Nextel West Corp. 1505 Farm Credit Drive McLean, VA 22102 Attn.: Legal Dept., Contracts Manager EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF LAND to the Agreement dated , 199 , by and between , as Lessor, and Nextel West Corp., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications, as Lessee. The Land is described and/or depicted as follows (metes and bounds description): 8-6 Lessor or Lessee may from time to time designate any other address for this purpose by written notice to the other party. All notices hereunder shall be deemed received upon actual receipt. (e) This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. (f) Lessor acknowledges that a Memorandum of Agreement in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit C will be recorded by Lessee in the official records of the County where the Land is located. In the event the Land is encumbered by a mortgage or deed of trust, Lessor agrees to obtain and furnish to Lessee a non -disturbance and attornment instrument for each such mortgage or deed of trust. (g) Lessee may obtain title insurance on its interest in the Land. Lessor shall cooperate by executing documentation required by the title insurance company. (h) In any case where the approval or consent of one party hereto is required, requested or otherwise to be given under this Agreement, such party shall not unreasonably delay or withhold its approval or consent. (i) All Riders and Exhibits annexed hereto form material parts of this Agreement. 0) This Agreement may be executed in duplicate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. LESSOR By: _ Title: Date: Tax ID#: LESSEE Nextel West Corp., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications 1-2 Title: Detroit Market President Date: 8-7 EXHIBIT B DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES to the Agreement dated , 199_, by and between as Lessor, and Nextel West Corp., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications, as Lessee. The Premises are described and/or depicted as follows: Notes: I. This Exhibit may be replaced by a land survey of the Premises once it is received by Lessee. 2. Setback of the Premises from the Land's boundaries shall be the distance required by the applicable governmental authorities. 3. Width of access road shall be the width required by the applicable governmental authorities, including police and fire departments. 4. The type, number and mounting positions and locations of antennas and transmission lines are illustrative only. Actual types, numbers, mounting positions may vary from wh�t i�shown above. EXHIBIT C MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT CLERK: Please return this document to: Nextel West Corp. 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 301 Southfield, Michigan 48034 Attention: Leasing Department This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into on this day of , 199_, by and between a corporation, with an office at , (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor") and Nextel West Corp., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications, with an office at: 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 301, Southfield, Michigan 48034, (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee"). 1. Lessor and Lessee entered into a Communications Site Lease Agreement ("Agreement") on the day of 199 , for the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a radio communications facility and other improvements. All of the foregoing are set forth in the Agreement. 2. The term of the Agreement is for U years commencing on 199_ or , 199_, whichever first occurs ("Commencement Date"), and terminating on the anniversary of the Commencement Date with ( successive ___) year options to renew. 3. The Land which is the subject of the Agreement is described in Exhibit A annexed hereto. The portion of the Land being leased to Lessee (the "Premises") is described in Exhibit B annexed hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Memorandum of Agreement as of the day and year first above written. LESSOR: By: Name: Title: Date: WITNESSES: Sign Name Print Name Sign Name LESSEE: Nextel West Corp., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications By: Name: Linda M. Marshall Title: Detroit Market President Date: Sign Name Print Name Sign Name Print Name 8_9 Print Name LESSOR: STATE OF _ COUNTY OF On , before me, Notary Public, personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. — - - WITNESS my hand and official seal. (SEAL) — - Notary Public My commission expires: LESSEE: STATE OF _ COUNTY OF On , before me, Lisa C. Lancaster, Notary Public, personally appeared Linda M. Marshall, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. (SEAL) Notary Public, Lisa C. Lancaster My commission expires: March 2, 2002 This instrument prepared by: After recording, return to: Mel Stieve Leasing Department Leasing Department 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 301 Nextel Communications Southfield, MI 48034 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 301 (810) 213-3166 Southfield, MI 48034 8-10 (810) 386-5701 February 19, 1998 Mr. Ed Trego Nextel Communications 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 301 Southfield, MI 48034 Dear Mr. Trego: IW-MAMANY-1, (248) 625-4802 • 634-3111 (248) 634-2316 Fax I received a copy of your 2/17/98 letter to Doug Lewan. I have enclosed a copy of the Wireless Communication Facilities provisions of our Zoning Ordinance which will be in effect by the time you apply for a Building Permit for any proposed facility. You have not supplied any specifics on the proposed facility or possible locations other than the water tower that are under consideration at Springfield Oaks. The enclosed ordinance will give you the information and standards for location and processing of the requested facility. No property owner, including Oakland County Parks, needs the township's permission to negotiate with any potential user of their property. The township will review your request when submitted for compliance with township regulations.. Whether or not the township has property that might be a possible location for your facility is a question that should have been raised prior to your negotiating with Oakland County Parks. It would seem to me neither reasonable nor appropriate for the township to indicate one way or another whether we have interest in discussing a facility with you while you are negotiating with Oakland County. Neither Doug nor I have the authority to make the representations you request and, if we did, you have provided no information upon which we could base an opinion. Sincerely, axt'-'e'r (t)U)4 Collin W. Walls Springfield Township Supervisor CWW/cp cc: Mr. Ralph Richards Doug Lewan 8-11 650 BROADWAY • P.O. BOY 1038 • DAVIS BURG,,N1ICHIGAIN 48350 ITEM #9 LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PROPOSALS Nine (9) proposals were received for the design, engineering, bid documents and supervision for the construction of the Lyon Oaks Golf Course. This project includes the engineered drawings, wetlands delineation, permitting, irrigation systems and other amenities required to construct an 18-hole golf course. A team of five staff members was selected to review the proposals. Two requirements were mandatory: membership in the American Society of Golf Course Architects or National Golf Foundation, and completion of no less than five golf course projects ---from design through construction. After reviewing all of the proposals, the team selected five firms to be interviewed: Raymond Hearn Golf Designs, William Newcomb Associates, Childs Associates, Lohmann Golf Designs, Inc., and Design 3. The interviews will assist in further clarification of past work and experience, and clarify what work is included in their submitted fees. A list of all of the firms and their fee schedules will be distributed for your review at the meeting. Once the firms have been interviewed, staff will present a recommendation at the April meeting. 9-1 ITEM #10 EXECUTIVE SESSION Staff is requesting an Executive Session to discuss a proposed property acquisition. 10-1 ITEM #11 EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT ---Attached is a news release regarding the $500 million bond proposal for the Clean Michigan Initiative, noting local parks will be included for an additional $50 million for local recreation projects. This is a big plus for us, since we could be a strong applicant for this money. ---Glen Oaks Clubhouse main banquet facility has been completed. Staff is recommending our commission meeting of Wednesday, August 5, be held at the facility. ---Soft spike program: For your information, the golf courses of the parks system will be going to a mandatory soft spike program beginning June 1. As part of our promotional campaign for this program, golfers were informed of this change beginning last fall, plus all leagues were sent letters. This program is being initiated in conjunction with improving the quality of our courses and greens. A number of courses within the greater Detroit area are also moving in this direction. MAR 11 '98 17:25 MI. PARKS AND REC. ME Mouse of Ueprtztntafi�aez TOM A1.1, Y t>lsixtg, irilt$rztc STATE REPRESENTATIVE SUTE CAPrro4 LA•Yl M% MICHIGAN W3 PIIONL (Ut JTWW17 FAX. (517) 47,%FA9 < HiCVCVd Pips PRESS RELEASE From: Rep. Tom Alley (D-West Branch) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 1998 CIWK, CONSERVATION, CNVIRONMENP AND RECREAMN COA1Ed6;RM, PORWRY AND MINERAL BfO= PI'EiLlc LIMLMLS WWLATNE COUNCIL Contact: Rep, Alley Phone: (517) 373-3817 Local Parks To Be Included In Clean Michigan Initiative State Rep. Tom Alley (D-West Branch) and Sen. Loren Bennett (R-Canton) today announced that local parks around the state will be included in the Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI). "I am very pleased that both houses of the legislature and the governor were able to come to an agreement on including local parks in the bond proposal," said Sen. Bennett. "This will allow all our local communities to bone -fit from the CMV' The Alley -Bennett proposal will provide $50 million to support local public recreational facilities. This will increase the overall bond proposal to $550 million. This bond initiative will need to be approved by the voters in November. "This addition of dollars to the proposal will continue the commitment the legislature has to provide assistance to local communities," said Rep. Alley. "I am most pleased that Senator Bennett 11-2 f MAR 11 '98 17:26 MI. PARKS AND REC. P.3 and myself agree on this important issue." The other components of the CMI are: $325 million for brownfield cleanup, $50 million for waterfront improvements, $25 million for cleanup of contaminated river sediment, $50 million for nonpoint source pollution prevention and control, and $50 million for state park improvements. Rep. Alley and Sen. Bennett both stated that no other programs will be added to the CMI, "The local parks are an important component of the recreational opportunities Michigan provides," said Sen. Bennett. "However, we cannot afford to make the CNII any bigger." 11-3