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Oakland County Parks
And Recreation Commission
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Ralph Richard
Executive Officer
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
April 1, 1999
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Chairman
Ruth Johnson
Vice Chairman
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr
Secretary
A meeting has been called of the Parks And Recreation Commission as follows:
Fred Korzon
George W. Kuhn
Nancy McConnell
Frank H. Millard, Jr.
Charles E. Palmer
Richard Skarritt
J. David VanderVeen
pLACE. . . . . . . . . . . . .Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday,April 7, 1999
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
Executive Officer -
Parks and Recreation
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford MI48328
April 7, 1999
1. Call Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes for March 17, 1999 Commission Meeting.
a. Approval of Minutes for March 17, 1999 Public Hearing.
4. Public Comments.
5. Approval of Payment: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENT REGISTER:
January, 1999 (FM 04)
February, 1999 (FM 05)
PAYMENT REGISTER:
Voucher Report Period FM 05 (February, 1999)*
C.I.P. Voucher Report Period FM 05 (February, 1999)*
6. Combined Statement of Operations for Month Ending February, 1999.
7. Investment Policy Resolution. F. Trionfi, P. Dohany / 858-4607
8. Concession Agreement Amendment. F. Trionfi, R. Richard / 858-0909
8a. Class C Liquor License - Lyon Oaks Golf Course. 44"
9. 1999 Operating Budget Amendment. F. Trionfi / 858-4607
10. Point -of -Sale Conversion - Waterparks. 44"
11. Springfield Oaks Activities Center. J. Kipke / 858-4605
12. Lyon Oaks Hydrology Study. J. Figa / 858-4620
13. Bid Item: Pool Vacuum - Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks Waterparls.
T. Kopka / 975-5717
14. Bid Item: Chaise Lounge Chairs - Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks Waterparks.
15. Executive Officer's Report. R. Richard / 858-0909
16. Old Business.
17. New Business.
18. Adjourn.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 17, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Chairman Pecky Lewis, Jr. in the commission
room of the Parks and Recreation Commission's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky Lewis, Jr. Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Eric Coleman, George Kuhn,Thomas Law,
Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Fred Korzon, Nancy McConnell
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Executive
Oakland County Purchasing
North Oakland Huron Land Conservancy
Women's National Flower and Garden Assoc.
Private Citizen
Nextel Communications
Clarkston Eccentric Newspaper
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks Operations
Frank J. Trionfi, Chief of Admin. Services
Joseph P. Figga, Jr., Chief, Desii�ggn/Development
Michael Thibodeau Chief of Golf
Sue Delridgge Chie? of Recreation
Jan Pang, Public Communications Officer
Michael Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
L. Brooks Patterson
Bob Rhein, Buyer
Tom. Stone
Barbara Thomson
Virginia Walter
Blair Schweitzer
Marian Emery
John Reed
Jim Winger
Lucia Wilford
Jerome Wilford
Fredrick P. Raymond, Site Project Mgr.
Susan Tauber, Reporter
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the February 17,
1999 commission meeting as written.
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from the public.
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(Commission Meeting, March 17, 1999)
ACTIVITY REPORT:
The Activities Report for the months of January and February, 1999 was accepted as filed.
GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Moved by Mr. Coleman supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the resolution for grant
applications as follows:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Department of
Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
and Recreation Bond Program may be submitted by April 1, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been identified and established
priorities for acquisitions and improvements within the adopted Recreation Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the filing of the following
applications to the Department of Natural Resources for matching grants:
Upper Bushman Lake Acquisition
Wave Pool Renovation
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County, Parks and Recreation Commission
recommends submission of the above -signed grant applications with the appropriate matching funds to be
designated from the one -quarter mill.
NEXTEL ANTENNA LEASE:
Commission voiced concerns about the proposed Nextel antenna lease for Springfield Oaks County park
water tower including licensing vs. lease, real estate ownership, length of lease, propertyrestoration and
reppair, exclusive rights of use, handling of hazard waste, and the spike fee. After discussion and review
of the memo from Assistant Corporation Counsel John Ross, the following action was taken.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Law to table the decision on the Nextel Tower proposal
for Springfield Oaks water tower until next meeting.
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OAK MANAGEMENT CONTRACT:
Moved b Mr. R. Kuhn supported by Mr. Coleman to extend the current Oak Management
contract for one month.
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Executive Officer Ralph Richard noted that Mr. Dan Shaw will be the new liaison for Oak Management.
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(Commission Meeting, March 17, 1999)
PARK SECURITY CONTRACT:
Moved by Mr. Coleman, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the five-year park security contract
with the Oakland County Sheriff s Department for the years 1999 through 2003 as follows:
Rates for Services in
Calendar Year 1999 2000 2001 2002
2003
Monthly Rate for:
One (1) Sergeant $17,995 $18,535 $19,091 $19,664
$20,254
Two (ZZ) Deputy I
Hourly Rate for Ten (10)
Park Deputies $ 11.03 $ 11.36 $ 11.70 $ 12.05
$ 12.41
Overtime Rates
Sergeant Overtime Rate $ 48.64 $ 50.10 $ 51.60 $ 53.15
$ 54.74
Deputy I Overtime Rate $ 30.47 $ 31.38 $ 32.33 $ 33.29
Park Deputy Overtime Rate $ 16.53 $ 17.03 $ 17.54 $ 18.07
$ 34.29
$ 18.61
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried by voice vote.
DIRECT MAIL PIECE:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Law to authorize staff to do a direct mail piece to all
households in Oakland County with children from infancy to age 17.
AYES: Coleman, G.Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commission directed staff to increase the dollar amount of the discount coupon included in the mailer to
$2.00; plus, in preparation for the upcoming millage, include a notation that parks are supported by a
millage.
BID ITEMS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved as recommended by staff
ancr Purchasing:
Moved by Mr. Coleman, supported by Mr. Law to approve award the contract of the Groveland
Oaks and Addison Oaks 1999 fireworks display to low bidder Independence Professionals for
$6000 per show for a total of $12,000.
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
3-3
(Commission Meeting, March 17, 1999)
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Law to award a contract for labor only to install
the masonry on the four modern restroom facilities being contructed at Springfield Oaks and
White Lake Oaks to low bidder Benchmark Construction Associates, LLC for alternate bid #1 of
of 8" split -face concrete masonry units and 8" concrete masonry units in the amount of $13,700
per building for a contract total of $54,800.
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. Palmer to award the bid for the purchase of used
skates for Mobile Recreation from Graphicon in the amount of $4,400.
LYON OAKS CONSERVATION EASEMENT:
Moved by Mr. Law, sup
pported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the conservation easement to
Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the wetlands and heron rookery, at Lyon Oaks
County Park, contingent upon review by Corporation Counsel and the Board of Commissioners.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Coleman to ajourn the meeting to an Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing a proposed property acquisition.
AYES: Coleman, G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Meeting adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:05 a.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:45 a.m.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Coleman to agree to pursue the concept as discussed in
Executive Session.
AYES: Coleman, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on voice vote.
3-4
(Commission Meeting, March 17, 1999)
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE:
Staff presented preliminary plans for the additional 9 holes at Lyon Oaks golf course. Due to the cost
of the additional 9 holes the commission made the following motion:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to continue with the plans to construct the first
18 holes of the Lyon Oaks Golf Course, leaving the additional 9 holes for future.
AYES: Coleman, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive report filed in the Agenda, the following was noted:
-- Staff presented a recommendation for Parks and Recreation to be included in the annual
audit at no fee to Parks and Recreation. A Statement of Operations would be supplied to
Parks as in the past.
Moved by Mr. Coleman, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn for Parks and Recreation to be
included under the Oakland County audit.
AYES: Coleman, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
-- Mobile Recreation section has budgeted $20,000 worth of free units for their community
assistance program again this year.
The next meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary L nda S. Baker, Recording Secretary
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
March 17. 1999
The public hearing for the grant applications was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chairman Pecky Lewis,
Jr. in the commission room of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's admission
office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky Lewis, Jr., Secretary Richard Kuhn, Jr., Eric Coleman, George W. Kuhn, Thomas Law,
Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Richard Skarratt, Fred Korzon, Nancy McConnell
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
North Oakland Headwaters Land
Conservancy
Women's National Flower and Garden
Association
Private Citizen
Nextel Communications
Clarkston Eccentric Newspaper
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Dan Stencil, Chief of Parks Operations
Frank J. Trionfi, Chief of Admin. Services
Joseph P. Figa, Jr., Chief, Design/Development
Michael Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Jan Pung, Public Communications Officer
Michael Donnellon, Architectural Engineer I
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Bob Rhein, Buyer
Tom Stone
Barbara Thomson
Virginia Walter
Blair Schweitzer
Marian Emery
John Reed
Jim Winger
Lucia Wilford
Jerome Wilford
Fredrick P. Raymond, Site Project Mgr.
Susan Tauber, Reporter
(Public Hearing, March 17, 1999)
The purpose of the public hearing was to discuss proposed grant applications to the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund and Recreation Bond Program for land acquisition. and Waterford Oaks Wave
Pool renovations.
Upper Bushman Lake Acquisition
The proposed property acquisition consists of 187.8 acres adjacent to Independence Oaks County Park. It
includes 13-acre Upper Bushman Lake, high quality wetlands, the Clinton River headwaters, and three
residences. The project is for $3.7 million, with $2.0 million from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust
Fund and $1.7 million in matching funds from the Parks.
Members of the audience voiced support of the acquisition of the Upper Bushman Lake property and of
the Parks' efforts to preserve green space and protect the Clinton River headwaters.
Wave Pool Renovation
The Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Renovation will include a new pool floor, drains, coping, new wave -
making equipment, and other necessary repairs. The project is for $500,000, with $300,000 from the
Recreation Bond Program and $200,000 in matching funds from the Parks.
No comments were received on the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Renovation project.
No further comments were received from the public, therefore Chairman Lewis declared the
Public Hearing closed at 9:37 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary (( Linda S. Baker, Recording Secretary
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PAYMENT APPROVAL SUMMARY
FOR MEETING OF:
APRIL 7, 1999
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENT REGISTER:
January, 1999 (FM 04)
February, 1999 (FM 05)
PAYMENT REGISTER:
Voucher Report Period FM 05 (February, 1999)*
C.I.P. Voucher Report Period FM 05 (February, 1999)*
TOTAL
*BACKUP INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING.
$698,595.09
586,064.87
213,587.68
211,883.61
$1,710,131.25
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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Interdepartmental Payment Register
For the month of January, 1999
Source
Department/Fund
Purpose
Amount
12/IN003874
O.C. Radio Communications Fund
Communications-Rec. Admin., Add., Grove., Indep., Water., W.O.W.Park &
Mob. Rec.; Radio Maint.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep.,
Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park, Water., W.O.W.Park, Mob.
Rec. & Nat. Cntr.; Equip. Maint.- Add., Indep., R.O.W.Park & W.O.W.Park;Sm. Tools -
Add. & Grove.
$11,089.56
Conv. Copier & Printing Fun
Off. Sup.-Admin.
1,121.96
E12/IN003887PO.C.g,
003965als
Management Fund
Off. Sup.-Admin.; Hskp. Sup. -Tech. Sup. & Wh. Lk.;Misc. Exp.-Tech. Sup., Indep. &
Water.;Grounds Maint.-Indep.
1,132.40
12/IN003988
O.C. Motor Pool Fund
Transportation-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep., Wh. Lk.,
Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., SAC, Water., W.O.W.Park, Mob. Rec. & Nat. Cntr.;
Insurance -Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, S do .,
R.O.W.Park, Water. & Mob. Rec.; Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep., Wh. Lk.
Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park, Water. &Mob. Rec., Trucks &Buses
20,122.32
12/IN003990
O.C. General Fund
Misc. Exp., Hep. B Shots/DOT Drug Testing-Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup. & Water.
166.47
12/PR003541 - 3543
O.C. Pa roll Fund
Pa roll charges for pay period ending 1/1/99-All Parks
148,823.12
12/PR003649 & 3650
O.C. Payroll Fund
Pa roll charges for pay period ending 1/15/99-All Parks
158,175.81
12/PR003827 & 3828
O.C. Payroll Fund
Payroll charges for pay period ending 1/29/99-All Parks
152,663.74
12/FB405478 - 483
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fri n e Benefit char es for a eriod endin 1/1/99-AII Parks
57,513.97
12/FB405734 - 735 & 738
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fringe Benefit charges for pay period ending 1/15/99-AII Parks
61,256.09
12/FB406249 - 250 & 253
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fringe Benefit charges for pay period ending 1/29/99-All Parks
57,725.85
14/CI990803
O.C. Telephone Communications Fund
Communications-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep., Wh. Lk.,
Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, S rin ., R.O.W.Park, SAC., Water., Mob. Rec.,
Tob. Complex & Nat. Cntr.
5,346.07
14/IN000306
O.C. Facilities & Operations Fund
Acct. Rec.-Admin.;Bld . Maint.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks,
Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park SAC W.O.W.Park, Tennis Complex, BMX, Tob. Comdex
&
Nat. Cntr.; Grounds Maint.-Grove., Water., W.O.W.Park, Tennis Complex, BMX &
Tob. Complex
2,719.85
E
431IN000020
O.C. General Fund
Security Exp. 12/5/98 thru 1/1/99-Add., Grove., Orion, Indep., Wh. Lk., Spring.,
R.O.W.Park, Water., W.O.W.Park & Rose
19,740.63
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Interdepartmental Payment Register
For the month of January, 1999
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Interdepartmental Payment Register
For the month of February, 1999
Source
Department/Fund
Purpose
Amount
121I1\1003994
O.C. Radio Communications Fund
Communications-Rec. Admin, Add., Grove., Indep., Water., W.O.W.Park &
Mob. Rec.; Radio Maint.-Admin., Rec. Admin, Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep.,
Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park, Water., W.O.W.Park, Mob.
Rec. &Nat. Cntr.; Equip. Maint.- Rec. Admin., Add., Grove., Indep. & W.O.W.Park
$7,823.22
12/11\1004016
O.C. Mailing, Conv. Copier & Printing Fund
Public Info.-Admin.; Off. Sup.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Add., Grove., Orion, Indep., Wh. Lk.,
Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park, W.O.W.Park, Mob. Rec., Tob. Complex &
Nat. Cntr.;Sp. Events, Sr. Citizens-Rec. Admin.
4,480.36
12/IN004017
O.C. Motor Pool Fund
Acct. Rec.-Admin.;Transportation-Admin., Rec. Admin, Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep.,
Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., SAC, Water., W.O.W.Park, Mob. Rec. &
Nat. Cntrjnsurance-Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks,
Spring., R.O.W.Park, Water. & Mob. Rec.; Equip. Maint.-Tech. Sup., Add., Grove.,
Indep., Spring., R.O.W.Park, Water. & Mob. Rec., Trucks & Buses
18,875.49
12/IN004040
O.C. Bldg. &Liability Insurance Fund
Insurance -Tech. Sup., Add., Add. C.C.,Grove., Orion, Indep., Wh.Lk., Glen Oaks,
Red Oaks, R.O.Dr.Range, Spring., R.O.W.Park, SAC, Water., W.O.W.Park, Tennis
Complex, Mob. Rec., BMX, Tob. Complex, Nat. Cntr., L on & Rose
102,642.00
12/IN004169
O.C. Office Equipment Fund
Off. Sup., fax machine rental-Admin. (Jan., Feb. & Mar. 1999)
52.50
124/11N004070
O.C. Materials Management Fund
Off. Sup.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup. & Wh. Lk.; Hskp. Sup.-Add.;Misc. Exp.-Add..,
Grove. & Indep.;Grounds Maint.-Add.;Uniforms-Indep.
1,153.13
12/PR003931 & 3932
O.C. Pa roll Fund
Pa roll charges for pay period ending 2/12/99-All Parks
153,722.61
12/PR004029 & 4030
O.C. Payroll Fund
Payroll charges for pay period ending 2/26/99-All Parks
152,705.77
12/FB406491, 493 & 496
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fringe Benefit charges for pay period endin 2/12/99-A!I Parks
58,030.50
12/FB406721, 723 & 724
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fringe Benefit charges �forpayperiod ending 2/26/99-AII Parks
58,496.22
14/C1990903
O.C. Telephone Communications Fund
Communications-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup., Add., Grove., Indep., Wh. Lk.,
Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park, Water., Mob. Rec. &Nat. Cntr.
5,103.66
14/IN000311 IO.C.
Facilities & Operations Fund
Acct. Rec.-Admin.; Bldg. Maint.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Sup., Wh. Lk.,
Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W.Park, SAC, W.O.W.Park, Tennis Complex,
BMX, Tob. Complex & Nat. Cntr.; Grounds Maint.-Water., W.O.W.Park,
Tennis Complex, BMX &Tob. Complex
1,214.41
43/IN000022
O.C. General Fund
Security Exp., 1/2/99 thru 1/29/99-Add., Grove., Orion, Indep., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks,
Spring., R.O.W.Park, SAC, Water., W.O.W.Park & Tob. Complex
19,240.13
61/I1\1000209
O.C. Drain Commission Fund
Water & Sewer Exp., 2/1/99 thru 2/28/99-Add. & Add. Conf. Cntr.
997.25
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FM 05, FY 1999
(FOR MONTH ENDING 2/28/99)
YEAR TO
1999
(OVER),
% OF
REVENUE
DATE
BUDGET
UNDER BUDGET
BUDGET
ADMINISTRATION
$8,692,800.63
$9,716,610.00
$1,023,809.37
89.5%
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
195,262.51
1,131,000.00
935,737.49
17.3%
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
49,137.81
406,700.00
357,562.19
12.1%
RED OAKS GOLF DOME & SPORTS VILLAGE
8,750.00
40.000.00
31,250.00
21.9%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
93,897.24
833,406.00
739,508.76
11.3%
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
108,141.04
936,478.00
828,336.96
11.5%
NATURE CENTER
7,880.72
15,500.00
7,619.28
50.8%
ADDISON OAKS
40,897.48
355,500.00
314,602.52
11.5%
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
32,254.90
120,000.00
87,745.10
26.9%
GROVELAND OAKS
9,684.25
573,500.00
563,815.75
1.7%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
45,549.39
240,250.00
194,700.61
19.0%
LYON OAKS
1,426.00
4,000.00
2,574.00
35.7%
ORION OAKS
833.00
2,500.00
1,667.00
33.3%
ROSE OAKS
1,500.00
5,200.00
3,700.00
28.8%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
1,140.53
3,500.00
2,359.47
32.6%
WATERFORD OAKS
21,878.95
43,700.00
21,821.05
50.1%
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
7,345.00
20,410.00
13,065.00
36.0%
MOBILE RECREATION
48,701.16
205,000.00
156,298.84
23.8%
RED OAKS WATERPARK
4.50
485,600.00
485,595.50
0.0%
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
0.00
25,350,00
25,350.00
0.0%
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
6,482.00
19,830.00
13,348.00
32.7%
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
51,099.67
71,100.00
20,000.33
71.9%
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
0.00
600,200.00
600.200.00
0.0%
TOTAL REVENUE
$9,424,666.78
$15,855,334.00
$6,430,667.22
59.4%
OPERATING EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATION
$888,787.16
$2,206,248.00
$1,317,460.84
40.3%
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
203,058.83
725,306.00
522,247.17
28.0%
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
119,744.50
423,134.00
303,389.50
28.3%
RED OAKS GOLF DOME & SPORTS VILLAGE
0.00
1,068.00
1,068.00
0.0%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
175,339.10
677,606.00
502,266.90
25.9%
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
168,032.00
630,470.00
462,438.00
26.7%
NATURE CENTER
143,600.46
432,164.00
288,563.54
33.2%
ADDISON OAKS
285,869.58
955,326.00
669,456.42
29.9%
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
14,192.35
71,361.00
57,168.65
19.9%
GROVELAND OAKS
151,576.96
806,026.00
654,449.04
18.8%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
259,818.57
789,424.00
529,605.43
32.9%
LYON OAKS
749.70
160,879.00
160,129.30
0.5%
ORION OAKS
5,176.95
27,231.00
22,054.05
19.0%
ROSE OAKS
9,748.59
27,733.00
17,984.41
35.2%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
20,488.33
92,602.00
72,113.67
22.1%
WATERFORD OAKS
186,240.85
510,069.00
323,828.15
36.5%
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
161,482.63
443,316.00
281,833.37
36.4%
MOBILE RECREATION
104,951.16
473,809.00
368,857.84
22.2%
RED OAKS WATERPARK
133,365.49
699,466.00
566,100.51
19.1%
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
1,549.14
52,804.00
51,254.86
2.9%
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
4,648.36
41,585.00
36,936.64
11.2%
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
77,610.19
117,924.00
40,313.81
65.8%
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
83,700.78
874,386.00
790,685.22
9.6%
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
316,537.65
862,704.00
546,166.35
36.7%
CONTINGENCY'
78,752.99
237,945.00
159,192.01
N/A
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$3,595,022.32
$12,340,586.00
$8,745,563.68
29.1%
REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES
$5,829,644.46
$3,514,748.00
($2,314,896.46)
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ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE: 59.4%
BUDGET BALANCE: 40.6%
ACTUAL EXPENSE TO DATE: 29.1%
BUDGET BALANCE: 70.9%
'CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
CONTINGENCY BUDGET FIGURE: $46,500 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO RED OAKS WATER PARK (DEC).
$15,555 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ADDISON OAKS (JAN).
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPARISON
FM 05, FY 1999
(FOR MONTH ENDING 2/28199)
YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE REVENUE OVER
PARK REVENUE EXPENSE (UNDER)EXP.
ADMINISTRATION
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
RED OAKS GOLF DOME & SPORTS VILLAGE
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
NATURE CENTER
ADDISON OAKS
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
GROVELAND OAKS
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
LYON OAKS
ORION OAKS
ROSE OAKS
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
WATERFORD OAKS
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
MOBILE RECREATION
RED OAKS WATERPARK
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CONTINGENCY*
$8,692,800.63
195,262.51
49,137.81
8,750.00
93, 897.24
108,141.04
7,880.72
40, 897.48
32, 254.90
9,684.25
45,549.39
1,426.00
833.00
1,500.00
1,140.53
21, 878.95
7,345.00
48,701.16
4.50
0.00
6,482.00
51,099.67
0.00
0.00
0.00
$888,787.16
203, 058.83
119, 744.50
0.00
175, 339.10
168,032.00
143, 600.46
285, 869.58
14,192.35
151, 576.96
259,818.57
749.70
5,176.95
9,748.59
20,488.33
186,240.85
161,482.63
104,951.16
133,365.49
1,549.14
4,648.36
77,610.19
83,700.78
316, 537.65
78,752.99
TOTAL $9,424,666.78 $3,595,022.32
*CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
$7, 804, 013.47
(7,796.32)
(70,606.69)
8,750.00
(81,441.86)
(59,890.96)
(135,719.74)
(244,972.10)
18,062.55
(141,892.71)
(214,269.18)
676.30
(4,343,95)
(8,248.59)
(19,347.80)
(164,361.90)
(154,137.63)
(56,250.00)
(133, 360.99)
(1,549.14)
1,833.64
(26,510.52)
(83,700.78)
(316,537.65)
(78,752.99)
$5,829,644.46
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ITEM #7
To: Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission MEMORANDUM
From: C. Hugh Dohany, Oakland County Treasurer
Subject: Investment Policy
Date: March 30, 1999
As the Treasurer of your Commission, I from time to time have the
opportunity to invest Commission funds on a short term basis. With recent
changes to Public Act 20 of 1943 (an Act that governs the investment of public
funds such as the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's), I believe
as a Commission you must now adopt a formal investment policy. I am
enclosing a policy that meets the criteria of Public Act 20 of 1943 as amended
and ask that you adopt this policy so that I may, when possible, continue to invest
your Commission funds. Once you have adopted this investment policy, please
forward the adopted resolution to me in the attached envelope.
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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INVESTMENT POLICY RESOLUTION
Resolution of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Moved by
, supported by
WHEREAS, Public Act 20 of 1943 as amended requires the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission to adopt a formal investment
policy; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires investment of its funds on a
short term basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission adopts
the investment policy attached as exhibit "A".
Aye
Abstain
1, , Secretary of the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission, certify that a sufficient number of Aye
votes were cast and the foregoing resolution was adopted on this day
of , 1999.
Secretary
Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission
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Exhibit A
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
As Required by Public Act 20 of 1943, as amended
1.0 PURPOSE
It is the policy of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to invest
public funds in a manner which will ensure the preservation of principal while
providing the highest investment return with maximum security, meeting the daily
cash flow requirements of the Commission and conforming to all state statutes
governing the investment of public funds.
2.0 SCOPE
This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the Commission held by the
county treasurer. These funds are accounted for in the county treasurer's Annual
Financial Report.
3.0 OBJECTIVE
The primary objectives, in priority order, of the county treasurer's investment
activities shall be:
3.1 Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective in the investment of the
Commission's funds. Investments shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to
ensure the preservation of principal in the overall portfolio. To attain this objective,
diversification is required in order that potential losses on individual securities do
not exceed the income generated from the remainder of the portfolio.
3.2 Liquidity: The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to enable the
county treasurer to meet all operating requirements which might be reasonably
anticipated.
3.3 Return on investments: The investment portfolio shall be designed with the
objective of attaining a rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles,
commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics
of the portfolio.
4.0 DIVERSIFICATION
The county treasurer shall, whenever possible, diversify his/her investments by
security type and institution.
5.0 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Management responsibility for the investment policy is hereby delegated to the
county treasurer as required by state statute.
6.0 AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
The county treasurer is authorized to invest in the following types of securities
authorized by Public Act 20 of 1943, as amended:
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6.1 Bonds, securities, and other obligations of the United States or an agency or
instrumentality of the United States.
6.2 Certificates of deposit, savings accounts, deposit accounts, or depository
receipts of a financial institution.
6.3 Commercial paper rated at the time of purchase at the highest classification
established by not less than 2 standard rating services and that matures not more
than 270 days after the date of purchase.
6.4 Repurchase agreements consisting of instruments in subdivision 6.1.
6.5 Bankers' acceptances of United States banks.
6.6 Obligations of this state or any of its political subdivisions that at the time of
purchase are rated as investment grade by not less than 1 standard rating service.
6.7 Obligations described in subdivisions 6.1 through 6.6 if purchased through an
interlocal agreement under the urban cooperation act of 1967. 1967 (Ex Sess) PA
7, MCL 124.501 to 124.512.
6.8 Investment pools organized under the surplus funds investment pool act, 1982
PA 367, MCL 129.111 to 129.118.
6.9 Investment pools organized under the local government investment pool act,
1985 PA 121, MCL 129.141 to 129.150.
6.10 Mutual Funds that are only legal for direct investment by a public corporation,
limited to securities that maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share and maintain
a non -fluctuating net asset value.
7.0 SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
It shall be the responsibility of the county treasurer to determine which securities will
be held by a third party custodian. Securities held in safekeeping by a third party
custodian shall be evidenced by a safekeeping receipt.
8.0 PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used by the county treasurer shall
be the "prudent person" standard and shall be applied in the context of managing an
overall portfolio.
Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then
prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the
management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering
the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.
9.0 REPORTING
The county treasurer shall provide at least an annual report to the Commission
which provides a clear picture of the status and types of investments of the current
investment portfolio. This report shall be prepared in a manner which will allow the
Commission to ascertain whether investment activities during the reporting period
have conformed to the investment policy.
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ITEM #8
CONCESSION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Per our contract with Oak Management Corporation, we are
required to negotiate a new rental agreement for January 1, 1999, through
December 31, 2003.
The following draft ninth amendment is attached with staff's
recommendations and concurrence from Oak Management.
Subsequently, staff is requesting approval of this amendment.
In addition, staff has included a draft tenth amendment for Lyon
Oaks and a subsequent extension of seven years from January 1, 2009
through December 31, 2015. An approval of this amendment is also
requested.
KIM
NINTH AMENDMENT TO CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS NINTH AMENDMENT is attached to and made a part of a certain Concession Agreement
dated April 25, 1974, and revised on the day of , 1999, by and between the COUNTY
OF OAKLAND (hereafter "County"), a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, and E. A. FULLER OAK
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (hereafter "Operator"), a Michigan Corporation.
The parties agree that the original CONCESSION AGREEMENT entered into between the
parties on April 25, 1974, and all eight (8) subsequent amendments thereto, shall continue and remain in
full force and effect except as modified herein and shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties. E. A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION agrees that it shall assume all of the
responsibilities and burdens of the "OPERATOR"
Inc.", its predecessor corporation, contained inthe
amendments.
WITNESSETH:
A. Paragraph 4.2 of the Concession J
following therefore.in its entirety:
4.2 Payments by Operator
Operator, in of this.Agreem
the following sums, to -wit:
, Werthman and Fuller Restaurants
iginal CONCESSION AGREEMENT and all prior
is hereby modified to substitute the
hereby covenants and agrees to pay to the County
Operator shall pay rental of ten percent (10%) of total annual gross sales and twenty-five percent
Operator shall pay rental of eight percent (8%) of total annual gross sales and twenty-five
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percent (25%) of utility costs.
Springfield Oaks Golf Clubhouse
Operator shall pay as rental ten percent (10%) of the total annual gross sales or one hundred
percent (100%) of utility costs, whichever is greater.
Springfield Oaks Activities Center
Operator shall pay as rental ten percent (10%) of the total annual gross sales.
Addison Oaks Concession Stand
Operator shall pay as rental twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales.
Waterford Oaks Activity Center
Operator shall pay as rental ten percent (10%) of the total annual gross sales.
Red Oaks Wave Pool Concession Stand
Operator shall pay as rental eleven percent (11
percent (100%) of utility costs.
shall pay
percent (
gross sales and one hundred
of the total annual gross sales and one hundred
twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales.
Operator shall payyas rental twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales.
Operator shall pay as rental thirteen and one-half percent (13.5%) of the total annual gross sales
on the banquet facility, twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales on the grill room facility and
fifty percent (50%) of the utility costs.
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The term gross sales shall include the gross amount of all sales of every kind and description
made in, upon or resulting from the conduct of the business of Operator upon the various recreational
facilities covered by this Agreement, but after deduction therefrom refunds made in the normal course of
business and amounts paid for sales tax. Net proceeds from vending machines shall be included in gross
sales. All percentage payments provided hereunder shall be payable quarts
(30th) day following the end of the first three (3) months of operation and
month period thereafter, and shall be based upon reports furnished by Opc
payments. Operator shall furnish to the County within sixty (60) days, afte_
year a report certified to by an officer of Operator, showing
preceding calendar year, the amount of any accumulated pri
the net percentage payment, if any, owing hereunder for suc
quarter it be determined that Operator has paid1or said
payable under the provisions hereof for such exces
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I
-ly, not, later than the thirtieth
he end of each three (3)
ator to the County with such
the closing of,each,calendar
;s receipts during the
percentage payments, and
led that, if at the end of any
r sum than would have been
'WARD A. FULLER; President and Secretary of E. A. FULLER
ON, hereby acknowledges that he has authority to execute this
--R OAK MANAGEMENT, CORPORATION, a Michigan
rids E: A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT, CORPORATION, to
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TO CONCESSION AGREEMENT on this
WITNESSES: E. A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT, CORP.
a Michigan Corporation
EDWARD A. FULLER
President and Secretary
DANIEL J. SHAW
Vice President
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan Constitutional
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TENTH AMENDMENT TO CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS TENTH AMENDMENT is attached to and made a part of a certain Concession Agreement
dated April 25, 1974, and revised on the day of , 1999, by and between the COUNTY
OF OAKLAND (hereafter "County"), a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, and E. A. FULLER OAK
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (hereafter "Operator"), a Michigan Corporation,
The parties agree that the original CONCESSION AGREEMENT entered into between the
parties on April 25, 1974, and all nine (9) subsequent amendments thereto, shall continue and remain in
full force and effect except as modified herein and shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties. E. A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT Ci
responsibilities and burdens of the "OPERATOR"
Inc.", its predecessor corporation, contained in the
amendments.
WITNESSETH:
A. Paragraph 1.3
shall assume all of the
, Werthman and Fuller Restaurants
and all prior
is amended to include the following
be in default under the terms and conditions of this
the right at its option to extend the term of this Agreement for
additional seven (7) year period, to commence on January 1, 2009 and to expire
December 31, 2015: The percentages of the contract years under said extension are to be
renegotiated for the seven-year period of 2009-2015. The negotiations shall be
within the first ninety (90) days of the new seven-year period or the
becomes null and void."
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B. Paragraph 4.2 of the Concession Agreement is hereby modified to substitute the
following therefore in its entirety:
4.2 Payments by Operator
Operator, in consideration of this Agreement, hereby covenants and agrees to pay,to the County
the following sums, to -wit:
White Lake Oaks
Operator shall pay rental of ten percent (10%) of
(25%) of utility costs.
Addison Oaks Conference Center
Operator shall pay rental of eight percent (8%) of tot
percent (25%) of utility costs.
Springfield Oaks Golf Clubhouse
Operator shall pay as rental ten percent (10%)'of the
percent (100%) of utility costs, whichever is greater.
uperator snaitpay as
Oaks Concession St;
Operator shall pay as
rd Oaks Activi1y Cer
Operator shall pay, as
twenty-five
annual gross sales or one hundred
(10%) of the total annual gross sales.
twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales.
rental ten percent (10%) of the total annual gross sales.
Operator shall pay as rental eleven percent (11%) of the total annual gross sales and one hundred
percent (100%) of utility costs.
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Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Concession Stand
Operator shall pay as rental eleven percent (11 %) of the total annual gross sales and one hundred
percent (100%) of the utility costs.
Groveland Oaks Concession Stand
Operator shall pay as rental twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales:
Independence Oaks Concession Stand
Operator shall pay as rental twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales.
Glen Oaks Golf Clubhouse
Operator shall pay as rental thirteen and one-half percent (13.5%) of the total annual gross sales
on the banquet facility, twelve percent (12%) of the total annual gross sales on the grill room facility and
fifty percent (50%) of the utility costs.
Lyon Oaks Golf Clubhouse
After completion of the clubhouse banquet facility, Operator shall pay as rental three percent
(3%) of the total annual gross sales up to $500,000 and thirteen and one-half percent (13.5%) of total
annual gross sales over $500,000 on the banquet facility and grill room and twenty-five percent (25%) of
the utility costs through December 31, 2000; six percent (6%) of the total annual gross sales up to
$500,000 and thirteen and one-half percent (13.5%) of total annual gross sales over $500,000 on the
banquet facility and grill room and twenty-five percent (25%) of the utility costs through December 31,
2001; nine percent (9%) of the total annual gross sales up to $500,000 and thirteen and one-half percent
(13.5%) of total annual gross sales over $500,000 on the banquet facility and grill room and twenty-five
percent (25%) of the utility costs through December 31, 2002; twelve percent (12%) of the total annual
gross sales up to $500,000 and thirteen and one-half percent (13.5%) of total annual gross sales over
$500,000 on the banquet facility and grill room and twenty-five percent (25%) of the utility costs
through December 31, 2003.
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The term gross sales shall include the gross amount of all sales of every kind and description
made in, upon or resulting from the conduct of the business of Operator upon the various recreational
facilities covered by this Agreement, but after deduction therefrom refunds made in the normal course of
business and amounts paid for sales tax. Net proceeds from vending machines shall be included in gross
sales. All percentage payments provided hereunder shall be payable quart(
(30th) day following the end of the first three (3) months of operation and
month period thereafter, and shall be based upon reports furnished by Ope
payments. Operator shall furnish to the County within sixty (60) daysafte
year a report certified to by an officer of Operator, showing
preceding calendar year, the amount of any accumulated pr;
the net percentage payment, if any, owing
quarter it be determined that Operator has paid for said
payable under the provisions hereof for such excess pa:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, EDWARD A. FUL
ON,
•ly, not later than the thirtieth
he end of each three (3)
ator to the County with such
the closing of each calendar
3s receipts during the
i percentage payments, and
Jed that, if at the end of any
-r sum than would have been
and Secretary of E. A. FULLER
that he has authority to execute this
OAK MANAGEMENT, CORPORATION, a Michigan
E. A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT, CORPORATION, to
TO CONCESSION AGREEMENT on this
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WITNESSES: E. A. FULLER OAK MANAGEMENT, CORP.
a Michigan Corporation
EDWARD A. FULLER
President and Secretary
DANIEL J. SHAW
Vice President
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan Constitutional
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M4NAGEMENT
CORPORATION JPNUARY 18, 1999
OAK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
OAKLAND COUNTY REPORT
December 31, 199B
IO1AL
X
PREVIOUS
LOCATION
SALES YTD
SALES YTD
RENT
TOTAL
(QUARTERS
BALANCE
White Lake
Banquet
$136,787.46
Grill
1154,212.81
1f91,000.27
IO.00Y,
129,100.03
$25,591.21
13,508.82
Addison Banquet
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E1,505,8;1.32
8.00%
1120,466.99
188,'212.0r�
$32,254.90
Addison Concession
$18,658.67
12.00%
$2,239.134
$2,155.04
$84.00
Springfield Clubhouse
$182,541.77
10.00%
118,254.18
117,342.08
1912.10
Springfield Activities Ctr
125,861.15
10.00%
$2,586.12
$1,445.59
$1,140.53
Waterford Oaks
Banquets
$48,130.65
The Fridge
iI4,v43.91
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162, 674.:56
10.009
16, 267.46
15, 6c^3.23
1644.23
Groveland
180,412.23
12.00%
19,649.47
$9,649.47
(10.00)
Independence
123,051.22
12.00%
$2,766.87
12,743.72
12115
Waterford Wave Pool
$133,344.25
11.00%
$14,E67,87
$14,667.87
(10.st0t
st+=u Ud". Wave P'acl
alrt15032 as
t+-�t1X
t11 +1..!i2
111.113.52
10.Ir}0
Glen Oaks
Banquet @ 12%
$448,970.41
12.00%
$53,876.45
453,876.45
(10.00t
13.5%
$761,669.37
13.50%
$102,825.36
$45,348.85
$57,476.51
Grill
1152,021.60
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$1,362,661.38
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12.00%
-------------
$18,242.59
$17,557.86
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$684.73
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TOTALS 13,187, 080. 82.. $3-92, 055.931 1c'95, 326. 98 196, 728. 95
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Addison Oaks Conference Center — 693-8305
Blossom Heath Inn — 771-2300 • Tyrone Hills — 629-1631 • Oakland Room Cafeteria • Waterford Oaks Wave Pool
Glen Oaks — 626-2600 • Red Oaks Water Park • White Lake Oaks — 698-1233 • St. Clair Shores C.C. — 296-3740
Springfield Oaks Youth Activity Center • Waterford Oaks • Groveland Oaks • Springfield Oaks • Independence Oaks
The Fridge
ITEM #8a
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE
Attached is a letter from Plunkett & Cooney, attorney for E. A.
Fuller Oak Management Corporation, our concessionaire, regarding their
intentions to apply for a Class C license from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission for alcohol sales at the Lyon Oaks Golf Course.
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission would be
co -applicant on the license, as in the same manner as our other facilities.
Staff is requesting Commission approval to proceed with the
license application.
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PLUNKETT
-COONEY
March 31, 1999
Mr. Ralph Richard, Executive Director
Oakland County Parks & Recreation Comm.
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328-1917
Dear Mr. Richard:
505 North Woodward (248) 901-4000
Suite 3000 Fax (248) 901-4040
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 www.plunkettlaw.com
This office represents E.A. Fuller Oak Management Corporation, and we
intend to make application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for issuance of
a Class C license for use at the Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Lyon Township. We propose
to make application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for issuance of a
Class C license under Section 436.1515 of the Michigan Liquor Control Act. We are
enclosing herewith the Application for New License, together with the Application for
an Official Permit for the Sale of Food and Golf, as well as an Application for a Sunday
Sales Permit, which we have prepared for your signature on behalf of the Parks &
Recreation Commission and recognizing your status as a co -licensee with E.A. Fuller
Oak Management Corporation.
If these forms meet with your approval, please sign them and return them to me
for submittal to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. I will provide you with
copies of all of the appropriate documentation for the application and will keep you
posted on its progress.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
I will await your response.
JBCJR/kj
Enclosures
cc: E.A. Fuller
10888.9088-1.201965
,Very truly ours,
LJohn--R. arlin, Jr.
Direct/ ial: (248) 901-4003
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ITEM #9
1999 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT
In accordance with the Commission's 1999 General Appropriation Act, which
incorporates the Uniform Local Budgeting Act, the Executive Officer or his fiscal officer shall
not permit expenditures to exceed the appropriation for any budget center as approved or
amended by the Commission.
I. WATERFORD OAKS PARK BUDGET
New carpeting is being installed in the lobby area and hallways of the old Administration
building. The current carpeting is more than 25 years old and in need of replacing.
Budget Center
Waterford Oaks
Park
Original Expense
$14,000
Requested Increase
$ 2,561
Proposed New Expense
$16,561
Staff recommends the transfer of funds from the 1999 Operating Budget Contingency in
the amount of $ 2,561 to the Waterford Oaks Building Maintenance line item.
II. INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK BUDGET
The boathouse deck was replaced by the contractor for a cost of $12,925. The cost was
originally budgeted in the CIP restroom expansion project; instead, because it is a replacement
project, the cost will be charged to the Grounds Maintenance line item.
Budget Center Original Expense Requested Increase Proposed New Expense
Independence Oaks $40,000 $12,925 $52,925
Park
Staff recommends the transfer of funds from the 1999 Operating Budget Contingency in the
amount of $12,925 to the Independence Oaks Grounds Maintenance line item.
III. WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK BUDGET
Two 1500-square foot concrete pads, 4 inches thick with saw -cut expansion joints were
installed at the group picnic sites at Waterford Oaks Waterpark. This cost will be charged to the
Grounds Maintenance line item.
Budget Center
Waterford Oalcs
Waterpark
Original Expense Requested Increase 1999 Total Expense
$20,000 $ 9,000
$29,000
Staff recommends the transfer of funds from the 1999 Operating Budget Contingency in
the amount of $ 9,000 to the Waterford Oaks Waterpark Grounds Maintenance line item.
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ITEM #10
POINT -OF -SALE CONVERSION
WATERPARKS
Staff is requesting software and hardware enhancements to the point -of -sale systems at
the Commission's two waterparks. Our system, with its current programming, is no longer being
fully supported by LaserGate, Inc. They have requested we upgrade our system to a Windows -
based software system at a cost of $57,000. This cost included a software package for $45,000;
the hardware and maintenance cost would add an additional $12,000. Staff has not been overly
satisfied with the system, or its subsequent support, and considering the upgrade costs, decided to
explore alternatives.
Staff met with Golf Reservations of America, the vendor who installed the POS system at
the four golf courses. They indicated they could convert the current system at the waterparks to a
Windows based system for $26,000, which includes training and installation. This price is not
only less expensive, but will provide consistency of operations for the Parks' POS systems and
will allow continued usage of the previously purchased hardware after the conversion.
However, some additional hardware will be added to support the new software. The cost
will be $ 4,973 which brings the total project cost to $30,973. We will be saving $8,000 in
current LaserGate maintenance costs and approximately $ 2,000 per year thereafter. (Golf
Reservations of America maintenance costs are $6,000 per year.) In addition, the new converted
system will reduce from 5 to 2 the need for dedicated telephone lines to operate the credit card
functions. This will be an additional savings of approximately $ 2,000 per year. The cost of this
conversion is approximately 19 cents per patron for one year.
Consequently, staff is requesting Commission approval to contract with Golf
Reservations of America in the amount of $30,973 for the Point -of -Sale program conversion at
Waterford and Red Oaks Waterparks. Funds will be transferred from the Operating Budget
Contingency.
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ITEM #11
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITIES CENTER
Fair Oaks has requested the Parks Commission purchase the
following items to improve the conditions of the Springfield Oaks Activities
Center. The first two items are to improve the acoustics, while the third
item is for appearance.
• Install 825 square feet of two-inch Techtum Sound Board
(Cost $2,625.00)
• Install commercial carpet (drawing attached)
(Cost $1,175.00)
• Remove and replace existing drapes
(Cost $3,850.00)
Staff concurs with the improvements and recommends the
Commission's approval to provide $7,650.00 for their implementation.
A representative from Fair Oaks, L.L.C. will be at the meeting to
answer any questions.
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ITEM 112
LYON OAKS
HYDROLOGY STUDY
Site plans for the development of Lyon Oaks Park were submitted to Lyon
Township Planning Commission for site plan review. One of the requirements for
approval is the completion of a hydrological study for this development. A request for
proposal was issued and proposals were received on March 24, 1999, from: Soil and
Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) of Lansing; STS Consultants, Ltd. (STS) of Lansing;
and Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC) of Troy.
The township requires several elements to be included and, in an effort to
minimize costs, parks has requested the option of the test well being able to be used
as the production well for the irrigation system. Staff and our consultants are evaluating
the proposals to assure these factors are included and will fulfill the township
requirements.
Staff will make a presentation and recommendation at the commission meeting.
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Lyon Oaks
Hydrological Study
Bid Results
Testing Company
Review
Well Logs
Monitor
Well
Drilling
Aquifer
Testing
Analysis
& Report
Testing
Subtotal
Well
Contractor
(8"well)
Total
Picnic Areas,
Clubhouse/Banquet
Facility Wells
STS Consultants, Ltd.
$1,526.00
$2,097.00
$2,921.00
$5,011.00
$11,555.00
$34,275.62
$45,830.62
Not included in bid
3310 Ranger Road
Lansing, Michigan 48906-2726
Testing Engineers &
$1,000.00
$3,360.00
$2,500.00
$4,000.00
$10,860.00
$45,000.00
$55,860.00`
$33,500.00
Consultants, Inc.
1333 Rochester Road
Troy, Michigan 48099-0249
Note:
10" -12" irrigation/test well - $6,000.00
'An additional $11,000.00 is required to perform a 24 hour aquifer performance test.
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ITEM #13
ULTRA MAX POOL VACUUM
RED OAKS WATERPARK AND WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
The use of these self propelled pool cleaners, one at each waterpark, will provide higher water
quality levels by scrubbing the pool bottom removing debris, sand, including algae growth and
bacteria. An added bonus is up to a 10% savings on pool chemicals (about $2000.00 at ROWP
alone) due to circulation of cooler chlorine saturated water on the bottom with the warmer
chlorine starved water on the surface.
Using these unattended pool cleaners will save on labor hours. Currently it takes two SCUBA
certified staff about four hours a week to vacuum the entire pool at ROWP or about 100 hours
per season. With the ULTRA MAX it is dropped into the pool at the end of the night and stops
on its own when the entire bottom is gone over, then removed before opening for the day.
The ULTRA MAX is expected to last six years or more and has an easily replaceable filter bag.
Purchasing received the following bids (for two):
LINCOLN EQUIPMENT
$7884.00
W.M. SMITH & ASSOCIATES
$8700.00
LESLIES SWIMMING POOL SUPPLIES
$8800.00
BEL AQUA POOL SUPPLY
$9224.00
ROBERTSON BROTHERS SERVICE
$9496.00
DRAYTON SWIMMING POOL SUPPLY
$10190.00
AQUA PRODUCTS
$10560.00
Staff recommends accepting the low bid of $7884.00 from LINCOLN EQUIPMENT. $5000.00
from each park ($10,000.00 total) is budgeted from small tools line item.
Staff had an on site (ROWP) demonstration of a pool cleaner July 1998 and found it to be very
effective and efficient. Color photographs and a short video are available for viewing.
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personnel:
Ultra MAX is the most technologically advanced, easy -to -use, commercial -pool cleaner available. All
you have to do is place your, lightweight Ultra MAX into the pool (no hoistrequired) and plug in the
power supply. You may there use -the to spot clean your pool, or let its: on-
board microprocessor guide Ultra MAXthroughits to give you the
"cleanest swimming poo[ possible:
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per hour
*Lightweight * 2 Micron filter rating - Ultra MAX
* Cleans 12,600Square feet per hour can remove algae
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No external filter or pumps required * Cleans any type pool surface * Heavy-duty, reusable filter bag
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ITEM 114
MARCO FULL BASE CIIAISE LOUNGE
RED OAKS WATERPARK AND WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
The existing Marco chaise lounges at the waterparks, which were purchased from Taylor and Associates, have been
in service for over 11 years and have stood up very well to heavy use. It is apparent, however, that we should begin
replacing our stock before they become worn out and dangerous.
The current model and brand of chaise has withstood a daily routine of being stacked, used all day, then being
stacked again. Stacking ability is very important, as the chairs are stacked at the end of every day in order for staff
to clean the deck, plus they are stacked in the changing rooms for storage at the end of the season. The specially -
built carts greatly help in this process.
The Marco Full Base Chaise Lounge chairs are expected to wear and last in the same manner as the ones are are
using, plus we have spare parts on hand to repair any incidental damage. The chaises that are replaced will go to
auction and are expected to bring a very fair price.
Bids were requested by Purchasing with the following response:
TAYLOR & ASSOC.
LESLIES S.P.
AMER-A-CAN
Meets bid specsifications
YES
NO
NO
Difference in bids
existing dimensions and
3.5" shorter, 3" narrower,
2"shorter, 2" wider,
color, correct size straps,
1 "lower, unsure of color
unsure of color or welds,
full 360o welds, stainless
match or welds, wider
wider straps, straps attach
steel attachments,
straps, plastic rivet
with nylon anchor.
individually grommeted
attachments
straps
Replacement parts
have at park
new purchase, not sure of
new purchase, not sure of
repairability
repairability
Stacking ability
YES, with all existing
only with same brand, no
only with same brand, no
chaise at waterpark and
carts
carts
on specially -purchased
transport carts
Life expectancy
Lifetime
Five years
Five years
Cost per chaise
$140.00
Total for 115 chaise
#7022: $16,100.00
Including shipping
Staff recommends accepting the bid of $16,100.00 from Taylor & Associates. This expenditure is budgeted in the
waterparks' operating budget small tools line item.
Some of the benefits of accepting this bid are as follows:
Taylor & Associates is the only bid meeting all bid specifications. These chaises will match the existing patio
furniture at each waterpark and be of the same color scheme. It is proven by I I+ years of hard use that the Taylor
& Associates chaise #7022 is very durable, repairable, and easy to stack. Each waterpark currently has a supply of
replacement straps and stainless steel screws to make repairs. The #7022 will integrate with existing stacks and fit
on the moving carts. The smaller straps make for a more comfortable seat.
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ITEM #15
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
---Attached is a summary of adaptive recreation programs held in cooperation with local cities,
communities, and other agencies.
---The William and Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust recently contributed $5,000 to the Commission in support
of park development projects facilitated by staff with labor and financial assistance from the "Friends of
Orion Oaks" volunteer group. This fund has now provided a total of $8,500 to Orion Oaks.
---Our fireworks display contractor, Independence Professional Fireworks Inc., of Osseo, Michigan
recently experienced its second catastrophic explosion in six months. This recent incident claimed the
lives of five employees, including one of the co -owners and his wife. The company may cease its
business operations. Staff will follow up on this situation and contact other fireworks display contractors
who submitted bids for our recent request for proposal
---Orion Oaks has been the target of arson that has completely destroyed four park -owned port -a johns
and damaged another four units during the last nine months. Park staff is working with the Oakland
County Sheriffs Department - Arson Unit with the ongoing investigation of these acts of vandalism.
Currently, the property damage loss to the Commission is in excess of $5,000. Our property insurance
has a $1,000 deductible per occurrences (each fire location is an occurrence); therefore, these losses are
not covered by insurance.
---Staff recently submitted a grant application to the 1999 MDNR - Inland Fisheries Grant Program for
$20,000 on a 50/50 match. The application includes construction of boat ramps at Addison/Orion Oaks
and fishing/boating dock installations at Addison, Independence and Rose Oaks.
---On Saturday, March 27, staff made a presentation at the Rose Township Annual Meeting, highlighting
current effort to increase public access and discuss a three-year trial program to permit archery hunting.
---The Oakland County Sheriffs Department - Mounted Unit will again be holding their spring training
session at Orion Oaks on Sunday, April 11. Commissioners are invited to attend. Park staff will be
promoting public spectating through the provision of designated spectator parking, bleachers, and a tent
with picnic tables
---A current "On the Desk of..." is attached, listing current projects in process.
---A copy of a letter to Nextel is attached for your review. This letter was sent in response to the
Commission's concerns expressed at the last meeting. Staff and Mr. Trego from Nextel have been in
contact with John Ross at Corporation Counsel to work out these details.
---The 1999 NRPA Congress for Recreation and Parks is scheduled for October 20-24 in Nashville,
Tennessee. The hotel will be the Opryland Hotel; reservation deadline is VERY early, so pease let Karen
know whether or not you are planning to attend no later than April 30.
---County commissioners have shown a concern by Lyon Township to have a downtown development
authority created to freeze the rate for new development in this area. I have spoken with Corporation
Counsel and we fall underneath the county taxing structure, which is being researched now to see the
overall effect now on our parks. Will bring back additional information at a future meeting.
---The second pre -employment swim test for lifeguards will be held on Saturday, April 17 in Lake Orion.
Forty-two returning lifeguards successfully passed the re -certification test on March 28 in Clawson.
---Also attached for your information is a copy of an article as an update on the Indian Springs Metropark
proposed waterpark project.
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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Adaptive Recreation
Summary
Last year, Northwest Parks and Recreation Association approached Oakland County Parks and
Recreation for assistance in providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities. The local
municipalities do not have a certified therapist on staff and find it very difficult to hire and maintain part-
time staff to implement programs.
Therefore, Oakland County Parks is assisting municipalities in developing and implementing programs
for individuals with disabilities. The programs are being cosponsored by various agencies. The agencies
provide in -kind services of staff, volunteers, and facilities.
Oakland County Parks coordinated a meeting with other agencies that provide services and programs in
adaptive recreation. In the past, there has been limited communications among the various organizations
that offer programs. It is our goal to meet biannually to network and share resources. We are developing
a comprehensive resource guide of upcoming events for programs/services for adaptive recreation.
Wright and Filippis has agreed to print this brochure for the Oakland County Parks.
1999 Programs for Adaptive Recreation
Oakland County Parks: TGIF Monthly Dances, Hearing -impaired volleyball, Mighty Oaks CP
Sports Team, Cavaliers W/C Basketball Team, Inclusive Golf Tournament
Independence Township Programs: Lunch with the Bunny, Movie and Pizza Night, Weekly Activity
(summer), Softball, Summer Picnic
Royal Oak: Almost New Year's Eve Dance
West Bloomfield Programs: 2 Summer Dance, 1 Fall Dance, Softball
Farmington Hills: Day Camp, T-Ball, Friday Night open gym/swim (monthly), Picnic, Chair Aerobics
(weekly)
Madison Heights: Miniature Golf Outing
Northwest Therapeutic Committee (Organized by Oakland County Parks)
Wheels Inn, Rock n Bowl, CP Fundraiser, Softball, Kensington Cookout, Halloween Hop, Halloween
Happiness, Holiday Festival, Jingle Bell Ball
Softball has expanded from 2 teams to 7 teams in 1999.
Other Cities Interested in Programs: Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Pontiac, and
Waterford, Rochester -Avon Recreation Authority
In developmental phase:
W/C softball Jr. sports team adaptive kayaking
Outdoor/Fishing visually -impaired softball day trips
aerobics/martial arts physically -challenged sports camp hearing -impaired softball
disabled sailing
List of agencies that we are cooperatively working together: DMC, Beaumont, CP Sports,
Center for Indep, MS, Easter Seals, MAS, MWAA, Disabled Sailing, CMH, JCC, Wright and Filippis,
Oakland Schools, and various parent support groups.
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RALPH RICHARD
Lyon Oaks Land
Lyon Oaks Park and Golf Plan
Golf Dome Lease
DNR Grants
Vision 2001
DAN STENCIL
Rose Oaks Hunting
Waterford Oaks Trail System
Cash Management Procedures
Community Tree Program
Outside Agency Permits
FRANK TRIONFI
HRFIS Implementation
Maintenance Scheduling Changeover
Computer Master Plan
Point of Sale, Dept.
Oak Management Contract
2000 Budget
SUE DELRIDGE
Beach Operations
Waterford Waterpark Pool Repair
Computer Program
Lasergate
Group Sales, Waterparks/Picnics
March 30, 1999
C:\WPDOCS\RAR\DESKOF99. WPD
On the Desk of
Ralph Richard
April 1. 1999
JON KIPKE
Springfield Dam
Davis House Lease
Nature Center Exhibits
Nextel Lease
Annual Risk Assessment
Springfield Oaks Acoustics/Fair Oaks
SOCRRA Land
Time Clocks
Radio Review
JOE FIGA
Independence Oaks Boathouse
Golf Course Restrooms, June 1
Addison Oaks Campground Plans
Lyon Oaks Golf/Park Plans
Addison Oaks Lagoon Engineering Plans
Conservation Easement
JAN PUNG
Summer Promotion/Marketing
Annual Report
New Slides
Millage Planning/Research
Supervise Staff Projects:
Website Revisions
Moving Toward 2000
MIKE THIBODEAU
New Golf Rates, May 1
Environmental Stewardship
Concrete Repairs, Springfield AC/Red Oaks
Irrigation, Red Oaks & Glen Oaks
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township's power to control zon-
PARK ing in park areas Walls said. Th.
Officials oppose
proposed facility, saying
it will spoil nature of area
By JILL ARMENTROUT
Of The Oakland Press
Indian Springs Metropark in
Springfield Township is situated
on the Huron Swamp, providing a
haven for birds, plants and ani-
mals and giving park -goers a
chance to view them up close.
Visitors can learn about the
wildlife and natural resources at
the park's nature
center or hike
through some of
the 2,200 acres on
tha six -mile nature
t Winter brings
o - ..xoss-country
skiers. There are
also picnic areas
and a playground.
Metroparks
aren't just about
preserving and
enjoying nature,
though. They also
provide recreation-
al opportunities.
Indian Springs fea-
tures an 18-hole
golf course and
eight -mile, paved
bikelluke trail.
The park is still removes a
one of the least -
developed in the Huron Clinton
Metropolitan Authority system,
but that could change, said
spokesman Dave Moilanen. Plans
for a 20-acre family aquatic cen-
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are held up
in court
over a dispute with the township.
Springfield officials protest the
plans, which they say violate/
township zoning and the master
plan.
The $11 million facility would
include a wave pool, lazy river,
two water slides, water play area
for children, picnic area and bath-
house. It would be contained by a
perimeter fence and a 20-acre
buffer zone would
separate it from
the rest of the
park.
Steve Horn,
park interpreter,
said he thinks the
water facility
would be a way to
draw people to
other activities.
"We'd like to get
more visitors," he
said. "This is kind
of a secret area. It
could help us to
create more
impact on people."
Educational pro-
gramming is a big
part of the park.
Families, schools
f sap and Scout groups
can learn about
everything from
orienteering to maple sugar.
There are wildflower hikes,
woodcock walks and stargazing
programs. Horn said he'd like to
see more participants in these
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If the court decides in
park's favor, construction
could begin immediately
said. He said the nature center is
in a "quiet zone" for bird -watch-
ing. If the time of day is right, and
viewers are lucky, they can see
deer or other large animals, Horn
said. The park is home to foxes,
coyote, snakes and weasels. About
130 species of birds pass through
or stay.
"Once, when I was on an owl
walk with a group, a nearby train
whistled," he said. "Just 60 feet
ahead of us on the trail, a coyote
gave a good yelp. It was like I
planned it."
. Township officials are con-
cerned a water park would not fit
with the resource conservation
zoning that includes the park.
The zoning was changed in 1990
from recreational to protect the
area, said Springfield Supervisor
Collin Walls.
The water center site is a half -
mile from the nature center, but is
part of land cleared for farming in
the past, Horn said. The new
development would not disturb
the natural areas, he said.
"We try to provide for a lot of
different interests," Horn said.
'We aren't here just to preserve
nature; we have to have recre-
ational services."
The township filed suit against
HCMA in Oakland County
DiA ct Court in 1997. Judge
Nanci Grant ruled in favor of the
Clarkston Community School&entary school students look at running sap from a tapped tree
special events. `7_�
March is maple sugar time at
Indian Springs, one of the most
,lar programs. Schoolchildren
row trees are tapped for their
sweet sap, which is then boiled to
make syrup, Horn said. The
groups learn how native
Americans started this practice
and where the sap comes from
inside the tree. Weekends are
open to family groups, which can
join a session every half-hour. The
last times for the program are 11
a.m.-3 p.m. March 26 and noon-3
p.m. March 27.
In April and May, there is a
native American discovery pro-
gram planned that will teach stu-
dents how early Americans lived
and their contributions. There's
even an Easter egg hunt April 4
in the park. Most programs are
free.
Indian Springs opened in 1982.
Most of the land is still in a nat-
ural state, Horn said. The lower,
swampy areas will remain
untouched. The park is at the
headwaters of the Huron River
and part of its mission is to pro-
tect the environmental quality, he
issue that remains is the park
authority's claim it was not prop-
erly notified of the zoning changt
A hearing is set for March 25.
Walls said the suit was filed
because the authority awarded a
contract to start site work, but
had not submitted a plan for
approval.
Moilanen said the authority
argued legislation allows it to
supercede township zoning ordi-
nances. Grant didn't agree, how-
ever.
The township asserts the wate_
park is a commercial endeavor
that doesn't belong in either con-
servation or recreational zoning.
The golf course is allowed under
recreational, Walls said. When tht
authority brought the plans back
as a planned -unit development,
the township board turned it
down. "It is incompatible with the
master plan, zoning and with
existing land use," Walls said.
That land use includes the nat-
ural areas of the park and sur-
rounding residential areas, he
said.
The park authority has been
banking money in its general
fund for the development,
Moilanen said. If the court
decides in the park's favor, con-
struction could begin almost
immediately, he said. A permit for
sewage treatment on the site is
awaiting Department of
Environmental Quality approval.
"Our parks have been themed
for water recreation and this is
only one without pools," Moilanen
said. "We want to make it a full -
service park. It's in the center of
the county."
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