HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 1999.12.01 - 40025Eric Coleman
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Fred Korzon
Chairman
George W. Kuhn
KLAND Ralph Richard
Richard Skarritt
Thomas A. Law
Executive Officer
Vice Chairman
Nancy McConnell
Jon J. Kipke
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Charles E. Palmer
COUNTYPARKS Assistant Manager
Secretary
J. David VanderVeen
2800 Watkins Lake Road • Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
248.858.0906 Fax 248.858.1683 TDD 248.858.1684
1-888-OCPARKS • www.co.oakland.mi.us
November 18, 1999
Oakland County Parks
And Recreation Commission
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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, December 1, 1999
9: 00 A.M.
PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . Regular
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,
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Ralph Richard
Executive Officer -
Parks and Recreation
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Parks and Recreation Administration Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
December 1. 1999
1. Call Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes for November 3, 1999 Commission Meeting.
4. Public Comments.
5. Approval of Payment: Payment Register:
Voucher Report Period, September (FM13) 1999
C.I.P. (407) Voucher Report Period, September, (FM 13) 1999
C.I.P. (408) Voucher Report Period, September, (FM 13) 1999
Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2000) 1999
C.I.P. (407) Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2000) 1999
C.I.P. (408) Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2000) 1999
6. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Auction Revenue Summary, 1999.
7. Activity Report for October, 1999.
8.
Proclamation — Board of Commissioners.
R. Richard / 858-0909
9.
County -wide Survey Results.
J. Pung / 858-4625
10.
Safety Path — Orion Oaks.
D. Stencil / 858-4944
11.
Refrigeration Twin Tubing Replacement.
J. Kipke / 858-4505
12.
Executive Officer's Report.
R. Richard / 858-0909
13.
Old Business.
14.
New Business.
15.
Adjourn.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 3. 1999
The meeting was called to order at 9:02 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 Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Eric Coleman,
Fred Korzon, Thomas Law, Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
George Kuhn, Nancy McConnell
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Carl's Golfland
Oakland County Easter Seals
St, Joseph's Hospital - Rehab. Unit
Fair Oaks, Inc.
4-H Horse Council
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Daniel Stencil, Administrator - Parks Operations
Frank Trionfi, Administrator - Administration
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Sue Delridge, Chief of Recreation
Sandy Dorey, Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
Bob Rhein, Buyer
Neil Feldman, Owner
Roger McCarville, Chairman
Warren Orlick
LC Scramlin, Manager
Holli Day
Fred Ritter
Moved by Mr. R. Kuhn, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the minutes of the meeting
of October 3, 1999, as written.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
Roger McCarville thanked the Parks Commission for its involvement in and support of recreation/sports
programs for the handicapped and for working towards making the parks accessible to all.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Coleman to approve the payment of the
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(Commission Meeting, November 3, 1999)
Interdepartmental Payment Register for August and September (FM 11 and 12), 1999;
Journal Voucher Register for July, August, and September, 1999; Oak Management, Inc.
Credit Register for July, August, and September, 1999; and the Payment Register, including
the Voucher Report Period, August, and September (FM 11 and 12) 1999, and the CIP
Voucher Report Period, August and September (FM 11 and 12) 1999.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for September, 1999, was accepted as filed.
CARL'S GOLFLAND RECOGNITION:
Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor Sandy Dorey introduced Neil Feldman, owner of Carl's Golfland and
sponsor of the Warren Orlick Inclusive Golf Outing at White Lake Oaks for the past three years. Carl's
sponsorship, totaling $7,500, has enabled us to provide scholarships to disabled golfers and to create
opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in sports.
Sandy also introduced Warren Orlick, who teaches disabled golfers, and Roger McCarville, who was
instrumental in securing Warren Orlick and Carl's Golfland for this event.
Chairman Lewis, on behalf of the Parks Commission, thanked Mr. Feldman for his sponsorship of this event.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Executive Officer Ralph Richard presented the Commission with an award received from the City of
Farmington Hills Beautification Committee recognizing the Commission's efforts at Glen Oaks.
HORSE BARN - SPRINGFIELD OAKS:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa introduced Hoili Day, representing the 4-H Horse Council, who
has agreed to undertake a fund-raising effort for the purpose of building a 154 ft. x 104 ft. covered horse barn
at Springfield Oaks. Estimated costs to build the facility are $120,000.
Staff met with LC Scramlin and Ms. Day at Springfield Oaks and agreed on a location for the facility. Staff
believes this building will enhance the existing facilities at the park.
The Parks Commission's involvement in this project will be limited to having the plans reviewed by the
engineers under contract with the county and to ensure the building is constructed to code. One built, the
building will become the property of the county.
Ms. Day noted that this is planned as a two-year effort. All funds raised will be placed in a bank account set
up by 4-H. If for some reason the fund-raising falls short of its goal, any funds collected will be designated for
use at the facility. She also noted that Detroit Edison has agreed to donate the poles for the building.
Staff requested Commission approval of the concept in order to proceed with the proposed project.
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(Commission Meeting, November 3, 1999)
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the concept of the construction
of a 154 ft. x 104 ft. covered horse barn at the Springfield Oaks Activities Center.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
SOFTWARE CONVERSION - ADDISON GROVELAND AND INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Coleman to approve an expenditure not to exceed
$32,000 to Omni Computer Consultants, Inc. for the conversion of the current registration
software program and files at Addison, Groveland, and Independence Oaks. Funds for this
expenditure will be transferred from the FY2000 operating budget contingency to each park's
computer operations line item account as follows: $16,000 to Addison Oaks; $8,000 to
Groveland Oaks; and $8,000 to Independence Oaks.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
LYON OAKS FLEET VEHICLE REQUEST:
In preparation for employee transfers to Lyon Oaks, staff requires Commission approval to request an
increase of three vehicles in the county's vehicle fleet for use at Lyon Oaks.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Coleman to approve a request for an increase in the
county's vehicle fleet of three vehicles for use at Lyon Oaks.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
LYON OAKS UPDATE:
Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa updated the Commission on the progress of the golf course
construction at Lyon Oaks County Park, noting the contractor has completed the clearing, the retention ponds
are under construction, and some tees and greens are being created.
Restrooms:
Staff requested Commission consideration to proceed with the construction of two restroom facilities on the
golf course similar to the restrooms recently completed at Springfield Oaks and White Lake Oaks.
Constructing them now will prevent tearing up the newly -constructed golf course again. Staff has chosen the
sites and scheduled perk tests. Budget for this project is estimated at $120,000; funds are requested to be
transferred from the 1999 Operating Budget Contingency.
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Moved by Mr. Korzon, supported by Mr. Palmer to approve the construction of two restroom
facilities at Lyon Oaks Golf Course, similar to the restrooms recently completed at Springfield
Oaks and White Lake Oaks golf courses. Funds for this project will be transferred from the
1999 Operating Budget Contingency.
AYES: Coleman, Korzon, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---A copy of a letter from Joe Colaianne of Corporation Counsel, sent as a follow up to his presentation at the
last meeting, was included for Commission review. Mr. Richard also received correspondence from the legal
firm of Howard & Howard, attorneys for the Drain Board, with the opinion that the Drain Board has no legal
obligation to restore either the golf course or the dome and sports village at Red Oaks.
Also, Gerald Poisson will be the Parks' legal representation on this project until such time that Mr. Poisson
recommends additional expertise may be necessary. Commissioner Law recommended the Parks Commission
make a decision on a possible firm at that time, rather than having a firm appointed on our behalf.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Lewis reviewed the programs he attended at the NRPA congress in Nashville, noting the superior job
staff is doing in comparison to what was presented, and that our staff takes it in stride and considers it part of
their duties. He also congratulated commissioners on how well they work together and with the county board
of commissioners and county executive's office.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 1999.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PAYMENT APPROVAL SUMMARY
FOR MEETING OF:
December 1, 1999
PAYMENT REGISTER:
Voucher Report Period, September (FM 13) 1999* 303.50
C.I.P. (407) Voucher Report Period, September (FM 13) 1999* 0.00
C.I.P. (408) Voucher Report Period, September (FM 13) 1999* 0.00
Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2000) 1999* 82,187.13
C.I.P. (407) Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2000) 1999* 292,309.85
C.I.P. (408) Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2000) 1999* 105,249.81
TOTAL $480,050.29
*BACKUP INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING.
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ITEM #6
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Auction Revenue Summary
1999
Park
Fall 1998
Spring 1999
Net
Revenue
Revenue
Expense
Revenue
Expense
Administration
$245.00
($20.24)
$224.76
Recreation Administration
10.00
(0.83
9.17
Technical Support*
0.00
Addison Oaks
385.00
(31.80)
353.20
Groveland Oaks
1,500.00
(123.90)
1,376.10
Independence Oaks
750.00
(52.39)
6,836.00
(564.64
6,968.97
Orion Oaks
0.00
White Lake Oaks
0.00
Glen Oaks
380.00
(31.39)
348.61
Red Oaks Golf Course
1,300.00
(90.82)
1,209.18
Red Oaks Water Park
0.00
Springfield Oaks G.C.
0.00
Springfield Oaks A.C.
0.00
Waterford Oaks
0.00
Waterford Oaks Water Park
0.00
BMX
0.00
Waterford Toboggan Complex
0.00
Mobile Recreation
1,150.00
(91.39) 25.00
(2.06)
1,081.55
Nature Program
60.00
(4.96)
55.04
TOTAL $3 200.00 $234.60 $9 441.00 $779.82 $11 626.58
* Net with Administration revenue.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Auction Items / Revenue Examples
1999
FALL 1998 AUCTION
Equipment Amount
1985 Chevy S-10 pick-up truck $750.00
1991 GMC S-15 pick-up truck $1,300.00
1986 School bus $1.150.00
SPRING 1999 AUCTION
Equipment
Amount
1967 Allis Chalmers road grader
$4,500.00
Brush Hog mower
$325.00
1983 Olathe sweeper
$1,800.00
Mutoh Plotter
$100.00
4-person pedal boat
$400.00
1991 GMC S-15 pick-up truck
$300.00
1992 GMC S-15 pick-up truck
$1,500.00
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Monthly Activity Report ( Cktnbined Totals )
Golf Courses
Recreational and Special Evnts
Day Use Parks
Banquet Facilities
Grand Totals
Glen Oaks
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
Banquet Facilities
Red Oaks
Rounds Played
Springfield Oaks
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played -1S Holes
Activities Center
White Lake Oaks
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
Rounds Played -1S Holes
Banquet Facilities
Totals
October, 1999
Leagues/ Groups
Participants
Leagues/Groups
Participants
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
1998
1999
0
15
15,463
14,203
0
15
15,463
14,203
158
158
12,083
12,565
0
158
0
11,126
6,472
4,360
31,311
21,056
0
4,360
0
21,056
64
59
9,267
9,458
64
59
9,267
9,458
6,694 1 4,592 11 68,124 1 57,282 1 64 1 4,592 11 24,730 1 55,843
Leagues
Participants
Leagues(YTD)
Participants(YTD)
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
0
4
3,494
2,818
0
4
3,494
2,818
0
5
1,552
1,194
0
5
1,552
1,194
30
21
4,725
4,171
30
21
4,725
4,171
0 1 0 1 3,1011 2,790 1 0 1 0 1 3,1011 2,790
0
0
854
815
0
0
854
815
0
0
2,690
2,797
0
0
2,690
2,797
30
36
2,196
3,078
30
36
2,196
3,078
0
4
2,549
2,472
0
4
2,549
2,472
0
2
1,223
1,317
0
2
1,223
1,317
6
8
301
721
6
8
301
721
0 15 15,463 14,203 0 15 15,463 14,203
11/23/99
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 Waterpark
Red Oaks Water Park
Red Oaks Golf Dome & S. V.
Totals
Day Use Parks d Facilities
October, 1999
Groups
Participants
Groups(YTD)
Participants(YTD)
1998
1 1999
1998
1999
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
315
230
5,027
3,833
315
230
5,027
3,833
591
309
2,765
1,243
591
309
2,765
1,243
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,954
3,191
17,339
11,462
4,954
3,191
17,339
11,462
0
0
6
0
0
0
6
0
1
1
14
16
1
1
14
16
611 F 629 1 2,138 1 2,202 1 6111 629 1 2,138 1 2,202
28 1 30 1 4,241 1 4,566 1 28 1 30 1 4,241 1 4,566
0 1 01 4,022 1 2,300 1 0 1 0 1 4,022 1 2,300
6,472 1 4,360 1 31,3111 21,056 1 6,472 1 4,360 1 31,3111 21,056
i' 11/23/99
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V
N
Mobile Recreation
Airsport
Climbing Wall
Orbotron
Skate Mobile
In - Line Mobile
Broadway Review
Puppet Mobile
Sports Mobile
Show Mobile
Dunk Tank
Buses
Misc.(Blchrs,Msct,Tents)
Waterford Oaks
Activity Center
Tennis Complex
BMX
Fridge, Lodge, Shelters
Environmental Program
Nature Center
Outreach
* Nature Trail Usage
Special Events
Totals
* Not included in totals
Recreational and 4)ecial Events
October, 1999
Groups
Participants
Groups(YTD)
Participants(YTD)
1998
1 1999
1998
1 1999
1998
1999 1
1998
1 1999
5
7
1,025
1,435
5
7
1,025
1,435
2
3
200
300
2
3
200
300
3
0
450
0
3
0
450
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
5
4
850
680
5
4
850
680
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
10
0
0
8
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
54
56
2,430
2,520
54
56
2,430
2,520
10
23
0
23
10
23
0
23
60
53
4,014
3,260
60
53
4,014
3,260
11
2
391
132
11
2
391
132
0
0
3,943
3,636
0
0
3,943
3,636
0
0
0
1,439
0
0
0
1,439
158 1 158 1 12,083 1 12,565 1 158 1 158 1 12,083 111,126
Wheelchair Basketball
TR Harvest Party
Holloween Hop
150 Senior Fall Color Tour 320 11/23/99
200 Senior Volleyball 60
283 Holloween Happiness 386
ITEM #8
PROCLAMATION - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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ITEM #9
COUNTY -WIDE SURVEY RESULTS
Representatives of Foresight Inc. of Troy will present the findings of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation survey.
The random telephone survey was conducted among 500 county registered
voters between September 27 and October 10, 1999.
The purpose of the survey was to:
• Evaluate public awareness of the parks and golf courses
• Determine usage and satisfaction of facilities and programs
• Assess interest in current and future programs and services
• Test reactions to future millage proposals
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ITEM #10
SAFETY PATH — ORION OAKS
Staff has reviewed the attached information from the Charter Township of Orion
requesting Commission support to fund a bike path along the northern border of Orion
Oaks.
The proposed path is included in the park's master plan, and staff feels this
proposal would be a good partnership between the county and the township.
Orion Township Parks Director Rock Blanchard will be at the meeting to make a
formal presentation.
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Charter Township of Orion
2525 Joslyn Road • Lake Orion, Michigan 48360 • (248) 391-0304 • Fax (248) 391-9984
November 2, 1999
Ralph Richards, Manager
Oakland County Parks
Waterford Oaks County Park
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Re: Support for TEA-21 Grant for funding Safety Path
Dear Mr. Richards:
On behalf of the Charter Township of Orion Board and Safety Path Committee, I am requesting
to be placed on the Oakland County Parks Commission Board at the December 1, 1999 meeting.
We would like the support of the Oakland County Parks in applying for a TEA-21 Grant to fund
a bike path along the border of Orion Oaks County Parks located on Clarkston Road. The path
would run from Joslyn to Baldwin Road, connecting Orion Oaks County Park to Webber
Elementary School, the Nature Center, Friendship Park (Township Park) and several
subdivisions.
We asking for the County's help both financially and by resolution. The estimated cost of the
mile long path would be $625,000. The path along the park is approximately 70 % of the project.
We are requesting that the County share half the cost of constructing that portion of the path. The
County's estimated cost would be $132,000. In 1997 the County paid 50% of the cost for the
path along Joslyn Road, on the side of Orion Oaks Park, costing $100,000.
I have attached estimates prepared by the Township engineers and a chart outlining the cost
sharing. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to call. Please let me know when
and where the meeting will be held, in order for a Township Representative to present this to the
Park Board.
Sincerely,
Charter Torvrtship of Orion
Rock A. Blanchard
Director Parks and Recreation
c: Colette Dywasuk
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SUPERVISOR - Colette M. Dywasuk CLERK - Jill D. Bastian TREASURER - James Marleau
TRUSTEES Leon Harrison Richard L. Tomczak Burke R. Cueny Eric S. Wilson
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Total Pro ect Cost EII able Cost Ineilglble Cost
en Ineerin fee
e a,)r, nnn no 1 0. 495.320.00 1 $ 129,680.OI
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TEA-21 GRANT
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Request Local Match Costs lit 5t
oof g other sourc
17.660.00 1 $ 247,660.00 $ 377
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with Oakland County Share Schools Share TownshipCost
C+E 70% FX50% 21% Fx50% G+H
- 1Q 1aq nF9 no I s 39.620.70 $ 205,650.30
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE 09-Nov-99
CLARKSTON ROAD - BALDW IN ROAD TO JOSLYN ROAD
10' SAFETY PATH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CLARKSTON ROAD
ITEM QUANTITY UNITS
4" MDOT 1300-20AAA MIX
MDOT 21 AA AGGREGATE
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
REGULAR PATH EARTHWORK
SPECIAL EARTHWORK (CUT/FILL)
BIT. DRIVE APPROACH
REGRADE DITCH
TIMBER BOARDWALK
12" STORM SEWER PIPE (RCP)
12" RCP END SECTION
48" STORM SEWER PIPE (RCP)
48" RCP END SECTION
SOIL EROSION CONTROL
CONSTRUCTION SIGNING
PERMANENT SIGNS
REMOVEIREPLACE FENCE
4" THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING
STOP BAR
3" TOPSOIL, SEED AND MULCH
CURB CUT
INSPECTOR DAYS
SUBTOTAL
CONTINGENCY (10%)
2.400 TONS
1,600 TONS
3,000 LFT
1 LS.
2400 CYD
60 TONS
2000 LFT.
160 LFT
200 LFT.
2 EACH
32 LFT.
2 EACH
1 L.S.
1 L.S_
30 EACH
7000 LFT
200 LFT
50 LFT
80 STA
60 LFT I
90 DAY
I
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TOPOGRAPHY & DESIGN (10%)
CONST. ADMIN. & CONST. ENG. (10%)
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TOTAL
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NOTES:
UNIT TOTAL
PRICE
55.00
132,000.00
18.00
32,400.00
7.50
22,500.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
20.00
48,000.00
80.00
4,800.00
8.00
16,000.00
300.00
48,000.00
25.00
5,000.00
250.00
500.00
100.00
3,200.00
500.00
1.000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
5.000.00
5,000.00
225.00
6,750.00
6.00
42,000.00
10.00
2,000.00
8.00
400.00
450.00
36,000.00
30.00
1,B00.00
376.00
33.840.00
W1,190.00
48,100.00
48,100.00
48,100.00
625.490.00
625,000.00
1. NO PERMIT COSTS, EASEMENT COSTS, OR UTILITY RELOCATION COSTS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ESTIMATE.
2. THIS ESTIMATE ASSUMES MOEQ WILL APPROVE 0.5 MILES OF PATH THROUGH WETLAND ON EMBANKMENT
INSTEAD OF BOARDWALK.
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And.a bike path shall be there
ach time I go out
young bikers, comes out of Rochester Hills,
biking, I think
where a cycling track known as a velodrome
' h how lucky to be
has been proposed. Hughes, who would
" t able to latch on to a
design it, explains that it consists of a 20-
bike path network at
foot wide, oval -shaped, banked path, approxi-
the gates of my subdi-
mately half the size of a high school running
vision. _
track. It would allow cyclists to ride at high
Many of our com-
speeds and play games.
munities have made a
Finding the money for all this isn't easy.
huge, far-sighted com-
Funding avenues display as many twists and
. ' mitment to bicycle
turns as the bike paths themselves.
paths that allows
In Lake Orion, where the estimated cost is
e cyclists, joggers, and
$47 4,000, officials will apply for matching .
walkers to enjoy more
funds from the federal Transportation Equity
beauty, peace and safe-.
Act for the 21st Century. Since 70 percent of
ty than they could on
the trail falls on county property, they'll ask
our roads.
Oakland County to help fund the local match -
That commitment is certainly not mis-
ing portion. They'll also ask the school dis-
placed. Bicycles haven't been considered kid
trict to contribute. The Lake Orion Board of
stuff since the early'70s. And as biking grows.
Trustees may vote Monday on allocating its
ever more popular as adult exercise, many
share, $100,000.
more adult than children's bikes are sold.
West Bloomfield seeks half of about
Dale Hughes, a nationally -known bike
$500,000 from federal and state sources. That
track designer and owner of two bicycle
township and its separately -funded parks
stores in Rochester, reports bike sales in the
and recreation department each will foot 25
United States total 12-13 million yearly.,
percent of the bill on park property. And the
Highest per capita sales are in the Midwest,
township will pay half the costs involving
he says, specifically, Michigan, Ohio,. Illinois ,
work outside the park.
and Indiana. And, 80 percent of the bikes he
DaimlerChrysler Foundation and the state
sells are to adults. '--of
Michigan combined to assure development
Both in the wake of this. phenomenon, as _ ;
of the long -pursued Polly Ann Trail in Oak-
-well as propelling it forward, recent news out
land Township. DaimlerChrysler's $250,000
of our communities headlines more bike_
grant was used to leverage a state grant of
;paths on the roll. For example:
more than $1.5 million.
In the Lake Orion region, Orion Township
In Rochester Hills, Hughes and his wife
will apply for a grant this fall to extend its
Chris have formed anion -profit group to
safety path system. Once completed, the path
finance the $450,000 velodrome at Bloomer
will link the township hall, library, two parks
Park. A previous council gave approval
and several schools.
despite objections over building it on public
f In West Bloomfield, officials are after
r parkland. It's possible that last week's elec-
grant money to complete a non -motorized
tion of a new mayor and three council mem-.
trail system to the 108-acre Marshbank Park.
" bers could have an effect.
The new trail would connect to neighboring ..
: So there you have it = a huge commitment
trails, as well as to a substantial trail net
to bike paths by a number 'of our communi- ._ .
work in the southern end of that township
ties that incorporate •federal; state; county,
In Oakland Township, grants are in hand,
' corporate, community and private financing.
to develop the Polly Ann Trail along an aban-
; It looks as if when the 21st Century rolls
'doned Grand Trunk Railroad bed. The'trail,
around, we'll be rolhng:as well.,''
cutely named after a train which used to run
r;
,,along the tracks called the Polly Ann, will
Judith Doner Bern4 a West Bloom field res-
`eventually connect'with the Paint Creek „ ident, is ai former managing editor of The .
r Trail, a trailao Bald Mountain and one'that � Eccentric Newspapers ;You can comment by
goes west to, Jackson E , . � ,; �,* 1, Calling (734) 953-2047,1 f 1997, faxing
Nr A little iffy, but potentially big news for (248) `644-1314; or a mailcngjberne�rstt net .
ITEM #11
REFRIGERATION TWIN TUBING REPLACEMENT
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN SLIDE
Staff is requesting approval for the purchase of replacement refrigeration twin tubing,
2200 feet, plus the eyelets and splicers. This project involves replacing all the refrigeration twin
tubing on both flumes. The tubing was originally installed in 1993.
Staff researched availability and found it was a specialized item available from the
manufacturer, Calmac Manufacturing Corporation. Staff received a bid of $6,074.52 for all
needed parts and tubing. Staff recommends awarding the bid to the single source, Calmac
Manufacturing Corporation in the amount of $6,074.52.
Funds for this expenditure will come from the Building Maintenance line item of the
park's operating budget.
ITEM #12
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
---Attached is a letter from Wixom City Manager Michael Doman regarding the sanitary sewer
and water for Lyon Oaks. After reviewing this information, staff believes the Commission should
continue with our present plan for septic and wells at the park. However, if the Commission
chooses, staff will pursue this matter further.
---An update on the drain expansion project at Red Oaks will be given by Executive Officer
Ralph Richard, who has attended two recent Drain Board meetings.
---Also attached is a letter sent by Assistant Administrator Jon Kipke to Springfield Township
Supervisor Collin Walls requesting his review of proposed solutions/recommendations for
improvements to the Davisburg dam. We will also be requesting financial support from the
Township for this project.
---A copy of the report on the 1999 Free Woodchips Program at Orion Oaks has been enclosed
for your information.
---A copy of the summary for the 1999 Waterford Oaks BMX Program is also attached for your
information.
---Enclosed is a copy of a 5-year financial analysis of the Parks Commission's golf courses for
your information. Staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
---Staff is currently making preparations to open The Fridge at Waterford Oaks for the Christmas
and New Year's holidays, weather permitting.
---The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2000,
here at the administration office.
EXOREPRT.doc
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November 1, 1999
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
Commission nc tt��?; r.iii ,,;vittiz�lf.
COMMUNITY
WUH CHARl�7ER
FOUNDED
Attention: Mr. Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Re: Sanitary Sewer and Water Service
Lyon Oaks Park
Dear Mr. Richard:
Through Commissioner Dingeldey, we have received a copy of your September 30, 1999 letter to her regarding
the above. This is to provide clarification of a few points raised in that letter.
Should the County desire sanitary sewer and water service, the County could immediately connect directly to the
City's sanitary sewer system. Should the County desire water, we propose the County extend water main during
the construction season 2000 to receive Detroit water through the City of Wixom, which we expect to be
completed by November, 2000 or shortly thereafter.
We do not recommend the County wait for Milford Township to complete their sanitary sewer plans because of
the great uncertainty involved with that project. However, it is true that the City and Township are discussing
these details but the discussions are currently very preliminary.
Over the long run, connection to the City's sanitary sewer and water systems is a more cost-effective means of
providing utility service. This belief is based on numerous studies that factor in all of the costs to providing a
utility service including operation, maintenance, treatment, replacement, etc.; municipal sewer and water will
always be cheaper economically, as well as, environmentally.
Ralph, if there is interest on the County's part, please provide me with a copy of your site plan, and how your
engineers arrived at the costs summarized in the attachment to your letter to Commissioner Dingeldey.
Once this information is received and reviewed, we would be happy to have our engineers work with your
engineers to determine the most cost-effective method to provide utility service to your facility in the best interest
of all the residents in Oakland County.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me.
Very truly yours,
Aice
OMhael D � an
Manager
Pc: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey
City of Wixom; G. McCaffery
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CNMy Documents\LettersValphrichardletter.doc
49045 PONTIAC TRAIL • WIXOM, MI 48393-2567
AKLACOUNTY ND
2800 Watkins Lake Road -Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
810.858.0906 Fax 810.858.1683 TDD 810.858.1684
November 18, 1999
Collin Walls
Springfield Township Supervisor
PO Box 1038
Davisburg MI 48350-1038
Dear Mr. Walls:
Ralph Richard
Manager
Jon J. Kipke
Assistant Manager
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Chairman
Ruth Johnson
Vice Chairman
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr,
Secretary
George W. Kuhn
Nancy McConnell
John E. Olsen
L. Brooks Patterson
Lawrence Pernick
Kay Schmid
Richard Skarritt
As you are aware a year or so ago, the Davisburg Dam was inspected by the DNR. Several desired
improvements were indicated with the largest being the increased flow of the spillway. This also
involves the relationship of the spillway to Davisburg road with possible erosion of the road.
The Parks and Recreation Commission contracted Earth Tech to evaluate this situation and recommend
possible solutions. Enclosed are their engineered solutions and recommendations. Ralph Richard,
Park's executive officer, has asked that you review the 3 proposed solutions. Whichever solution is
implemented will have some impact on the site as it is today. He would like to know Springfield
Township's preferred solution as it relates to Mill Pond Park.
Since this project has been dragging on, we would appreciate receiving your input within a couple of
weeks.
It is our desire to present the proposed solution to the Commission at our December 1, 1999 meeting.
Your cooperation in this matter is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jor� J Kipke
Assistant Administrator
vb
cc: Ralph Richard
Dan Stencil
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1999 ORION OAKS
FREE WOODCHIPS DAY REPORT
:APACITY
4/24
511
5/8
5115
5/22
5/29
6/26
7/31
8/28
9/25
10/30
TOTAL CU YDS
/EHICLES
TOTAL
VEHICLES
4 CU YD
13
19.50
16
14.50
16.50
8
18.50
13160
10
21
12
162.50
t CAR/VAN
26
39
32
29
33
16
37
27
20
42
24
325
CU YD
6
8
4
2
16
8
16
22
22
16
4
124
E CAR/VAN
3
4
2
1
8
4
8
11
11
8
2
62
N
TRAILER
CU YD
144
130
98
62
140
108
248
132
128
154
136
1480
PICKUPS
72
65
49
31
70
54
124
66
64
77
68
740
1 CU YD
52
48
44
28
20
48
84
36
20
40
24
444
E :UPS
13
12
11
7
5
12
21
9
5
10
6
111
V
CRAILER
CU YD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
tDUMP
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
5
TRUCKS
COTALS
215
205.50
162
106.50
192.50
172.
366.50
203.50
180
232
176
2211.50
-U YD
114
120
94
68
116
86
190
113
100
142
100
1243
1 VEHICLE
'25/99 2 women with wheel barrow not counted in total
GRAND TOTALS
WOODCHIPS 2211.50
# VEHICLES 1243
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Waterford Oaks BMX
1999 Program Summary
Programs Implemented:
♦ 21 NBL Sanctioned Races - Saturday
Incentives offered
♦ 13 Non Sanctioned Races - Wednesday (1 rain -out)
Introduction to Team Racing
♦ 35 Practices - Tuesday & Thursday (3 rain -outs)
♦ 2 Michigan State Qualifier Races
♦ 1 National Competition - (2 days) 1, 179 riders
♦ 8 Educational Clinics - 200 riders
♦ Sports Camp - 400 riders
♦ Clinics for Schools & Parks and Recreation 150 riders
♦ Monthly (June, July & August) Family Days - activities and corn roast
Total 1999 Riders - 6,415
Increase of 1,009 from 1998
Sponsors:
♦ McGuires Motor Inn
♦ Majic Motor Sports
♦ Pizza Plus
♦ Cher Marketing
♦ Tom Nell
Volunteers:
Estimated 4,000 hours from approximately 50 volunteers. Volunteers assist in all
aspects of the Program.
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Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission
0
Greens Fees
$284,817
$298,213
$314,316
$369,228
$353,789
51,620,363
77.99%
Miscellaneous Inc.
115
1,698
740
751
1,223
4,527
0.22%
Rental Equipment
7,186
7,623
8,567
9,296
7,291
39,963
1.92%
Carts
51,240
57,365
63,369
80,961
87,872
340,807
16.40%
Pro Shop
9,811
11,263
13,349
16,011
12,798
63,232
3.04%
Special Events
834
973
854
1,029
1,216
4,906
0.24%
Concessions
M
562
4L
1.412
14L
3 763
0,18%
Revenues
354,581
377,696
401,660
478,688
464,935
2,077,560
100.00%
Expenditures
5375.914
S375,827
5383.809
5458.842
5519.084
52.113.476
S2I'3'33ji
9 Hole Play
37,536
41,741
41,025
46,690
44,377
211,369
100.00%
18 Hole Play
0
0
0
0
0
0
ft 7
Greens Fees
$716,712
$759,239
$744,918
$890,549
$913,594
54,025,012
69.89%
Miscellaneous Inc.
5,473
13,505
8,750
16,079
2,104
45,911
0.80%
Rental Houses
1,815
1,300
1,044
702
1,800
6,661
0.12%
Rental Equipment
12,097
11,272
12,009
12,922
10,460
58,760
1.02%
Carts
147,303
160,323
163,184
199,063
215,490
885,363
15.37%
Pro Shop
18,911
19,315
18,190
22,822
18,569
97,807
1.70%
Special Events
1,050
1,098
1,029
1,184
1,480
5,841
0.10%
Concessions
96.796
91.739
99-64-1
152,346
213,484
634,007
11,01%
Revenues
$990,157
51,057,790
S1,038,767
$1,295,667
51,376,981
S5,759,362
100.00%
Expenditures
S_557.151
S6�
5634.342
5771.736
5853, 65
53.454.046
w �
5�133;006 ._. `Sa20;238 ,.. S•tU#;4Z5 "�� _... , wY
9 Hole Play
50,I74
46,485
48,767
56,835
53,746
256,007
77.44%
18 Hole Play
13,453
12,978
15,863
16,008
16,259
74,561
22.56%
Greens Fees
$653,763
$667,015
5680,584
$819,191
$801,475
$3,622,028
72.87%
Miscellaneous Inc.
6,841
4,304
1,090
(119)
4,616
16,732
0.34%
Rental Houses
8,859
9,805
7,938
10,710
10,914
48,226
0.97%
Rental Equipment
9,000
9,961
8,562
9,837
8,084
45,444
0.91%
Carts
163,664
165,683
173,807
224,620
229,976
957,750
19.27%
Pro Shop
19,433
17,983
20,782
25,293
18,686
102,177
2.06%
Special Events
4,697
5,758
6,489
12,101
9,828
38,873
0.78%
Concessions
26.934
28.307
24.331
30.8i0
29-819
139.240
2,80%
Revenues
$893,191
$908,816
5923,583
$1,132,483
$1,112,397
54,970,470
100.00%
Expenditures
.
5495,252
_r
5547.792
'
SQ7,313
S569,675
S"906.358
f` :Ai!%�rence ;,.,,
_$397,932 .. $361 024 W
_., °53$2,264 ...
=SSQS; 722 ..r 52,064,1I2`
5442,
9 Hole Play
47,558
47,082
47,574
52,582
48,619
243,415
75.83%
18 Hole Play
15,073
13,767
I4,805
16,819
17,139
77,603
24.17%
12-6
iSpr`� in"�i5elcl Hake==x
Greens Fees
$506,183
$519,956
$542,762
$658,616
$663,626
52,891,143
66.83%
Miscellaneous Inc.
0
935
4,453
898
772
7,058
0.16%
Rental Houses
6,000
6,180
0
3,240
4,383
19,803
0.46%
Rental Equipment
3,302
2,871
3,079
3,171
2,473
14,896
0.34%
Carts
205,806
213,754
212,864
276,445
277,531
1,186,400
27.42%
Pro Shop
14,335
14,789
13,960
14,354
13,488
70,926
1.64%
Special Events
4,971
10,243
10,279
13,407
13,666
52,566
1.21%
Concessions
1 S 1
1 i,6f 1
16.065
18.107
18 289
83,631
1,3%
Revenues
5756,116
$784,379
5803,462
$988,238
5994,228
54,326,423
100.00%
Expenditures
S540.805
S56_ 9.239
S608.378
5679.397
53.229Q4.5
U15,312
$2I5,1 0
..;$195,08 ..
5308,841... -
5162,802
$1,097178
9 Hole Play
24,886
22,576
20,324
25,140
25,289
118,215
55.67%
18 Hole Play
15,027
15,641
18,330
21,306
23,844
94,148
44.33%
i Year Totat
Average
% of Total
Total Rounds
9 Holes
829,006
165,801
77.09%
18 Holes
246,312
49,262
22,91 %
100.00%
Greens Fees
$12,158,546
$2,431,709
70.96%
Miscellaneous Inc.
74,228
14,846
0.43%
Rental Houses
74,690
14,938
0.44%
Rental Equipment
159,063
31,813
0.93%
Carts
3,370,319
674,064
19.67%
Pro Shop
334,142
66,828
1.95%
Special Events
102,186
20,437
0.60%
Concessions
860,641
172.128
5,02%
Total Revenues
517,133,814
53,426,763
100.00%
Total Expenditures
511,703,125
52.340.625
Total Net Revenue
55.4,10,W
$L11M-M
46.40%
Red Oaks Glen Oaks
White Lake
Springfield
Revenue per Patron**
$9.81 $15.48
$14.90
$19.89
Expenditure per Patron
00 $10.45
.9 ;
Sl 5
Difference
(50.19) 55.04
55.85
54.68
% Revenues over Expenses
-1.88% 48.19%
64.57%
30.77%
* Inclusive of only a 9 month fiscal year.
** These numbers exclude concession and house rental revenue.
11/17/99
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