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Chairman
Richard Skarritt
Vice Chairman
J. David VanderVeen
Secretary
,h D. Crawford
cent Gregory
,rtin J. Knollenberg
Iohn P. McCulloch
Charles Palmer
lohn Richards
,tte Vogt
kalph Richard
Executive Officer
2800 Watkins Lake Road *Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
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July 12 , 2005
Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission
Oakland County, Michigan
Commissioners:
A meeting has been called of the Parks and Recreation Commission as follows:
PLACE ....................
..Waterford Oaks County Park
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
TIME .........................Wednesday, July 20, 2005
9:00 a.m.
PURPOSE ..................... Regular Meeting and Budget Session
This meeting has been called in accordance with the authorization of Chairman
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Next Meetings: Wednesday, August 3
Wednesday, September 7
Sincerely,
Ralph Richard
Executive Officer
Parks and Recreation
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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
**AGENDA**
June 1, 2005
Action Required
Presenter/Phone #
1.
Call Meeting to Order 9:00 a.m.
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comments
4.
Commission Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2005
Approval
K. Kohn / 858.4606
5.
Payment Approval Summary:
Approval
Internal Service Funds Payment Register
Payment Register:
6.
Combined Statement of Operations FM 8, FY 2005
for month ending 5/31/2005
7.
Activity Report for May and June, 2005
8.
Award Presentation
R. Richard / 858.0909
9.
Bid Item: John Deer 4520 Tractor — Lyon Oaks Day Use Park
Approval
S. Wells / 858.4634
10.
Legislative/Budget Issues — Lansing
Informational
R. Richard / 858.0909
11.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"
12.
Executive Officer's Report
"
13.
Old Business
14.
New Business
15.
Adjourn to Budget Session
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 1, 2005
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. 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 J. David VanderVeen, Hugh D.
Crawford, Martin Knollenberg, Charles Palmer, John Richards, Suzette Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vincent Gregory, John McCulloch
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Purchasing
Oakland County Facilities Management
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
Straub, Pettitt & Yaste, Inc.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments or questions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Frank Trionfi, Administrator — Administration
Daniel Stencil, Administrator — Parks Operations
Joseph Figa, Chief of Design and Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Mike Donnellon, Architectural Engineer II
Sandy Dorey, Recreation Supervisor
Scott Guzzy, Buyer
Mike Hughson, Property Management Specialist
John Ross, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Stu Pettitt
Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the minutes of the
meeting of May 4, 2005, as written.
AYES: Crawford, Knollenberg, Lewis, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Richards to approve the Payment Approval
Summary, including:
- Internal Service Funds Payment Register for April, 2005 (FM 7, FY 2005)
- Payment Register for April (FM 7, FY 2005)
AYES: Crawford, Knollenberg, Lewis, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Combined Statement of Operations for the month ending April 30, 2005 was accepted as filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for April, 2005 was accepted as filed.
ORGANIZATIONAL YOUTH CAMPING CONNECTOR TRAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AGREEMENT
— INDEPENDENCE OAKS:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Palmer to adopt the following resolution to
proceed with the project agreement for the Organizational Youth Camping Connector Trail
Development Grant at Independence Oaks and to forward the project agreement to the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners for approval:
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Commission of the County of Oakland,
Michigan, does hereby accept the terms of the Agreement as received from the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, and that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission does hereby specifically agree, but not by way of limitation, as follows:
1. To appropriate the sum of one hundred forty six thousand ($146,000) dollars
to match the grant authorized by the DEPARTMENT and to appropriate such additional
funds as shall be necessary to complete the project.
2. To maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records to make them
available to the DEPARTMENT for auditing at reasonable times.
3. To construct the project and provide such funds, services, and materials as may
be necessary to satisfy the terms of said Agreement.
4. To regulate the use of the facility constructed and reserved under this Agreement
to assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable terms.
5. To comply with any and all terms of said Agreement including all terms not
specifically set forth in the foregoing portions of this Resolution."
AYES: Crawford, Knollenberg, Lewis, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
RESOLUTION - GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS REVISIONS:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mrs. Vogt to adopt the following resolution for revisions
to the General Information and Regulations:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was
established by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS, P. A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to
make rules for the protection, regulation and control of all its facilities and areas with the
approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
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(Commission Meeting, June 1, 2005)
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
established rules and regulations for this protection, regulation and control; and
WHEREAS, revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been reviewed
and approved by the Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission approves the revisions to the General Information and Regulations
as reviewed by Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these revised General
Information and Regulations be forwarded to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
for approval.
AYES: Crawford, Knollenberg, Lewis, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
RESOLUTION — NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH:
Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Skarritt to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's mission is
to provide all residents of Oakland County with recreational, leisure, and learning
experiences, parks, open spaces, and facilities, resulting in a comprehensive county park
system that enhances quality of life; and
WHEREAS, parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide
opportunities for young people to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of
society; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation creates lifelines and continued life experiences
for older members of our community; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation generates opportunities for people to come
together and experience a sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities,
socializations, and stress -reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS, parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and
cultural centers, and historic sites make communities attractive and desirable places to live,
work, play, and visit, in a manner that contributes to our ongoing economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, parks, greenways, and open spaces provide a welcome respite from
our fast -paced, high-tech lifestyles while simultaneously protecting and preserving our
natural environment; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families,
groups, and the entire community, which positively impacts upon the social, economic,
health, and environmental quality of our community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks and
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PAYMENT APPROVAL SUMMARY
FOR MEETING OF:
July 20, 2005
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENT REGISTER:
May, (FM 8, FY 2005)
PAYMENT REGISTER:
May, (FM 8, FY 2005)*
TOTAL
*BACKUP INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
$983,521.64
668,316.52
$1,651,838.16
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Oakland County Parks ai.- Recreation Commission
Internal Service Funds Payment Register
For the month of May, 2005 (FM 08)
Source
Department/Fund
Purpose
Amount
12/IN203668
O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund
Printing charges for May-Admin., Rec. Admin, Add., Grove., Inde ., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks
4,637.75
Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W. Park, Water., W.O.W. Park &Lon G.C.
12/IN203671
O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund
Conv. Copier charges for Jan., Feb. & Mar.-Admin. & Rec. Admin.
375.18
12/IN203674
O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund
To credit incorrect 2nd quarter Conv. Copier charges -Admin. & Rec. Admin.
(1,314.61
12/IN203678
O.C. Motor Pool Fund
Car/Truck lease, maintenance & gasoline charges for May.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Supp.,
27,227.69
Add., Grove., Orion, Inde ., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W. Park, SAC, Water.,
Mob. Rec., W.O.W. Park, Tob. Complex, Nat. Cntr., Lyon &Lon G.C.
12/IN203679
O.C. Motor Pool Fund
Gas charges for May-Admin.
1.30
12/IN203683
O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund
Mailing charges for May-Admin.
1,590.23
18/IN203686
O.C. Information Technology Fund
Radio lease & maintenance charges for May-Admin., Add.& Grove.
1,724.95
18/CI300335
O.C. Telephone Communications
Telephone charges for May-Admin., Rec. Admin, Tech. Supp, Add., Grove., Inde ., Wh. Lk.,
11,545.39
Glen Oaks, Spring., Red Oaks, R.O.W. Park, Water., W.O.W. Park, Nat. Cntr., Lyon &
Lyon G.C.
43/IN203690
O.C. General Fund
Security expense charges for 4/16/05 thru 4/29/05 & 4/30/05 thru 5/13/05-Add., Grove., Orion,
44,477.30
Inde ., Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Spring., R.O.W. Park, SAC, Water., W.O.W. Park, Lyon &Lon G.C.
61/IN203664
O.C. Drain Commission
Water & sewer charges for May -Add. & June -Lyon G.C.
2,592.03
PR601726-727
O.C. Payroll Fund
Payroll charges for pay period ending 5/13/05-All Parks
302,931.88
PR601842-844
O.C. Payroll Fund
Payroll charges for pay period ending 5/27/05-All Parks
364,329.25
FB605481-486
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fringe Benefit charges for pay period ending 5/13/05 -All Parks
108,601.78
FB605905-909
O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund
Fringe Benefit charges for pay period ending 5/27/05-All Parks
114,801.52
TOTAL FOR INTERNAL SERVICE FUND PAYMENT REGISTER
$983,521.64
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FM 8, FY 2005
(FOR MONTH ENDING 5/31/05)
YEAR TO
2005
(OVER),
% OF
REVENUE
DATE
BUDGET
UNDER BUDGET
BUDGET
ADMINISTRATION: Millage Tax
$12,363,203.48
$13,135,000.00
$771,796.52
94.1%
Other
243,992.76
48,200.00
(195,792.76)
506.2%
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
508,940.42
1,288,385.00
779,444.58
39.5%
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE
388,937.12
1,514,300.00
1,125,362.88
25.7%
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
158,210.34
375,400.00
217,189.66
42.1%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
320,398.91
894,200.00
573,801.09
35.8%
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
394,886.00
1,003,693.00
608,807.00
39.3%
NATURE CENTER
22,241.49
35,200.00
12,958.51
63.2%
ADDISON OAKS
97,637.11
442,900.00
345,262,89
22.0%
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
35,217.43
125,000.00
89,782.57
28.2%
GROVELAND OAKS
47,749.46
663,500.00
615,750.54
7.2%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
114,686.11
291,700.00
177,013.89
39.3%
LYON OAKS
29,227.00
37,200.00
7,973.00
78.6%
ORION OAKS
41,503.50
50,500.00
8,996.50
82.2%
ROSE OAKS
79.00
1,500.00
1,421.00
5.3%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
679.65
2,500.00
1,820.35
27.2%
WATERFORD OAKS
26,084.28
32,988.00
6,903.72
79.1%
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
23,587.00
51,000.00
27,413.00
46.2%
MOBILE RECREATION
151,873.22
422,000.00
270,126.78
36.0%
RED OAKS WATER PARK
3,253.22
840,526.00
837,272.78
0.4%
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
1,096.37
24,900.00
23,803.63
4.4%
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
13,852.50
20,000.00
6,147.50
69.3%
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
122,986.77
122,000.00
(986.77)
100.8%
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
17,351.19
799,000.00
781,648.81
2.2%
TOTAL REVENUE
$15,127,674.33
$22,221,592.00
$7,093,917.67
68.1%
OPERATING EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATION
$2,213,850.68
$3,901,796.34
$1,687,945.66
56.7%
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
981,575.10
1,529,369.00
547,793.90
64.2%
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE
1,160,834.11
1,931,119.00
770,284.89
60.1%
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
357,890.47
689,833.00
331,942.53
51.9%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
483,575.56
1,032,534.00
548,958.44
46.8%
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
508,113.99
1,112,960.00
604,846.01
45.7%
NATURE CENTER
335,379.32
589,784.07
254,404.75
56.9%
ADDISON OAKS
741,243.02
1,573,611.73
832,368.71
47.1%
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
122,880.29
123,546.00
665.71
99.5%
GROVELAND OAKS
526,351.65
1,250,461.08
724,109.43
42.1%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
703,916.96
1,226,562.78
522,645.82
57.4%
LYON OAKS
253,294.19
418,951.50
165,657.31
60.5%
ORION OAKS
74,446.12
133,226.00
58,779.88
55.9%
ROSE OAKS
9,066.23
50,501.00
41,434.77
18.0%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
132,217.63
241,564.75
109,347.12
54.7%
WATERFORD OAKS
330,196.39
535,854.00
205,657.61
61.6%
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
334,718.85
601,446.00
266,727.15
55.7%
MOBILE RECREATION
332,821.21
699,579.00
366,757.79
47.6%
RED OAKS WATERPARK
583,637.21
1,483,179.00
899,541.79
39.4%
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
10,317.68
52,230.00
41,912.32
19.8%
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
13,022.98
39,377.00
26,354.02
33.1%
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
211,616.64
275,199.00
63,582.36
76.9%
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
359,040.11
1,033,102.00
674,061.89
34.8%
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
626,108.62
998,365.00
372,256.38
62.7%
CONTINGENCY/INTERNAL SERVICE CHARGES"
0.00
337,695.75
337,695.75
N/A
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$11,406,115.01
$21,861,847.00
$10,455,731.99
52.2%
REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES
$3,721,559.32
$359,745.00
($3,361,814.32)
2005
2004
ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE:
68.1 %
69.7%
BUDGET BALANCE:
31.9%
30.3%
ACTUAL EXPENSE TO DATE:
52.2%
50.0%
BUDGET BALANCE:
47.8%
50.0%
*CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FM 8, FY 2005
(FOR MONTH ENDING 5131/05)
CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
CONTINGENCY BUDGET FIGURE: $11,487 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER (OCT.)
$11,650 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO GROVELAND OAKS (OCT.)
$1,800 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO WHITE LAKE OAKS (OCT.)
$119,500 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO GLEN OAKS (OCT.)
$2,400 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO RED OAKS GOLF COURSE (OCT.)
$1,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE (OCT.)
$1,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE (OCT.)
$4,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ADDISON OAKS (OCT.)
$2,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ORION OAKS (OCT.)
$2,500 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO INDEPENDENCE OAKS (OCT.)
$3,200 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO LYON OAKS (OCT.)
$1,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER (OCT.)
$2,824 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO WATERFORD OAKS (OCT.)
$2,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO RED OAKS WATER PARK (OCT.)
$1,600 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO WATERFORD OAKS WATER PARK (OCT.)
$19,388.75 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO SPRINGFEILD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER (DEC.)
$8,656 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE (DEC.)
$3,719.34 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ADMINISTRATION (MAR.)
$5,603.73 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ADDISON OAKS (MAR.)
$5,646.08 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO GROVELAND OAKS (MAR.)
$17,583.78 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO INDEPENDENCE OAKS (MAR.)
$666.07 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER (MAR.)
$11,872.50 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO LYON OAKS (MAR.)
$15,000 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ROSE OAKS (MAR.)
$6,207 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO GLEN OAKS (MAY)
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPARISON
FM 8, FY 2005
(FOR MONTH ENDING 5/31/05)
PARK
ADMINISTRATION
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
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/INTERNAL SERVICE CHARGES*
TOTAL
YEAR TO DATE
REVENUE
$12,607,196.24
508,940.42
388,937.12
158,210.34
320,398.91
394,886.00
22,241.49
97,637.11
35,217.43
47,749.46
114,686.11
29,227.00
41,503.50
79.00
679.65
26,084.28
23,587.00
151,873.22
3,253.22
1,096.37
13,852.50
122,986.77
17,351.19
0.00
0.00
YEAR TO DATE
EXPENSE
$2,21375-
981,575.10
1,160,834.11
357,890.47
483,575.56
508,113.99
335,379.32
741,243.02
122,880.29
526,351.65
703,916.96
253,294.19
74,446.12
9,066.23
132,217.63
330,196.39
334,718.85
332,821.21
583,637.21
10,317.68
13,022.98
211,616.64
359,040.11
626,108.62
0.00
*CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
REVENUE OVER
(UNDER) EXP.
1 ,39 45.5
(472,634.68)
(771,896.99)
(199,680.13)
(163,176.65)
(113,227.99)
(313,137.83)
(643,605.91)
(87,662.86)
(478,602.19)
(589,230.85)
(224,067.19)
(32,942.62)
(8,987.23)
(131,537.98)
(304,112.11)
(311,131.85)
(180,947.99)
(580,383.99)
(9,221.31)
829.52
(88,629.87)
(341,688.92)
(626,108.62)
0.00
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ACTIVITY REPORT
MAY, 2005 (FM08, FY2005)
* Not included in program totals - only in combined totals.
In-house events are counted in facility totals.
ADDISON OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
*ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
GROVELAND OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
Day Use
Day Campers
Overnight Youth Group Campers+A39
LYON OAKS
Day Use
Bark Park
ORION OAKS PARK
Day Use
Bark Park
ROSE OAKS PARK
Day Use
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
Day Use
4-H Fair
*Banquet Facilities
WATERFORD OAKS
Activity Center - non banquet
*Banquet Facilities - Activity Center
Day Use
TOTAL CAMPERS
TOTAL DAY USE
TOTAL DAY CAMPERS
TOTAL OVERNIGHT YOUTH GROUP CAMPERS
TOTAL BARK PARK
TOTAL 4-H FAIR
TOTAL ACTIVITY CENTER -NON BANQUET
pm
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH)
FY2004 FY2005
3289 5672
1799 2680
0 0
55821 4732
8424 5964
1558 1683
0 0
16905 21981
359 -""298
149 55
5511
233
2000
2101
2480
2160
6834
3436
400 400
1460
2916
0
0
6361
7067
456
813
575
783
300
725
11713
11636
25453
32778
359
298
149
55
8834
5537
0
0
456
813
[LAND
1►�i l9.1T;M
PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
FY2004 FY2005
8004 11999
3598 7092
0 0
241771 23018
8424 5964
1558 1683
0 0
105564 116740
685 1023
330 328
3010
1433
14776
17390
16616
13164
32324
20960
3200
3200
4680
6066
0
0
27570
35730
5834
5586
3575
6443
4805
5257
16428
17963
143031
154635
685
1023
330
328
47100
38350
0
0
5834
5586
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORT.XLS, MAY05 1 of 4
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GOLF COURSES
* Not included in program totals - only in combined totals. PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
In-house events are counted in facility totals.
FY2004
FY2005 FY2004
FY2005
GLEN OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
6056
6479
12210
12618
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
1632
1666
4070
3711
*Banquet Facilities
6312
6164
34156
33499
**Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
57901
2886 1
8654 1
5797
LYON OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
1121
1408
2362
2490
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
2947
2438
6562
5734
Driving range
2096
2020
5375
4484
*Banquet Facilities
1600
16791
6992
1 8500
**Grill Room (* Not included in totals)
3492
4188
7530
8532
RED OAKS - (Under construction - Opening Spring 2004)
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
3772
3813
6663
9352
SPRINGFIELD OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
4163
45321
62301
6953
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
1685
2635
4497
6165
**Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
3688
5315
6219
7247
WHITE LAKE OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
6265
4854
11230
7942
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
914
1219
3610
3549
*Banquet Facilities
602
0
3550
963
—Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
4164
0
6938
967
TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED - 9 HOLES
21377
21086
38695
39355
TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED -18 HOLES
7178
7958
18739
19159
TOTAL DRIVING RANGE
2096
2020
5375
4484
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORT.XLS, MAY05 2 of 4
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RECREATION, FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
Not included in program totals - only in combined totals.
In-house events are counted in facility totals.
FY2004
FY2005
FY2004
FY2005
MOBILE RECREATION
Bleachers
3
4
27
15
Bouncers
6355
4425
10250
8140
Bus
3060
2745
13905
12060
Climbing Wall
300
900
700
1500
Dunk Tank
932
1398
1165
1398
Inline Skate Mobile/Hockey Mobile
501
167
668
167
1200
1650
150
Puppet
500
850
840
1190
Show Mobile
20
24
33
57
1025
2255
205
Sport Mobile
916
1145
2290
1145
Tents
5
7
39
7
Camps
0
0
0
0
Miscellaneous
0
0
0
0
WATERFORD OAKS BMX
924
1293
924
1293
WATERFORD OAKS COURT GAMES COMPLEX
26
396
136
582
WATERFORD OAKS FRIDGE
0
0
19750
20834
WATERFORD OAKS LOOKOUT LODGE
1204
660
3239
2018
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
0
115
0
115
RED OAKS WATERPARK
0
112
0
112
THERAPEUTIC EVENTS
350
408
4146
3526
SENIOR EVENTS
13501
19691
2735
3865
TOTAL MOBILE RECREATION VISITS
148171
116651
338221
26034
TOTAL FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
38541
49531
309301
32345
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORTALS, MAY05 3 of 4
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NATURE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
In-house events are counted in facility totals. FY2004
FY2005 FY2004
FY2005
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - INDEPENDENCE OAKS
Nature Center
2908
27081
182521
18008
Outreach Visits
671
1845
83081
8699
**Trail Usage (*"Not included in totals)
5515
11458
53824
77933
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - LYON OAKS
Nature Center
236
505
1413
2430
Outreach Visits
0
99
407
1524
**Trail Usage (**Not included in totals)
491
315
1863
2655
TOTAL NATURE CENTERS
31441
32131
196651
20438
TOTAL OUTREACH VISITS
COMBINED TOTALS
6711 19441
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH)
87151 10223
PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
2004
2005
2004
2005
DAY USE PARKS
46964
51117
213408
217885
GOLF COURSES
30651
31064
62809
62998
RECREATION, FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
18671
16618
64752
58379
NATURE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES
3815
5157
28380
30661
BANQUET FACILITIES
21032
20425
100020
108153
GRAND TOTALS
121133
124381
469369
478076
Therapeutic/Senior Event Breakdown
TR: Novi bowling-102; B-bal-88; Mighty Oaks-50;TGIF-75; Beaumont-15; Golf-22;Football-33: Sthfld-23
SR: Softball-1944; Spring Tours-25
REVISED 10/6/04 Note: Deleted Grill Room numbers from Combined Totals.,
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORT.XLS, MAY05 4 of 4
7-4
ACTIVITY REPORT
JUNE, 2005 (FM09, FY2005)
" Not included in program totals - only in combined totals.
In-house events are counted in facility totals.
ADDISON OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
*ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
GROVELAND OAKS PARK
Campers
Day Use
Day Campers
INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK
Day Use
Day Campers
Overnight Youth Group Campers+A39
LYON OAKS PARK
Day Use
Bark Park
ORION OAKS PARK
Day Use
Bark Park
ROSE OAKS PARK
Day Use
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
Day Use
4-H Fair
'Banquet Facilities
WATERFORD OAKS
Activity Center - non banquet
*Banquet Facilities - Activity Center
Day Use
TOTAL CAMPERS
TOTAL DAY USE
TOTAL DAY CAMPERS
TOTAL OVERNIGHT YOUTH GROUP CAMPERS
TOTAL BARK PARK
(TOTAL 4-H FAIR
TOTAL ACTIVITY CENTER -NON BANQUET
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH)
FY2004 FY2005
14898 17088
8138 19578
45 0
5376 4504
21012 25940
5749 14950
1367 1724
31337 46001
2836 6684
253 238
138 522
2000 1565
2480 2700
68341 4295
4001 400
2486 3110
0 0
5464 6970
219
736
213
600
4620
1518
35910
43028
55348
88779
4248
8408
253
238
8834
5860
0
0
219
736
KLAND
Ill► t�i '
"PAR"TICIPANTS(YTD)
FY2004 FY2005
22902 29087
11736 26670
45 0
29553 27522
294361 31904
7307 16633
1367 1724
136901 162741
3521 7707
583
566
3148
1955
16776
18955
19096
15864
39158
25255
3600
3600
7166
9176
0
0
33034
42700
6053
6322
3788
7043
9425
6775
52338
60991
198379
243414
4933
9431
583
566
55934
44210
0
0
6053
6322
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORTALS, JUNE05 1 of 4
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GOLF COURSES
* Not included in program totals - only in combined totals. PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
In-house events are counted in facility totals.
FY2004
FY2005 FY20041
FY2005
GLEN OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
7584
7461
19794
20079
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
2080
2041
6150
5752
*Banquet Facilities
5387
4932
39543
38431
**Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
56821
4567
14336
10364
LYON OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
1468
1441
3830
3931
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
3995
3603
10557
9337
Driving range
2540
2084
7915
6568
*Banquet Facilities
19491
2533
1 8941
11033
**Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
5196
52481
12726
13780
RED OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
4942
4964
11605
14316
SPRINGFIELD OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
4125
5215
10355
12168
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
2534
2922
7031
9087
**Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
5760
5045
11979
12292
WHITE LAKE OAKS
Rounds Played - 9 Holes
10056
6075
21286
14017
Rounds Played - 18 Holes
4048
1563
7658
5112
*Banquet Facilities
480
0
4030
963
**Grill Room (**Not included in totals)
4928
0
118661
967
TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED - 9 HOLES
28175
25156
66870
64511
TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED -18 HOLES
12657
10129
31396
29288
TOTAL DRIVING RANGE
2540
2084
7915
6568
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORTALS, JUNE05 7 9 4
RECREATION, FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Not included in program totals - only in combined totals. PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
In-house events are counted in facility totals. I FY2004
FY2005 FY2004
FY2005
MOBILE RECREATION
Bleachers
4
4
31
19
Bouncers(*)
10250
12920
20500
21060
Bus
2565
2970
16470
15030
Climbing Wall/Climbing Tower
1200
2500
1900
4000
Dunk Tank
3495
5126
4660
6524
Inline Skate Mobile/Hockey Mobile
1743
2411
2411
2578
Orbotron
1200
0
2850
150
Puppet
3060
3400
3900
4590
Show Mobile
41
38
74
95
Space Maze
4100
0
6355
205
Sport Mobile
3664
3206
5954
4351
Tents
50
45
89
52
Camps
197
184
0
184
Miscellaneous
0
0
0
0
WATERFORD OAKS BMX
3977
1142
4901
2435
WATERFORD OAKS COURT GAMES COMPLEX
170
144
306
726
WATERFORD OAKS FRIDGE
0
0
19750
20834
WATERFORD OAKS LOOKOUT LODGE
457
870
3696
2888
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
11745
18572
11745
18687
RED OAKS WATERPARK
10873
26853
10873
26965
THERAPEUTIC EVENTS
697
644
4843
4170
SENIOR EVENTS
1 2688
2592
54231
6457
TOTAL MOBILE RECREATION VISITS
315691
836211
651941
58838
TOTAL FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
130607
50817
61537
83162
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORTALS, JUNE05 73 /f 4
NATURE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES I
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
In-house events are counted in facility totals. FY2004
FY20051 FY2004
FY2005
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - INDEPENDENCE OAKS
Nature Center
3565
4354
218171
22362
Outreach Visits
83
138
8391
8837
**Trail Usage (**Not included in totals)
8132
101501
61956
88083
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - LYON OAKS
Nature Center
4701
328
1883
2758
Outreach Visits
150
226
557
1750
**Trail Usage (**Not included in totals)
3061
293
2169
2948
TOTAL NATURE CENTERS
40351
46821
237001
25120
TOTAL OUTREACH VISITS
COMBINED TOTALS
2331 364
PARTICIPANTS (MONTH)
8948 10587
PARTICIPANTS (YTD)
2003
2004
2003
2004
DAY USE PARKS
104812
147049
318220
364934
GOLF COURSES
43372
37369
106181
100367
RECREATION, FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
62176
134438
126731
142000
NATURE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES
4268
5046
32648
35707
BANQUET FACILITIES
18869
19539
118889
127692
GRAND TOTALS
233497
343441
702669
770700
Therapeutic/Senior Event Breakdown
TR: Hockkey-20; Bowling-140; Handcycling-22; B-ball-12; Tennis-32: Golf-118; Volunteer Picnic-300;
SR: Softball-2592
(*)From page 3 - Includes: Bouncers, Mini Pkg, Treasure
Island, Sea Serpent and Space Maze
REVISED 10/6/04 Note: Deleted Grill Room numbers from Combined Totals.
04-05 ACTIVITY REPORT.XLS, JUNE05 4 of 4
7-8
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ITEM #10
LEGISLATIVE/BUDGET ISSUES
LANSING
Staff will update the Commission on several proposals being discussed in
Lansing between the House, Senate, and the Governor's office that could have a
major impact on the county park system.
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REVISED 7-13-05
The Parks Commission should be aware of three proposed legislative issues that
could affect the parks system in the future:
House Bill 5004 was expected to be introduced on July 12, 2005. Proposed
by Wayne County representatives, the legislation is designed as a method for
local municipalities to receive back 50 percent of the millage dollars collected
from their communities for Wayne County Parks. Currently it would impact
counties with populations of 1.5 million and larger.
• The second issue is part of the Senate and House Republican Tax Plan.
(Lobbyists representing HCMA currently have no specific wording on this
proposal.) The legislation proposes that sales tax be levied on equipment and
supplies purchased by municipal and university golf courses and banquet
facilities throughout the state. The proposal is being lobbied by private golf
course and banquet center owners.
If passed, the legislation would add additional costs to operating our five golf
course facilities. Items such as course equipment, lawn mowers, and
fertilizers would be taxed. Since sales tax for kitchen equipment, carpeting,
and furniture inside the banquet facilities are paid for by Oak Management,
those purchases have no impact for the parks system.
• Being recommended as an option to gain revenue for the state is to have a
reverse PILT placed on all municipal and university -owned golf courses,
where a certain amount of money is paid back to the state for the privilege of
having a golf course in our community.
So far no decisions have been made on this or any of the three proposals, but we
will keep you posted as we receive further information.
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TT'A #11
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FEATURE TIP: Several aspects of this feature tip may make interesting stories for your
readers, including lifeguards from your coverage area. To interview the guards, please
contact Desiree Stanfield at 248.858.4627.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS KEEPING SWIMMERS, WATER SAFE
OAKLAND COUNTY -- With the heatwave continuing, Oakland County residents are
streaming to waterparks and beaches.
A History of Safety
To keep swimmers safe, Oakland County Parks lifeguards start training in February,
long most people think of wearing a swimsuit in Michigan.
Ralph Richard, executive officer for Oakland County Parks, said, "Even after the
waterparks are operational for the season our guards practice safety procedures weekly.
All Oakland County Parks lifeguards are certified by the National Pool and Waterpark
Lifeguard/CPR training program designed by Ellis and Associates. Ellis is an international
aquatic safety consultant.
The parks system also operates three swimming beaches at Addison Oaks, Groveland
Oaks and Independence Oaks county parks.
Teamwork and training
"To work as a team takes practice," Mike Boyd, supervisor of Waterford Oaks
Waterpark in Waterford, said. "We go over procedures again and again until they become an
instinct. You don't want hesitation in emergency situations."
Rachel Meyers, supervisor of Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights, employs 50
lifeguards and works cooperatively with Head Lifeguards Matt Pardy and Ashley Moritz, both
of Royal Oak. At Red Oaks, staff watches swimmers in its 600,000-gallon wave pool plus a
triple waterslide, river ride and children's water features.
In addition to communicating issues with the managerial staff, Meyers said the head
lifeguard's most important role is teaching weekly in-service training sessions. These are
required for guards to keep their certification with Ellis and Associates.
Ellis conducts unannounced audits of the Oakland County. Parks lifeguards. They blend
in as visitors and tape lifeguards in action. Additionally, the staff has 'in operation' drills.
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