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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 2007.01.31 - 40139Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. Chairman Richard Skarritt Vice Chairman J. David VanderVeen Secretary Hugh D. Crawford Vincent Gregory Eileen T. Kowall John P. McCulloch Charles Palmer Job- Richards G. Taub Daniel J. Stencil Executive Officer 2800 Watkins Lake Road • Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917 248.858.0906 • Fax 248.858.1683 • TTY 248.858.1684 • 1.888.00PARKS ?qm I [COUNTY PAR January 26, 2007 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Oakland County, Michigan Commissioners: www.oal<gov.com/parksrec A meeting has been called of the Parks and Recreation Commission as follows: PLACE ....................... Parks Administration Office 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 TIME ........................ Wednesday, January 31, 2007 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. Sincerely, C? Daniel J. Stencil Executive Officer Parks and Recreation Next Meetings: February 6-9: MRPA Winter Conference — Detroit March 3-7; NACo Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. Thursday, March 8, 2 p.m.; Regular Commission Meeting at Glen Oaks 0 ur mission is to pro a�e ec°eatiorialo, eisure a �lec'��eard-nmg experiences that enhance quality of life. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Oakland County Parks Recreation Commission Administ. ion Office 2800 Watkins Lake Road January 31, 2007 Public Hearing: Recreation Master Plan Public Hearing: Grant Applications Action Required Call Meeting to Order 9:00 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call - WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS Public Comments Commission Meeting Minutes for January 3, 2007 Approval Internal Service and Department Funds Payment Register: Approval Payment Register: Combined Statement of Operations for FM 1, FY 2007, for month ending 10/31/06 Activity Report for December,2006 Award Recognition — 2007 MRPA Awards Informational Recognition of Park Supporter, Tony Filippis Approval Capital Improvement Projects Update PowerPoint Presentation Informational Recreation Master Plan - 2007' Update Approval Addison Oaks Property Acquisition MNRTF Grant Application Approval Springfield Oaks Property Acquisition MNRTF Grant Application Approval Addison Oaks Trail Connector MNRTF Grant Application Approval Presenter/Phone # P. Lewis / 646.5917 P. Lewis K. Kohn / 858.4606 F. Trionf. / 858.4607 M D. Stencil / 858.4944 D. Stencil J. Figa - 858.4620 / J. Noyes J. Figa / J. Noyes — 858.4624 J. Figa / J. Noyes J. Figa / J. Noyes J. Figa / J. Noyes Con't 15. 16. 11. 19. 19 Approval 'training for Waterparks and Beaches "oval Services Contract — Lafeguard Bid Items* a. 24. 21. Flower Contract d Ivlitigation Project b. Lyon Oaks Wetlan Glen Oaks Informational C. e Deck Replacement — d Bridge laws Revisions fission By Informational parks Cornm EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Officer's Report Old Business New Business Adjourn PLEASE NOTE' S. Wells 1959.4634 J. Dunleavy 1959.4647 S. wells S-Noyes 4630 M. Thibodeau / 959. D. Stencil D. Stencil T GLEN OAKS COUNTY PARK URSDAY, MARCH 8, 2:00 P M• A NEXT MEETING IS TH OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 3, 2007 Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. called the meeting to order at 9:07 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, Vincent Gregory, Martin Knollenberg, John McCulloch, Charles Palmer, John Richards ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Oakland County 4-H Fair Association Oakland County Corporation Counsel Oakland County Facilities Management Oakland County Purchasing Leisure Vision Highland Township PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public questions or comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer Sue Wells, Administrator — Pks & Rec. Operations Frank Trionfi, Administrator - Administration Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf Clyde Herb, Chief of Parks Operations Jim Dunleavy, Chief of Recreation Jan Pung, Communications & Marketing Officer Sheila Cox, Accountant IV Jon Noyes, Architectural Engineer I Phil Castonia, Recreation Supervisor Matt Pardy, Intern LC Scramlin, General Manager Art Noren, Director and Growth Chairman Terri Burnett John Ross, Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel Mike Hughson, Property Management Specialist Joan Daniels, Buyer Ron Vine, President Patricia Pilchowski, Supervisor Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Gregory to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 29, 2006, as written. AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt (7) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS: Moved by Mr. Richards, supported by Mr. Skarritt to approve the payment of the Internal Service & Department Funds Payment Register for the month of September (FM 12, FY 2006); the Oak Management Corp. Credit for Services Rendered Register for the months 4-1 (Commission Meeting, January 3, 2007) of July, August & September (FM 10, 11, & 12, FY 2006); and the Payment Register for the Voucher Report Period of September (FM 12, FY 2006). AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt (7) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a voice vote. As requested by Commissioner Palmer, staff will provide a breakdown of the indirect costs for the next meeting. COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: The Combined Statement of Operations for the month ending September 30, 2006 was accepted as filed. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET REPORT: The Capital Improvement Program Budget Report for the month ending September 30, 2006 was accepted as filed. ACTIVITY REPORT: The Activity Reports for October and November, 2006 were accepted as filed. Staff will ensure the headings of the reports carry over on each page for clarification. COMMISSIONER RECOGNITION: Chairman Lewis announced that, as a result of his election to the Michigan House of Representatives, Commissioner Martin Knollenberg has resigned from the Commission effective January 4, 2007. Commissioner Knollenberg was presented with a plaque in recognition of, and thanks for, his service to the Commission and the residents of Oakland County. STAFF INTRODUCTION: Administrator — Parks and Recreation Operations Sue Wells introduced Matt Pardy, a senior at Central Michigan University, who will be interning for Oakland County Parks for 30 weeks. Matt has worked for Oakland County Parks since 2001 at Red Oaks Waterpark as lifeguard, head lifeguard and most recently as a manager. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Lewis requested Commissioner McCulloch assume the position of Temporary Chairman forthe purpose of electing new officers for 2007. Commissioner McCulloch assumed the Chair and opened the floor to nominations. - Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Richards to nominate and re-elect Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. as Chairman, Richard Skarritt as Vice Chairman, and J. David VanderVeen as Secretary of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission for 2007. 4-2 (Commission Meeting, January 3, 2007) AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, McCulloch, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Lewis re -assumed the Chair and thanked the commissioners for their continuing support. OAKLAND COUNTY4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION Art Noren and Terri Burnett from the Oakland County 4-H Fair Association gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Oakland County Fair and reported on their association's outreach program to different agencies across the county. They are sharing the message of the new name and focus for the Oakland County Fair, encouraging both youth and adult groups to become involved. COUNTY -WIDE CITIZEN SURVEY PRELIMINARY REPORT: Ron Vine, president of ETC Institute/Leisure Vision, reported on the preliminary results of the county -wide survey conducted to measure resident awareness, usage, and future needs of the county parks. This survey was conducted to provide information for the five-year recreation master plan, as well as to gather data for the strategic plan for future planning. Commission recommended staff plan a retreat for strategic planning purposes to gain a consensus and understanding what the issues are, as indicated by the survey, and to make informed decisions and set priorities based on this information. 2007 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Staff shared plans for the expansion of the Community Assistance Program and requested Commission approval of the expanded program amount of $100,000 for 2007. The recommended breakdown of funds is as follows: • $30,000 — Mobile Recreation visits • $20,000 — Discounts to non-profit and community groups in Oakland County • $20,000 — Partnerships and collaborations with cities, villages, and townships with struggling or eliminated parks and recreation departments • $15,000 — Transportation to nature centers and day use parks • $10,000 — Program scholarships for at -risk youth and handicapped individuals • $5,000 — Discounted trips to the waterparks, youth group camping, the refrigerated toboggan run and nature centers Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Crawford to approve the 2007 Community Assistance Program in the amount of $100,000. AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, McCulloch, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 4-3 (Commission Meeting, January 3, 2007) HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP PROPERTYGRANT PROJECT AGREEMENT: Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to adopt the following resolution in support of the approval of the Highland Township Property Grant Project Agreement: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified of the award of the TF05-032 Highland Township Property Acquisition Grant, administered by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, the One Million Four Hundred Forty Thousand ($1,440,000.00) dollar grant will help offset the cost of acquiring this parcel, which will create the twelfth Oakland County Park; and WHEREAS, the matching funds for the Highland Township Property Acquisition Grant will come from the % mil for parks. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission supports the acceptance of the TF05-032 Highland Township Property Acquisition Grant. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the revised Project Agreement be forwarded to the General Government, Planning and Building, and Finance Committees for approval by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, McCulloch, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. .m Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. Crawford to approve the following bids as recommended by Purchasing and staff: Contract for the renovation of the formal garden walkway at Addison Oaks Conference Center to brick pavers to the low bidder, Worry Free, in the amount of $24,206.00, plus a ten percent contingency of $2,420.00, for a total budgeted amount of $26,626,00. Funds for this expenditure will be transferred from the 2007 Operating Budget Contingency to the Addison Oaks Conference Center Building Maintenance line item. • Contract for the fire safety system upgrade for the Glen Oaks Clubhouse to the low bidder, Healy Fire Protection, Inc., in the amount of $21,550.00, plus a ten percent contingency of $2,150.00, for a total budgeted amount of $23,700.00. Funds for this expenditure will be transferred from the 2007 Operating Budget Contingency to the Glen Oaks Operating Budget Building Maintenance line item. • Purchase of one ADA accessible pedalboat and five standard 4-person pedalboats for the Groveland Oaks boat rental facilityto the single bidder, DMM Industries, in the amount of $10,198.15. 4-4 (Commission Meeting, January 3, 2007) • Purchase of 8 6-foot and 64 8-foot picnic tables, plus 200 6-foot and 300 8-foot picnic table boards for Addison, Groveland, Independence, Orion, Waterford, and the Wint Nature Center to the low bidder, Engan Tooley Doyle & Associates in the amount of $22,976.75. • Purchase of a Kubota Utility Cart for Waterford Oaks to the low bidder, Weingartz Supply Company, in the amount of $12,511.97. • Purchase of 80 electric and 39 gas golf carts for Lyon Oaks and Springfield Oaks golf courses, including the trade in of 80 carts, to Club Car in the amount of $314,055. AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, McCulloch, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9) NAYS: (0) Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Moved by Mr. McCulloch, supported by Mr. Crawford to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a proposed land acquisition. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Knollenberg, Lewis, McCulloch, Palmer, Richards, Skarritt, VanderVeen (9) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried. The Chair declared the meeting closed at 10:58 a.m. The meeting resumed in open session at 11:27 a.m. POSSIBLE ACQUISITION —ADDISON OAKS COUNTYPARK: Moved by Mr. Crawford, supported by Mr. Gregory to authorize staff to investigate possible purchase of land in accordance with directives set forth in Executive Session. AYES: Crawford, Gregory, Lewis, Richards, Skarritt (5) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried. EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT: In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted: ---Staff was notified by the Land and Water Conservation Fund that our application for the Lyon Oaks Trails Development Grant was not approved for funding. ---Executive Officer Stencil reported briefly on the urban strategy, noting a name change to Urban Parks, Recreation Programs and Services Strategy to reflect the broader focus. 4-5 (Commission Meeting, January 3, 2007) Discussion followed on the east portion of the Proud Lake State Recreation Area property. Commission directed staff to send a letter to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to add into their public comments regarding the proposed land consolidation, urging their continuance of public ownership and preservation of this parcel. The next Commission meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Parks Commission's administration office. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. i J, 1,VJ c/ems/cA r J. David VanderVeen, Secretary Karen S. Kohn CPS/CAP, Recording Secretary 4-6 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PAYMENT APPROVAL SUMMARY FOR MEETING OF: January 31, 2007 INTERNAL SERVICE & DEPARTMENT FUNDS PAYMENT REGISTER: October (FM 1, FY 2007) November (FM2, FY 2007) *PAYMENT REGISTER: Voucher Report Period, October (FM 1, FY 2007) Voucher Report Period, November (FM 2, FY 2007) TOTAL $837,182.89 749,104.38 1,523,354.53 1,673,009.93 $4,782,651.73 *BACKUP INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. 5-1 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Internal Service & Department Funds Payment Register For the month of October, 2006 (FM 01, FY 2007) Source Department/Fund Purpose Amount JE-21388 & 21569 O.C. Treasurer's Office Credit Card Expense for Sept.-Wh. Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., Add., R.O.W. Park, $5,478.07 W.O.W. Park, Mob. Rec. &Lon G.C. PRTOCT06 O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund Printing charges for Oct.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Add., Inde ., Wh.Lk., R.O.W. Park, W.O.W 2,798.90 Park, Tob. Complex, Nat.Cntr. &Lon MLROCT06 O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund Mailing charges for Oct.-Admin. 773.75 MP10/06 O.C. Motor Pool Fund Car/Truck lease, maintenance & gasoline charges for Oct.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Supp., 40,645.44 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. JE-20975 O.C. Information Technology Fund Radio charges for Oct.-Admin. 83.90 JE-20826 O.C. Information Technology Fund Telephone charges for Oct.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Supp., Add., Grove., Inde ., Wh.Lk., 14,871.20 Glen Oaks, Spring., Red Oaks, R.O.W. Park, SAC, Water., W.O.W. Park, BMX, Nat. Cntr., Lyon &Lon G.C. CAPCO21489 & 21497 O.C. Facilities & Operations Fund Maintenance repairs for Oct.-Wh.Lk., Glen Oaks, Water., Lyon &Lon G.C. 1,049.88 JE-19376, 20436, 20449 O.C. Drain Commission Fund Water & sewer charges for Oct. -Add. & Oct, Nov. -Lyon G.C. 2,773.45 JE-20455 ,20456, 20458 O.C. Drain Commission Fund Water & sewer charges for 10/6 thru 6/30-Glen Oaks 4,078.72 CAPCO21486 O.C. Drain Commission Fund Drain equipment repairs for Oct. -Lyon G.C. 129.67 CAPCO21501 & 21502 O.C. General Fund Security charges for art -time staff 9/16 thru 9/29 and 9/30 thru 10/13-Add., Grove., Inde ., 21,692.34 Wh. Lk., Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W. Park, Water., W.O.W. Park, BMX, Tob. Complex, Lyon &Lon G.C. PAY0020669 O.C. Payroll Fund Payroll charges for pay period 10/1 thru 10/13 -All Parks 270,188.19 PAY0021767 O.C. Payroll Fund Payroll charges for pay period ending 10/27-All Parks 257,306.67 PAY0020669 O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund Fringe Benefit charges for pay period 10/1 thru 10/1 3-All Parks 109,567.39 PAY0021767 O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund Frin e Benefit charges for pay period ending 10/27 -All Parks 105,745.32 TOTAL FOR INTERNAL SERVICE & DEPARTMENT FUNDS PAYMENT REGISTER $837,182.89 Oakland County Parks a. 'L Recreation Commission Internal Service & Department Funds Payment Register For the month of November, 2006 (FM 02, FY 2007) Source Department/Fund Purpose Amount JE-23490 O.C. Treasurer's Office Credit card expense for Oct: Wh.Lk., Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, Spring., Add., R.O.W. Park, Mob. Rec. $2,144.73 &Lon G.C. PRTNOV06 O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund Printing charges for Nov.-Admin., Rec. Admin.,Grove., Inde ., Mob. Rec. & Tob. Complex 2,727.74 MLRNOV06 O.C. Printing, Mailing & Copier Fund Mailing charges for Nov.-Admin. 852.33 MP11/06 O.C. Motor Pool Fund Car/Truck lease, maintenance & gasoline charges for Nov.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Supp., 36,163.83 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. JE-23132 O.C. Information Technology Fund Telephone charges for Nov.-Admin., Rec. Admin., Tech. Supp., Add., Grove., Inde ., Wh.Lk., 13,389.70 Glen Oaks, Spring., Red Oaks, R.O.W. Park, SAC, Water., W.O.W. Park, BMX, Nat. Cntr., Lyon &Lon G.C. CAPCO24385 & 24391 O.C. Facilities & Operations Fund Maintenance repairs for Nov.- Red Oaks, Spring. & Water. 971.52 JE-22736 & 22733 O.C. Drain Commission Fund Water & sewer charges for Nov. -Add. & Dec. -Lyon G.C. 2,028.31 CAPCO24398 & 24400 O.C. General Fund Security charges for art -time staff 10/14 thru 10/27 and 10/28 thru 11/10-Add., Grove., Indep., 22,217.76 Wh. Lk., Red Oaks, Spring., R.O.W. Park, Water., W.O.W. Park, BMX, Tob. Complex, Lyon &Lon G.C. JE-24277 O.C. General Fund Security charges for full-time staff for Oct. -Add., Grove., Inde ., Wh. Lk., Red Oaks, Spring., 22,952.00 R.O.W. Park, Water., W.O.W. Park, BMX, Lyon &Lon G.C. PAY0022800 & 22843 O.C. Payroll Fund Payroll charges for pay period ending 11/10/06-AII Parks 227,485.88 PAY0023480 O.C. Payroll Fund Payroll charges for pay period ending 11/24/06-AII Parks 213,411.08 PAY0022800 & 22843 O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund Fringe Benefit charges for pay period ending 11/10/06-AII Parks 103,053.38 PAY0023480 O.C. Fringe Benefits Fund Fringe Benefit charges for pay period ending 11/24/06-AII Parks 101,706.12 TOTAL FOR INTERNAL SERVICE & DEPARTMENT FUNDS PAYMENT REGISTER $749,104.38 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FM 1, FY 2007 (FOR MONTH ENDING 10131106) 2007 YEAR TO (OVER), % OF REVENUE BUDGET DATE UNDER BUDGET BUDGET ADMINISTRATION: Millage Tax $14,295,000.00 $64,524.98 $14,230,475.02 0.5% Other 255,800.00 76,567.47 179,232.53 29.9% GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,348,400.00 31,264.11 1,317,135.89 2.3% LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,449,000.00 57,133.88 1,391,866.12 3.9% RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 404,600.00 14,351.92 390,248.08 3.5% SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE 914,491.00 23,579.38 890,911.62 2.6% WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,029,200.00 24,486.53 1,004,713,47 2.4% INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER 50,100.00 4,001.15 46,098.85 8.0% ADDISON OAKS 463,350.00 46,841.71 416,508.29 10.1% ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER 125,000.00 0.00 125,000.00 0.0% GROVELAND OAKS 751,200.00 580.00 750,620.00 0.1% INDEPENDENCE OAKS 316,800.00 13,964.00 302,836.00 4.4% LYON OAKS 94,275.00 6,813.00 87,462.00 7.2% ORION OAKS 86,000.00 4,821.00 81,179.00 5.6% ROSE OAKS 1,700.00 27.00 1,673.00 1.6% SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.0% WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 30,850.00 1,269.00 29,581.00 4.1% RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 46,350.00 13,951.50 32,398.50 30.1% MOBILE RECREATION 367,600.00 30,654.00 336,946.00 8.3% RED OAKS WATERPARK 836,000.00 5.00 835,995,00 0.0% WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX 17,100.00 0.00 17,100.00 0.0% WATERFORD OAKS GAMES COMPLEX 22,500.00 4,730.00 17,770.00 21.0% WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX 123,500.00 1,000.00 122,500.00 0.8% WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK 794,500.00 0.00 794,500.00 0.0% TOTAL REVENUE $23,826,316.00 $420,565.63 $23,405,750.37 1.8% OPERATING EXPENSES ADMINISTRATION $4,175,482.00 $226,988.54 $3,948,493.46 5.4% GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,244,373.00 136,213.95 1,108,159.05 10.9% LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE 2,340,948.00 127,267.42 2,213,680.58 5.4% E - RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 783,736.00 44,247.88 739,488.12 5.6% SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,304,866.00 59,895.64 1,244,970.36 4.6% WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,031,398.00 62,973.22 968,424.78 6.1% INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER 643,375.00 44,319.81 599,055.19 6.9% ADDISON OAKS 1,717,668.00 95,074.92 1,622,593.08 5.5% ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER 177,900.00 5,598.85 172,301.15 3.1% GROVELAND OAKS 1,450,774.00 51,982.81 1,398,791.19 3.6% INDEPENDENCE OAKS 1,201,167.00 60,151.57 1,141,015.43 5.0% LYON OAKS 477,431.00 30,951.29 446,479.71 6.5% ORION OAKS 166,787.00 6,685.77 160,101.23 4.0% ROSE OAKS 33,092.00 785.07 32,306.93 2.4% SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 355,456.00 7,027.40 348,428.60 2.0% WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 599,029,00 34,450.56 564,578.44 5.8% RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 528,359.00 41,686.88 486,672.12 7.9% MOBILE RECREATION 801,458.00 33,138.12 768,319.88 4.1% RED OAKS WATERPARK 1,646,493.00 165,602.83 1,480,890.17 10.1% WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX 47,974.00 1,923.33 46,050.67 4.0% WATERFORD OAKS GAMES COMPLEX 40,636.00 2,306.39 38,329.61 5.7% WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX 331,735.00 10,067.04 321,667.96 3.0% WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK 1,323,290.00 32,852.80 1,290,437.20 2.5% TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1,467,365.00 83,787.77 1,383,577.23 5.7% CONTINGENCY/INTERNAL SERVICE CHARGES* 600,000.00 88,813.35 511,186.65 N/A TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $24,490,792.00 $1,454,793.21 $23,035,998.79 5.9% REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES ($664,476.00) ($1,034,227.58) $369,751.58 2007 2006 ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE: 1.8% 3.3% BUDGET BALANCE: 98.2% 96 7% ACTUAL EXPENSE TO DATE: 5.9% 4.0% BUDGET BALANCE: 94.1 % 96.0% *CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT. 6-1 (Page 1 of 2) OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPARISON FM 1, FY 2007 (FOR MONTH ENDING 10/31106) PARK ADMINISTRATION GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE RED OAKS GOLF COURSE SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER ADDISON OAKS ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER GROVELAND OAKS INDEPENDENCE OAKS LYON OAKS ORION OAKS ROSE OAKS SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK RECREATION ADMINISTRATION MOBILE RECREATION RED OAKS WATERPARK WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX WATERFORD OAKS GAMES COMPLEX WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTINGENCY/INTERNAL SERVICE CHARGES* TOTAL YEAR TO DATE REVENUE $141,092.45 31,264.11 57,133.88 14,351.92 23,579.38 24,486.53 4,001.15 46,841.71 0.00 580.00 13,964.00 6,813.00 4,821.00 27.00 0.00 1,269.00 13,951.50 30,654.00 5.00 0.00 4,730,00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $420,565.63 YEAR TO DATE EXPENSE $226,988.54 136,213.95 127,267.42 44,247.88 59,895.64 62,973.22 44,319.81 95,074.92 5,598.85 51,982.81 60,151.57 30,951.29 6,685.77 785.07 7,027.40 34,450.56 41,686.88 33,138.12 165,602.83 1,923.33 2,306.39 10,067.04 32,852.80 83,787.77 88,813.35 $1,454,793.21 *CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT. REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXP. ($85,896.09) (104,949.84) (70,133.54) (29,895.96) (36,316.26) (38,486.69) (40,318.66) (48,233.21) (5,598.85) (51,402.81) (46,187.57) (24,138.29) (1,864.77) (758.07) (7,027.40) (33,181.56) (27,735.38) (2,484.12) (165,597.83) (1,923.33) 2,423.61 (9,067.04) (32,852.80) (83,787.77) (88,813.35) ($1,034,227.58) E-2 (Page 2 of 2) OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FM 2, FY 2007 (FOR MONTH ENDING 11/30/06) 2007 YEAR TO (OVER), % OF REVENUE BUDGET DATE UNDER BUDGET BUDGET ADMINISTRATION: Millage Tax $14,295,000.00 $66,067.29 $14,228,932.71 0.5% Other 255,800.00 182,182.76 73,617.24 71.2% GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,348,400.00 41,916.69 1,306,483.31 31% LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,449,000.00 77,622.72 1,371,377.28 5.4% RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 404,600.00 21,775.19 382,824.81 5.4% SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE 914,491.00 35,813.76 878,677.24 3.9% WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,029,200.00 47,822.60 981,377.40 4.6% INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER 50,100.00 6,276.98 43,823.02 12.5% ADDISON OAKS 463,350.00 47,260.71 416,089.29 10.2% ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER 125,000.00 0.00 125,000.00 0.0% GROVELAND OAKS 751,200.00 580.00 750,620.00 0.1% INDEPENDENCE OAKS 316,800.00 17,983.00 298,817.00 5.7% LYON OAKS 94,275.00 13,909.50 80,365.50 14.8% ORION OAKS 86,000.00 7,352.00 78,648.00 8.5% ROSE OAKS 1,700.00 55.00 1,645.00 3.2% SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 3,000.00 170.00 2,830.00 5.7% WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 30,850.00 2,115.50 28,734.50 6.9% RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 46,350.00 14,951.50 31,398.50 32.3% MOBILE RECREATION 367,600.00 46,705.50 320,894.50 12.7% RED OAKS WATERPARK 836,000.00 5.00 835,995.00 0.0% WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX 17,100.00 0.00 17,100.00 0.0% WATERFORD OAKS GAMES COMPLEX 22,500.00 6,800.00 15,700.00 30.2% WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX 123,500.00 1,082.50 122,417.50 0.9% WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK 794,500.00 98.00 794,402.00 0.0% TOTAL REVENUE $23,826,316.00 $638,546.20 $23,187,769.80 2.7% OPERATING EXPENSES ADMINISTRATION $4,175,482,00 $455,059.83 $3,720,422.17 10.9% GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,244,373.00 207,990.64 1,036,382.36 16.7% LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE 2,340,948.00 270,295.95 2,070,652.05 11.5% RED OAKS GOLF COURSE 783,736.00 86,481.94 697,254.06 11.0% SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,304,866.00 113,981.16 1,190,884.84 8.7% WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE 1,031,398.00 125,279.04 906,118.96 12.1% INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER 643,375.00 88,276.56 555,098.44 13.7% ADDISON OAKS 1,717,668.00 159,501.17 1,558,166.83 9.3% ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER 177,900.00 12,172.34 165,727.66 6.8% GROVELAND OAKS 1,450,774.00 98,454.51 1,352,319.49 6.8% INDEPENDENCE OAKS 1,201,167.00 110,572.89 1,090,594.11 9.2% LYON OAKS 477,431.00 62,173.34 415,257.66 13.0% ORION OAKS 166,787.00 12,115.00 154,672.00 7.3% ROSE OAKS 33,092.00 1,557.18 31,534.82 4.7% SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 355,456.00 16,537.90 338,918.10 4.7% WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK 599,029.00 62,066.97 536,962.03 10.4% RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 528,359.00 72,992.93 455,366.07 13.8% MOBILE RECREATION 801,458.00 57,476.84 743,981.16 7.2% RED OAKS WATERPARK 1,646,493.00 219,396.22 1,427,096.78 13.3% WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX 47,974.00 2,519.00 45,455.00 5.3% WATERFORD OAKS GAMES COMPLEX 40,636.00 4,174.83 36,461.17 10.3% WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX 331,735.00 21,806.37 309,928.63 6.6% WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK 1,323,290.00 70,117.98 1,253,172.02 5.3% TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1,467,365.00 190,573.96 1,276,791.04 13.0% CONTINGENCY/INTERNAL SERVICE CHARGES* 600,000.00 190,116.54 409,883.46 N/A TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $24,490,792.00 $2,711,691.09 $21,779,100.91 11.1% REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES ($664,476.00) ($2,073,144.89) $1,408,668.89 2007 2006 ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE: 2.7% 4.2% BUDGET BALANCE: 97.3% 95.8% ACTUAL EXPENSE TO DATE: 11.1% 8.1% BUDGET BALANCE: 88.9% 91,9% *CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT. 6�3 (Page 1 of 2) OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPARISON FM 2, FY 2007 (FOR MONTH ENDING 11/30106) PARK ADMINISTRATION GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE LYON OAKS GOLF COURSE RED OAKS GOLF COURSE SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE INDEPENDENCE OAKS NATURE CENTER ADDISON OAKS ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER GROVELAND OAKS INDEPENDENCE OAKS LYON OAKS ORION OAKS ROSE OAKS SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER/PARK RECREATION ADMINISTRATION MOBILE RECREATION RED OAKS WATERPARK WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX WATERFORD OAKS GAMES COMPLEX WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTINGENCY/INTERNAL SERVICE CHARGES* TOTAL YEAR TO DATE REVENUE $248,250.05 41,916.69 77,622.72 21,775.19 35,813.76 47,822.60 6,276.98 47,260.71 0.00 580.00 17,983.00 13,909.50 7,352.00 55.00 170.00 2,115.50 14,951.50 46, 705.50 5.00 0.00 6,800.00 1,082.50 98.00 0.00 0.00 $638,546.20 YEAR TO DATE EXPENSE $455,059.83 207,990.64 270,295.95 86,481.94 113,981.16 125,279.04 88,276.56 159,501.17 12,172.34 98,454.51 110,572.89 62,173.34 12,115.00 1,557.18 16,537.90 62,066.97 72,992.93 57,476.84 219,396.22 2,519.00 4,174.83 21,806.37 70,117.98 190,573.96 190,116.54 $2,711,691.09 *CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT. REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXP. ($206,809.78) (166,073.95) (192,673.23) (64, 706.75) (78,167.40) (77,456A4) (81, 999.58) (112,240.46) (12,172.34) (97,874.51) (92,589.89) (48,263.84) (4,763.00) (1,502.18) (16,367.90) (59,951.47) (58,041.43) (10,771.34) (219,391.22) (2,519.00) 2,625.17 (20,723,87) (70,019.98) (190,573.96) (190,116.54) ($2,073,144.89) 6-4 (Page 2 of 2) ACTIVITY REPORT KLAND DECEMBER, 2006 (FM03, FY2007) DAY USE PARKS* Not included in program totals - only in combined totals. PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) PARTICIPANTS (YTD) In-house events are counted in facility totals. I FM03,FY06 FMO3,FY071 FY2006 FY2007 ADDISON OAKS PARK Campers 0 0 5,004 5,998 Day Use 424 1,064 2,821 2,798 Day Campers 0 0 0 0 *ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER 3,483 2,226 11,194 9,864 GROVELAND OAKS PARK Campers 0 0 0 0 Day Use 0 0 0 0 Day Campers 0 01 0 0 INDEPENDENCE OAKS PARK Day Use 11,258 7,351 42,184 46,265 Day Campers 0 40 0 1,391 Overnight Youth Group Campers 0 0 90 952 LYON OAKS PARK Day Use 164 1 807 1,143 3,240 Dog Park 1,479 7,263 6,059 18,642 ORION OAKS PARK Day Use 1,792 958 5,376 2,874 Dog Park 4,356 4,816 13,068 14,448 ROSE OAKS PARK Day Use 1,680 1,920 5,040 5,760 SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER Day Use 196 487 811 3,947 4-H Fair 0 0 0 0 *Banquet Facilities 1,875 2,334 9,724 5,480 WATERFORD OAKS Activity Center- non banquet 934 915 4,129 1 1,747 *Banquet Facilities - Activity Center 165 205 315 675 Day Use 1,015 2,100 3,325 6,300 TOTAL CAMPERS 0 0 6,004 5,998 TOTAL DAY USE 16,529 14,687 60,700 71,184 TOTAL DAY CAMPERS 0 40 0 1,391 TOTAL OVERNIGHT YOUTH GROUP CAMPERS 0 0 90 952 TOTAL DOG PARK 5,835 12,079 1 19,127 33,090 TOTAL 4-H FAIR 0 0 1 0 0 TOTAL ACTIVITY CENTER -NON BANQUET 934 915 4,129 1,747 06-07 ACTIVITY REPORT.As, DEC06 1 of 4 ACTIVITY REPORT DECEMBER, 2006 (FM03, FY2007) * Not included in program totals - only in combined totals. In-house events are counted in facility totals. GLEN OAKS Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes *Banquet Facilities **Grill Room (**Not included in totals) LYON OAKS Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes Driving range *Banquet Facilities **Grill Room (**Not included in totals) RED OAKS Rounds Played - 9 Holes SPRINGFIELD OAKS Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes **Grill Room (**Not included in totals) WHITE LAKE OAKS Rounds Played - 9 Holes Rounds Played - 18 Holes *Banquet Facilities **Grill Room (**Not included in totals) TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED - 9 HOLES TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED -18 HOLES TOTAL DRIVING RANGE PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) FM03, FY06 FFW03,FY0 0 25 0 11 4,900 4,11 0 0 0 0 1,080 1,02 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 0 15 0 1,38 0 0 50 0 26 0 IMANDoff 0 4 1 :r4:� � PARTICIPAN�(YTD) 7 FY2006 FY2007 2,913 2,141 1,406 990 16,468 14,285 0 1,273 774 0 320 247 0 2,457 1,740 0 1,800 715 4 5,044 5,118 0 2,585 1,530 8 3,047 1,628 0 1,511 1,137 0 2,882 1,783 0 1,468 888 4 2,203 1,552 0 1,468 1,107 1 0 3,736 0 0 822 2 9,994 6,705 4 8,213 5,620 0 1,800 1 715 06-07 ACTIVITY REPORT.As, DEC06 7- 2 of 4 ACTIVITY REPORT G_:!JrA_KLAND DECEMBER, 2006 (FM03, FY2007) 0 1 •: i , RECREATION,SPECIAL * Not included in program totals - only in combined totals. PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) 77PARTICIPANTS (YTD) In-house events are counted in facility totals. FM03,FY061 FMO3,FY071 FY2006 FY2007 MOBILE RECREATION Bleachers 0 3 12 12 Bouncers 300 0 3,520 4,245 Bus 945 900 3,465 3,375 Climbing Wall 0 0 500 500 Dunk Tank 0 0 0 233 Inline Skate Mobile/Hockey Mobile 0 0 0 0 Puppet 0 0 170 170 Show Mobile 9 4 8 36 Adventure Sport Mobile 0 0 0 80 Tents 0 0 12 3 Camps 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 WATERFORD OAKS BMX 0 0 0 0 WATERFORD OAKS COURT GAMES COMPLEX 33 208 99 640 WATERFORD OAKS FRIDGE 4,878 2,160 4,878 2,160 WATERFORD OAKS LOOKOUT LODGE 110 242 852 1,299 WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK 0 0 0 0 RED OAKS WATERPARK 0 0 0 0 THERAPEUTIC EVENTS 733 849 2,0451 1,867 SENIOR EVENTS 274 153 8911 421 TOTAL MOBILE RECREATION VISITS 1,254 907 1 7,687 1 8,654 TOTAL FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS 6,028 1 3,6121 8,765 1 6,387 06-07 ACTIVITY REPORT.As, DEC06 7-3 of 4 ACTIVITY REPORT DECEMBER, 2006 (FM03, FY2007) In-house events are counted in facility totals. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - INDEPENDENCE OAKS Nature Center Outreach Visits ""Trail Usage ("Not included in totals) ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - LYON OAKS Nature Center Outreach Visits "Trail Usage (*"Not included in totals) TOTAL NATURE CENTERS TOTAL OUTREACH VISITS DAY USE PARKS GOLF COURSES RECREATION, FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS NATURE INTERPRETIVE SERVICES BANQUET FACILITIES GRILL ROOMS GRAND TOTALS 0,;AAKLAND mM18:7.11,11 PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) FMO3,FY061 FM03,FY07 PARTICIPANTS (YTD) FY20061 FY2007 890 1,2351 6,293 6,008 220 0 2,668 1,162 7,364 5,6151 25,011 25,716 231 291 1,088 949 21 0 31 138 211 929 1,343 3,503 1,1211 1,526 7,381 6,95 241 1 0 2,699 1,300 PARTICIPANTS (MONTH) FM03, FY06 FM03, FY07 23,298 27,721 0 766 7,282 4,519 1,362 1,526 11,503 11,281 0 0 43,445 1 45,813 PARTICIPANTS (YTD) FY2006 FY2007 89,050 114,362 20,007 13,040 16,452 15,041 10,080 8,257 42,745 39,158 5,326 4,014 178, 334 189,858 Therapeutic/Senior Event Breakdown TR: Jingle Bell Ball-205; New Year South-110; New Year North-125; Jr. Bball Tourn-260; Jr BB-42; Adult W/C Tourn.-43; Adult w/c Bball-64; SR: Volleyball-88; Christmas Light Tour-65 REVISED 10/6/04 Note: Deleted Grill Room numbers from Combined Totals. I I I 7-4 OF 4 06-07 ACTIVITY REPORT.As, DEC06 ITEM #8 AWARD RECOGNITION 2007 MRPA AWARDS Chief of Park Operations Clyde Herb received the Park Resource Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to park maintenance and operations through programs, systems and attentiveness to facility functions. Mike Willhite received the Innovative Park Resources Award for Equipment Design. An equipment mechanic with Technical Support, Mike created a custom attachment for existing equipment. It was used to install helical piers for the River Trail boardwalk at a savings of $23,000. Volunteer Roger McCarville received a Special Award for his personal commitment to keeping the disabled population active. He has been a partner/volunteer of the parks for 30+ years. McCarville hosts radio and TV programs focusing on recreation for the disabled. Partners/Volunteers receiving community service awards: John Jacob worked to save the Drayton Plains Nature Center from closure and expand it as an educational facility. Oakland County Parks and Waterford Schools have partnered so students in grades 1-12 are visited by Wint Nature Center naturalists as part of their science curriculum. Since 1966, A. Purves Excavating, Inc. has repeatedly donated time and labor. Purves supported the Ellis Barn relocation and restoration project by scraping the mortar from and hauling the barn's original foundation field stones to Springfield Oaks. This donation totaled approximately $15,000. The partnership between Oakland County Parks and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office was recognized. Deputies patrol portions of the system's 6,000 acres and provide security at large special events. Divisions involved include: community corrections; K-9 unit; marine and dive team; plus the aviation, mountain bike, mounted and trusty operation divisions. Am ITEM #9 RECOGNITION PARKS SUPPORTER TONY FILIPPIS: Tony Filippis, Sr., an advocate for individuals with disabilities and a supporter of the Parks, passed away January 21. Mr. Filippis had recently been nominated for the Michigan Recreation and Park Association's Hall of Fame; he will be inducted posthumously in October. In recognition of Tony's many years of support in programs throughout the Parks, staff is recommending the establishment of a memorial garden to be planted around the gazebo Mr. Filippis sponsored at Independence Oaks. The garden will be planted and cared for through the therapeutic gardening program. Staff is requesting approval of the attached resolution in recognition of Tony's support and of the establishment of the memorial garden. 9-1 RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY FILIPPIS, SR. WHEREAS, Anthony Filippis, Sr., devoted his life and his career to the improvement of opportunities for those with physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, Tony Filippis has been an outstanding advocate and role model to allow the disabled to live full lives and enjoy recreational pursuits; and WHEREAS, Tony Filippis has been a major supporter of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission adaptive recreation programs; and WHEREAS, Mr. Filippis has been a faithful sponsor of the parks system's wheelchair basketball programs, sports clinics and a disabled golf league; and WHEREAS, his company, Wright and Filippis, sponsored the "Wheelchair Daze" Picnic at Independence Oaks County Park for more than 25 years; and WHEREAS, Tony Filippis created The Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame in 1999 to recognize athletic excellence among the disabled; and WHEREAS, Mr. Filippis was recently nominated and will be posthumously inducted into the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame on October 11, 2007. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of his support of the above - mentioned therapeutic programs, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission establish a therapeutic gardening program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission establish a memorial garden at the gazebo Mr. Filippis donated at Independence Oaks County Park, to be planted and maintained through the efforts of the therapeutic garden project. Moved by _ Supported by Date: 9-2 ITEM # i0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Chief of Design and Development Joe Figa will give a brief PowerPoint presentation on capital and park improvement projects. 10-1 ITEM #11 RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2007 UPDATE Staff has worked with Carlisle Wortman and Associates to produce a Recreational Master Plan update for 2007. A final draft copy has been provided for Commission review and approval. Staff recommends that the Commission resolve to recommend this Master Plan Update for adoption by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ADOPTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE — 2007 WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the "Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update — 2007"; and WHEREAS, the "Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update — 2007" goals and objectives were developed in response to needs and deficiencies as identified by citizen surveys and input from county and local government officials, parks and recreation department directors, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and staff members; and WHEREAS, the "Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update — 2007" meets the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's long-range goals, objectives and financial funding; and WHEREAS, the goals and objectives will assist the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission in determining future planning by lending direction while remaining flexible to allow for adjustments by creative and responsible management. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the adoption of the revised "Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update — 2007". Moved by: Supported by: Date: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan, the day of January, 2007. 11-2 ITEM #12 ADDISON OAKS PROPERTY ACQUISITION MNRTF GRANT APPLICATION The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) may be submitted for 2007. Applications are to be postmarked by April 2, 2007. Staff recommends application to the MNRTF for financial assistance in the acquisition of 100 acres of the Upland Hills Farm adjacent to Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. This acquisition would preserve a large tract of priority one natural area and would significantly add to the recreational opportunities provided by Addison Oaks, including providing beach access to Prince Lake and trails through mature maple -beech forests. The estimated cost of acquisition is approximately $1,400,000. Staff recommends applying for a $616,000 grant (44% of the acquisition total) with a local match of $784,000 (56%). (The 44/56% funding match maximizes the point value of Oakland County Parks' contribution.) 12-1 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOUCES TRUST FUND GRANT 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 may be submitted by April 2, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has 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 application to the Department of Natural Resources for matching grant: ADDISON OAKS PROPERTY ACQUISITION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends submission of the above -said grant application with the appropriate matching funds to be designated from the one - quarter mill. Moved by: Supported by: Date: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan, the day of January, 2007. 12-2 ITEM #13 SPRINGFIELD OAKS PROPERTY ACQUISITION MNRTF GRANT APPLICATION The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) may be submitted for 2007. Applications are to be postmarked by April 2, 2007. Staff recommends re -application to the MNRTF for financial assistance in the acquisition of the 57-acre Samuel Farm adjacent to Springfield Oaks. This acquisition is the last opportunity to significantly increase the size of Springfield Oaks before it is bounded by residential development. The proposed acquisition of the Samuel Farm did not score well during the 2006 funding cycle. Given the funding priorities of the Trust Fund, the 2007 application is unlikely to earn additional points. Staff recommends that the Parks Commission consider re -submitting the application with a substantially larger local match in order to be considered a Small Acquisition Grant (under $100,000). The estimated cost of acquisition is approximately $850,000. Staff recommends applying for a $99,500 grant (approximately 11.79,o) with a local match of $750,500 (89.3%). 13-1 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOUCES TRUST FUND GRANT 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 may be submitted by April 2, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has 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 application to the Department of Natural Resources for matching grant: SPRINGFIELD OAKS PROPERTY ACQUISITION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends submission of the above -said grant application with the appropriate matching funds to be designated from the one - quarter mill. Moved by: Supported by: Date: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan, the day of January, 2007. 13-2 ITEM #14 ADDISON OAKS TRAIL CONNECTOR MNRTF GRANT APPLICATION The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) may be submitted for 2007. Applications are to be postmarked by April 2, 2007. Staff is recommending re -applying for financial assistance from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) for the construction of a 1.7-mile connector trail that would provide non -motorized access from Lake George Road to the future parking area of the recently acquired Sullivan property. This project received wide support from the recreational community and scored relatively well in the 2006 MNRTF Grant Review. (Staff has also proposed a higher local match to garner additional points.) Staff estimates a project cost of $520,000 including engineering, site preparation, and the installation of gravel path ($20/linear ft) and boardwalk ($250/1inear ft). (The proposed boardwalk construction cost has been increased to meet the anticipated costs of universally accessible design and the projected cost of construction materials.) Staff recommends applying for a $228,800 grant (44% of the total project costs) with a local match of $291,200 (56%). (The 44/56% funding match maximizes the point value of Oakland County Parks' contribution.) 14-1 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOUCES TRUST FUND GRANT 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 may be submitted by April 2, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has 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 application to the Department of Natural Resources for matching grant: ADDISON OAKS TRAIL CONNECTOR NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends submission of the above -said grant application with the appropriate matching funds to be designated from the one - quarter mill. Moved by: Supported by: Date: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan, the day of January, 2007. 14-2 ITEM #15a PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT LIFEGUARD TRAINING FOR THE WATERPARKS AND BEACHES We have received from Purchasing the following bids for a three-year service contract for lifeguard training: Total American Red Cross No Bid Jeff Ellis & Associates $60,000/year The waterparks and beaches covered by this contract are: • Waterford Oaks Waterpark • Red Oaks Waterpark • Groveland Oaks Beach • Independence Oaks Beach • Addison Oaks Beach Contractor will provide: 1. Complete lifeguard training in accordance with certification standards required by the State of Michigan 2. Complete lifeguard instructor training for the above waterparks and beaches. 3. Operational and lifeguard audits at each of the above waterparks and beaches. 4. Three unannounced operational audits per facility. 5. Aquatic facility inspection prior to opening each facility. 6. Risk Management assessment 365 days a year. There was one other bid on the contract; however, it was received late, so the bid could not be accepted. Administrative and operational staff have been very satisfied during the past 20 years with the services that Jeff Ellis & Associates has provided, plus the level of safety for the guests and staff. By continuing with Ellis, it is easier to maintain the 100 guards who get trained at a professional level, which coincides with the high standards at Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. Therefore, staff recommends awarding the bid to Jeff Ellis & Associates. Contract is not to exceed $60,000 per year. Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in each respective park's Operating Budget Training line item. 15a-1 ITEM #15b FLOWER CONTRACT Bids were received for services to provide the installation, plant care and removal of annual flowers, planting fall mums and spring pansies for the park system at some of the day use parks, golf courses, and banquet centers. This professional services contract is used at high maintenance and high visibility gardens. Bids were received from the following: Gifts of Remembrance, Inc. Troy, Michigan Worry Free, Inc. Royal Oak, Michigan Purchasing, administration and operation staff interviewed the two bidders on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. As a result, staff is recommending awarding the contract to the low bidder, Worry Free, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Worry Free Inc. performs work in Royal Oak and Ferndale. Over the past three years, monies have been spent for the annual flower contracts as follows: 2004 $75,840 2005 $31,740 2006 $51,704(*) Funds for these services are included in the operating budgets of the parks using this contract within the grounds maintenance line item accounts. (*)Includes the installation of the flowers at the new banquet center at the White Lake Oaks Clubhouse. 15b-1 FLOWER CONTRACT Contractor S . Ft. Unit Price Labor Price Worry Free $ 2.91 $ 40.00/hr Royal Oak, MI Gifts of Remembrance $ 8.55 $ 45.00/hr Troy, MI ITEM #15c LYON OAKS WETLAND MITIGATION PROJECT In March 2006, the Commission supported a staff proposal to issue an RFP for the design and construction of a wetland mitigation project in a portion of the Lyon Oaks Natural Area. The project, as proposed, would create restored wetlands to augment the natural area used by the Lyon Oaks Nature Center for environmental education and would be entirely funded through a cooperative agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). Using a Qualifications Based Selection approach, OCPR staff worked with Oakland County Purchasing and representatives of RCOC to identify the top two of the five candidates that submitted proposals: Ducks Unlimited and Niswander Environmental, LLC. After interviewing both candidates, staff recommends entering into contract with Niswander Environmental, LLC for the following services if an acceptable use agreement can be arranged between Oakland County and the RCOC: Item Description Scope Cost Wetland Design and Construction 13 acre site $181,830.00 Prairie Establishment 7 acres $24,150.00 Wetland Planting 13 acres $15,535.00 Total: $221,515.00 10% Contingency: $22,151.50 Not to Exceed Amount: 1 $243,666.50 OCPR will not be responsible for any costs associated with this project; however, a conservation easement will have to be established over the resulting wetlands created through this project. This project will fund the restoration of 20 acres of Natural Area to enhance OCPR's environmental education programs and will allow the RCOC to meet some of its mitigation requirements. Staff also recommends that the Commission requests drafting of a use agreement by Corporation Counsel for subsequent review and approval by the Parks Commission and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. 15c-1 ITEM #15d BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT GLEN OAKS We have received from Purchasing the following bids for the replacement of the decking material on the wooden bridge next to the clubhouse at Glen Oaks: Timber Systems $12,980 Lapeer Thomas Bridge $14,943 Orion This 80 ft. x 8 ft. wooden bridge was installed 16 years ago in conjunction with a major drain project on the golf course. Many sections of this bridge have deteriorated and have become a trip hazard. Staff recommends awarding this contract to the low bidder, Timber Systems, in the amount of $12,980, plus a five percent contingency of $649, for a total budgeted amount of $13,629. Funds for this repair are budgeted in the park's Operating Budget Grounds Maintenance line item. 15d-1 ITEM #16 PARKS COMMISSION BYLAWS REVISIONS Staff is requesting Commission consideration to form an ad hoc committee to review, for possible updating, the Commission's current bylaws. 16-1 ITEM # 17 EXECUTIVE SESSION Staff is requesting an Executive Session to discuss proposed land acquisitions. 17-1 ITEM # 18 EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT ---Park Millage: At the November 29, 2006 Commission meeting, the Commission directed staff to investigate the impact of asking for the renewal of our existing park millage in a general election in 2008 versus 2010. (Our current millage expires December 31, 2011.) Attached is a projected millage revenue summary, which reflects a $6.14 million reduction in total millage revenues if the Commission goes to the voters in 2008. ---Summaries: Attached for your information are the following summaries: • 2006 Trusty/WAM/Community Service Hours • 2006 Volunteer Program Hours 2006 Summary of Sheriff Patrols in the Oakland County Parks ---Senior Programs: As requested at the November 1, 2006 meeting, staff reviewed the senior programs we offer to ensure we are meeting seniors' needs and addressing their concerns. Attached is a preliminary action list of items staff is planning to research. Our urban initiative may have an expanded listing. ---Correspondence: • We received notification from the Oakland County Drain Commission and Road Commission for Oakland County designating their representation on the 2007 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. Letters are enclosed. • Attached is a copy of the Parks Commission's letter to the Department of Natural Resources Real Estate Services Section with the Parks Commission's urging for the continuance of public ownership and preservation of the east unit of Proud Lake State Recreation Area. Oakland County Drain Commissioner McCulloch's letter urging the Department of Natural Resources protect the Proud Lake Recreation Area land is also enclosed for your information. ---Reminder: r • Next Commission meeting is 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2007; Glen Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse - • Annual Recognition Luncheon, Noon on Friday, March 30, 2007; Waterford Oaks Activity Center 18-1 w I N YEAR 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Pro_i ected Milla2e Revenue Summary (A) MILLAGE (B) MILLAGE (1) TAX RATE REVENUE TAX RATE REVENUE T.E.V. HEADLEE COLLECTED HEADLEE COLLECTED 74,687,878 0.2436 18,193,967 77,675,393 0.2422 18,812,980 80,782,409 0.2415 19,508,952 84,013,705 0.2390 20,079,276 87,374,253 0.2364 20,655,274 90,869,224 0.2342 21,281,572 94,503,992 0.2326 21,981,629 98,284,152 0.2300 22,605,355 102,215,518 0.2280 23,305,138 106,304,139 0.2254 23,960,953 $210,385,095 0.2436 0.2422 0.2415 0.2390 0.2364 0.2342 0.2326 0.2300 0.2280 0.2254 0.2225 0.2200 0.2173 17,850,403 18,362,463 18,919,240 19,541,588 20,096,078 20,718,183 21,301,200 21,868,224 22,487,414 23,099,889 $204,244,682 (1) Based on information supplied by Equalization @ 4% yearly increment (A) Millage vote approved in 2010. (B) Millage vote approved in 2008. (C) Projected (loss) or gain in millage revenue collected if the approval is obtained 2008. Note : The Headlee rollback will begin at the time of the millage approval. (C) REVENUE COLLECTED +or- (343,564) (450,517) (589,712) (537,688) (559,195) (563,389) (680,429) (737,131) (817,724) (861,064) ($6,140,413) Summary 2006 Trusty / WAM / Community Service Hours Community Service Hours There were a total of 2,613 hours of community service provided at the following facilities. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics standard of $17.48 in Michigan, this equates to approximately $45,727.50 in labor costs. Addison Oaks 104 hours Independence Oaks 269 hours Red Oaks 1,200 hours Waterford Oaks 1,040 hours Trusty Hours There were 30,000 trusty hours used within the parks, golf courses, and wave pools throughout the year. This equates to approximately $525,000 in labor costs. Trustys were used for a wide range of projects, such as spring cleanup, evasive species removal, ash tree removal, Ellis Barn restoration, K-9 training area preparation, Orion Oaks Dog Park, new tree planting, Christmas tree recycling, trail maintenance, community service garden fencing, Fridge toboggan run, as well as other miscellaneous projects. WAM (Weekend Alternative to Misdemeanor Program) There were a total of 14,000 WAM hours provided at a variety of parks throughout the year for miscellaneous projects. This equates to approximately $245,000 in labor costs. Springfield Oaks Activity Center 12,480 hours Groveland Oaks 480 hours Addison Oaks 224 hours Independence Oaks 480 hours Orion Oaks 136 hours Adopt -A -Highway Program 224 hours Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics standard of $17.48 in Michigan, the total of 46,613 hours provided through Community Service, Trustys, and the WAM program equals $815,727.50 in labor costs. 18-3 Summary 2006 Volunteer Program Hours This year, we increased the usage of volunteers by 31 %. We had 519 individuals volunteer 31,285 hours. Volunteers are essential to make our facilities and program a success. The fiscal savings in 2006 for utilizing volunteers utilizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics standards was $546, 861. Any volunteer donating more than eight hours will receive a thank you letter and a coupon for four people to attend the Fridge or Water Park in the 2007 season. The date for this year Fridge Night is Tuesday, January 23, 2007. The summer picnic is set at Waterford Oaks on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Location # of Volunteers # of Hours Addison Oaks 1 400 BMX 36 3,515 Glen Oaks 18 1,496 Independence Oaks 12 248 Mobile Recreation 12 1,026 Lewis Wint- Nature Center 152 2,298 Orion Oaks — Dog 16 515 Orion Oaks 5 20 Recreation Administration 47 3,666 Springfield Oaks - Golf 28 5,747 Springfield — Ellis Barn 14 35 White Lake 18 1,982 Lyon Oaks — Golf 50 6,078 Lyon Oaks — Nature 16 217 Trails 14 42 Springfield 4H 80 4,000 Total 519 31,285 This year we are utilizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics — Value of Volunteer time for calculating the savings to our department. In Michigan, this rate is $17.48 per hour. 31,285 volunteers x $17.48 = Park Savings of $546,861 This is the first year that Springfield 4H is incorporated into our totals. Overview of Previous Years: Year Number Hours 2004 337 26,489 2005 368 21,714 2006 519 31,285 18-4 Summary of Sheriff Patrols Oakland County Parks 2006 There were a total of 18, 839 park deputy hours used in 2006. The breakdown is as follows: • Patrol services 9,057 hours • Trusty program 7,692 hours • Training hours 760 • Court hours 71 • Administrative hours 1,259 This was an increase of 2,073 hours over the previous year. The breakdown is as follows: • There was an increase of 1,336 Trusty Hours Several special projects required an increase in Trusty hours. The special projects are listed below: ■ The Ellis Barn project at the Oakland County Fair ■ The Sheriff K-9 training area at Independence Oaks ■ Orion Oaks Dog Park Fence and Trail Maintenance ■ Evasive species removal projects ■ Ash tree removal and wood chipping ■ New tree replacement project • There was an increase of 107 Patrol hours over 2005 Areas of Patrol hours increased were: ■ Oakland County Fair ■ Orion Oaks ■ Water Parks ■ Fireworks at Addison and Groveland • There was an increase of 380 mandatory training hours relating to the following: ■ CPR /AED ■ First Aid ■ Lien Certification for Mounted Div. ■ Taser Training • There was an increase of 274 Administrative Hours due to the surgery Deputy Storm incurred at the beginning of the year; two other deputies were trained and worked in administration. 1 18-5 • There were a total of 244 reports taken. Types of incidents in the parks included the following: • Medicals • Injured person • Assist Fire • Lockouts • Warrant arrests • Assault and battery • ME Auto • Disorderly • DWLS • Damaged property • Animal complaint • MDOP • Evictions • Private Property accidents • Stolen property 18-6 2 RECREATION ADMINISTRATION SENIORS — ACTION ITEMS Ensure seniors are being addressed for their concerns — possibly additional emphasis on programs and facilities in the strategic plan. • Senior Sports o Softball — 19 communities — May through August o Bounce Volleyball — 5 teams/6-person and 4 teams/4-person • Baby Boomer Sports o Developing an evening Regulation Volleyball o Women's Softball • Adaptive Programs — Seniors that are in rehab from joint replacement and strokes. o Gardening o Golf • Red Hat Society — Researching promoting our facilities and programs. Potentially developing two special events. • Tours (Fall and Light) — Focusing on low income senior living and assisted living facilities. • Will host strategic planning summit for senior advocates/leaders and elected officials in Spring, 2007. 18-7 JAN, 22. 2007 8:46AM N0, 1694 P. 1 for OAKLAND COUNTY Board of Road Commissioners Rudy D, Lonno Chairman Larry P. Crake Wce-Cheimran RMa d G Skarrftt Commiasloner Brent 0. Bair Managing Director Dennis 0, Kolar Deputy Managing Director - County Highway Engineer 31001 Lahser Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025 248-645-2000 FAX 246-645.1349 TDD 248.645-9923 www.ruooweb.org FAXED TO: (248) 858-1683 January 22, 2007 Mr. Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Bldg 97 West Waterford MI 48328 - Re: RICHARD G. SKARRITT Dear Mr. Stencil: Please accept this letter as formal notificafion that Richard G. Skarritt has been appointed to the serve on the Oakland County Peirks and Recreation Commission for the year 2007. Action was taken at the Road Commissioners Board meeting of January 11, 2007 as f3llows: MOVED BY WILSON; SUPPORTED BY CR %KE: THAT Commissioner Richard G. Skarritt be ,;elected as the Road Commissioner representative to serve on the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Board for 2007. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY If additional information is needed, I may be reached weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. at (248) 655-2000 extension 2253 or dmathewsDrcoc.ora. Sincerely, s Z)C OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER Ay l 9000 One Public Works Drive Building 95 West Waterford, MI 48328-1907 wwvv.co.oakIand,rni.us/drain P 248.858.0953 F 248.858,1066 January 22, 2007 Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Chairman Oakland County Parks & Recreation COmrnisslon 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 Re: 2006 P.A. 588 Designation of Drain Commissioner Representative Dear Chairman Lewis: In accordance with PUblic Act 588 of the Public Acts of 2006, please be advised that in the event that I am unavailable to attend a Parks a.nd Recreation Commission meeting, I hereby designate the following employees to appear and act on my behalf: hevin Larsen, Chief Deputy Drain Commissioner Joseph W. Colaianne, Attorney & Insurance Administrator Please advise the Chairperson and other Committee members. ShOUld you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, John li . MCCLIIIOCI7 Cc: Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer 18-9 Rebecca A. Humphries, Director Michigan Department of Natural Resources P. O. Box 30448 Lansing, MI 48909 ATTN: Real Estate Services Section Office of Land and Facilities Dear Director Humphries: RE: Proud Lake State Park At its January 3, 2007 meeting, the members of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the proposed sale of the east unit of Proud Lake Recreation Area. The Commission directed staff to submit for public comment their expression of strong support for the continuance of public ownership and preservation of this parcel. The Parks Commission hopes the Department of Natural Resources will endeavor to ensure this property remains open space to the benefit of all the residents of the state of Michigan. Pecky D. Lewis, f r. Sincerely, 'Chairman., Richard Skarritt. " I Secretary Hugh D.Crawfo' M _ Date el J. Stencil, Executive Officer Vincent Gregory " "" Oakland County Parks and Martin J. Knollenberg `° Recreation Commission John P. McCulloch " Charles Palmer ' tin Richards DJS:kk ,tte Vogt " Daniel J. Stencil " Executive;Ofter " 18-10 ur mission is to provide recreational, leisure and learning experiences that enhance quality of life. Oc; 1, January 8, 2007 OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER One Public Works Drive Building 95 West Waterford, MI 48328-1907 www.co.oakland.mi.us/drain P 248.858.0958 F 248.858.1066 Mr. David Freed, Chief Office of Land and Facilities Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30448 Lansing, MI 48909 Re: Objection to proposed sale of Proud Lake Recreation Area land Dear Mr. Freed: As Oakland County Drain Commissioner, I am acutely aware of our need to preserve and protect our natural resources. In 2005, 1 wrote a letter to Governor Jennifer Granholm urging her support to retain the Proud Lake Recreation Area as land reserved for public use. Today, I renew my efforts to protect this legally dedicated natural area which plays a critical ecological role in the Kent Lake and Upper Huron Watersheds. Home to the protected box turtle and cricket frogs, this natural area is an integral part of an extremely fragile ecosystem. Further, the loss or degradation of this important area would result in decreased water quality in nearby lakes, rivers and streams. As I indicated in my letter to the governor, this land is among the few remaining undeveloped open spaces in southeastern Oakland County. The DNR understands the importance of protecting this unspoiled property. It proudly proclaims on its Web site that this unique property's outstanding feature is a deep depression formed as the glaciers receded. The crater we see today is the last remnant of that prehistoric phenomenon. I urge you to continue to protect this natural resource for the benefit of present and future generations. Sincerely, Jot P. McCulloch JP /jb Cc: The Honorable Jennifer Granholm Rebecca A. Humphries, DNR Director Ronald Olson, DNR, Parks & Recreation Division Thomas Zoner, Commerce Township Supervisor Kirt Manecke, President, LandChoices Ellen Smith, Highland Conservancy Daniel Stencil, Executive Officer Oakland County Parks 18-11