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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2024.07.10 - 41337 July 10, 2024 Chair Bagley called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 2:00 p.m. in the Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Ebony Bagley, J. David VanderVeen, Andrea LaFontaine, Lola Banks, Ann Erickson Gault, Christine Long, Nancy Quarles, Yolanda Smith Charles, Shanell Weatherspoon COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Jim Nash OTHERS PRESENT: PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director Jim Dunleavy, Manager-Operations Melissa Prowse, Manager-Planning & Development Aaron Stepp, Manager-Internal Services Sarah Cook-Maylen, Chief-Environmental Sustainability & Planning Zach Crane, Supervisor-Parks Engineering & Development Tom Hughes, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – North District Erik Koppin, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – South District Bill Singleton, Chief-Business Operations Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services Desiree Stanfield, Chief-Marketing & Communications Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator Liz Caltagirone, Data Analyst Jami Monte, Staff Assistant Jess Whatley, Associate Planner Chris Stepp, Park Operations Coordinator – Springfield Oaks Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist OAKLAND COUNTY FAIR BOARD LC Scramlin, General Manager APPROVAL OF AGENDA Quarles moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Scramlin thanked the Commission for coming out and stated that the Fair has gotten off to a great start so far. Although the Fair had to be closed today due to the weather, it is only the second time that it has closed in the past 35 years. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Quarles moved to approve the minutes of May 15, 2024 Budget Study Session and the May 15, OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48328 Telephone: (248) 858-0906 REGULAR MEETING Ebony Bagley, Chair J. David VanderVeen Vice Chair Andrea LaFontaine Secretary Lola Banks Ann Erickson Gault Christine Long Jim Nash Nancy Quarles Yolanda Smith Charles Shanell Weatherspoon July 10, 2024 Page 2 2024 Closed Session meeting, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried on a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. Staff Introduction – Liz Caltagirone Aaron Stepp introduced Liz Caltagirone as the new Data Analyst. B. Staff Introduction – Matt Mader Mr. Hughes advised that Mr. Mader was unable to attend today and will be introduced at the next meeting. C. Staff Introduction – Chris Stepp Mr. Hughes introduced Chris Stepp as the new Park Operations Coordinator at Springfield Oaks. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. 2025 Lyon Oaks Event Center Proposed Rental Fees Smith Charles moved to approve the 2025 Lyon Oaks Event Center Proposed Rental Fees, as presented. Seconded by Long. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Weatherspoon voting no. 2. Sponsorship and Advertising Policy Smith Charles moved to approve the Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. 2023 Leonard Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Agreement Amendment LaFontaine moved to approve the 2023 Leonard Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Agreement Amendment, as presented. Seconded by Weatherspoon. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Colberg Property Acquisition Assistance Agreement with Six Rivers Land Conservancy Weatherspoon moved to approve the Colberg Property Acquisition Assistance Agreement with Six Rivers Land Conservancy, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. Recognizing July 2024 as Park and Recreation Month Long moved to approve the resolution, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. July 10, 2024 Page 3 6. ARPA Project Design/Construction Approval Quarles moved to approve the ARPA Project Design/Construction Approval, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. Tax Increment Financing Reform Smith Charles moved to approve the resolution, as presented. Seconded by Quarles. Motions were withdrawn. Quarles moved to postpone until the next meeting on August 7, 2024. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 8. Director’s Report Director Ward provided an overview of his report. 9. Executive Committee Update Chair Bagley provided an update from the Executive Committee meeting that was held on June 24, 2024. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT Ms. Prowse advised that staff are available to provide a tour of the mill pond dam removal project site. Commissioner LaFontaine announced that the Urban Conservation and Community Fellowship Program is accepting applications. She will send a link with the information and encouraged everyone to share it. At 3:01 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to August 7, 2024, or to the Call of the Chair. Andrea LaFontaine, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.