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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2024.01.24 - 41339 January 24, 2024 Acting Chairman VanderVeen called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 2:01 p.m. in the Parks Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Ebony Bagley, J. David VanderVeen, Andrea LaFontaine, Ann Erickson Gault, Christine Long, Nancy Quarles, Yolanda Smith Charles, Shanell Weatherspoon COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Lola Banks, 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 Donna Folland, Chief-Planning & Resource Development Tom Hughes, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – North District Erik Koppin, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – South District Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services Mark Adams, Project Manager Engineer Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator Stephanie Mackey, Supervisor – Employee & Org Development Kate Pardy, Park Supervisor – Addison Oaks Matt Pady, Park Supervisor – Red Oaks Jami Monte, Staff Assistant Simon Rivers, Associate Planner Haley Hansen, Community Liaison Ryan Danescu, Assistant Park Supervisor – Red Oaks Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist FISCAL SERVICES Kevin Syoen, P&R Fiscal Coordinator OAKLAND COUNTY FAIR BOARD LC Scramlin, General Manager Sara Ressler, Assistant General Manager SHERIFF’S OFFICE Brent Miles, Lieutenant Gerald Hall, Sergeant PUBLIC David Brooks Acting Chairman VanderVeen acknowledged that three new Commissioners have been appointed to the Parks Commission. Each Commissioner provided a brief introduction of themselves. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Bagley moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. 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 January 24, 2024 Page 2 Motion carried on a voice vote with Quarles absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Long moved to approve the December 6, 2023 Regular meeting minutes, and the December 6, 2023 Closed Session meeting minutes, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried on a voice vote with Quarles absent. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Acting Chairman VanderVeen requested that Director Ward facilitate the nomination and election of officers. NOMINATION & ELECTION OF 2024 OFFICERS A. Chair B. Vice Chair C. Secretary Director Ward called for an election of officers. Long nominated to elect Ebony Bagley as Chair, J. David VanderVeen as Vice Chair, and Andrea LaFontaine as Secretary. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. Chair Bagley thanked the Commission for her election and facilitated the remainder of the meeting. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS D. Southfield Oaks Park Action Plan Preliminary Ms. Folland provided a brief overview of the preliminary Southfield Oaks Park Action Plan that is being presented to the City of Southfield. E. Oak Park Woods Park Action Plan Preliminary Ms. Folland provided a brief overview of the preliminary Oak Park Woods Park Action Plan that is being presented to the City of Oak Park. Director Ward recommended the following motion: Grant final approval of the Southfield Oaks Park Action Plan and the Oak Park Woods Park Action Plan subject to final approval by the communities without change. VanderVeen moved the motion as presented. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS F. Waterford Wave Pool Operations Mr. Koppin provided a brief overview of the Waterford Wave Pool operations. January 24, 2024 Page 3 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. Oakland County Fair Association Agreement Long moved to approve the Oakland County Fair Association Agreement, as presented. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. Oakland Astronomy Club License Agreement Smith Charles moved to approve the Oakland Astronomy Club License Agreement, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. Independence Oaks – Manor House Demolition VanderVeen moved to approve the Independence Oaks – Manor House Demolition, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Volunteer Policy Update Quarles moved to approve the Volunteer Policy Update, as presented. Seconded by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. Final Reserves Strategic Plan / Year End Statement Quarles moved to approve the Final Reserves Strategic Plan / Year End Statement, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 6. Director’s Report Director Ward provided an overview of his report and the Commission provided direction on the Oakland County Parks logo and sign refresh. 7. Executive Committee Update Vice Chair VanderVeen provided an update from the Executive Committee meeting that was held on January 18, 2024. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT At 4:02 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to March 6, 2024, or to the Call of the Chair. January 24, 2024 Page 4 Andrea LaFontaine, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.