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August 7, 2024
Chair Bagley called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at
2:05 p.m. in the Parks Commission Room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ebony Bagley, J. David VanderVeen, Lola Banks, Ann Erickson Gault, Christine Long, Jim Nash, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Shanell Weatherspoon
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Andrea LaFontaine, Nancy Quarles
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
Tom Hughes, Chief-Park Operations & Maint. – North District
Bill Singleton, Chief-Business Operations
Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services
Desiree Stanfield, Chief-Marketing & Communications
Darryn Horvath, Project Manager Engineer
Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator
Liz Caltagirone, Data Analyst
Jami Monte, Staff Assistant
Simon Rivers, Associate Planner
Matthew Mader, Parks Crew Chief
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
PUBLIC Amanda Herzog, Former Parks Commissioner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Nash moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Long and Weatherspoon absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VanderVeen moved to approve the minutes of July 10, 2024, as presented. Seconded by
Erickson Gault.
Motion carried on a voice vote with Long and Weatherspoon absent.
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
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Scramlin stated that the 2024 Oakland County Fair that was held July 5 – 14 was a great success
and thanked the Commission for their partnership. He extended an invitation to the Commissioners to
attend the State Fair on August 26th.
PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
A. Service Award – Amanda Herzog
Chair Bagley recognized and thanked Amanda Herzog for her years of service on the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Ms. Herzog thanked the Commission for the recognition and expressed her
appreciation for the opportunity to serve.
B. Staff Introduction – Matthew Mader
Mr. Hughes introduced Matthew Mader as the new Parks Crew Chief at Lyon Oaks.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. Independence Oaks – Wint Nature Center Roof Replacement
Smith Charles moved to approve the Independence Oaks – Wint Nature Center Roof
Replacement, as presented. Seconded by Weatherspoon.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. Springfield Oaks – Event Center Exterior Improvements
The Commission temporarily postponed this item while staff gathered more information.
3. IRA Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Application
Weatherspoon moved to approve the IRA Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
Application, as presented. Seconded by Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. Oakland County Fair Agreement – 2nd Amendment
VanderVeen moved to approve the Oakland County Fair Agreement – 2nd Amendment, as
presented. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. Springfield Oaks – Event Center Exterior Improvements
Smith Charles moved to approve the Springfield Oaks – Event Center Exterior Improvements,
as presented. Seconded by Weatherspoon.
Long moved to amend the main motion to include the installation of six windows in the Grand
Hall with a not to exceed amount of $147,300. Seconded by Erickson Gault.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. Rochester Hills Affiliate Park Partnership
Smith Charles moved to approve the Rochester Hills Affiliate Park Partnership, as presented.
Seconded by Weatherspoon.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. West Bloomfield Affiliate Park Partnership
Nash moved to approve the West Bloomfield Affiliate Park Partnership, as presented. Seconded
by Banks.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. Gold Star Family Benefit
Smith Charles moved to approve the Gold Star Family Benefit, as presented. Seconded by
Weatherspoon.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. Tax Increment Financing Reform
Erickson Gault moved to postpone until the next meeting on September 4, 2024. Seconded by
Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
9. Director’s Report
Director Ward discussed the Huron River opportunities in White Lake Township, development of plans
for Bicentennial Oaks, and public awareness efforts for the parks millage. Ms. Prowse briefed the
Commission on issues with the mill pond dam project.
10. Executive Committee Update
Chair Bagley provided an update from the Executive Committee meeting that was held on July 29, 2024.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Nash thanked Parks staff for the equipment and their participation in making Art Fish Fun
a great event.
Vice Chair VanderVeen stated that there will be Parks equipment out at the Festival of Flight this
weekend.
Commissioner Smith Charles stated that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved
$20,000 out of their special projects fund for Royal Oak Township to put together a parks plan, and also
thanked Donna Folland and Simon Rivers for their work with the Township.
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Commissioner Smith Charles requested that the map in the Commission Room be updated to reflect
our current parks and expansions.
Commissioner Smith Charles noted that the next meeting will be held at Glen Oaks.
At 3:27 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned to September 4, 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.