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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2025.01.08 - 41819 January 8, 2025 Chair Bagley called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 2:03 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 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 Bill Singleton, Chief-Business Operations Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief-Recreation Programs & Services Desiree Stanfield, Chief-Marketing and Communications Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator Liz Caltagirone, Parks Data Analyst Jami Monte, Staff Assistant FISCAL SERVICES Kevin Syoen, P&R Fiscal Coordinator CITY OF FARMINGTON Joe LaRussa, Mayor PUBLIC Sam Moraco, Preservation Clarkston Steve Wyckoff, Preservation Clarkston Jennie DeNio, Preservation Clarkston APPROVAL OF AGENDA Erickson Gault moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried on a voice vote with Long absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Weatherspoon moved to approve the December 4, 2024 Regular meeting minutes, and the December 4, 2024 Closed Session meeting minutes, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote with Long 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 January 8, 2025 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT None. Chair Bagley requested that Director Ward facilitate the nomination and election of officers. NOMINATION & ELECTION OF 2025 OFFICERS A. Chair B. Vice Chair C. Secretary Director Ward called for an election of officers. Smith Charles nominated to elect Ebony Bagley as Chair, J. David VanderVeen as Vice Chair, and Andrea LaFontaine as Secretary. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent. Chair Bagley appointed Commissioner Smith Charles to serve on the Executive Committee. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS D. Bailey House Renovation Project Update Ms. Prowse introduced Sam Moraco and Steve Wycoff of Preservation Clarkston. Mr. Moraco provided an overview of the Bailey House renovation project. Mr. Moraco and Mr. Wycoff presented Ms. Prowse with a plaque, thanking her for her partnership and dedication to the project. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS E. Healthy Communities (ARPA) Quarterly Report Ms. Folland provided a brief overview of the Healthy Communities (ARPA) Quarterly Report. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. FY2025 Capital Equipment Budget Amendment Nash moved to approve the FY2025 Capital Equipment Budget Amendment, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. Amendment to the Southfield Oaks Interlocal Partnership Agreement Smith Charles moved to approve the Amendment to Southfield Oaks Interlocal Partnership Agreement, as presented. Seconded by Weatherspoon. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. Purchase Agreement – Walton Blvd. Parcels at Pontiac Oaks VanderVeen moved to approve the Purchase Agreement - Walton Blvd. Parcels at Pontiac Oaks, as presented. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. January 8, 2025 Page 3 4. 2025 Strategic Partnership Grant – City of Farmington The Commission temporarily postponed this item pending the arrival of Mayor LaRussa. 5. Revised Interlocal Agreement with the School District of the City of Pontiac Weatherspoon moved to approve the Revised Interlocal Agreement with the School District of the City of Pontiac, as presented. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. Financial Reserves Strategic Plan/Year-End Statement Smith Charles moved to approve the Financial Reserves Strategic Plan/Year-End Statement, as presented. Seconded by VanderVeen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. 2025 Strategic Partnership Grant – City of Farmington Nash moved to approve the 2025 Strategic Partnership Grant – City of Farmington, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. Non-resident Annual Park Entry Fee Weatherspoon moved to approve the Non-resident Annual Park Entry Fee, as presented. Seconded by Long. 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 January 7, 2025. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT At 3:41 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to February 5, 2025, or to the Call of the Chair. Andrea LaFontaine, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.