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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2025.04.02 - 41980 April 2, 2025 Chair Bagley 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, Lola Banks, Ann Erickson Gault, Christine Long, Jim Nash, Nancy Quarles, Yolanda Smith Charles, Shanell Weatherspoon COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None. 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 Bill Singleton, Chief – Business Operations Desiree Stanfield, Chief – Marketing & Communications Mark Adams, Project Manager Engineer Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator Sandy Dorey, Recreation Program Supervisor Liz Caltagirone, Parks Data Analyst Jami Monte, Staff Assistant Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist FISCAL SERVICES Kevin Syoen, P&R Fiscal Coordinator CORPORAION COUNSEL Jody Hall, Assistant Corporation Counsel PUBLIC Roman Wasylkevych, Waterford Community Greenways APPROVAL OF AGENDA Smith Charles moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote with Long and Weatherspoon absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Erickson Gault moved to approve the minutes of February 5, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Quarles. Motion carried unanimously 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 April 2, 2025 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT None. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. mParks Awards Director Ward presented the mParks awards that were received at the 2025 mParks Conference & Trade Show in March to: Tom Hughes for the Park Design Award that was won for the Addison Oaks Solar System trail, and Desiree Stanfield and Garrett Ebbeling for the Integrated Marketing Award that was won for the OCP Millage Awareness Campaign. B. Oakland County Farmer’s Market Mr. Koppin provided an overview of the 2024 Oakland County Farmer’s Market year in review and upcoming plans for 2025. C. Adaptive Recreation Experience Ms. Dorey provided an overview of the Adaptive Recreation Experience program. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS D. FY2025 Monthly Financial Report Mr. Syoen provided an overview of the FY2025 monthly financial report. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. FY2025 Capital Equipment Budget Amendment Smith Charles moved to approve the proposed amendments to the FY2025 Capital Equipment Budget to purchase capital operating equipment for Golf Operations, and Recreation, Programs and Services. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. White Lake Oaks – Pontiac Lake Rd Pedestrian Crossing VanderVeen moved to approve expenditure not to exceed $194,000 for White Lake Oaks – Pontiac Lake Road Pedestrian Signal Crossing project, and to approve the Agreement for Traffic Control Device. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. Waterford Oaks Administration Building – Restroom Renovation LaFontaine moved to approve expenditure not to exceed $209,000 for the Waterford Oaks Administration Building – Restroom Renovation project. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Glen Oaks Electrical Service Upgrades – DTE Easement Smith Charles moved to approve the DTE Electric Overhead and Underground Easement Agreement for Glen Oaks County Park and forward to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Seconded by Banks. April 2, 2025 Page 3 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. 2025 Seasonal/Part-Time Incentives Erickson Gault moved to approve the 2025 Incentive Program for Part-Time Positions and to authorize the Chairperson to approve additional incentives recommended by staff to address critical needs during the 2025 season. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. Mission 26 Preliminary Vision and Plan Director Ward provided an overview of the Mission 26 Preliminary Vision and Plan. 7. Park Enhancement Fund Long moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000 from the assigned Park Enhancement Fund and to grant the Director administrative authority the commencement of enhancement projects submitted and recommended by the Park Operations Unit. Seconded by Weatherspoon. 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 stated that there is no further update outside of what was discussed today. CLOSED SESSION 10. Pursuant to MCL 15.268(d) – Discussion to consider the purchase or lease of real property Erickson Gault moved that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission enter into Closed Session for the purposes of discussion to consider the purchase or lease of real property and to consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation. Seconded by VanderVeen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with LaFontaine absent. The Commission went into Closed Session at 3:48 p.m. The Commission reconvened in Open Session at 5:10 p.m. Erickson Gault moved to direct staff to proceed as discussed in Closed Session. Seconded by Nash. April 2, 2025 Page 4 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with LaFontaine absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT At 5:11 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to May 7, 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.