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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2026.05.06 - 42830 May 6, 2026 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, Yolanda Smith Charles, Andrea LaFontaine, Kate Baker, Lola Banks, Christine Long, Eric McPherson, Shanell Weatherspoon COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Ann Erickson Gault, Jim Nash OTHERS PRESENT: PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director Alan Jaros, Deputy Director Esther Jackson, Manager – Strategic Planning & Performance Zach Crane, Supervisor – Design, Engineering & Compliance Tom Hughes, Chief – Park Operations – North District Erik Koppin, Chief – Park Operations – South District Bill Singleton, Chief – Business Systems Ashlie Smith, Chief – Nature & Outdoor Education Brandy Sotke-Boyd, Chief – Recreation Programs & Services Desiree Stanfield, Chief – Communications & Marketing Kevin Syoen, Chief – Budget & Procurement Zach Zuchowicz, DEI & Community Engagement Coordinator Andy Krumwiede, Strategic Sourcing Agent Simon Rivers, Planning Supervisor Jami Monte, Administrative Services Coordinator Sandy Dorey, Recreation Program Supervisor Liz Caltagirone, Data Analyst Brad Wethy, Asst. Parks Supervisor – Waterford Oaks Anna Forshey, Recreation Program Coordinator Taylor Van Dyke, Recreation Program Coordinator Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist Hilary Young, Recreation Program Specialist MSU EXTENSION Kristi Evans, Director PUBLIC Rex Mathewson, Headwater Trails, Inc. APPROVAL OF AGENDA McPherson moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Long. Motion carried on a voice vote with Banks absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES McPherson moved to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2026 regular meeting and the April 1, OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2800 WATKINS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48328 Telephone: (248) 858-0906 REGULAR MEETING Ebony Bagley, Chair Yolanda Smith Charles Vice Chair Andrea LaFontaine Secretary Kate Baker Lola Banks Ann Erickson Gault Christine Long Eric McPherson Jim Nash Shanell Weatherspoon May 6, 2026 Page 2 2026 Closed Session, as presented. Seconded by Smith Charles. Motion carried on a voice vote with Banks absent. PUBLIC COMMENT None. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. Staff Introduction: Andy Krumweide Mr. Syoen introduced Andy Krumweide as the new Strategic Sourcing Agent. B. Staff Introduction: Taylor Van Dyke Ms. Dorey introduced Taylor Van Dyke as the new Recreation Program Coordinator. C. Farmers Market ’25 Report / ’26 Preview Mr. Koppin presented the 2025 Farmers Market report and 2026 preview. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS D. Monthly Financial Report Mr. Syoen provided an overview of the FY2026 Monthly Financial Report. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. Mission 26 Foundational Governance and System Alignment Director Ward distributed the “Mission 26 Parks as Essential Civic Infrastructure” packet to the Commission. Smith Charles moved to receive and file the “Mission 26 Parks as Essential Civic Infrastructure” packet. Seconded by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. Proposed FY 2027-2029 Budget a. FY 2027-2029 Operating Budget b. Capital Improvement Plan c. Capital Equipment Plan Smith Charles moved to review the proposed FY 2027-2029 Operating Budget, FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and FY 2027 Capital Equipment Plan, for preliminary approval. Seconded by McPherson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. Oakland County Farmers Market Relocation Feasibility Analysis Baker moved to approve the site feasibility analysis, conceptual planning, and preliminary cost estimating for the relocation of the Oakland County Farmers Market to a parcel on the south county campus, located outside the Bicentennial Oaks footprint between the Board of Commissioners building and the Bicentennial wetland complex, and forward to the Board of Commissioners for authorization. Seconded by Smith Charles. May 6, 2026 Page 3 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Clinton River Oaks Preliminary Integrated Park Plan Smith Charles moved to approve the Clinton River Oaks Preliminary Integrated Park Plan and authorize staff to complete the plan in compliance with the Interlocal Partnership Agreement dated December 13, 2025, and submit the Final Integrated Park Plan to the City of Rochester’s representative for approval. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. Phase One Integrated Park Plans for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks Baker moved to approve the Phase One Integrated Park Plans for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks and authorize the Director to transmit both documents to the Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent to fulfill the Preliminary Park Action Plan requirement under Section 4.7 of the Interlocal Agreements. Seconded by Banks. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. Bloomfield Oaks and Discovery Oaks Interlocal Services Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools Smith Charles moved to approve the Interlocal Services Agreement between Oakland County and Bloomfield Hills Schools for transition services and operational continuity at Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks, in substantially the form attached, and authorization of the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement on behalf of the County. Seconded by Baker. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. Bloomfield Oaks and Discovery Oaks Positions Long moved to postpone this item until the next meeting on June 3, 2026. Seconded by Baker. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. CRAMBA Clinton River Oaks Agreement Weatherspoon moved to approve the agreement with the Clinton River Area Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA) to support park staff with ongoing trail maintenance at Clinton River Oaks, and authorize the Director to finalize the terms of the agreement, subject to review and approval by Corporation Counsel. Seconded by LaFontaine. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 9. Director’s Report Director Ward provided an overview of his report and announced that Zach Zuchowicz was named in the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. May 6, 2026 Page 4 10. Executive Committee Update Chair Bagley encouraged staff to explore installing signage in the parks regarding smoking and vaping. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT At 4:43 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to June 3, 2026, or to the Call of the Chair. Andrea LaFontaine, OCPRC Secretary Jami Monte, Recording Secretary NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Commission approval.