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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2026.06.03 - 42897 June 3, 2026 Chair Bagley called the meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 2:00 p.m. in the Parks Commission Room. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Ebony Bagley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Ann Erickson Gault, Kate Baker, Lola Banks, Christine Long, Eric McPherson, Jim Nash, Shanell Weatherspoon COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Andrea LaFontaine OTHERS PRESENT: PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Ward, Director Alan Jaros, Deputy Director Jim Dunleavy, Manager – Park Management & Operations Esther Jackson, Manager – Strategic Planning & Performance Colin Gibbs, Chief – Facilities Maintenance Tom Hughes, Chief – Park Operations – North District Bill Singleton, Chief – Business Systems Ashlie Smith, Chief – Nature & Outdoor Education 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 Liz Caltagirone, Data Analyst Sean Zera, Natural Resources Program Coordinator Megan Schildberg, GIS CAD Technician Senior Brad Wethy, Assistant Park Supervisor – Waterford Oaks Robert Jeglum, Skilled Maintenance Mechanic II Shannon Kenny, Technical Office Specialist Hilary Young, Recreation Program Specialist MSU EXTENSION Kristi Evans, Director Lisa Mazzola, 4-H Program Coordinator OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY Sarah Cook-Maylen, Manager WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Jack Barshaw, Administrative Assistant to Elected Official PUBLIC Rex Mathewson, Headwater Trails, Inc. Rose Murphy Roman Wasylkovich, Waterford Greenways Paul Zachos 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 June 3, 2026 Page 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Long moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES McPherson moved to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting, as presented. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. Service Award: Sarah Cook-Maylen Chair Bagley recognized and thanked Sarah Cook-Maylen for her work and contributions to Oakland County Parks and Recreation. B. Communications and Marketing Review 2025 Ms. Stanfield provided an overview of the Communications and Marketing Review 2025. C. 9-Line Corridor Updates Mr. Rivers provided updates on the 9-Line Corridor. D. Staff Appreciation – Events, Awards Ms. Jackson provided an overview of staff appreciation awards, acknowledgements and upcoming events. In particular, she noted and thanked Jim Dunleavy on his 40-year work anniversary and Desiree Stanfield on her 35-year work anniversary. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS E. Monthly Financial Report Mr. Syoen provided an overview of the FY2026 Monthly Financial Report. F. MSUE 2025 Annual Report Ms. Evans provided an overview of the MSUE 2025 Annual Report. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. 2026 Water Safety & Swim Lesson Partnership MOU Long moved to approve to the 2026 Collaborative Partnership Memorandum of Understanding between the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to develop the Water Safety and Swim Lessons program at Waterford Kettering Pool to residents of Pontiac and neighboring areas, and to expand efforts to reduce drownings and increase water safety, and forward to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Seconded by Weatherspoon. June 3, 2026 Page 3 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. Recognizing July is Park and Recreation Month McPherson moved to approve the resolution proposing July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month and forward to the Board of Commissioners. Seconded by Nash. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. Commission Policy Modernization Package Baker moved to adopt the Resolution Adopting the Commission Policy Modernization Package, including adoption of proposed Commission Policies C26-001, C26-002, C26-003, C26-008, and C26-010; amendment of Commission Policies C23-001 and C25-001; retirement of prior Nature Preserve and Nature Discovery designations with no park or portion of a park designated under those retired categories after adoption of the package, without negating, amending, delaying, or complicating administration of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant process for the Turtle Woods acquisition project; renaming Turtle Woods Nature Discovery Park as Turtle Woods County Park; repeal of superseded Commission Policy C09-001; authorization for non- substantive edits based upon Corporation Counsel recommendation; and authorization for the Director to implement a new Commission policy codification system and renumber policies as needed. Following discussion, Bagley moved to postpone consideration of this item until the July 15, 2026, regular meeting. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion to postpone carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. Bloomfield Oaks / Discovery Oaks Interlocal Services Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools - Revised 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, and authorize 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. 5. FY2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Acceptance Smith Charles moved to approve the project agreement for the FY2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program and forward to the Board of Commissioners for their approval. Seconded by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. FY2026 EGLE Great Lakes Management Program Grant Acceptance Nash moved to approve the grant agreement for the FY2026 EGLE Great Lakes Management Program Grant Acceptance and forward to the Board of Commissioners for their approval. Seconded by Erickson Gault. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. June 3, 2026 Page 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 7. Director’s Report Director Ward provided an overview of his report, including an update on the Southfield Oaks project status and phased implementation approach. 8. Executive Committee Update Chair Bagley advised that there are no updates on this item. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Nash invited Commissioners to attend the Art, Fish, Fun event at Beaudette Park on June 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chair Bagley reminded Commissioners that the next meeting will be held at the Springfield Oaks Event Center on July 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., during the Oakland County Fair. She encouraged Commissioners to visit the Fair during its July 10-19 run. Chair Bagley announced the birth of Commissioner LaFontaine's baby late last month. At 3:45 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned to July 15, 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.