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Parks commission weighs $25,000 budget, delays ADA ramp decision and eyes sign, boat‑launch fixes
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a $25,000 parks budget, agreed to defer an ADA ramp discussion until Brian can provide construction estimates, asked staff to check whether the DPW contract covers lakeside weed‑whipping, and heard that a county CHIPS grant pause may delay a fen assessment at Gansaw Park.
The Village of Holly Parks Commission reviewed its $25,000 parks budget during the Oct. 1 meeting and agreed to defer an ADA-access ramp project until construction contact Brian can provide cost estimates.
"Without having Brian here to discuss the ramp and the construction of it, I guess we should have that put on next month's agenda," the Chair said as commissioners agreed to postpone the decision.
Commissioners also discussed deteriorating press-board signs at Waterworks Park and asked staff to include sign repair or replacement in the next budget discussion to maintain consistent village park signage. A commissioner noted signs are "in tatters" and recommended budgeting for maintenance or replacement to avoid highlighting dilapidated boards near new garden plantings.
The commission raised shoreline maintenance concerns: members described erosion at the boat launch caused by trailer use and ice, and discussed permit requirements for shoreline or dock work. Commissioners asked staff to check county permitting requirements and whether the village’s existing contractor or DPW responsibilities include lakeside weed whipping and trimming along the shore.
Staff member Danny read correspondence about the county CHIPS grant. He quoted an email explaining that Oakland County parks staff reorganization has paused CHIPS grant site visits and assistance and recommended contacting the Michigan Natural Features Inventory or contractors from a county list for fen assessment. Danny said he has reached out to several contractors for potential assessments but that "there is a cost associated" to bringing consultants in.
Danny cautioned that, if cattail overgrowth has progressed far enough, the fen at Gansaw Park "could have really killed the fen and there might not be anything left," and that an updated assessment may change previous plans. He said the committee will decide whether to use park funds for an outside assessment or pursue county resources when more cost information is available.
Commissioners also discussed the adopt‑a‑garden program, noting slow uptake in some main park areas and that volunteer or contract maintenance options should be considered in budgeting. The commission said it would review the landscaping contract language to determine whether additional maintenance tasks should be budgeted.
No formal budget amendment or contracts were approved at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to return with contract language and cost estimates at the next regular meeting.
