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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1995-08-17 MINUTES OF THE 20TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 20th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, August 17, 1995 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Dale Summers Members Absent: Mr. Conrad Carson (unexcused) Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Lowell Peterson Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commission Mr. Ray Lance,East Side Mario's 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made by Mr. Polsinelli, seconded by Mrs. Mette, and unanimously approved, it was #95-24 RESOLVED that,the minutes of the 19th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 15, 1995 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: (1) Chairman Pike commented that he felt it was very important for the PRDA to obtain a Consultant in order to get their project started. He felt they needed a communication firm to get the word out and a planning firm to implement their plan. (2) Chairman Pike reported that he had received a phone call from Betty Newton of the Arts Commission, She approved of their work and would like to be kept informed. She stated the Arts Commission would be happy to help in any way they could. (3) The Chairman read a memo from the Mayor's office to the Accounting Department enclosing a check for $200 that was donated by Mr. Karim Yono, the owner of M&M Market, 27600 Plymouth Road. Mr. Yono stated he would like this donation to go towards the clean up of the City of Livonia. Mike Slater, the Finance Director noted the money would be used for the clean up of the City lots on Plymouth Road. (4) The Chairman reported a letter had been received from Mike Slater, the Treasurer of the PRDA, requesting this body pass a resolution naming the National Bank of Detroit as their designated depository bank and setting forth the names of the persons authorized to sign checks on behalf of the PRDA. It was noted that in the body of this resolution John J. Nagy was referred to as the Secretary. It was determined this came about because Section 5 of the Bylaws states all checks shall be countersigned by either the chairperson or the secretary. It was therefore decided to amend the Bylaws to change the word"secretary"to"director". On a motion duly made by Mr. Polsinelli, seconded by Mrs. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #95-25 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request the Livonia City Council amend the PRDA Bylaws, Article III, Officers, Section 5 to replace the word, "secretary"with"director". Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Raby, and unanimously approved, it was #95-26 RESOLVED : 1. That NATIONAL BANK OF DETROIT, herein called "bank", is designated as a depository bank of this political subdivision subject to Bank's terms and conditions and Federal and State laws and regulations applicable thereto. 2. Bank is authorized: A. To accept for the credit of this political subdivision and/or for collection, any cash, checks, drafts, orders, instruments, or other items or credits, when deposited or credited by this political subdivision, or transmitted for deposit and/or credit to such account or accounts and/or credit of this political subdivision. -2- B. To debit or charge the account or accounts of this political subdivision, upon presentation of checks, drafts, orders, instruments, or other items or debits or charges drawn upon or against such account or accounts when signed or otherwise authorized or confirmed in writing by the Treasurer and one of the following: Title Name Chairperson William Pike Director John J. Nagy The Treasurer shall designate the manner and address for Bank's disposition of statements and cancelled items, and execute such agreements or instructions as Bank may require. C. To charge such account or accounts when such items are so signed, without inquiry as to the circumstances of issue or the disposition of the proceeds thereof, whether drawn to the individual order or tendered in payment of individual obligations or for deposit to the account or accounts of the authorized signers, or otherwise. 3. That these resolutions, and the authority hereby conferred, shall remain in full force and effect until notice to the contrary in writing shall be received by Bank, Coo and that the Secretary is directed and authorized to certify these resolutions to Bank under seal of this political subdivision, or without such seal, and with like effect in either case. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Livonia Tire Property-Ray Lance from East Side Mario's was present. He stated East Side Mario's was interested in possibly acquiring the Livonia Tire property, which is currently up for sale, for additional parking. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of the PRDA acquiring this property. The possibility was brought up of East Side Mario's purchasing the property with the PRDA picking up the cost of demolition of the building. It was determined to study the matter further. On a motion duly made by Mr. Polsinelli, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #95-27 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby determine to table the matter of contributing an amount not to exceed $7,000 in demolition costs to demolish the old Livonia Tire Store building, assuming East Side Mario's purchases the property, to their meeting of September 7, 1995. -3- Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Update on current Plymouth Road projects - John Nagy Mr. Nagy reported on the following projects along Plymouth Road: (1) A letter has been sent to the Ford Transmission plant thanking them for removing their barbed wire, and letters were sent to the GM plant and Ford Parts plant asking that they remove their barbed wire. General Motors has replied that they have removed their barbed wire. (2) There has been some cleaning up of the Livonia Tire property. (3) The closed Dunkin Donut store is being remodeled. (4) Marshall Furniture has had their sign package approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (5) Spartan Tire Company has received approval for a new sign. (6) New Kmart sign has been approved. (7) An addition to Commercial Lawnmower in the back of their building for storage has been approved. (8) Super Hi Tech Auto Service Center appeared before the Planning Commission seeking waiver use approval for outdoor storage and rental of U-Haul trucks. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the petition. The Planning Commission has requested that the PRDA look into the condition of the property and report their views and recommendations to the City Council in connection with this petition. The members stated they would check out the property and requested it be put on the agenda for the next meeting. (9) In connection with the closed gas station located at Plymouth&Laurel, Mr. Nagy reported an environmental firm will be assessing the property. He further stated a zoning change to C-2 has been initiated by the Planning Commission. 4. PRDA/Small Business Loans - This item was referencing an article Mr. McGee came across in the Detroiter magazine. The Authority recommended referring the article to Rick Niedieck for further study. -4- 7 . Polling of Board Members - (1) Mrs. Mette stated Mr. Peterson, in his absence, requested that she again bring up the subject of a"Welcome to Livonia" sign to be placed in the park at the corner of Plymouth and Inkster Roads. She further stated the vacant Wendy's restaurant is still an eyesore. Mr. Nagy stated he would check into the matter and would make Bill MacDonald of the Ordinance Enforcement Division and Jack Fegan of the Inspection Department aware of the condition of the property. Mrs. Mette also asked if anything was happening in connection with the shopping center at the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads. (2) Mr. Anderson would like to have a report from the sub-committee composed of Mike Polsinelli, Toni Mette, Scott Grace and John Nagy. This sub-committee was to put together a package setting forth their ideas for Plymouth Road. It was agreed they would have Committee Reports as an item on the agenda for the next meeting. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 20th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on August 17, 1995 was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. J . Garvey, Secretary 40 -5- prda/a:prda817.min