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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-01-18 MINUTES OF THE 28TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 28th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:07 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mr. Con Carson(excused absence) Mrs. Toni Mette (excused absence) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Michael McGee, City Council 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-3 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 27th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 4, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: (1) The Chairman mentioned that he had met Rodney Crider, the new Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and had brought Mr. Crider up to date on the PRDA. Although the Chamber is represented on the PRDA by Lowell Peterson, Mr. Pike invited Mr. Crider to attend one of our meetings. (2) The Chairman felt as the board started moving into 1996, as suggested by Stan Anderson at an earlier meeting, they needed some press coverage in perhaps the Observer, the Detroit Free Press and Crain's Detroit Business. It was suggested the fact that the PRDA had reached an agreement with Beckett & Raeder to act as their consultant tir would be something that would be a newsworthy item. Mr. Anderson felt he would like to see a kick-off breakfast held. (3) The Chairman reported he had talked to Mike Slater, Finance Director, who stated he would have a financial report for the PRDA at least once a month. Mr. Slater felt he could have the first report by the first of February. It was agreed to make the financial report a regular agenda item at the first meeting of every month. 4. Contract between PRDA and Beckett & Raeder, Inc.: Members of the RFP sub-committee met with Beckett&Raeder and went through the contract with them. On January 17, 1996 John Iacoangeli of Beckett & Raeder signed the contract. A motion was needed for John Nagy, Director, to sign the contract on behalf of the PRDA. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved, it was #96-4 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize John Nagy, Director, to execute, on their behalf, the Agreement Between Owner and Consultant for Special Services, said agreement to be between the Plymouth Road Development Authority and Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. It was agreed a representative from Beckett& Raeder should be invited to the February 1 meeting. Mr. Walkon felt it would be an excellent idea to let the Observer know that the PRDA had signed this agreement with Beckett&Raeder. The Mayor, along with Mike McGee, were to report on the execution of this contract to the City Council at their meeting of January 22, and it was felt possibly the Observer would pick up on that as a reporter is always in attendance at City Council meetings. 5. George Burns Theater- There was a general discussion regarding the PRDA's feelings about what they felt should be done with the George Burns Theater. There were many questions brought out such as should they get Beckett & Raeder involved? Would the PRDA want to purchase it and if so, what would it cost? What would the cost be per year to subsidize the theater? Should it be torn down? What is the extent of damage to the theater? Should this be one of the PRDA's missions? In the event the theater was purchased, it was brought out that they would have to have someone to organize it. Also, should it be a performing arts theater, indoor soccer or hockey arena? Could it be used as a youth center, conference center, senior center? It was mentioned that at the first meetings of the PRDA they felt that maybe the theater could be a magnet to draw people to Plymouth Road, which is one of the purposes of the PRDA. It was determined to refer this matter to the George Burns sub-committee for further discussion. Mike McGee was added to the sub-committee. It was also suggested that Bob Bennett be asked if he would toe like to serve on this committee. -2- Cif 6. Reports from Committees: There were no reports from any committees. 7. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy had nothing new to report. Scott Grace inquired as to when the Merriman overpass would be finished. Mr. Nagy reported early summer of 1997. Mr. McGee reported that Media Play had asked to be rescheduled for Council's next study meeting. 8. Polling of Board Members: No additional comments by board members. 9. Public Comment: No public comment. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 28th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on January 18, 1996 was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. The next meeting of the PRDA will be held February 1, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Je Garvey, Secreta (1100 -3-