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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-02-15 MINUTES OF THE 30TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN cie The 30th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m, Thursday, February 15, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Con Carson Members Absent: Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused absence) Mr. Mike Polsinelli (excused absence) Mr. Adelard Raby (excused absence) Mr. Jerry Wordhouse (excused absence) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski,Acting Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. (1W Mr. Matt Jachman, Observer Newspapers Mr. Joe Taylor, City Council Mr. Rod Crider, Livonia Chamber of Commerce Director The meeting opened at 3:00 p.m. with Chairman Pike introducing Matt Jachman from the Observer Newspapers to the Board and explaining to Mr. Jachman the purpose of the Plymouth Road Development Authority. Mayor Kirksey acknowledged the contributions made by former Mayor Bennett to this project and noted that he will still be actively involved. 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-6 RESOLVED that,the minutes of the 29th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 1, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman distributed to each member a copy of a letter and the fiscal year-to-date financial statement of the Authority prepared by Mike Slater, Finance Director. The total liabilities (se' and fund balance as of 1/31/96 is $123,975.00. On a motion duly made by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Scott Grace and unanimously approved, it was #96-7 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Financial Statements submitted by the City Treasurer and the authorization of the PRDA Treasurer to make budget transfers to the two new expense accounts (262-000-756-000 for Miscellaneous and 262-000-958-000 for Dues and Subscriptions) established for the PRDA. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. PRDA Corridor Assessment Workshop John Iacoangeli of Beckett and Raeder, Inc. passed to the Board members a map packet showing aerial photographs of the Plymouth Road corridor. He explained their company liked to obtain ideas from their clients and asked that the members at this time evaluate each Plymouth Road intersection and surrounding area and write their input on the maps. He will evaluate and return a summary at the March 21st meeting. 5. Reports from Committees Rick Niedieck set the date for the George Burns Theatre Committee to take a walk through the theatre at 3:00 p.m. on March 7th. All Board members are invited to join the committee at the theatre for the walk through. Members are to contact Rick of their intention so that he can inform the owners of the theatre the number of people who will be attending. Mayor Kirksey will check with cable TV to see if it is feasible to make a tape of the theatre. The March 7th Regular Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall following the walk through. 6. Update on current Plymouth Road Projects Mr.Nagy announced that we have a proposal from an applicant in connection with new 401/ alternatives cars for a showroom at the southwest corner of Laurel and Plymouth Roads. This would strictly be a showroom for high-end cars that have been turned in from their lease program. Mr.Niedieck reported on the environmental laws for the City-owned property at the southeast corner of Laurel and Plymouth Roads. It is now in the hands of people who may potentially buy it and who are having it appraised. It was suggested that the City may want to hire an appraiser to determine its worth. 7. Polling of Board Members Mr. Nagy reported that Kicker's will have its Grand Opening the first week of March. Mayor Kirksey thanked Matt Jachman for his interest today. Chairman Pike reminded the members of the George Burns theatre walk through on March 7th at 3:00, and also to forward any other comments or suggestions for Plymouth Road on to Mr. Iacoangeli. 8. Public Comment: No public comment. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 30th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on February 15, 1996 was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Doris Urbanski, Acting Secretary -2-