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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1999-09-02 C MINUTES OF THE 98th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 98th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 1999 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Michael Polsinelli, Chairman Mr. Raby,Vice Chairman Mr. Rod Crider Mr. Lowell Peterson Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa Members Absent: Mr. Bill Pike- Excused Mr. Marvin Walkon- Excused Mr. Stan Anderson- Excused Mr. Duane Wolfgang- Excused Others Present : Mr. John Nagy, P.R.D.A. Director Ms. JoAnn Michaels, BRI Mr. Scott Reinholt, BRI Mr. Norman Abplanalp—Wards Mr. Bob Clark- Wards Mr. Ralph Williams, Citizen Mrs.Naimola.(Naimola's Barber and Style Shop) Ms.Susan Annibal, Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of the August 19, 1999 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #99-45 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 97th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 19, 1999 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, the Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 1 3. Comments from Chairman: The next P.R.D.A. meeting will convene at the Bill Faris property located at 31602 Plymouth Road at 3:00 p.m. on September 16, 1999. A new committee had been established, the Building Development Committee with John Nagy, Bill Pike and Mike Polsinelli. The purpose of the Committee is to consider purchasing or constructing a building for housing the P.R.D.A. office with potential for shared space with the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations.. A mailing would be sent to the civic organizations see if there is any interest at all. 4. Budget Report—In Mr. Slater's absence, Mr.Nagy offered three pieces of financial information for discussion: the (1) July, 1999 Construction and (2) Special Revenues Reports, which were received by the Board. The Proposed 1999-2000 P.R.D.A. Budget was presented and explained by Mr. Nagy. (The Budget was moved up on the Agenda). After a brief discussion and questions and answers, the Chairman called for a vote. On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #99-46 RESOLVED, that the budget for the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 be approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett & Raeder Construction Progress Report: The good news is that Holophane had agreed to the Board's suggested 5/5 warranty— five (5) years on the poles and five (5) years on the fixtures and components. Regarding the re-design of the banner arms, the banner people felt they could put the banners arms up and have them work like they were originally designed to work. The banner arms would be threaded in place. The finials on each arm would be removed (ire to receive the banner. The finial would then be secured by two set screws. If this is approved by the P.R.D.A. Board, work would begin the Tuesday following this meeting. As to just who would be doing the banner replacement, Mr. Nagy had spoken with Bob Beckley, Director of DPW, regarding putting up banners; the City might be interested in putting the banners on the banner arms. Mr. Beckley would discuss it with his crews. Mayor Kirksey explained that perhaps a project of this type could be undertaken on an overtime basis. The Livonia Symphony wanted a similar job done; but realizing the cost of our services, decided against using our services. Holophane also had sent checks to Peter Basile and Sons. Holophane would be working simultaneously with Banner Sign Co. Currently, the plan is to put up P.R.D.A. banners, and the Winter banners would be up before the Holiday Parade. Ms. Michaels updated the Board on various topics, among which was an existing water problem at Peregrine, for which Irish Company would take care of the irrigation problem. Daly's sidewalk was mentioned and misdirected sprinkler heads, as well as the time the sprinklers came on (after midnight) and went off(6:00 a.m.) from Inkster to Middlebelt, although some properties had extra time, also. Phase III would start in front of the 7-Eleven for topsoil and sod, once irrigation was in place, and would be finished in about a week. BRI was happy with the progress. With regard to construction of new curbing at Plymouth and Middlebelt, Orchard, Hiltz& McClimant were still awaiting a response from MDOT. Scott Reinholt would check with Orchard, Hiltz & McClimant. This would be a Spring project.. There was discussion about when Peter Basile & Sons Co. would return to work. The thought was voiced whether we offered some assistance or reimbursement. Mr. Nagy would go to Basile to see what it would take to get him back on Plymouth Road sooner. The big work was still the City's parking lots, drives and curbs Mrs. Naimola,Naimola's Barber and Style Shop, addressed the Board, expressing her strong desire to have a light on the Naimolas' property on Plymouth Road, as well as questioning the landscaping 2 Ir in the front of the building until next year; other properties around hers were being done now. A light would not be installed; BRI didn't want to overpower the area with light poles and there was one next to Mrs. Naimola's property. There would be three (3)trees installed there, though. The Naimola property was not being done because it did not require new curb work to be done. New driveways were being put in only where a driveway interfered with the new light poles. An overview of the Phases III, IV, and V were stated. Ms. Naimola's property would be addressed in Phase IV or V. 6. Wards — Norm Abplanalp, gave an overview of Wards' plan to renovate their existing Wonderland store exterior, depicting elevations and signage. It would be all-new construction with red awnings, retain existing brick on the structure but cleaning it. Data concerning easement rights had been forwarded to Wards' Real Estate Department. Easements would extend beyond the property line. It would be extended into their site on Plymouth Road and on Middlebelt.. Demolition costs were addressed. In cooperation with Schostak Bros. (owners of Wonderland property), Wards had agreed to putting in additional landscaping around the store, which they were pursuing diligently. Customer Pick-up on the East side was discussed. The exterior of the building was to be painted and new signage would be installed.. P.R.D.A. was negotiating with Schostak for the full frontage on Plymouth Road, as well as portions of Middlebelt Road. Regarding the Wonderland property, it didn't go down to the apartments on the West side Middlebelt and south of the Wards store. The Wards proposal had been approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. Demolition costs along the Corridor were mentioned, including comments concerning several sites. P.R.D.A. had set a precedent of contributing to those costs, although figures needed to be refined. A concern was expressed that the Board had no clear policy on demolition costs. (ibe On a motion by Mr. Wordhouse, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously adopted, it was #99-47 RESOLVED, that the Wards demolition cost and possible reimbursement be tabled until such a time as the Board develops a policy on this subject. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. It was announced that the next meeting would be on the road, and held at Bill Faris' facility at 31602 Plymouth Road at 3:00 p.m. 7. Reports from Committees: Public Relations: The first organizational meeting for the Holiday Parade had been held. For the most part, it involved the same committee as the previous year. The Parade is scheduled for November 20, 1999, with Plymouth Road closure beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Participants will muster at the Ameritech Building at Plymouth and Merriman and will include all Livonia high school bands, and the Fife and Drum Corps. Registered business owners will receive notification. The next meeting is scheduled for 9/9/99. There had been a good response, and efforts were in motion to obtain better floats. Sponsors would be the Livonia Observer, Wonderland, and the Chamber of Commerce. All the Council Members will be invited as last year, as well as all other dignitaries as last year. This year we were using the same list, and the County Executive would be added. The Committee was trying to initiate participation from high schools through floats and increasing the award for best floats, for professionals and high schools. So far, participating were four high schools plus Garden City and Redford. 3 Vacant Buildings: Nothing new to report. Construction: Nothing new to report. Inspection: After driving the Corridor a week prior to the meeting, it was reported that the grass "looked high" but had probably been cut by now. Mr. Raby would drive the area again at night and see the new lights. One of the Board members didn't care for, no wood shavings on one bed or any such"cutting edge"detail. Ms. Michaels pointed out that the beds were planned to bloom in the Spring and Summer and selected for the long-blooming period. Although some beds looked "weedy" the new plantings couldn't be pruned until next year. Maintenance was included in our maintenance contract. The old HiFi gas station had been removed. The site is now clear. Legacy now has their landscaping going in, the restaurant to be open in another two weeks. 7. Director's Report: Mr. Nagy reiterated that the September 16, 1999 meeting would convene at Bill Faris' location at 31602 Plymouth Road, next to Henderson Glass. On that meeting would be Bill Brown Ford in connection with the acquisition of the Terrace Theater property, which still has industrial zoning. They were grandfathered in under the old Ordinance No. 60. Val Vandersloot would be there on behalf of the City's Tree City community to talk about landscaping issues in general. Also discussed was the possibility of a new location for the Chamber of Commerce. An option was to assemble a package and put it out for bids from developers for some approach we might want to see on that corner. It was done on a smaller scale Schoolcraft and put out for a 1999-year lease. Window coverage for signage was addressed and the "Help Wanted" signs were also discussed. Was there an ordinance that held these types of signs to a conforming size? Banners 4' x 8' had been seen hanging on buildings. Something could be drafted for the Planning Commission and City Council consideration. The matter was referred to Mr. Raby for report and recommendation, who would draft a resolution. Also discussed, was that Consumers Power had taken care of sod that was damaged, with one exception. 8. Polling of Board Members: None. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 98th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 2, 1999 was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on September 16, 1999 on site at 31602 Plymouth Road. All!Soce Susan Annibal, Secretary c 4