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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2000-12-07 (111.0 MINUTES OF THE 120TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 120th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2000 in the 4th Floor Conference Room at City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Michael Polsinelli, Chairman Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Rod Crider Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Marvin Walkon Members Absent: Mr. Jerry Wordhouse,Vice Chairman(Excused) Mr. Duane Wolfgang(Excused) (60, Others Present : Mr. John Nagy,P.R.D.A. Director Robert D. Bennett,Former Mayor, City of Livonia Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mrs.JoAnn Marshall, BRI Dr. Robert Auth,Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association Ms. Carol Swales, Office of the Mayor Mr. Ralph Williams, Livonia Citizen Mr. Larry O'Connor,Livonia Observer Ms. Susan Annibal, Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of the November 16, 2000 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #2000-95 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 119th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 16, 2000 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Annual Mayor's Holiday Coffee will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 from 9:30 —11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Lobby. Board members and associates were reminded of the Nagy's invitation to a Christmas Open House tonight from 5:00 LP" to 7:00 p.m. at their home on Ellen Drive, to be followed by dinner at Buca di Beppo's. Co- Chairs, Carol Swales and Karen Kopchonek, were recognized for their efforts on the fantastic Golden Winter Wonderland Holiday Parade held on November 18th on the Plymouth Road Corridor. Mr. Polsinelli, on behalf of the Authority Board, extended an honorarium to Ms. 2 (1009 Swales and Ms. Kopchonek in an expression of their gratitude. This year's Parade offered many more floats and attractions and was a huge success! 4. Budget Report—Mike Slater: Figures were discussed for the Financial Statement for October, one month from the Fiscal Year End, November 30, 2000 with a balance of just under $4 million. The question arose as to whether the recent budget adjustment will be enough. Final bills from Basile and others have not yet come in for the work done in November (the total of which was approximated to be $18,000 for the month of November). A final report for the year 2000 will be submitted next month. 5. BRI — Construction Update: Jo Ann Marshall states that there will be a suitable banner for the winter season. Metropolitan Power & Lighting is on site and power will be completed at Farmington Road. They would be going then to Middlebelt Road. JoAnn explained design problems with regard to the Merriman Road intersection. BRI was requested to look at a design revision to minimize the loss of parking for First Federal of Michigan. In order to make those improvements, we do need two (2) of their parking spaces. Mr.Nagy will talk to a First Federal representative and find out specifics for the Board. Regarding the removal of the old wooden light poles, they would be removed after all the new poles are in. Regarding the Inkster Road corner, we will be looking at it next year. We'll do Plymouth Road first west from Farmington Road and then go back and do Inkster. John Nagy spoke to the proposal by Worldcom to use the City's existing rights-of-way and the placement of their underground cable within the Plymouth Road right-of-way. One proposal Cr' suggests a route coming down Newburgh to Five Mile and going east to Merriman Road and then south to Plymouth Road and then east on Plymouth Road to Redford. A second proposal suggests a route directly south on Newburgh to Plymouth Road. Discussion followed on an alternative route suggested by the City Council coming further down on Newburgh Road to Plymouth Road, avoiding Five Mile altogether. Woldcom is agreeable to do either route. They believe that the nature of Five Mile Road has less development and likely to encounter less problems than they would on Plymouth Road. In addition, our own underground wiring and irrigation system is now in place. The City Law Department requested that the P.R.D.A. review the matter and hereafter submit their recommendation to the City Council. The Council will be meeting with them before the next meeting in January. On a motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Raby, and approved, it was #2000-96 RESOLVED that, after having reviewed the two alternative routes as proposed by Worldcom for placing cable underground within the public right-of-way of Plymouth Road, it is the determination of the Authority not to support either of the two routes as proposed. Mr. Polsinelli,Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Former Mayor Robert Bennett greeted the Board addressing several topics, He complimented the P.R.D.A. on a job well done. 6. Reports from Committees: Vacant Buildings—Mr. Grace: Nothing to report. Development Assistance—Mr. Pike: Addressed outstanding easement. 3 Inspection —Mr. Raby: He had taken a ride down Plymouth Road at night and in general had Y g liked was he had seen, but noticed several lights were out on our new light standards. Public Relation-Stan Anderson: Nothing to report. 7. Director's Report: Mr. Nagy reports that a meeting was called in September or early October regarding a warehouse facility behind the Roush facility on Plymouth Road. This will be a 365,000 square foot facility and offers 255 jobs. Ashley Capital is making application to Wayne County for the Brownfield qualification requirements. This does not jeopardize our TIFA funds. The Holiday Parade was very successful with a 15 float increase over last year. We had greater attendance this year and less problems. Mr. Nagy had occasion to take three of the personnel from St. Clair Shores on a tour of Plymouth Road. They had heard a lot about the City's program. Actually, they were really impressed and came away with a lot of wonderful comments on its beauty. They liked the streetscape and the walls. The bus plazas really got their attention, and they asked for our designs and will be looking at them. On a motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Peterson,and approved, it was #2000-97 RESOLVED that,the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed improvement at 28400 Plymouth, on 35 acres immediately behind the Plymouth Road Technical Center,as presented by Borman's Inc. Fresh/Frozen Food Distribution Center Brownfield Plan dated December 4, 2000, a$43 million project to construct a 385,000 square foot cold storage warehouse/ distribution facility and 21,000 square foot support building for the purpose of food distribution to Farmer Jack stores. A roll call vote was taken with the following result: AYES: Kirksey,Polsinelli,Anderson, Crider,Grace, Kujawa, Mette, Peterson, Pike and Raby NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Walkon ABSENT: Wordhouse, Wolfgang 8. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Walkon: Passed.. Mr. Raby: Wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mt.Kujawa: Echoed Mr. Raby's holiday wishes. Mr. Pike: Closing another year, he expressed how much the Board really appreciates John Nagy and everything he's done throughout the year on behalf of the P.R.D.A., as well as his great efforts on the Holiday Parade. Mayor Kirksey: Offered his appreciation for the dedication and capabilities of the Board members. Mr. Grace: Passed. 4 Mr. Crider: Passed. Ms. Mette: Expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Chairman, Mike Polsinelli, and the Director, John Nagy. Mr.Anderson: Thanked the P.R.D.A. for the Christmas present again this year. Mr. Peterson: Commented, "All of the above, and I'm overwhelmed with the appearance the Corridor is beginning to take." Mr. Polsinelli: Offered his personal thanks. It was easy to fill "Bill's" shoes. He got it up and running like a well-oiled machine. The Board has done things beyond what the Chairman thought would occur. It looks much better than he thought it would. We aren't done; we've got many more years. This has been a fun job. Mr. Grace asked whether there had been any inquiries regarding the Development Assistance Program,to which he was answered there had been only two: 1)the Big Boy; and 2)the Brooker Building across from Bill Brown Ford. He then suggested that perhaps we could send letters out to the current business operators. Former Mayor Bennett complimented the Board and the P.R.D.A. on the work they've been doing. He also gave some information on"Doc"Brooker, owner of that building in '72-'73. Mr. Anderson commented that BRI has really been upfront all the time on all matters and deserves credit for a job well done. 9. Audience Communication: None. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,the 120th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 7, 2000 was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on January 18. 2001 in the 4th Floor Conference Room at City Hall . )44e.A..)114.4(.4ifrez/ Susan Annibal, Secretary