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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2005-04-21 MINUTES OF THE 167th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD Cl/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 167th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2005, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor Wes Graff, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Scott Grace John Hiltz Dennis Kujawa Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Jerry Wordhouse { Members Absent: John Walsh, Chairman Marvin Walkon Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Carl Sesta, Farmer Jack Joe Jeffreys, Schafer Construction, on behalf of Livonia Chrysler Plymouth Dealership Ralph Williams, Citizen Kevin Funtik, Planning Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present 2. Adoption of the 166th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Mette, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 166th Regular Meeting, held on March 17, 2005, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Graff, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. tre 3. Finance Report: The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the year ending March 31, 2005, were presented by Michael Slater, 1 Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of try $1,840,743.10, total liabilities in the amount of $523,286.70 and a total fund balance of$1,317,456.40. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Anderson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-13 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending March 31, 2005. Mr. Graff, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Plymouth Road Tech Center/A&P Traffic Signal Invoice: Carl Sesta, Director of Warehousing and Transportation, Farmer Jack, briefly explained the need for the Plymouth Road Tech Center/A&P Traffic Signal and thanked the City for its support. Mr. Nagy will work with the Wayne County Road Commission to determine if it is a sensor light and to ensure that it cycles with the light at Harrison Street. The functionality of the light will be addressed 30 days after the light is operational. Mayor Engebretson encouraged board members to visit the renovated facility. 5. Proposed Renovations at the Livonia Chrysler Plymouth Dealership. Mr. Joe Jeffreys, Vice President of Schafer Construction, Inc., presented the proposed plans for the renovation of Livonia Chrysler Plymouth Dealership located at 30777 Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 and requested the PRDA's endorsement. On a motion made by Wordhouse, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-14 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby recommend that the request submitted by Mr. Joe Jeffreys, Vice President of Schafer Construction, Inc., on behalf of the Livonia Chrysler Plymouth Dealership, located at 30777 Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 (Petition 2005-04-08-08), be approved subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances and the Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals and objections, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Mr. Graff, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Beckett & Raeder: (1) Mr. Nagy acknowledged receipt of a fax from Benjamin Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, dated April 15, 2005, regarding the Plymouth Road Streetscape Improvements. Mr. Baker is exploring options with 2 Ameristar Fencing, Inc. regarding the fence system and expects to hear back from (r them in the next two weeks. LDS will begin to finish the landscaping and fir+ ornamental street signs at the end of April. Mr. Nagy and Mr. Baker met with Halophane representatives on April 5. Halophane will be submitting a resolution to Beckett &Raeder next week to resolve the paint and rust problems with the light poles. Plans will be started the week of the 25th to resolve the flooding problems in front of the property owned by Richard George, located at 30835 Plymouth Road. (2) Ms. Mette stated that one section of the Wonderland fence is bent and dislodged. (3) Commercial Mowing Services will begin weeding and mulching by May 1, and making various maintenance repairs at Cardwell, Waldens Books, Make It Sew and at the entrance to Target. (4) The issue of expanding the bus loading area and repairing pavers was discussed. (5) A replacement sign for the park on Inkster Road will be put on a future agenda. (6) Mr. Hiltz requested that Beckett & Raeder make a declaration regarding the ongoing white staining problem on the brick; Mr. Wordhouse agreed with this suggestion. (7) Mayor Engebretson gave an update on the Wonderland Mall litigation between Target and Schostak, and stated that Administrative Approval was given to Roush to use the parking lot for the storage of vehicles. 7. Committee Reports: Public Relations: (1) Mr. Anderson reported that the Spring Newsletter is being prepared. (2) The committee met with FSC regarding the Taste Livonia Promotion. Fourteen of the 40 restaurants contacted will be participating in the program, which will be announced in the Spring Newsletter. (3) Mr. Anderson has the list of businesses that will receive the Newsletters and for use on the web site. Construction Committee:No report. Development Assistance: No report. 8. Directors Report: Mr. Nagy reminded the Board members of the Mayor Ball's on Friday, May 22. 9. Polling of Members: (1) Wes Graff announced the Livonia Business Expo and Taste of the Town events. (2) Scott Grace inquired about MNC Motors and the reversal of the Board's original recommendation to deny the waiver use. Mr. Nagy explained that the Board reversed its recommendation when they were assured by the petitioner that the use would be permanent and that no cars would be displayed outside the facility. (3) Lowell Peterson requested that the trees be inspected to make sure they are healthy before the warranty expires. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 167th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on April 21, 2005, was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2005. Va ..07r-s -2/12,0• Marge Wa son, Secretary 3