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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2009-11-19 a MINUTES OF THE 213TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 213th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:08 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: John Hiltz, Chairman Jack Kirksey, Mayor Wayne Glass Scott Grace Betsy McCue Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Jeff Staebler Members Absent: Dan West (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Robert Auth, Resident Christopher Martin, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Audience Communication. Mr. Christopher Martin, Martin's Yard Accents, submitted a letter, dated November 19, 2009, requesting to be put on the agenda for the January 21, 2010, Regular Meeting of the PRDA for the purpose of discussing his business located at 12275 Inkster Road. 3. Adoption of the 211th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Kirksey, and unanimously adopted, it was #2009-27 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 211th Regular Meeting held - by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on July 16, 2009, are hereby approved. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. . I November 19, 2009 2 4. Adoption of the 212th General Meeting Minutes. toe On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted, it was #2009-28 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 212th General Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 17, 2009, are hereby approved. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Financial Reports: (a) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending May 31, June 30, July 31 and August 31, 2009, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The August Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,139,021.66, total liabilities in the amount of $15,511.00 and a total fund balance of $3,123,510.66. On a motion made by Glass, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2009-29 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending May 31, 2009; June 30, 2009; July 31, 2009; and August 31, 2009. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Holiday Events: Mr. Hiltz acknowledged receipt of letter from Bill Heaton, President of the Livonia Goodfellows, Inc., dated September 28, 2009, thanking the PRDA for their past donations and requesting a donation for this year. Mr. Nagy recommended that the PRDA support the Goodfellows organization. It was agreed that a contribution would be made in the amount of$700.00 to support needy families within the Authority's district. On a motion made by Meyer, supported by Staebler, and unanimously adopted, it was #2009-30 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize a monetary contribution to the Livonia Goodfellows, Inc. in the amount of $700.00 to provide household goods and clothing to Livonia families living within the Authority's district. November 19, 2009 3 Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) The Board Members will be polled to determine a time and location for the Annual PRDA Holiday Dinner. 7. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: (a) Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, provided an update on the Hubbard Road and Tech Center Drive project. Four easements have been obtained but the language may need to be amended to include the placement of mast arms on the property. An inventory will need to be done on the Rauhorn materials to ascertain what supplies need to be purchased for the project. Scott Grace asked to have a list of intersections that may be included in future improvements. (b) Toni Mette asked for a quotation on installing a bus shelter for the stop at Middlebelt and Plymouth. Public Relations Committee: (a) Toni Mette distributed the Fall/Winter Newsletter that was sent to 13,000 addresses. (b) Jeff Staebler advised that a meeting will take place in January with Enable Point to discuss various website issues. They have been provided with the PRDA logo and and the newsletters have been downloaded. Lowell Peterson asked to have tre a report on the number of hits made on the website. 8. Director's Report: (a) Mr. Nagy advised that the red holiday banners will be installed after Thanksgiving and the old winter banners will be used because new ones have not been manufactured yet. Two light poles have been damaged by vehicles. The light pole near the Elks Club has been replaced and the repair cost will be covered by insurance. The light pole near the Ford Parts Plant needs to have the base replaced and fixture installed. 9. Polling of Members: Betsy McCue stated that there are two awnings on Plymouth Road that are unsightly, one is located at U.S. Tire and the other at the old Office Liquidators building. Mayor Kirksey advised that Ordinance Enforcement is aware of the problems. Mayor Kirksey provided an update on the GM Plant closing, a vacant building at Eckles and Plymouth Road and the food processing plant at Plymouth and Harrison. Lowell Peterson advised the Board that he will be contacting them individually for officer nominations for 2010, and an election will take place in January. • November 19, 2009 4 10. Audience Communication: Chris Martin advised that a lamp post in front tro of his business at 12275 Inkster Road was hit by a vehicle and is leaning. Mayor Kirksey advised that the lamp post is under the jurisdiction of Wayne County, not the City. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 213th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 18, 2009, was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009. azA�. e)gr .o-or-> Margie Watson, Secretary (be C