HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2011-07-21 MINUTES OF THE 229th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
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The 229th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21,
2011, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Wayne Glass, Chairman
Betsy McCue, Vice Chairman
Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Scott Grace
John Hiltz
Toni Mette
Greg Meyer
Lowell Peterson
Absent: None
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Kevin Maillard, Director of Public Service
Doug Moore, DPW, Parks & Forestry Supervisor
Robert Auth, Resident
fire Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Grace, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-13 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby approve the Minutes of the 228th Regular Meeting
held on May 19, 2011.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Financial Reports.
The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the
months ending March 31 and April 30, 2011, were presented by Michael
Slater, Finance Director. The April 30, 2011, Balance Sheet reflects total
assets in the amount of $3,661,250.33, total liabilities in the amount of
$2,550,576.53 and a total fund balance of$1,110,673.80.
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On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-14 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
March 31 and April 30, 2011.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Old Business.
a. Irrigation Maintenance: Techseven, the irrigation maintenance
contractor, discovered major damage to the irrigation system when
they began preparing the system for summer activation. At the present
time, only two-thirds of the system is working, and 112 of the 375
zones are not operational. Many of the irrigation heads are broken or
missing, and one clock is missing. It is unclear as to what caused the
damage. It is speculated that the damage may have occurred from
vandalism or improper winterizing that took place in the Fall. The
Executive Committee will meet to review the cost of the unexpected
repairs when pricing is received from Techseven. These unexpected
repairs were not part of the contract awarded to Techseven. Mayor
Kirksey and Wayne Glass will prepare a communication for the
Plymouth Road property owners to explain the delay in starting the
irrigation system, which will be published in the local paper.
4. New Business.
a. Termination of Contract with Above & Beyond. Mark Taormina
advised that the City has entered into an agreement with MAS
Electrical Services, Inc. for electrical services and general electrical
maintenance at all City buildings and facilities, which will include light
bulb replacement on Plymouth Road. Therefore, notice will need to be
sent to the current PRDA contractor, Above & Beyond, to terminate
their services.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by McCue, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-15 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development
Authority does hereby authorize the termination of the
agreement with Above & Beyond Installations, Inc. for
light bulb replacement of streetlights on Plymouth Road
by providing a 30-day notice in accordance with PRDA
resolution #2006-24 adopted at the Regular Meeting of
the PRDA on October 19, 2006.
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Cir Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
b. Banners. The subject of continuing the banner program was
discussed in light of the current financial situation. Toni Mette stated
that she wanted the program to continue even if it was on a scaled
back basis because of its value in showcasing the corridor. The
general consensus was that the program would be discontinued
because of the costs involved in banner replacement and installation.
It was also agreed that the banner warranty would be reviewed
regarding product deterioration, and that the City will take possession
of the banners that are currently in storage with Above & Beyond;
On a motion made by McCue, seconded by Grace, and adopted, it was
#2011-16 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development
Authority does hereby determine to discontinue the
banner program on Plymouth Road until such time as
sufficient funding becomes available to cover the costs of
replacement and installation services on a regular basis,
and that all banners currently installed shall be removed.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: McCue, Grace, Hiltz, Peterson, Meyer, Kirksey,
Glass
NAYES: Mette
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 229th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
July 21, 2011, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, August 18, 2011.
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Margie Watson, Secretary