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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12th - February 4, 198058 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF LIVONIA A Special Meeting of the Economic Development Corporation of Livonia was called to order by the Secretary, in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, at approximately 7:10 p.m., February 4, 1980, in the Third Floor Conference Room of the New City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Mr. Kenneth Hale Mr. Frank Hand Mr. Alan Helmkamp Mr. Robert Jankowski Ms. Helen Kavanaugh Mr. Ronald Mardiros *Mr. Angelo Plakas Mr. Fernon Feenstra Mr. Edward McNally DIRECTORS ABSENT: Mr. Stanley Telman Mr. Peter Ventura OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Daniel Gilmartin, Executive Director Ms. Marie King, Recording Secretary Mr. Frank Pierron, Lindhout Associates Mr. Thomas Zimmer, Dickinson, Wright, McKean, Cudlip & Moon Mr. Jack Temple, American Community Mr. Donald Bonner, American Community 0n a motion by Mr. Hale, supported by Mr. Hand, it was 1180-87 RESOLVED, that by the request of the Secretary, and in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the meeting be turned over to the Treasurer, Mr. Helmkamp, to be Acting Chairman. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following result: AYES: Hale, Hand, Helmkamp, Jankowski, Kavanaugh, Mardiros, Feenstra, and McNally NAYS: None The Secretary declared the resolution adopted. 0n a motion by Mr. Hand, supported by Mr. Hale, it was 1180-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 1980, of the Livonia Economic Development Corporation, be approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following result: AYES: Hale, Hand, Helmkamp, Jankowski, Kavanaugh, Mardiros NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS : Feenstra, McNally 59 The Acting Chairman declared the resolution adopted. The Executive Director presented each of the Directors with some background material regarding American Community Mutual Insurance Company. The primary item on the Agenda this evening is the consideration of the Project Plan for American Community. If approved, the Project Plan will be on the Planning Commission agenda tomorrow evening (2/5/80). If the Planning Commission approves it, it would then have the ability to move to City Council for the final docu- mentation in the process, which, after a Public Hearing by the Council to establish public purpose, would bring it back to the EDC for the Bond Authorizing Resolution. The two additional directors recommended by the Mayor, and approved by the City Council, are present this evening. Mr. Feenstra and Mr. McNally are on the staff of Schoolcraft College and are, therefore, directly affected by this project. Mr. Helmkamp asked the Executive Director if any changes had been made from the original application submitted on September 27, 1979. The Executive Director replied that the Project Plan is much more detailed than the application, however, nothing has been changed. Representatives of American Community Mutual Insurance Company are present this evening to answer any questions; and Mr. Frank Pierron of Lindhout Associates Architects, will explain the details of the building. * Mr. Plakas arrived at approximately 7:30 p.m. Mr. Frank Pierron presented sketches and a model of the proposed building and surrounding area. It will be an approximate 45,000 square feet, 3 story office building built into the side of the hill to give the appearance of being only two stories. The building will be constructed of stainless steel, glazed brick and ceramic tile. It should be very energy efficient. Mr. McNally and Mr. Feenstra questioned the parking situation and how it might conflict with Schoolcraft's parking. Mr. Pierron said there would be about 95 feet between the entrance to American Community and the entrance to Schoolcraft. He agreed there might be some traffic problems to be worked out. However, American 60 Community is not the type of business to generate much traffic. Their operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.. Those hours would be the ones to be most concerned with. Mr. Mardiros questioned why they are building into the hill. He thinks the building would look better on a flat piece of ground. Any dirt to be removed could be dumped at Bicentennial Park for the ski hill. Mr. Pierron explained that it is primarily an engineering problem, and after careful study they have determined this is the best and most economical way to go. There being no further discussion, On a motion by Mr. Hand, supported by Mr. Feenstra, it was #80-89 WHEREAS, The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") has considered the request of American Community Mutual Insurance Company (the "Company") to develop, adopt, and recommend a Project Plan in accordance with ACT 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, a form of Project Plan for the American Community Mutual Insurance Company Office Building Project has been prepared and has been submitted to this Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Board of this Corporation has duly considered such Project Plan and has found same to be in compliance with the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of Plymouth, Michigan, has consented by Resolution to the transfer of employment to the City of Livonia as required by Section 8(3) of the Act, and a copy of such Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Project Plan meets all the requirements set forth in Section 8(4) of the Act. 2. That the land included within the Project Area to be acquired is reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the plan and of the Act in an efficient and economically satisfactory manner. 3. That the Project Plan is in reasonable accord with the master plan of the City of Livonia. 61 4. That the Project Plan and size is practicable and in the public interest. 5. That all public services, such as fire and police protection and utilities, are or will be adequate to service the Project Area. 6. That there will be no changes in zoning, streets, street levels, intersections, or utilities. 7. That the persons who will be active in the management of the Project for not less than one (1) year after the approval of the Project Plan have sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan properly. 8. That the proposed method of financing the Project is feasible and the Corporation has the ability to arrange the financing. 9. That the Project is reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act. 10. That the Project shall not have the effect of transferring employment from a Michigan municipality to the City of Livonia except for the transfer of employees from the City of Plymouth, Michigan. Approval for such transfers has been sought and received from the City Commission of Plymouth, Michigan. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA RESOLVES AND HEREBY RECOMMENDS THE PROJECT PLAN as outlined in the document entitled "PROJECT PLAN (American Community Mutual Insurance Company Office Building Project)" to the City of Livonia Planning Commission and hereby requests the City of Livonia Planning Commission to approve the Project Plan, and submit its findings and recommendations for approval of the Project Plan to the City Council of Livonia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Livonia is hereby requested, following a public hearing in accordance with the Act, to determine that the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose and to approve the plan, and authorize the Corporation to take such steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of revenue bonds or notes. All resolutuions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following result: AYES: Hale, Hand, Helmkamp, Jankowski, Kavanaugh, Mardiros, Plakas, Feenstra, and McNally NAYS: None The Acting Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 62 On a motion by Mr. Hand, supported by Mr. Hale, and unanimously adopted, it was #80-90 RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting of the Livonia Economic Development Corporation be duly adjourned at 7:40 p.m., February 4, 1980. Respectfully sub itted, Ron Mardiros, Secretary /k