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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 9th - November 15, 1979 signed29 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF LIVONIA A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order by Mr. Hand, Chairman, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 1979, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Third Floor Conference Room Livonia, Michigan. The Chairman asked if Mr. Mardiros would be acting Secretary for this meeting. Mr. Mardiros accepted. Roll was called by the Secretary with the following results: Directors Present: Mr. Frank Hand Mrs. Helen Kavanaugh Mr. Peter Ventura Mr. Kenneth Hale Mr. Ronald Mardiros *Mr. Alan Helmkamp Mr. Stanley Telman **Mr. Angelo Plakas Directors Absent: Mr. Robert Jankowski Others Present: Mr. Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator Mr. Louis W. Kasischke, Attorney for Supreme Dist. Mr. Richard A. Lewis, Controller for Supreme Dist. Mr. Bruce Rosen, Owner of Supreme Distributors Co. Mr. Ben Gorbach, Project Coordinator for Supreme Mr. Iry Rich, Iry Rich Associates Mrs. Marie King On a motion by Mr. Hale, supported by Mr. Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-47 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 25, 1979, are hereby approved as presented. The Chairman announced that Mr. Kenneth Hale has been approved by the City Council, and is now an official, voting member of the Board, and is welcomed. Mr. Angelo Plakas has been appointed to the Board but has not yet been approved by Council; therefore, he is not eligible to vote tonight. *Mr. Helmkamp arrived at approximately 7:50 p.m. The Chairman raised the question of whether or not the Board felt a Study Meeting should be called once a month to discuss applications which would be voted on at the following Regular Meeting. This would enable the Board to discuss 30 the applicants in a more relaxed atmosphere and vote more intelligibly at the Regular Meetings. After some discussion, it was decided that beginning with the December meeting, the Board would convene at 7:00 p.m. for a study session, with the regular meeting commencing at 8:00 p.m. **Mr. Plakas arrived at approximately 7:55 p.m. 0n a motion by Mr. Ventura, supported by Mrs. Kavanaugh, it was #179-48 RESOLVED that legal counsel should be retained by the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following result: AYES: Kavanaugh, Ventura, Hale, Mardiros, Helmkamp, Telman NAYS: Hand The Chairman appointed Mr. Hale, Mr. Helmkamp, and Mr. Plakas as a committee to select a qualified firm as legal counsel for the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia, and make a recommendation at the next meeting. 0n a motion by Mr. Ventura, supported by Mr. Hale, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-49 RESOLVED that the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia consider the appointment of a CPA firm for an annual audit. The Chairman appointed Mrs. Kavanaugh, Mr. Ventura, and Mr. Mardiros as a committee to make recommendation to the Board at the next meeting on a CPA firm. On a motion by Mr. Helmkamp, supported by Mr. Telman, and unanimously adopted, it was #179-50 RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia amend the bylaws, Article III, Section 7, as follows: ARTICLE III Section 7 Delegation of Duties of Officers In the absence of any officer of the Corporation, or for any other reason that the Board may deem sufficient, the Board may delegate, from time to time and for such time as it may deem appropriate, the powers or duties, or any of them, of such officer to any other officer, (director, or other individual so designated) provided a majority of the Board then in office concurs therein. 31 On a motion by Mr. Mardiros, supported by Mr. Hale, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-51 RESOLVED, that we appoint the Finance Department of the City of Livonia to keep the financial records of the Economic Development Corporation and work under the direction of the Treasurer of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia. 0n a motion by Mr. Helmkamp, supported by Mr. Ventura, it was #79-52 RESOLVED, that Agenda Item #9, regarding the fee schedule of applicants to the Economic Development Corporation, be tabled until such time as more information is available as to the costs incurred by the Economic Development Corporation in the processing of an application. 0n a motion by Mr. Helmkamp, supported by Mr. Mardiros, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-53 RESOLVED, that we modify our application to include the revisions which Mr, Gilmartin has drafted in the standard form we have been using. 0n a motion by Mr. Ventura, supported by Mr. Hale, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-54 RESOLVED, that we establish a petty cash fund of $150 to be used by the Executive Director for such sundries as stamps, stationery etc. The Chairman called for the election of officers for the coming fiscal year of 12/1/79 through 11/30/80 and opened the floor for, nominations. Mr. Helmkamp and Mr. Ventura were both nominated for Chairman. Mr. Helmkamp declined the nomination. There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared the nominations closed. The Chairman declared Mr. Ventura elected Chairman for the new fiscal year. The Chairman opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Mr. Mardiros was nominated. There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared the nominations closed. The Chairman declared Mr. Mardiros the Secretary for the new fiscal year. The Chairman opened the floor for nominations for Treasurer. Mr. Helmkamp and Mrs. Kavanaugh were both nominated. Mrs. Kavanaugh declined the nomination. There being no further nominations, the Chairman declared the nominations closed. The Chairman declared Mr. Helmkamp the Treasurer for the new fiscal year. 32 Representatives of Supreme Distributors made a brief presentation and answered various questions put to them by the Board. Mr. Richard Lewis, Controller for Supreme Distributors, explained that Supreme Distributors is a distributor of health and beauty aids to major retail chains throughout the United States. They have outgrown their space in Detroit and are looking to expand into Livonia. Mr. Bruce Rosen, owner of Supreme Distributors, is the actual applicant to the EDC and he will lease the building back to Supreme Distributors. It is estimated that the new project would be approximately $3,000,000 and would employ approximately 80 to 125 people. 0n a motion by Mr. Ventura, supported by Mr. Mardiros, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-55 RESOLVED, that Supreme Distributors be acted upon at the next Study Meeting of the Economic Development Corporation to be held on December 11, to allow the Board more time to review the project before issuing a letter of inducement. No action was taken on the designation of the Project Area for Jacobsons. It was suggested that a drawing should accompany the legal description. 0n a motion by Mr. Telman, supported by Mr. Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-56 RESOLVED, that this Regular Meeting of the Livonia Economic Development Corporation be duly adjourned at 9:50 p.m., November 15, 1979. Mr. Ronald Mard'iros Acting Secretary /k