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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1994-10-20 MINUTES OF THE 5TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 5th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:00 p.m. , Thursday, October 20, 1994. Mayor Robert D. Bennett presided as Acting Chairman. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Conrad Carson Mr. Joe Laura Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Dale Summers Members Absent: Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Ed Brown Mr. Adelard Raby Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Michael McGee, Council Member Ms. Judie Nagy, City Assessor Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Tedd Schneider, Livonia Observer The first item on the agenda was the adoption of the minutes of the 4th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 15, 1994. On a motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Laura and unanimously approved, it was #94-7 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 4th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 15, 1994 are approved. Mayor Bennett, Acting Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. The next item on the agenda was the election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. On a motion duly made by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Polsinelli and unanimously approved, Bill Pike was elected Chairman of the Plymouth Road Development Authority. On a motion duly made by Ms. Mette, seconded by Mr. Laura and unanimously approved, Michael Polsinelli was elected Vice-Chairman of the Plymouth Road Development Authority. tow Mayor Bennett turned the gavel over to Mr. Polsinelli in the absence of Mr. Pike. The next item on the agenda was a response from Judie Nagy, City Assessor, regarding tax abated properties within the Plymouth Road Development Authority district. Ms. Nagy presented and discussed with the members of the Authority a study of properties involved in the Plymouth Road Development Authority that at the time of certificate expiration will be returned to the ad valorem assessment roll. The next item on the agenda was an update by Mr. Nagy on the current Plymouth Road projects. Mr. Nagy reviewed the following proposals received by the Planning Commission and City Council: 1) Proposal to add a 1,025 square foot addition to Tennyson Chevrolet located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Hubbard Avenue. 2) Proposal to remodel and expand Bill Brown Ford located on the northeast corner of Hubbard Avenue and Plymouth Road. 3) Possible withdrawal of Builder's Square previously requesting to be located at the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads. On a motion made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #94-8 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the writing of letters to the City Council requesting that the landscape areas be increased to the extent possible in connection with the Tennyson Chevrolet addition and the Bill Brown Ford addition. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice-Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mr. Nagy informed the Authority that there was a project under way to clear up the traffic problem where Sears Road runs into Plymouth Road on the north but cuts across the street on the south where it becomes Milburn. The City is attempting to line those two streets up in an effort to clean up that intersection. The next item on the agenda was a change to the Bylaws as requested by City Council. It was determined to amend the Bylaws to include in Section 1 of Article I "and unexcused" and to delete from Section 1 of Article I "( ii) the member has been absent". It was further determined to amend Section 3 of Article II by adding "or Mayor Pro Tem" and deleting "President of the Livonia City Council". On a motion duly made by Mayor Bennett and seconded by Ms. Mette, it was #94-9 RESOLVED that, having considered the Bylaws as amended by the City Council, said Bylaws are hereby approved and adopted as amended. -2- A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bennett, Polsinelli , Mette, Carson, Laura, Peterson, Anderson, Summers NAYS: Grace ABSENT: Pike, Walkon, Brown, Raby Mr. Polsinelli , Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted. The next item on the agenda was a report from Councilman McGee regarding financing PRDA Projects. Councilman McGee discussed with the members the four methods of financing, which are as follows: (1) The least important way was having someone else contribute money, either the City or through a grant, etc. (2) Existing tool - special assessment districts to be used for special improvements in a special area within the district. (3) DDAs have the authority to levy an amount not to exceed 2 mills uniformly across district with the funds to be used to accomplish projects within the district. This would be subject to City Council approval and subject to veto by the Mayor. (4) Tax Increment Financing where you can encourage economic development in an area by capturing the taxes which are going to be paid anyway and putting them back into the district to make some improvements. This method must be adopted by the Board and City Council. Vice-Chairman Polsinelli stated because of the lateness of the hour they would deal with items 5 and 6 at a future meeting. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of twice monthly meetings. On a motion made by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #94-10 RESOLVED that, effective November 1, 1994, the Plymouth Road Development Authority has agreed to meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Mr. Polsinelli , Vice-Chairman declared the motion approved. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 5th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on October 20, 1994 was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held November 3, 1994. Je , Garvey, Secreta -3-