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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-05-15 MINUTES OF THE 55th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH tire ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 55th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Marvin Walkon(unexcused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commission Mr. Dave Woodcox, Inspection Department Ms. Kim Danowski, Inspection Department Ms. Julia Stanley 1. Roll was called. 2. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman reported that the City Council had held a Capital Improvement Committee Meeting on the PRDA's request concerning whether they should purchase or rent the lighting fixtures along Plymouth Road as well as Phase I of the Improvement Plan for Plymouth Road. Mr. Polsinelli further reported after the discussion Edison representatives did show up and felt it should be put out for bids. The Chairman stated the Council will approve the purchase of the light fixtures and should approve the program for long-term easements with the businesses. The City or other body will continue the easement agreements. Mr. Iacoangeli of Beckett&Raeder can now move forward with obtaining the easements. 3. Viability of Establishing an Inspection Sub-Committee: Mr. Nagy reported they do have an Inspector working on the signs along Plymouth Road on weekends. He questioned if anyone was interested in chairing a committee that could work with the Inspection Department. If problems came up, the sub-committee could get back to Inspection concerning the problems or could invite them to a meeting. This could save the Inspectors spending two hours every other week attending the PRDA meetings. It was determined that Butch Raby would chair an Inspection Sub-Committee with Scott Grace and Jerry Wordhouse also serving on this committee. 4. Reports from Committees: George Burns Theater Committee: Mr. Nagy reported that the sub-committee was trying to arrange a meeting with Louis George, the owner of the theater, to learn about his plans. At the present time Mr. George was out of town but upon his return they will attempt to set up a meeting with him and then report back to the board. Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that this committee had met prior to this meeting at 2:00 p.m. Present at their meeting were John Nagy, Dennis Kujawa, Mike Buescher and Stan Anderson. The committee had received replies on their Request for Proposal from four different firms. It was the feeling of the group, after reviewing the proposals,that they would like approval from the board to interview Fisher Communications Services. They are a Livonia company and have done work within the City. They are also familiar with Plymouth Road. Their fee was $1,075 for four phases. If the board agrees, they would like to ask them to submit a proposed logo and a form for a newsletter for Board approval. They would like to meet a July 1 deadline but not sure they could make it. In the contents of the newsletter they would like a letter by the Chairman describing the PRDA proposal, a letter from the Mayor stressing the importance (100 of the PRDA, and something from John Nagy showing the overall plan and timetable. They would also like to have a letter from Mike McGee explaining the financing and an explanation from Beckett&Raeder discussing the first phase. The committee also felt it would be nice to have a snapshot of the PRDA members along with some background on the members. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #97-32 RESOLVED the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the Public Relations Committee to enter into negotiations for a contract with Fisher Communications Services not to exceed $2,000 and then bring the contract back to the board to vote on. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Anderson further reported he had received a call from Mike Buescher of Wonderland Mall who stated they were working on the window displays at the center and expected them to be ready in a couple of days. (IW -2- Vacant Building Committee: Mr. Grace had noting to report at this time. It (00, was reported that the Lutheran Nursing Home was to have its groundbreaking at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday the 17th of May. Construction Committee: Mr. Pike reported Mr. lacoangeli was still working on the material and therefore the committee had not held any more meetings. Chairman Polsinelli reported the attorney representing the shopping center next to the Family Buggy Restaurant had responded to their reply by saying they didn't like the elements of the two parking spaces and were going to withhold their support of the plan. The Chairman felt the PRDA needs to have an audience with their attorney. 5. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy turned the meeting over to Julia Stanley of the Purple Rose Flower Shop. Ms Stanley displayed her new plans to locate her flower shop at the location of the old Livonia Tire property. Ms. Stanley was told the board would have further discussions on this matter and report back to her. It was generally felt it would be in her best interest to locate at another area. The PRDA would be willing to offer assistance with other locations. Mr. Nagy next announced that this would be the last meeting for Jean Garvey, Secretary, as she will be retiring June 6, 1997. 6. Polling of Board Members: Mayor Kirksey brought the board up to date on the work being done to repair the roads. The Mayor did feel they have solved the local problems for Livonia. Mr. Raby thanked the board for their trust in naming him Chairman of the Inspection Committee. 7. Public Comment: Mr. Piercecchi told the board he felt they had taken a load off the Planning Commission by reviewing the request by Julia Stanley for her flower shop. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 55th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 15, 1997 was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on June 5, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Jcan Garvey, Secretary (6, -3-