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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-11-20 MINUTES OF THE 64TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 64th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mrs. Toni Mette Members Absent: Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused) Mr. Dennis Kujawa(excused) L, Others Present: Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett and Raeder Inc. Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder Inc. Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mr. Mike McGee 1. 12:00- 3:00 PM: Work session for PRDA plan for Plymouth Road. 2. 3:00 PM: Roll was called. 3. Adoption of November 6, 1997 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #97-67 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 63rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 6, 1997 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Comments from Chairman: A letter received from the Department of Law to the City Council regarding MDOT's proposal to transfer jurisdiction of Plymouth Road (lbe from MDOT to the City of Livonia, and the City's response which requests MDOT to reconsider its plans was read to the Board. 5. Beckett& Raeder- Construction Progress Report: Carey Baker noted that the progress on Plymouth Road has been slow for a couple of weeks because of weather, but has asked the contractors to finish up. The landscape contractor is coming in to touch up what is there and get the street trees in. The trees will be guaranteed. It was noted that a lot of the construction work has not been completed to their satisfaction. The contractor has stated that any work that has been rejected will not be charged. The electrical contractor is finishing up. The bases for the lights are in and the lights will be installed in January. It was requested of Peter Basille& Sons that the electrical contractor foreman not return. Also, the limestone has been rejected for the second time as a"gray" color was again sent instead of the requested"buff" color. Mr. Baker has spoken to the jobbers directly for a correction. Peter Basille& Sons will work through the winter on the wall construction, but must inform Beckett&Raeder of the costs to continue. The timing is to finish the walls by May 15, 1998, the landscaping to start in April and be completed by June 15, 1998. 6. Reports from Committees: Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that the PRDA newsletter is at the printers now and will go to Lunden Communications for distribution and mailing the first week in December. The next issue should be set for March 1998. He stated he was proud of the first issue's contents. Vacant Buildings Committee: None. Construction Committee: Construction will move forward and they will give consideration in the near future as to whether or not to sell bonds to do all the work as agreed during the working session today. Carey Baker was asked if all the easement contracts were signed. He informed the Board that he was meeting with the Eternal Tattoo Parlor owner this week, and Bob Johnson and VIP have signed. John's Cleaners requested that a tree not be put in front of his building because he feels that it would hide his building. The Streetscape plan is for two lights 120' equally spaced with two trees between except for John's Cleaners where only one tree was scheduled. Technically,this is the right-of-way. The Auto Wash will not sign until a commitment is made that no work will be performed during his working hours. It was suggested that we agree to his request and work around him. Lasky Furniture has agreed to sign and transfer the deed. Inspection Committee: None. Search Committee: Absent. (ow -2- j Mr. Raby and Mr. Peterson will head the Nominating Committee for election of officers which will take place in January. Nominations should be returned before the December 18, 1997 PRDA meeting. Chairman Polsinelli reviewed the plan for the corridor which had been agreed to during the working session prior to this Regular Meeting. Discussion followed and it was decided to request the City Council to start action on a 20 year bond and extend the life of the PRDA. On a motion by Mr. Peterson and seconded by Mr. Pike, it was RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that the Livonia City Council extend the life of the PRDA to coincide with the life of the bond issue. The motion was postponed for further discussion. On a motion by Mr. Peterson and seconded by Mr. Wordhouse, it was RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority recommends to the City Council that a request for a$7.5 million bond issue for a twelve year period to accelerate the Plymouth Road construction activities be approved. The motion was postponed for further discussion. On a motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Wordhouse and unanimously approved, it was #97-68 RESOLVED that, the PRDA does hereby direct the Finance Director and bond counsel to determine the potential cash flow and bond amount, with and without Schoolcraft College and Wayne County, for a resolution to request City Council approval for the PRDA to issue a bond for the purpose of accelerating Plymouth Road improvements. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 7. Update on Plymouth Road Projects: Mr. Nagy announced that two signs informing that the Plymouth Road improvements are the result of the PRDA have been completed and will be installed at the park on Inkster and Plymouth and on the north side of Plymouth Road at Haller. Two more signs will be installed next year. 8. Polling of Board Members: Scott Grace asked if there would be street signs on every corner (yes)and if the street lights are set up for lighting both the street and sidewalks. Mr. Baker responded there was a full candle watt of light. Also, Mr. Grace -3- suggested that he would like to see an article on small business loans in the next newsletter. Chairman Polsinelli closed the meeting by thanking the members for taking the time out of their busy schedules to attend this extended meeting and stated that it was a very productive meeting. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 64th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 20, 1997 was adjourned at 4:40 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on December 4, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Doris Urbanski, Secretary (ro -4-