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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-01-15 MINUTES OF THE 67TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH (iito ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 67th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 1998 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Mike Polsinelli Members Absent: Mr. Scott Grace (excused) Mr. Donald Gelinas(excused) L, Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Angelo Mauti Mr. Jack Engebretson, Council President Ms. Marie Chestney, Observer Newspapers 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of December 18, 1997 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-1 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 66th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 18, 1997 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli commented on the meeting with the Director of DDOT regarding the discontinuation of bus service into Livonia. The Director was asked for ridership studies to support their claim that it was not worthwhile for DDOT to continue service, but they did not supply this information. The SMART bus service was not contacted by DDOT to help resolve the problem. Livonia Mall, Cor Wonderland Mall and businesses on Plymouth Road would be hurt by not being able to have employees bus serviced. DDOT offered that if someone would subsidize the bus service, they would consider running buses to Livonia, however they would not give a cost estimate for this. Mayor Kirksey stated he was surprised as everyone else regarding this matter as he too read about it in the papers. His opinion was that DDOT is a lost cause and we should concentrate on the SMART system. We support about $1 million in taxes a year to SMART. We could get out of the contract with SMART which is through the end of this calendar year depending on what happens to the millage for SMART service. Chairman Polsinelli stated they have a few people working on it internally. Chairman Polsinelli noted that the Resolution and Notice of Intent for the Development Bonds will be heard at the January 21, 1998 Council meeting. Mr. Raby announced that Miller Canfield issued an opinion that Schoolcraft College does not have the option to opt out of the PRDA. 4. Mr. Angelo Mauti presented a plan to the Board for a proposed 6-bay car wash on the north side of Plymouth Road between Haller and Camden Avenues. He is also the owner of the tire store next door. He showed photos of his current car wash on Seven Mile and Inkster in Redford which would be similar to the design for this location. Mr. Nagy informed the Board that it would be a waiver use in this zoning and require a public hearing before the Planning Commission who would then give a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Mauti explained that it will be a 24 hour operation and take 5 to 6 months to build. It will be split faced block all the way up, all cement will be heated, have 3 vacuum cleaners in front and 3 in back, all drains will be contained within the property, and have the required 15% landscaping. It will be a family owned business and will be visited 2 or 3 times a day. He stated that he gave Beckett and Raeder permission to close the curb approach that was on the property. On a motion by Mr. Pike and supported by Mrs. Mette, it was RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support plans submitted by Angelo Mauti for Pete's Car Wash to be constructed on Plymouth Road between Haller and Camden Avenues. The motion was postponed for further discussion. Mr. Peterson commented he liked the idea of a business going in this location, but he questioned its appearance on Plymouth Road. Chairman Polsinelli and Mayor Kirksey commented on the closed driveway and suggested that Beckett and Raeder be contacted for input on this plan. Mr. Mauti was requested to return to the February 5 meeting with a landscape plan. L -2- 5. Budget Report. Mr. Slater did not present a budget report this month as the Finance Department is in the process of closing the books for year end. 6. Beckett and Raeder Construction Report. In the absence of Carey Baker, Mr. Pike distributed an updated construction report submitted by Beckett and Raeder. He also commented on discussions with Peter Basile and Sons noting that they are on schedule and overall we are pleased with the work performed. 7. Reports from Committees: Public Relations Committee: Stan Anderson announced that he wrote a Plymouth Road progress report for the City Newsletter which will appear in the April 1 issue. The Committee discussed a schedule for distributing the next issue of the PRDA Newsletter and concluded that April 1 (5 months since the first issue)would be reasonable. The content would include progress of businesses on Plymouth Road such as the extensive renovations at Wonderland Mall, Comfort Inn and Zerbo's Health store. The Committee would like to include photos of these businesses. In a future issue of the PRDA Newsletter, the Committee would like to do an article on small business loan procedures to encourage businesses on Plymouth Road to take advantage of that opportunity, and also inform them of the small business counseling available at Schoolcraft College. Another addition to this newsletter would be a list of all the members of the Board and their relationship outside of the PRDA. Mr. Anderson noted that the City of Westland's DDA newsletter also included their Council activities, and he suggested that this could be incorporated into the PRDA newsletter. Cry Mr. Anderson then presented to the Board samples of new stationery, envelopes and business cards for the Plymouth Road Development Authority. Discussion followed regarding the need for business cards and costs regarding one, two or four color stationery items. On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Wordhouse and unanimously approved, it was #98-2 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request the Public Relations Committee purchase 1000 sheets of letterhead and envelopes and 500 generic business cards in the four-color scheme of the PRDA logo as presented by Fisher Creative Services. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. A suggestion was made to deal directly with the printers for this order to save costs, and Toni Mette will check prices with Mette Printing Company. Vacant Building Committee: Absent. Construction Committee: Bill Pike presented quotes for aerial photographs from Abrams, Areo and Advance Mapping companies. He noted that the Abrams' quote -3- was for 4-1/2 miles while the others were for the full 6 mile length. Mr. Pike will request a new quote from Abrams for the whole Plymouth corridor. Inspection Committee: None. Search Committee: Mr. Walkon suggested that the PRDA Chairman write a letter to the City Council and Planning Commission to appoint someone to compose a job description describing the requirements of a PRDA Director. Discussion followed regarding sources for small business loans. 8. Update on Plymouth Road Projects: John Nagy reported that Julie Stanley of the Purple Rose flower shop has a buyer for her interest in the store at 31600 Plymouth Road. The Italian Jewelry store owner said her plans would suit his needs for a retail jewelry store and is interested in this location. Ms. Stanley would like to return to the Board and discuss her plans. Election of Officers: On a motion duly made, seconded and approved, Michael V. Polsinelli was elected Chairman of the Plymouth Road Development Authority. On a motion duly made, seconded and approved, Jerry Wordhouse was elected Vice-Chairman of the Plymouth Road Development Authority. Mr. Pike congratulated Mike Polsinelli on a job well done during the past year. 9. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Peterson reported that the light poles in the middle of the sidewalk have not yet been barricaded. The Western Bottleggers in the old Lasky Furniture store have not vacated the premises. The new paint job on the Mr. Muffler store looks nice and suggested a complimentary letter should be sent to them. The closed donut shop at Plymouth and Middlebelt has a sign announcing the future opening of the Bread Basket Deli. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 6tith Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 15, 1998 was adjourned at 5:06 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on February 5, 1998 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. (6,0Doris Urbanski, Secretary -4-