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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-08-06 MINUTES OF THE 77th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 77th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:45 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 1998 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Bill Pike Members Absent: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey(excused) Mr. Dennis Kujawa(excused) Mr. Donald Gelinas(excused) Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Ms. JoAnn Michaels, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mr. Ralph Williams, Livonia resident Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mr. Jeffery A. Bryant, Economic Development Manager Ms. Marie Chestney, Observer Newspaper 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of June 16, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-24 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 76th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on July 16, 1998 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli reported on(1)invoices from Beckett and Raeder and Fisher Creative Services, (2) a Search Committee meeting on August 19. try 4. Budget Report: Mr. Slater presented a resolution for the Board's consideration requesting the establishment of an additional bank checking account to pay expenditures related to the bond issue. On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #98-25 RESOLVED: 1. That NBD BANK, herein called"Bank", is designated as depository bank of this business Entity subject to Bank's terms and conditions governing this account, as they may be amended from time to time, all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. The Bank is authorized to check the credit history of the Entity. 2. The Bank is authorized: A. TO ACCEPT FOR DEPOSIT and/or for collection, any cash, checks, drafts, orders, instruments, or other items or credits, including: electronic, telephone, oral or wire transfers, when deposited, credited or transmitted for deposit and/or credit to such account(s) and credit of this Entity. B. TO PAY CHECKS or charge this account, upon presentation of checks, drafts, orders, instruments, or other items or debits or charges, including: electronic, telephone, oral or wire transfers, drawn upon or against this account when signed or otherwise authorized by the Treasurer and one of the following individuals: Title Name Chairperson Michael Polsinelli Secretary John J. Nagy C. Bank may charge this account when these items are signed or transferred,without making any inquiries regarding these items even if they are issued or endorsed to an Authorized Signer(s), tendered in payment of an individual's obligations or for deposit to the account(s) of the Authorized Signer(s), or otherwise. 3. That Authorized Signer(s) are authorized to execute such agreements or instructions as may be required by Bank including: C 2. A. Agreements necessary to authorize the electronic, (hie telephone, oral or wire transfers to or from this account and the terms for such transfers. B. Agreements necessary to authorize foreign or telegraphic transfers or automated clearing house transactions. C. Instructions regarding where and to whom the Bank should forward statements and canceled items. 4. That every authorization previously granted to Bank with respect to this account is revoked and rescinded. However, the authority given is retroactive, and any acts referred to which were performed by the Authorized Signer(s) prior to the adoption of these resolutions are ratified and confirmed. Further that every authorization granted to the Bank herein with respect to this account shall remain in full force and effect until the Bank is provided with a new appropriately authorized resolution. 5. That the signature(s) and facsimile signature(s), if any, set opposite the respective title(s) above are genuine and that the person(s)whose signature(s) appear on the authorization were incumbents of the office/position(s) of the Entity set opposite their respective signature(s) on the date indicated. 6. That the above resolutions do not conflict with or contravene the creating or governing document(s) of the Entity. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett and Raeder, Inc. JoAnne Michaels reported that Phase I construction is 95% complete, and Phase II will begin on Monday, August 10. Basile has some remedial work to do. Because work is two weeks behind schedule, money is being withheld as per contract. They have been given a punch list for response. Also, BRI has installed a computer detailed tracking system and when tasks are not fulfilled, Basile is to submit a letter stating the reason for the delay. Bids are out for asphalt paving behind Mama Mia's; Basile's bid was too high. Bids are also out for grounds maintenance for Phase 1 and Phase 2. Discussion followed regarding the contract for landscaping for Phase II. It was BRI's opinion that even though McMullen and Associates were slow, they did quality work and seem to put in an honest effort. The second and third contractors who bid did not have the same quality of work. BRI will speak to McMullen expressing the Board's concerns. C 3. Carey Baker distributed an easement status update for Phase II. Of the 32 easements, 23 have been signed. There is a problem with Feinn Tire as Mr. Feinn has indicated he has no interest in signing the easement. Mr. Polsinelli suggested as a follow- up to send a photo of a completed section to Mr. Feinn, and Stan Anderson said that as a good customer of Feinn Tire, he would personally speak to him. The electrical contractor will be ready in about 3 weeks, work will continue through the fall and winter, and landscaping and irrigation completed in the spring of 1999. Intersection lighting at Plymouth and Inkster was discussed and Mr. Baker replied that they will get together with Redford on this item, but technically since the tax increment plan runs from the right-of-way to right-of-way, they can proceed. Mr. Anderson asked if the electric boxes will be replaced and Mr. Baker said they would. Also, Mr. Peterson noted that the landscaping on Harrison at the corner of Plymouth Road looked poor, and Mr. Nagy will call this to the attention of the Inspection Department. John Iacoangeli displayed a site drawing of proposed banner locations. The banners could be used as a means of"way finding"for businesses on the corridor. Each mile road could have a different color of banner displaying a main address. The intersections would have the City of Livonia logo, followed by seasonal banners and then the color identification banner on every other light pole. The banners would be custom made by the Kalamazoo Banner company from either canvas or nylon material for a cost tir of an estimated $60,000 for the corridor, without installation. Mr. Iacoangeli will bring color samples to the next meeting. The question was asked as to who would store and change the banners. Mr. Iacoangeli stated that some communities hire an outside contractor and others have their Department of Public Service take care of this. The banners should periodically be taken down, laundered and/or replaced every three or four years. Boards depicting Phase III plans were displayed for review of the Board members. Basile will video the corridor from now on. Mr. Wordhouse inquired about the southeast corner of Plymouth and Farmington Roads where the sidewalk is at the curb line and the parking lot is below store level. Mr. Baker said they could move the sidewalk back and put in a greenbelt and since it is also a bus stop, put in benches and give it a park-like atmosphere. A suggestion was made to have the PRDA August 20 meeting at Mama Mia's restaurant, invite the contractors, and walk the corridor. 6. Public Relations Committee: Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson said he dropped off several copies of the second issue of the PRDA newsletter at Wonderland Center,Bill Brown Ford and Wall Street Travel which we featured in that edition. They were very pleased and appreciative. Mr. Anderson also spoke with Fisher Creative Services about participating in a public relations event for the corridor. Some suggested events were a classic car show, spring flower show, a tent of photographs of past and 4. future Plymouth Road design, a treasure hunt and a craft or art fair. It was suggested that (OW a request for ideas could be included in the next newsletter and that FCS could do a survey of the merchants in the corridor for feedback. Vacant Buildings Committee: No report. Construction Committee: Mr. Pike commented on the excellent job JoAnne Michaels has been doing for the PRDA. Inspection Committee: No report. Search Committee: There will be a Search Committee meeting on August 19, 1998 at 10:30 AM in the third floor conference room of City Hall. Attending will be Mary Walkon, Chairman; Jerry Wordhouse; Scott Grace; Dan Piercecchi and Brian Duggan. 7. Update on Plymouth Road Projects: Mr. Bryant reported that the Ford Motor Company is proposing a$45 million addition to its transmission plant on Plymouth Road for new equipment. $30 million will be for a"clean room"for transmission assembly. This addition will not require additional employees, but will retain those presently employed. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Grace commented on the number of signs (garage sales, help wanted, for sale) spoiling the new look of Phase I and suggested adopting a policy to alleviate the problem. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 77th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 6, 1998 was adjourned at 5:55 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held 3:30 PM on August 20, 1998 at Mama Mia's restaurant located at 27770 Plymouth Road. Doris Urbanski, Secretary C 5.