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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1999-01-21 MINUTES OF THE 87th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 87th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:30 PM, Thursday, January 21, 1999 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Bill Pike Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Duane Wolfgang kto Members Absent: Mr. Rod Crider (unexcused) Mr. Stan Anderson (excused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Ms. JoAnn Michaels, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mrs. Robby Williams, Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of January 7, 1999 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #99-09 RESOLVED,that the minutes of the 86th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 7, 1999 are approved. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman announced that the Terrace Theater is for sale. He was asked to make this announcement to the PRDA to see if there was any interest in purchasing it. It is owned by Cinamark. February 11, 1999 at 11:30 AM was announced as the date and time of the Mayor's State of the City luncheon. Several members are interested in attending. There was a request from Councilwoman Brosnan to the PRDA if they might be interested in purchasing the wetlands related to the George Burns Theater property. 1 The Board discussed the mission of the PRDA in regards to the wetlands. On a motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #99-10 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority response to Councilwoman's request regarding the purchase of the wetlands associated with the Mai Kai Theater is that it is not consistent with the mission of the PRDA. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Polsinelli: We have a request from the Mayor's Office for a letter from PRDA to make a recommendation to the 1999 First Citizen award for Carol Swales. On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Wordhouse and unanimously approved, it was, #99-11 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize that a letter be written nominating Carol Swales for 1999 First Citizen Award. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted (600 #4. Beckett & Raeder/Construction Progress Report: JoAnn Michaels. Jacob's Electric & Holophane met to inspect the light fixtures where water had collected. A lamp and gasket were taken back to Holophane's Engineering Dept. for further investigation. They have assured us they will take care of it at no cost to us. Nationwide will be installing the ornamental fence at the park for Phase I and II. Regarding Phase II, Basile has some additional work that will be completed weather pending. Jacobs Electric, light poles are being installed this week. Jacobs has begun boring on the north and south sides, west of Middlebelt. Monte Costella is about 98% done with the brick walls and piers. Nationwide Fence has completed the chain link fence and cantilever gate installation at Peregrine. (Ms. Michaels and Mr. Iacoangeli did not remain for the rest of the meeting.) 5. Reports from Committees: Construction Committee: Mr. Pike reported on the issue of the drain problem. A construction meeting will be planned in the near future. Public Relations: No report Vacant Buildings: No report Inspection: Mr. Raby. I drove the corridors and found a lot of pot holes. Zerbo's Health Food store is still under construction. 2 Mr.Nagy left the room at this time. Negotiating Committee: The Board discussed the details for the position of the PRDA Director and discussed details from its meeting held last week with Mr. Nagy. It was decided that another meeting would be held between Mr. Nagy and the Negotiating Committee to bring this proposal to a conclusion. The PRDA will not commit to an agreement until the Law Department looks over the document. The physical location of Mr. Nagy's office was also discussed. On a motion by Mr. Wordhouse, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #99-12 RESOLVED that , the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby agree to proceed with the negotiations and to place the language "at will" as part of the negotiating agreement. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Nagy returned to the meeting at this time (4:50 P.M.). It was announced to Mr. Nagy that the Negotiating Committee will be getting together with him and finalizing the agreement. 6. Update on Plymouth Road Projects. Mr. Nagy—The zoning change for the north side of Plymouth Road for the George Burns Theater has been submitted for approval. The site plan does not conform to the plan to the degree that they have been showing. As for the zoning, it will be on a study meeting in two weeks. It will be on the Regular Meeting for approval on February 9. This plan covers only the commercial. They will have to present the residential plan later. 7. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Peterson: Peregrine has been sold. New owners want to upgrade Grantland Avenue. Mayor Kirksey gave a report on the roads since the storm and the roads that Livonia is responsible to clear and the major roads Wayne County clears. He also give an update as to the roads that are to be resurfaced this year. Mrs. Mette reported one of the lights is out between Inkster and Middlebelt. 8. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 87th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 7, 1999 was adjourned at 5:05 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on February 4, 1999. ff:Lit(41"1 Robby Williams, Secretary 3