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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1999-08-05 MINUTES OF THE 96th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA C The 96th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:10 PM, Thursday, August 5, 1999 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Marvin Walloon Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Rod Crider Mr. Duane Wolfgang Members Absent: Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa(Excused) Ms. Toni Mette • Mayor Jack E. Kirksey(Excused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. Jeff Bryant Ms. JoAnn Michaels Mr. Scott Reinhoh Mr. Bill Reid (Basile Sons) Mr. Michael Bileti(Basile Sons) Mr. Leo Soave Mr. Ralph Williams Mrs. Robby Williams, Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of 95th Regular Meeting Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #99-40 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 95th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on July 15, 1999 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4Ir 1 3. Comments from Chairman: Mr. Polsinelli thanked the Vice Chairman for handling the meeting of July 15, 1999, during his absence. He has some questions for the Finance Director which he will address later on. 4. Leo Soave- Proposal to construct a commercial building at 33611 Plymouth Road: Mr. Nagy gave a presentation of the proposal Mr. Soave is petitioning for approval of plans to construct a commercial building. The property is located on the south side of Plymouth Road and west of Farmington and located behind Pella Windows. A site plan was presented and it does meet all of the zoning ordinances, set backs, off street parking and landscape requirements. Mr. Soave is looking for support from the Plymouth Road Development Authority for his proposal. Mr. Soave advised that there is land behind Pella Windows, The Purple Rose and the automotive shop that is vacant. He would hie to acquire the land, develop it and construct a new building that would house three offices, one of them would be an office for his business. On a motion by Bill Pike, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved it was #99-41 RESOLVED that the Plymouth Road Development Authority supports the proposed site plan submitted by Leo Soave for property located at 33611 Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 for the reasons that the proposed plan will provide for quality site and building development, (iv consistent with City standards. The proposal will make excellent use of undeveloped property and will have a positive impact on the surrounding development of the area. Through the assembly of the vacant parcels of land and the resulting development the local economy will be enhanced, jobs created and additional merchants and shoppers will be attracted to the area. all of which will accrue to the benefit of the district and the City of Livonia. Mr. Polsinellil, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett& Raeder/Construction Report: JoAnn Michaels took questions from Board members and a request from Bill Pike requesting a work schedule for work being done by Holophane with a September 1, 1999 deadline. Holophane has offered to attend the next PRDA meeting. Bill Reid of Basile stated that in connection with change orders the problems they are having is they were working with no approved plan, no agreed upon price and no crews. He was looking for information regarding when they would be able to move forward with the project. They are delayed by these change orders. There was discussion regarding the work that was not being done on the sidewalks, especially in front of Bill Brown Ford and Fiat. JoAnn commented that there were easement issues that needed to 2 be taken care of before the work could proceed. Mr. Nagy reported that recently the major easement areas have been resolved. Scott Reinholt: Gave a presentation regarding the bus shelters along with prices. The price range was from$35,000 to $100,000, along with trash receptacle, benches and playa Mr. Reinholt will bring more information to the meeting of August 19, 1999. There was discussion concerning the number of people riding the buses. Jeff Bryant offered to do the bus ridership survey. Traffic and signalization was discussed along with the costs which will be covered next year. 6. Comments from Finance Director/Proposed Investment Policy: Mr. Slater presented documentation to each Board member regarding Michigan's Investment Act for Local Units of Government which has recently been amended. The Investment Policy out lines the Authority's Investment Objectives, prohibits conflicts of interest, requires investment to conform to State of Michigan statutes, describes required safekeeping procedures, provides reporting requirements and includes other matters deemed to be beneficial in protecting the Authority's investments. Mr. Slater also needs a vote on the PRDA budget before September 15, 1999. On a motion by Bill Pike, supported by Lowell Peterson and unanimously agreed it was #99-42 RESOLVED that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby agree to adopt the Investment Policy which outlines the Authority's Investment Objectives, prohibits conflicts of interest, requires investments to conform to State of Michigan statues, describes required safekeeping procedures, provides reporting requirements, and includes other matters deemed to be beneficial in protecting the Authority's investments. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 7. Reports from Committees: Public Relations: Stan Anderson- I wanted to bring up the plans for a possible event to be held by the PRDA other than the Holiday Day Parade. Is this something that we still want to do? If we do want to do something, maybe we should place it on the agenda. I think this is something I certainly couldn't handle but maybe it is something John would want to take a look at it or if it is something we would want to do. Possibly a walk along Plymouth Road to see what's going on. Mr. Polsinelli: Possibly something in summer or spring. Possibly a "Taste of Plymouth Road". We could use the resources on the corridor. Jeff Bryant: You could turn that into a charity event, that might bring the people out. Vacant Buildings: No report. 3 Jeff Bryant: I heard Speedway bought the vacant property next to the new Legacy Restaurant. Construction Committee: Bill Pike - Commented about event put on by Marvin Walkon and what a first class event it was. Legacy Restaurant, Kole Zakaj called to let him know he was having trouble with his contractor. Otherwise, nothing new to report. Inspection: Butch Raby- Nothing to report. 8. Director's Report: John Nagy- Designs for putting in playas. The city can be the applicant for an appeal to take before the Zoning Board but we have to have the consent of the property owner. They have to consent to having the sign altered or whatever the plan calls for. Regarding the right-of-way and vacation of Middlebelt and Plymouth and the issue of the property owners. It is first offered to the County, then to the Community. The next step would be to get a legal description and then a plan of how we intend to use the property and any hold harmless agreements as well as and an assessment of what the value might be. JoAnn Michaels said that her office can take care of the legal descriptions. Mr. Raby: We talked about having a meeting on the corridor. Maybe we should have something before the weather gets too cold. Mr. Polsinelli: The second meeting in September is when we will schedule that. Mr. Polsinelli announced that Old Navy is now open at Wonderland Mall. Marvin Walkon: We have received two resolutions for Millennium Park from the Lt. Governor, State of Michigan Legislature. I would like to offer one or both to the City for display, whichever one you would want. Michael Polsinelli: We would be very pleased to receive it. John will be the holder of it. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 96th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on August 5, 1999 was adjourned at 5:10 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on August 19, 1999 in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Ro by illiams, Acting Secretary 4