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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2000-05-04 MINUTES OF THE 112th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH thre ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 112th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:15 PM, Thursday, May 4, 2000 at Riverside Arena, 36335 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI. Members Present: Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Rod Crider Ms. Toni Mette Members Absent: Mr. Scott Grace (Excused) Mr. Dennis Kujawa(Excused) Mr. Bill Pike (Excused) Mayor Jack E. Kirksey(Excused) Mr. Duane Wolfgang (Excused) Mr. Marvin Walkon (Excused) Liv Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. JoAnn Marshall Mr. Scott Reinholt Mr. Mark Taormina, Planning Director Dr. Robert Auth, Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association Joseph Barts, White Castle System, Inc. Mrs. Robby Williams, Acting Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of 111th Regular Meeting Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #2000-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 111th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on April 6, 2000 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Mr. Polsinelli read a letter addressed to the PRDA Public Relations Committee, John Nagy and Stan Anderson which expressed appreciation for the Plymouth Road upgrade. The letter was from John J. Graf, 9059 Gillman, Livonia. 1 4 4. Joseph Barts, White Castle System, Inc.,presented a proposal regarding the relocation of White Castle restaurant currently located at Wonderland to Sheldon Plaza Shopping Center on Farmington and Plymouth Roads. The main reason for leaving the Wonderland Mall area is that White Castle would like to add a drive- thru lane and their landlord would not give their approval. His presentation included color renderings along with descriptions of concrete block material, lighting, landscaping, trash enclosure. It will now become a 24-hour operation. Church's Chicken will be associated with the White Castle. White Castle has approximately one year remaining on their current lease at Wonderland. Mr. Barts is looking for support from the Plymouth Road Development Authority for his proposal. Mr. Taormina, interjected that there has been no approval by the City at this point. We have reviewed the plans but nothing further. On a motion by Mr. Wordhouse, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved it was #2000-75 RESOLVED that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the development proposed as submitted by Joseph Barts on behalf of White Castle to relocate to property located at the Sheldon Plaza Shopping Center on Farmington and Plymouth Roads in the Northwest 1/4 C., of Section 34 from their current location at Wonderland Mall, with the condition that all development plans related to this proposal shall fully comply with all applicable rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Finance Report- Mr. Polsinelli updated committee in Mr. Slater's absence (due to conflict in schedule). The Financial Reports were distributed to the members for their review. Mr. Polsinelli and Mr. Nagy went before the City Council to give them an update on the upcoming plans and financial condition of the bond funds. The Authority's Construction Fund is used to account for the proceeds of the $7.5 Million 1998 Bond issuance and related expenditures. All funds have been expended and the bank accounts were closed in April, 2000. The Authority's Special Revenue Fund is used to account for the revenues generated from capture of property taxes and expenditures other than those capital expenditures to be paid from the $7.5 Million 1998 Bond issuance. Mr. Slater will be giving a report next month explaining the amount of captured taxable value for the year 2000. 6. Beckett & Raeder/Construction Report: JoAnn Marshall C.,,, 2 Update on Phase 1 & 2, D &J has been on site and has begun spring clean-up. Trees that are in rough shape will be replaced. Clean up work and landscape work is being done now. Taps have been installed so that sprinkling will soon be ready. No new sod will be installed until there is water available. The banner designs for the City's 50th anniversary have not been received to present to you for your final approval of the banners. Mr. Polsinelli suggested that Mr. Nagy review and give the final approval since time is running short. Mr. Peterson reported that dandelions are a real problem this year and also the mowing isn't getting done. Mr. Wordhouse suggested having a deadline for the mowing project since the mowing has been a problem. Scott Reinholt: Updated status of the bus shelters and reported that the State Highway Department sent a letter to him saying that bus shelters cannot be put in the right-of-way. He is trying to get more information from the State. There were suggestions from other members that he should check with surrounding communities and also try to obtain a copy of the statute. It would only affect three bus shelters currently. There is no problem with the plazas. The easements for Phase IV have been sent out. There are two easements still outstanding from the previous phase. 7. Reports from Committees: Public Relations- Stan Anderson-Nothing to report. Vacant Building Committee - Mr. Nagy reported on the status of the old Laskey Furniture store. The property is located at 29055 Plymouth Road. The building is 37,488 sq. ft., zoned C-2, General Commercial. Listed price of property is $700,000. Total demolition cost of building is$22,000 to $24,000. Mr. Polsinelli reported that the PRDA received a request to look at purchasing this building and demolishing it and create a smaller building thereby making it more aesthetically pleasing and put it back on the market. It was suggested that this could be used as a video store or similar types of business where people are coming and going. Mr. Taormina reported that there was a proposal submitted by SEMCA but the petition was withdrawn due to the opposition from the surrounding residents. SEMCA was going to purchase the parking lot across the street in order to have more available parking. Mr. Nagy reported that assistance would be offered for the demolition to any one willing to invest in the property. The general consensus was that the cost of doing this and the return on the investment was not feasible. Construction Committee: Mr. Nagy reported that the bids for Phase IV were reviewed for the intersections (6, of Middlebelt and Farmington Roads. The estimates were a million dollars above the 3 estimated cost. We did expand the project areas along the west side of Middlebelt and we also exceeded the area along the Plymouth Road frontage in relation to the proposed fir+ right hand turn lane for east bound traffic turning south on Middlebelt. The cost for the brick pavers was $25.00 a square foot and brick wall sections were $100.00 per lineal foot. We are going to meet with Basile, the low bidder for his recommendations on possible cost saving measures. We are not here to award a contract. We are looking for suggestions. Inspection Committee: Mr. Raby reported that as he drove to the meeting today he noticed how ugly the telephone poles are and felt they should be dealt with sometime in the future. Development Assistance: Mr. Nagy reported that Ashley Capital is looking for assistance for their program. The Sub-committee did meet, Lowell Peterson, Stan Anderson, Jerry Wordhouse, Toni Mette and Scott Grace and myself. Based upon our analysis, a report for Development Assistance was prepared. The actual projects were broken down and are attached. The finding of the committee was to recommend those items that were asterisked which still exceeds our maximum amounts as set forth in our program guidelines. We recommend an award in the total amount of$50,000 for both projects. (orOn a motion by Jerry Wordhouse, supported by Rod Crider and unanimously agreed it was #2000-76 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby agree to support and award an amount of$50,000.00 to Ashley Capital Company in connection with their Plymouth Road Technical Center (former Peregrine property) for various demolition projects and asbestos abatement program. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Nagy: The services of D &J Lawn Services were obtained. A resolution is needed in order for the Finance Department to be able to process payments for services rendered. On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Jerry Wordhouse, and unanimously agreed it was #2000-77 RESOLVED that,the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby agree to approve the contract between Plymouth Road Development Authority and D &J Lawn and Snow Service, Inc. in the amount of (me $86,500.00 dated March 28, 2000. 4 r 4 (Iw Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Polling of Board Members: Lowell Peterson: I watched Mike and John as they went before the City Council and they both did a superb jot representing the P.R.D.A. Toni Mette: I have talked with a gentleman concerning the work going on with removing the pavement and how that is grinding the curbs. He is critical of the procedure they are using and doesn't feel that the curbs will last. Also, the maintenance that is being done for the mowing, a lot of grass is being left on the sidewalks. It is suppose to be blown away. People are also complaining about the lack of spraying the dandelions. John Nagy: Wished to thank the management at Riverside Arena for the use of their facility for the PRDA meeting. 8. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 112" Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on May 4, 2000 was adjourned at 4:50 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on May 18, 2000, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Ro by i -t-1,1-4---<-,-,-,1---)' fi'ams, Acting Secretary C 5