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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2000-06-15 r MINUTES OF THE 114th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 114th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:20 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2000 in the 4t° Floor Conference Room at City Hall. Members Present: Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mayor Kirksey Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mrs. Toni Mette Members Absent: Mr. Michael Polsinelli(Excused) Mr. Duane Wolfgang Mr. Marvin Walkon (Excused) Mr. Bill Pike(Excused) Mr. Scott Grace (Excused) Mr. Rod Crider(Excused) Cre Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. Michael Slater, Finance Director Mrs. JoAnn Marshall, Beckett&Raeder Mr. Scott Reinholt, Beckett&Raeder Dr. Robert Auth,Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association Mr. Ralph Williams Mrs. Robby Williams, Acting Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of 113th Regular Meeting Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #2000-79 RESOLVED,that the minutes of the 113th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 18, 2000 are approved. Mr. Wordhouse,Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Vice Chairman: No comments were made. 4. Finance Report-Mr. Slater gave a report on the current status of the assets and liabilities for the PRDA as of 5/31/00. Copies of the Special Revenue Fund 1 Disbursements report were passed around to the board members for their review. Mr. Slater answered questions from the board members. Mr. Slater asked for a resolution err approving his report. On a motion by Stan Anderson, supported by Butch Raby, and unanimously approved, it was: #2000-80 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Special Revenue Fund Disbursements, dated 5/30/00, as submitted by Mr. Michael Slater, Finance Director. 5. At this time mugs celebrating the City of Livonia's 50th birthday were passed out to the members that were present. The members who were not present will receive their mugs at the next meeting. 6. Beckett& Raeder/Construction Report: JoAnn Marshall gave a report on Phase II and Phase III which included sod repairs on Phases I &II and grass mowing extended to Phase III. She also gave a report on tree installation, the banner arms, irrigation repairs and grounds maintenance. Mrs. Marshall reported that the birthday banners are up at the Farmington intersection along with the colored banners. Mr. Anderson had questions about why the City is digging in areas for water main replacement where new sod has been laid and why was the City's job not coordinated with the Plymouth Road project? (kw Mr.Nagy reported that the City is re-sleeving an old water line. Mayor Kirksey said that he would find out why this is being done now and report back. Mrs. Marshall did receive a card regarding the work on the water main. A question was raised about the easements and letters send to the property owners. Mr. Reinholt said that he would bring that information to the next PRDA meeting for the board's information. Some of the board members felt that they could help with the easements by contacting property owners who have not responded to the mailings. Mr. Scott Reinholt, Beckett &Raeder, reported the status of the Phase IV projects regarding landscaping and signalization. Peter Basile was the low bidder. There were only two bidders. There was discussion about some changes that will be considered in order to reduce the cost of the walls. Basile suggested using a concrete block wall with brick veneer that would be attractive and not as costly. Plantings would be eliminated behind the walls with only sod being used. Mr. Reinholt is looking for an approving resolution for both the signalization and hardscape projects so they can go forward on this project. Metropolitan Lighting was the low bidder for Phase IV for the traffic signals modernization project. On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Butch Raby, and unanimously approved it was, 2 L #2000-81 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the low bid of$2,689,694.00 from Peter A. Basile Sons for Plymouth Road Streetscape Improvements, Intersections Phase IV. Mr. Wordhouse, Vice Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Butch Raby, and unanimously approved it was, #2000-82 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the low bid of$238,000.00 from Metro Power and Lighting for Plymouth Road Streetscape Improvements, Phase IV, for traffic signals modernization. Mr. Wordhouse, Vice Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Reinholt suggested up-lighting the walls at Middlebelt. The up-lighting would not be considered a security lighting. There lights are very durable. The cost is about $1,000.00 per light. There was discussion about doing the columns and the walls. Mr. Wordhouse Cre suggested benches in the area as well. Mr. Reinholt reported that this intersection has been finalized. Mr. Anderson suggested that if there was a majority in favor that the board proceed with an approving resolution and move on the lighting now. On a motion by Stan Anderson, seconded by Butch Raby, and unanimously approved, it was #2000-83 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the light wash of the columns only at the Middlebelt intersection as presented by Beckett and Raeder on June 15, 2000. Mr. Wordhouse, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Construction Report: John Nagy. There is one issue in the Phase III contract. Peter A. Basile was a subcontractor to Jacobs Electrical. During the course of developing that phase of the work there was some additional work that was substantial outside the original contract. In paying the contractor,there was always an issue with Peter Basile that he really was a subcontractor going through Jacobs. We have worked out an agreement between Basile and Jacobs to take that phase of those extras out of the Jacobs contract and enter into a new contract with Peter Basile. We are looking for approval to separate that work that has already been done. Jacobs will not get anything for this work. That is the way it was worked out. They would 3 just as soon get out of it anyway, as there is no financial benefit to Jacobs for handling the paper work. On a motion by Butch Raby, seconded by Stan Anderson, and unanimously approved, it was #2000-84 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve to pay Peter A. Basile directly for work already done as a subcontractor of Jacobs Electrical. Mr. Wordhouse, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mike McGee was here to talk to us about his concerns. Dr. Auth, President of the Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association is here to request that the PRDA remove the approving resolution passed for White Castle. Dr. Auth: Neighbors met with the new owners of the Shelden Center. The group was told that the improvements made at the Center would be done as a total project and that we would be advised as things were progressing. Several of the neighborhood people are opposed to this and hope that you would reconsider the resolution. There was discussion from the board members regarding this issue and the objections to White Castle. It was suggested that the subdivision association hold a meeting with the owner of Shelden Cor' Center and expressed their concerns. Mrs. Melte and Mr. Raby offered to attend this meeting along with Mr. Nagy. It was decided to discuss this matter further at the next meeting. Committee Reports Public Relations - Stan Anderson- Looking for suggestions for his next newsletter. The banner program was suggested. What the designs stand for and the colors. Also suggested was an article about flowers that are going to be put in. Vacant Buildings- Nothing reported Inspection Committee: Mr. Raby did have an occasion to drive the corridor. There is a lot of construction going on but it is starting to look very nice. Mrs. Marshall reported that not all of the poles have banner arms at the top and bottom. Some areas have both and some do not. Director's Report: Regarding the George Burns Theater, we received a letter from Phoenix Land Development about the wetland issue. Mr. Shafer is asking us to write a letter and adopt a resolution to send a letter to DEQ that we support the project. 4 On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Stan Anderson, and unanimously approved, it was #2000-85 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the development proposed by Phoenix Land Development located at the corner of Farmington and Plymouth Roads, and would encourage the Land and Water Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to approve the plan for reasons that the plan is fully consistent with the redevelopment objectives as adopted by the Authority, would have a positive effect on the neighboring area and expand the tax base for the T.I.F.A district. Mr. Wordhouse, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mayor Kirksey asked about the rough paving of Plymouth Road in relation to some of the business locations. Mr. Nagy reported that they are trying to smooth out some of the rough areas on a temporary basis until the final top coat is placed. Polling of Board Members: (sor Stan Anderson: Reported on the car show held at the Friends of the Barn. We also had a lot of complaints from people that the Music Under the Stars was eliminated from the Wilson Barn. Mayor Kirksey reported that there are over 200 people who work on this committee. We were ill advised when we found out that it happened but made assurances that it won't happen next year. 8. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,the 114th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on June 15, 2000 was adjourned at 4:45 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on July 6, 2000, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Zi Ro by illiams, Acting Secretary 'C ' C. 5