HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2004-01-15 MINUTES OF THE 154th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH
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The 154th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of
Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2004 in the 4th
floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor
Scott Grace, Chairman
John Walsh, Vice Chairman
Wes Graff
Dennis Kujawa
Lowell Peterson
Bill Pike
Marvin Walkon
Duane Wolfgang
Members Absent: Stan Anderson
Toni Mette
Jerry Wordhouse
Others Present: John Nagy, Director
(..- Mark Taormina, Planning Director
Jeff Bryant, Economic Development Director
Tim Knutsen, Beckett& Raeder
Randy Couture, Remi-Keith Construction(Big Boy Restaurant)
Dr. Robert Auth, Citizen
Christopher Martin, Citizen
Marge Roney, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present at 3:15 p.m.
2. Comments from the Chairman: The Chairman acknowledged receipt of a thank you
letter from Carol Swales for the gift certificate she received for her contribution to the
Holiday Parade. A thank you letter was also received from the Goodfellows for the
contribution made by the PRDA for needy families living in the Plymouth Road
corridor.
3. Presentation on the Big Boy Restaurant Renovation. Randy Couture, Remi-Keith
Construction, presented the proposed renovations for the Big Boy Restaurant at 33427
Plymouth Road, located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road
and Stark Road in the Northeast '/4 of Section 33. They have received Planning
Commission approval to construct an addition and increase the seating capacity of the
existing full service restaurant and are requesting the support of the PRDA for
Cpresentation to the City Council.
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On a motion made by Lowell, seconded by Walkon, and unanimously adopted, it was
#2004-01 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does
hereby support the proposed renovations for the Big Boy Restaurant
located at 33427 Plymouth Road, located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 33, to construct an addition and increase the seating capacity of
the existing full service restaurant(Petition 2003-11-02-22).
Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
4. Adoption of the 153rd Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Walsh, seconded by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was
#2004-02 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 153rd Regular Meeting, held on
December 11, 2003, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are
hereby approved.
Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
5. Election of Officers. Mr. Peterson stated that all board members had been contacted
and it was the recommendation of the Nominating Committee that the current officers
be reinstated for another year.
On a motion made by Walkon, seconded by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was
#2004-03 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does
hereby re-elect John Walsh as the Vice Chairman of the Authority for the
term January 1 through December 31, 2004.
Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion made by Walkon, seconded by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was
#2004-04 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does
hereby re-elect Scott Grace as the Chairman of the Authority for the term
January 1 through December 31, 2004.
Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
6. Finance Report: The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund
for the month ending November 30, 2003, will be presented at the February, 2004,
meeting.
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7. Committee Reports:
Lir Development Assistance/Vacant Buildings: No report.
Public Relations/Web Page: No report.
Banner Committee: Mr. Walsh stated the Committee did meet with the banner
supplier and they are preparing several renderings for seasonal banners. The new
banners will be made with a high quality marine-type canvass that is resistant to fading
and weathering. The proposed renderings, costs and recommendations will be
presented to the members at the next PRDA meeting.
Construction/Inspection: Mr. Pike suggested that Commercial Mowing Services
provide a quotation for the removal of 150 ash trees and replacement with 100 trees of
varieties to be determined. It was agreed that John Nagy will overlook this portion of
the work, rather than using the services of Beckett & Raeder, for a savings in the
amount of$2,275.
It was Mr. Pike's recommendation that the proposal submitted by Beckett &
Raeder, dated January 7, 2004, for Phase 6 of the Plymouth Road Streetscape project
for improvements to the northeast intersection of Plymouth and Farmington be
approved by the Board. Mr. Nagy will also assist in the administration of this phase of
the work, and Beckett& Raeder will provide additional services, upon request, that will
be billed on an hourly basis.
On a motion made by Pike, seconded by Kujawa, and unanimously adopted, it was
#2004-05 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does
hereby accept the proposal submitted by Beckett & Raeder, dated January
7, 2004, for professional services for Phase 6 of the Plymouth Road
Streetscape Improvements in the amount of$6,500.00.
Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mr. Grace inquired about the status of the manhole cover and poles between
Middlebelt and Inkster that need to be removed or repaired. Mr. Nagy stated that, as
requested by the Board, he counseled with Michael Fisher, Assistant City Attorney. In
a subsequent phone call to Detroit Edison, they committed to removing the three poles
the week of January 26. The manhole issue is in the process of being resolved with the
City Engineer. Additionally, the owner of the Brake Shop at Plymouth and Merriman
has removed the problem light pole on that property.
Mr. Grace had some questions regarding the contract with Commercial Mowing
Services which provides for 20 snow removals per season, with a charge per push after
20 removals. Mr. Nagy stated that the charge per push was approximately $680 and
that snow is removed at half-inch accumulations, or at his discretion, because of the use
of benches at bus stops and plazas. Mr. Grace suggested that in the future, snow
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removal for the bench sites at bus stops could be handled differently than snow removal
at intersections.
Mr. Grace also suggested that he would like to see an entrance sign to the
Plymouth Road Corridor installed at the park site at Inkster and Plymouth Road. He
stated that it would be a good year for this project because of the limited resources and
the PRDA is not taking on more projects this year. Several years ago, Kathleen
McCann offered the help of the probation department to put up signs, and Mr. Nagy
stated that the PRDA had already financed the design of the sign. Mr. Grace asked that
this item be discussed at the committee level. Additionally, repairs to the park were
budgeted for last year and the special order stone cap will be installed in the Spring.
Mr. Grace stated that a review of all traffic signs on the entire corridor should
be made to address missing and obsolete signage. Mr. Nagy stated that MDOT has
control over Plymouth Road and that they contract with Wayne County for traffic
signals. He suggested that the matter could be pursued with the Wayne County Traffic
Bureau. The Mayor suggested that the Traffic Commission could be helpful and Mr.
Grace concurred.
8. Beckett & Raeder: Mr. Knutsen stated that Phase 5B is substantially complete; the
decorative street signs are going in now. There are some punch items still open such as
repairing the decorative fence and testing of the irrigation system. On Phase 5A, there
are some issues with the contractor, Peter A Basile. It was suggested that a meeting be
held with all parties to resolve the issues quickly.
9. Director's Report: Mr.Nagy stated that he had no further comments.
10. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Pike welcomed the new Mayor and offered the
Board's assistance as it may be needed. Jeff Bryant stated the vacancy rate on the
corridor has decreased from 13.5% to 11.9%. Mr. Walsh stated that the Governor of
Michigan is assuming a $1 billion shortfall for the 2004-05 budget and that cuts are
predicted everywhere. The City and the PRDA can expect to continue to feel the
effects throughout the year.
Christopher Martin brought two problems to the attention of the Board. First, a
drainage problem exists with the deceleration lane installed at the corner of Plymouth
and Farmington. When it rains, it causes standing water by Walgreens. Secondly, he
brought in an illegal sign that was nailed to utility poles. The Mayor stated that the
Inspection Department is responsible for policing illegal signs. Mr. Grace suggested
that CMS also be encouraged to remove unapproved signs. Mr. Nagy was requested to
contact the Inspection Department to alert them of the problem.
11. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded
e and unanimously Authority oadopted,the y515,
Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development
2004, was adjourned at 4:40 pm.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday,
February 19, 2004, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
Marge Roney, Secretary
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