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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2004-08-19 MINUTES OF THE 160th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD (61 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 160th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2004 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Scott Grace, Chairman John Walsh,Vice Chairman Toni Mette Stan Anderson Lowell Peterson Wes Graff Marvin Walkon Members Absent: Jack Engebretson, Mayor(excused) Dennis Kujawa(excused) Jerry Wordhouse (excused) Others Present: John J.Nagy, PRDA Director Jeff Bryant, Economic Development Director Benjamin Baker, Beckett&Raeder (10 Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Ralph Williams, Citizen Christopher Martin, Citizen Marge Roney, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 159th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2004-26 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 159th Regular Meeting, held on July 15, 2004, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from the Chairman: Mr. Grace, Chairman, acknowledged receipt of several pieces of correspondence. (1) A letter dated August 4, 2004, from the Mayor to City Council requesting approval of the appointment of Greg Meyer to the PRDA Board as a representative of Business/Property Owners for a term which 1 shall expire on May 16, 2005. (2) Two letters dated July 20, 2004, from John Nagy to John's Cleaners and the Dollar Store expressing appreciation for improvements made to their buildings. (3) One letter dated July 20, 2004, from John Nagy to the Livonia Traffic Commission acknowledging their assistance in updating the traffic signs along the Plymouth Road Corridor. 4. Finance Report: Mike Slater, Finance Director, was not available to present the financial reports. 5. Plymouth Road Tech Center/A&P Traffic Signal Invoice: Jeff Bryant, Economic Development Director, requested assistance from the Board in helping to pay a portion of the cost ($120,000) of the traffic signal that will be installed at the Plymouth Road Tech Center. The $120,000 requested is both the PRDA's portion and the City of Livonia's portion. Mr. Bryant explained that the installation of the traffic signal was part of the negotiations with A&P/Farmer Jack when they opened this facility in Livonia several years ago in lieu of designating Grantland Avenue as a truck route, and further, that both Mayor Kirksey and Mayor Engrebretson fully support this project and funding. It was also noted that this facility is not eligible for the City's tax incentive program, and in 2003, the facility paid $587,000 in taxes. The facility averages 600 in and out truck trips per day. At the Board's request, the Mayor Engrebretson and Mr. Bryant personally visited the facility to obtain more details about the traffic signal and met with the Human Resources Manager and the Traffic Manager. After discussion, the Board requested that the Ce. Mayor and Mr. Slater address this issue at the next meeting in September. 6. Beckett & Raeder: Benjamin Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, stated that the final payment application for Phase 5A has been approved by their office and has been sent to Mr. Nagy. The project will be complete once it is approved by the Board. Mr. Baker met with Peter Basile & Son and approved a change order for Phase 5B, which will be sent for PRDA approval. Finials for the ornamental street signs have been ordered and will be installed within six weeks. The Hubbell street sign has been repaired and will be installed next week. Regarding Phase 6, the limestone has been ordered and is expected to be installed next week. Ms. Mette inquired about the repair of pavers damaged by trucks at Middlebelt Road. Mr. Nagy explained that the area will be reconstructed to support truck traffic as part of Phase 6. 7. PRDA Fiscal Year 2005 Budget: After discussion, the proposed budget was approved with changes only to the line items under Community Promotion. The revision does not change the total amount of$23,000 budgeted for this item. On a motion by Walsh, supported by Walkon and unanimously adopted, it was #2004-27 RESOLVED that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2005, as revised, 2 to reflect changes only to the line items under Community Promotion, which does not affect the total amount of the proposed budget. Mr. Grace, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 8. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: Toni Mette stated that there is a broken sprinkler head in front of Dobby's and a telephone pole is down east of Walgreens. Barricades stacked against the wall of the Crestwood Lounge need to be removed from the premises. The sidewalk repair is now completed at this location. Public Relations:No report. Development Assistance: No report. Banner Committee: John Nagy reported that all the new banners for the summer program have been installed except for the ones obstructed by tree branches, and the branches are now being trimmed. Mr. Grace also requested Commercial Mowing to trim tree branches that are obscuring other street signs. 9. Directors Report: John Nagy reported that Buddy's Pizza will be adding a exit door fronting on Plymouth Road and installing shutters and new landscaping. They have volunteered to install brick piers consistent with the PRDA streetscape. Taco Bell has also agreed to install brick piers. It was suggested that these items be included in the next Newsletter. 10. Polling of Members: Stan Anderson stated that the Liquor Castle is expanding its use at Harrison Road and he questioned why Furniture Express is installing dividing walls in their building. Mr. Nagy stated that they would require waiver use approval for expanding their liquor license use. John Nagy addressed the rusting lamp poles, and Mr. Martin suggested the use of sandblasting to restore the surface. Ms. Mette suggested that this item be included in the budget for the following year. Christopher Martin expressed concerned about the care of the trees on Plymouth Road, and the Board agreed to check on the warranty in case replacement trees are needed. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 160th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 19, 2004, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2004. ll Marge Roney, Secretary 3