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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2005-03-17 MINUTES OF THE 166th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 166th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:04 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2005, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: John Walsh, Chairman Wes Graff,Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Dennis Kujawa Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Jack Engebretson, Mayor Scott Grace John Hiltz Marvin Walkon C Others Present: John J.Nagy, PRDA Director Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Antonio Corso, MNC Motors, Inc. Ralph Williams, Citizen Robert Auth, Citizen Ron Kramont, Kramont Realty Trust Marge Roney, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present 2. Adoption of the 165th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Wordhouse, supported by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-09 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 165th Regular Meeting, held on February 17, 2005, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from the Chairman: Mr. Walsh wished everyone a Happy St. Cre Patrick's Day. 1 4. Presentation on the waiver use request by MNC Motors. Because the petitioner was not present at the last meeting when this item was discussed, this project was addressed again in order to give the petitioner an opportunity to present his case. Mr. Nagy explained the proposal submitted by MNC Motors, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to operate an indoor showroom for the sales and display of used automobiles at 28780 Plymouth Road, on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Hartel Avenue in the Southwest '/4 of Section 25 (Petition 2005-01-02-01). Mr. Nagy also advised the members of the status of the petition in the formal review process. The petition was recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission and it has yet to be scheduled for City Council review. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Mette, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-10 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby recommend that the request submitted by MNC Motors, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to operate an indoor showroom for the sales and display of used automobiles at 28780 Plymouth Road, on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Hartel Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 (Petition 2005-01-02-01), be approved subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances and the Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals and objections, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development authority does hereby rescind and repeal Resolution #2005-07, adopted on February 17, 2005, which recommended denial of this petition. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett & Raeder: (1) Mr. Nagy acknowledged receipt of a fax from Benjamin Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, dated March 16, 2005, regarding the Plymouth Road Streetscape Improvements. In summary, BRI is not satisfied with the price breakdown to inventory the fence system and is looking at different options for the fence installation. Mr. Baker would like to discuss this item at the April PRDA meeting. (2) The status has not changed on the Halophane issue. (3) The issue of the flooding problems in front of the property owned by Richard George, located at 30835 Plymouth Road, is being reviewed and plans will be drawn as soon the PRDA approves this work. 2 3 6. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: Ms. Mette had the following concerns: (1) The damaged brick wall at Walgreens at Middlebelt is in the process of being repaired. (2) The traffic light at the Tech Center west of Harrison is ready to be installed, and concern was expressed over the proximity of the light to Harrison Street. Mr. Nagy stated that the PRDA's portion of the payment is pending and that Mr. Bryant will explain the process at the next neeting. (3) There is an old telephone pole at Henderson Glass that needs to be removed. (4) The landscaping in front of Media Play needs to be repaired. Mr. Nagy said that is the responsibility of the utilities working in the area, and Ms. Mette asked that the utility be made aware of the concerns to have it repaired in a timely manner. (5) The setback and parking requirements for the addition to the Learning Tree was addressed. (6). The wrought iron fence replacement at Farmington was also discussed and the issue will be handled by Becket& Raeder. Public Relations: (1) Mr. Anderson reported that the Spring Newsletter will be distributed to all residences and businesses in the 48150 zip code area the first part of May. (2) FSC is doing the preliminary work for the Plymouth Road promotional restaurant program for Plymouth Road restaurants. Their program work to date will be ready for review at the April meeting. Development Assistance: No report. 7. Directors Report: (1) Mr. Nagy stated that Super Bowl representatives have received a copy of the street pole map for use in planning the placement advertisement banners on street poles for which the PRDA could potentially receive compensation. (2) St. Michael's Church has also inquired about the availability of the street poles for placing their 75th Anniversary banners. (3) Mr. Walsh stated that Mr. Nagy's employment agreement has been reviewed and it is suggested that it be amended to reflect a reduction of 40 hours to 30 hours per week and that his salary be reduced from $55,000 to $45,000 per year. This is a result of Mr. Nagy's request that his contract with the Board be reviewed for a salary adjustment inasmuch as his services are no longer needed on a full time basis due to budgetary constraints which have delayed new construction projects along the corridor. On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Wordhouse, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-11 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby recommend that the employment agreement with John Nagy, PRDA, Director, be amended to reflect a reduction in yearly salary from $55,000 to $40,000 with a corresponding reduction in weekly hours worked to an average of 30 hours per week, to be effective upon approval of the minutes at the April 21, 2005, board meeting. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3 ,, 8. Polling of Members: There were no reports by Board members. Ralph Williams, citizen, asked if the placement of banners by St. Michael's church would represent a conflict of church and state. Mr. Nagy responded at this point that St. Michael's only made an inquiry and has not made an official request. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 166th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on March 17, 2005, was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday,April 21, 2005. Marge Roney, Secretary Cof 4