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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-01-18 MINUTES OF THE 185th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 185th 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 18, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman John Hiltz, Vice Chairman Jack Engebretson, Mayor Stan Anderson Wayne Glass Scott Grace Dennis Kujawa Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Dan West Members Absent: Stan Anderson Marvin Walkon (1•0 Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Ralph Williams, Resident Robert Auth, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 184th Regular Meeting Minutes. A correction was noted in the minutes to reflect that Mr. West affirmatively voted for Resolution #2006-29 in regard to the proposed plans submitted by ABC Appliance. On a motion made by Glass, supported by West, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-01 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 184th Regular Meeting, as amended, held on December 14, 2006, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman. (1) A letter from the Livonia Goodfellows, Inc., dated December 25, 2006, was read acknowledging the P.R.D.A.'s annual contribution to needy families along the Plymouth Road corridor. (2) An email from Dan West, dated December 21, 2006, was received in which he agreed to serve on the Public Relations Committee. (3) Ms. Mette 1 acknowledged receipt of the revised PRDA Committee assignment list. (kW There were no objections from the Board on the assignments. 4. Committee Reports: Public Relations Committee Report: As the Chairman of the committee was not in attendance, there was no Public Relations Committee report. Banner Committee: Mr. Nagy reported that the all the banners have been installed, including 23 new ones, and that the St. Michael Church banners, which have been up for almost a year, will be coming down at the end of January. Construction Committee: The Construction Committee and John Nagy met with John lacoangeli of Beckett & Raeder to discuss the costs for the proposed 2007 Capital Projects. A letter from Beckett & Raeder, dated December 20, 2006, detailed the projects and the estimated costs. The Construction Committee deemed the costs to be reasonable and opened the floor for discussion. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was (160 #2007-02 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Beckett & Raeder, 535 West William, Suite 101, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, as detailed in their letter dated December 20, 2006, for services in connection with the 2007 Capital Projects at a cost not to exceed $450,720.00, subject to a breakdown of the professional service fee of$50,600. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) Chairman Mette advised that a tree is down across from the Moose Lounge and a street light is out near Inkster and Plymouth Roads. Various windows were broken at various businesses on along Plymouth Road from Inkster to Farmington Road and the Livonia Police Department is aware of the vandalism. (3) John Hiltz inquired about the Tennyson Ford-Naimola Barber Shop issue and the Mayor recapped the problem with the parking lot structure. John Nagy will call Assistant City Engineer John Hill to verify that the problem is not the City's responsibility. (4) Mr. Hiltz also inquired about the role of the PRDA as it relates to individual business redevelopment plan review for projects on Plymouth Road as was discussed in December's meeting. Mr. Nagy stated that Planning Director Mark Taormina is willing to meet with the Board to discuss proper procedures. The Mayor stated that since the PRDA has the responsibility for the long term well being of the corridor, communication should be encouraged between the Planning 2 Commission and City Council. Ms. Mette agreed with the Mayor and stated that the Planning Director's attendance at PRDA meetings has been helpful in the past when redevelopment issues have been discussed. Mr. Grace suggested that the Planning Commission handle the line items but that the PRDA could spend more time on the conceptual items. Mr. Nagy stated that the PRDA has always tried to accommodate petitioners to help them through the approval process, and that the PRDA should rely on the Planning Commission for technical calculations. The focus of the PRDA should be on the streetscape issues, traffic, the image and the economy of the corridor. 5. Directors Report: (1) Mr. Nagy reported that the City Council had acknowledged receipt of the Board's recommendation for the ABC Appliance renovations at the Woodland Square plaza on Plymouth Road. (2) The delayed PRDA Christmas dinner will take place on Wednesday, February 7, at Guilio's Restaurant on Plymouth Road. 6. Polling of Members: Greg Meyer stated that Consumers Energy just completed a $30 million pipeline project within the City and that he received excellent cooperation and assistance from various City Departments. Dan West (1) offered his assistance in publicizing the resumption of the streetscape program. (2) Schostak Brothers will announce the new tenants that will be coming into the Village Shops of Wonderland on April 27 at Schoolcraft College. (3) Roush is opening an apparel store for racing fans. (4) The Livonia Business Expo will take place on May 3. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 185th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 18, 2007, was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2007. Marge, Secretary 3