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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-05-17 MINUTES OF THE 189th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 189th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman John Hiltz, Vice Chairman Jack Engebretson, Mayor Stan Anderson Scott Grace Dennis Kujawa Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Dan West Members Absent: Wayne Glass (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Michael Slater, Finance Director toe Terry Baker, Beckett & Raeder Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Mike Hefni, Metro PCS Ralph Williams, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 188th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Anderson, supported by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 188th Regular Meeting held on April 19, 2007, 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) Two emails from Wayne Glass were acknowledged explaining his excused absences from the April 19 and May Cie 17 meetings. (2) A letter of appreciation from the Board to past board member Marvin Walkon, dated May 1, 2007, was received and filed. (3) The Executive Committee met to discuss identifying street light poles by attaching serial numbers to each pole that would provide a tracking system 1 for repairs. Further study to find a system and reasonable cost for doing so will be undertaken. 4. Financial Reports: (1) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending March 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007; were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet for the month of April 30, 2007, reflects total assets in the amount of $4,056,279.39, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of $3,540,015.33. Mr. Slater will provide a revised list of Fund Disbursements for April as an omission was noted. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-13 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending March 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted 5. Committee Reports: Public Relations Committee: Stan Anderson reported that the Summer newsletter, which included the Taste Fest promotion insert, had been distributed, and that he had received positive feedback from the restaurant owners participating in the Taste Fest. Mr. Anderson also announced that the Hot Rod and Antique Car Show to take place in June at the Wilson Barn will provide good publicity for businesses on Plymouth Road as the show usually draws about 6,000 attendees. Banner Committee: The Banner Committee met to review the supply of banners. It was determined that 99 banners needed to be purchased at the cost of $145.00 each. The Committee recommended that the purchase be made from Above & Beyond Installation, Inc. On a motion made by West, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-14 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the purchase of 99 banners from Above & Beyond Installations, Inc., 11900 Globe, Suite 400, Livonia, Michigan 48150, at the cost of $145.00 per banner, for a total amount not to exceed $14,355.00, with a five-year non-fade warranty on the banners. 2 Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Construction Committee. (1) Mr. Nagy presented a cost estimate from Commercial Mowing Services, Inc., dated May 17, 2007, for the pruning and removal of tree branches at several locations along Plymouth Road to provide clearance for banners and street lights. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-15 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the proposal from Commercial Mowing Services, Inc., dated May 17, 2007, for the pruning and removal of tree branches at several locations along Plymouth Road to provide clearance for banners and street lights in a total amount not to exceed $3,500.00. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) Mr. Mike Hefni, Metro PCS, requested that trees obscuring the signage on his building at 27726 Plymouth Road be removed. The signage on the west side of his building is not in compliance with the City's Sign Ordinance and will require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Nagy suggested that the trees be trimmed, not removed, and that this work will be performed by Commercial Mowing Services as part of the above-referenced resolution. Mr. Hiltz requested that pictures be provided after the work has been done. (3) Toni Mette had the following items for the inspection report: (a) Construction continues to progress at the Wonderland Village site and the board members are encouraged take a look at the new storefronts. (b) Photos have been received showing the exterior improvements to the Liquor Castle at Harrison Road. (4) Terry Baker from Beckett & Raeder provided drawings for the entry sign for the corridor at Inkster Road. After discussion, it was requested that the sign read "Welcome to the Plymouth Road Corridor." Specifications and bid packages will be presented to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Baker also stated that there is a three-year warranty on the street light pole painting and Seaway will remedy any problems with premature rusting. 6. Polling of Members: tire Lowell Peterson: Mr. Peterson complimented Commercial Mowing Services on the spring cleanup along Plymouth Road. 3 Stan Anderson: Mr. Anderson stated tat the new Target store at Wonderland Village looks very attractive. Scott Grace: Mr. Grace inquired about the difficulty and cost of installing sprinkler heads for additional plantings as new easements become available. Mr. Nagy stated that it would not be a problem. John Hiltz: (a) Mr. Hiltz requested that the Public Relations Committee consider future weekend events, such as the Antique Car Show and a holiday parade, to promote businesses along Plymouth Road. (b) He would like to have status reports on the PRDA's recommendations on various site plan proposals that the Board takes action on and then are submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for their review. (c) Mr. Hiltz inquired if a replacement for Mr. Walkon was being considered. It was thought that perhaps Mayor Engebretson would leave that appointment up to the next mayor. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 189th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 17, 2007, was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2007. (1119 a ge V�(�atson, Secretary C 4