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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-09-20 MINUTES OF THE 193rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 193rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman John Hiltz, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Lowell Peterson Scott Grace Greg Meyer Members Absent: Jack Engebretson, Mayor (excused) Dennis Kujawa (excused) Wayne Glass (excused) Dan West Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Mark Taormina, Planning Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Lio Patricia Fisher, Avis Budget Group John lacoangeli, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Robert Auth, Resident Ralph Williams, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 192"d Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-25 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 192nd Regular Meeting held on August 16, 2007, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved, as revised. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Presentation on the proposed relocation of Avis Budget Group. Mark Taormina, Planning Director, presented the plans submitted by Avis Budget Group for the relocation of the Avis car rental facility to 29070 Plymouth 1 Road. Ms. Patricia Fisher from Avis was also present and responded to the Board's questions regarding the project. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and adopted, it was #2007-26 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed plans submitted by Avis Budget Group to operate a car rental facility at 29070 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Camden Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, subject to the Planning Commission's determination of the necessity of the security gate and re-landscaping for safety and aesthetic purposes, and further subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances and the Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals and objectives, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Grace, Peterson, Anderson, Meyer, Mette NAYES: Hiltz ABSTAIN: None (Ime ABSENT: Engebretson, Glass, Kujawa, West Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget: (1) The Executive Committee met on August 27, 2007, to review the PRDA Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, as prepared by Michael Slater, Director of Finance. The Committee recommended that the Projected Capital Outlay Costs be included in the budget. (2) Mr. Slater reported that Ford Tax Appeal matter has been settled due to the efforts and negotiating skills of City Assessor Sherron Schultz and Assistant City Attorney Barbara Scherr. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-27 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget as submitted by the Director of Finance in his letter dated August 13, 2007, with an amendment to increase the Capital Outlay Costs by $135,000 for the resurfacing of four municipal parking lots. (p. Ms. Mette, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 2 5. Financial Reports: (1) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending July 31, 2007, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,892,978.90, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of$3,376,714.84. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-28 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending July 31, 2007. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending August 31, 2007, were also presented by Mr. Slater. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,860,174.65, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of $3,343,910.59. (iv On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-29 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending August 31, 2007. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Comments from Chairman. (1) Ms. Mette asked if the matter of the proposed internal road designed to connect LA Fitness with the new development occurring to the east was resolved at the Village Shops of Wonderland. Mr. Nagy stated it would be as soon as Schostak acquires the vacated Target property. (2) Ms. Mette inquired about the repair of a damaged street light pole on Middlebelt. Mr. Nagy said a replacement pole is on order but it takes six weeks for delivery. (3) The sod replacement performed by Commercial Mowing Services is growing and looking good. (4) ABC Warehouse is now open and no truck well problems have been identified. 3 7. Committee Reports: floy Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that Sue Lang is summarizing restaurant owners' comments regarding this summer's Taste Fest promotion, and the PRDA Fall Newsletter should be distributed by mid- November. Construction Committee: (1) Mr. lacoangeli from Beckett & Raeder reported that the foundation has been set for the new entry sign for the corridor at Inkster Road, and it is anticipated that the sign will be installed by October 9. (2) Mr. lacoangeli also reported that bids have been received for the brick paver repair project. It was his recommendation that the low bid of Soulliere Decorative Stone, Inc. be accepted. Soulliere's references were checked by Carey Baker. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-30 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the bid submitted by Soulliere Decorative Stone, Inc., 4454 22 Mile Road, Utica, Michigan 48317, as detailed in their bid package dated September 19, 2007, in the total amount of$21, 395.00. `i'' Ms. Melte, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 8. Director's Report: Mr. Nagy suggested that the control panels that contain electrical wiring for the streetlights and irrigation be repainted or replaced as funds are available. Mr. Meyer said that he will find out what materials are used by Consumers Energy. 9. Polling of Members: Scott Grace: Mr. Grace inquired about the City's policy on illegal signs, such as the ones Ralph Thayer put up on the weekend. Mr. Nagy explained that Ordinance Enforcement removes illegal signs. Stan Anderson: Mr. Anderson inquired about the flags in the parking lot of Nora's Restaurant and if they should be removed. Lowell Peterson: Metro PCS has painted their building purple and orange and it does not look attractive. It appears that the trees next to Metro PCS are dying. These are the same trees Metro PCS asked to have removed because they said the trees were obstructing their building signs. Commercial Mowing Services will inspect the trees. Mr. Nagy stated that if the trees are dead, they will be replaced, and he will check on when Metro PCS will remove their banners. 4 10. Polling of Residents: Robert Ault, resident, asked who the new tenants at filow The Village Shops of Wonderland will be. He also reported that he had complaints that too much money was being spent on painting light poles but explained to his neighborhood association that the repainting was under warranty at no cost to the Board. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 193rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 20, 2007, was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007. 7),"; Marge W son, Secretary 5