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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-11-15 MINUTES OF THE 195th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 195th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 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: Mark Taormina, Planning Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. 4110 Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Robert Auth, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 194th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Meyer, supported by Engebretson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-34 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 194th Regular Meeting held on October 18, 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 the Chairman: (1) The installation of the entry sign for the corridor at Inkster Road has been completed and the display lights are working properly. (2) The lighting for the street signs at Middlebelt and Deering have been replaced. (3) A memo from John Nagy to Finance Director Mike Slater, dated October 25, 2007, was acknowledged which requested that the funds designated for the new mast arms for the replacement of traffic signals at Stark Road and Wayne Road be carried 1 over to the 2007-2008 budget year since the project cannot be completed tre this year. It was confirmed by Mr. Slater that the funds will be rolled over into the 2008 budget for this purpose. (4) With the change of banners the week of Thanksgiving, all street lights will be inspected and bulbs replaced where needed. (5) Mr. Nagy provided a drawing of the streetscape plan and additional landscaping for Woodland Lanes. Mr. Taormina stated that the petitioner has agreed to install the piers and fencing at their cost; the Planning Commission approved the improvements on November 13 and the petition will be forwarded on to City Council for final approval. (6) Ms. Mette reminded the board members that December's meeting will be held on the second Thursday to accommodate the holiday season. 4. Financial Reports: (1) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending September 30, 2007; were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,891,496.92, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of $3,821,496.92. Mr. Slater stated that the Ford Tax Appeal has been settled, the costs were recorded and the money will be withdrawn from the PRDA account in the Spring. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was (ire #2007-35 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 September 30, 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 October 31, 2007; were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,660,659.49, total liabilities in the amount of $1,305,444.37 and a total fund balance of$3,660,659.49. On a motion made by West, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-36 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 October 31, 2007. (60 Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 2 f.. 5. Holiday Dinner: It was agreed that the Annual PRDA Holiday Dinner will take place this year on Wednesday, December 12. Messrs. Grace and West suggested that a new restaurant be selected this year. The Board will be advised of the location as soon as it is determined. 6. Committee Reports: Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that the PRDA Fall Newsletter is ready to be printed and will be mailed after Thanksgiving. Construction Committee: (1) Mr. Carey Baker reported that the brick paver repair project has been completed, but there was an additional charge of $721.00 for work that was requested by the PRDA that was not included in the original contract. There was discussion that the manufacturer of the brick pavers changed the dimensions of the bricks and they do not match the brick pavers currently installed. The pavers for the repair work were taken from the plazas that are no longer used by the SMART buses. (2) The repair of the curb at the intersection of Inkster was discussed and Mr. Baker will investigate the matter to determine who has jurisdiction of the intersection. (3) MDOT may be planning on installing a traffic signal and two turning lanes at Ann Arbor and Plymouth. Mr. Baker will contact MDOT to verify this and also find out if Wayne County has plans to repair the bridge at this location. Mr. Baker will discuss the matter with John Nagy (IW regarding this matter. 7. Polling of Members: Lowell Peterson: Mr. Peterson will be contacting the board members for nominations for next year's officers, and the election will take place at the next meeting on December 13. Mayor Engebretson: (1) An additional entrance to the Wonderland Shops of Livonia will be opened by next week prior to Thanksgiving. Schostak is offering incentives to aggressively market Wonderland to potential retailers. Dunham's, located across from the Wonderland development, is expected to open on December 2. (2) The Ford plant labor issues have been resolved and an expansion of the plant may be planned for next year. Dan West (1) An office supplies business may take over the old Media Play building. (2) The Potbelly grand opening at Wonderland is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. (3) The television ad sponsored by the Community Marketing Consortium has been running on several stations and can be viewed on the Chamber of Commerce's web site. Stan Anderson: The lighting and landscaping at Wonderland is very nice. Scott Grace: (1) Mr. Grace acknowledged receiving a schedule of PRDA meeting dates for 2008. (2) He would like to recommend that the PRDA 3 J develop a consortium similar to the one the Chamber of Commerce initiated that would encourage business along the Plymouth Road corridor. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 195th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 15, 2007, was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007. Marge Waffson, Secretary fire tope 4