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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2008-10-16 MINUTES OF THE 203rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 203rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: John Hiltz, Chairman Wayne Glass, Vice Chairman Jack Kirksey, Mayor Stan Anderson Scott Grace Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Dan West Members Absent: Dennis Kujawa (excused) Betsy McCue (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Col Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Robert Auth, Resident Frank Kalinski, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 202nd Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by West, supported by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-21 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 202nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on July 17, 2008, are hereby approved. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Audience Communication. Resident Frank Kalinski presented a proposal for a crossing island in the center of Plymouth Road to help protect crossing pedestrians from motor vehicles. He provided a fact sheet and a sample sketch of an island. Mr. Hiltz recommended that the item be referred to the October 16, 2008 2 Construction Committee for further consideration and that Mr. Kalinski be invited to attend the meeting. 4. Financial Reports. (a) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending July 31 and August 31, 2008, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The August Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $5,038,001.48, total liabilities in the amount of$1,242,281.25 and a total fund balance of$3,795,720.23. On a motion made by Glass, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-22 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 July 31, 2008 and August 31, 2008. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Holiday Events: (1) Mr. Nagy recommended that the PRDA support the Goodfellows organization. It was agreed that a contribution would be made in the amount of $700.00 to support needy families, and that Mr. Nagy will Cov contact the Goodfellows to arrange for same. On a motion made by Mette, supported by Kirksey, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-23 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize a monetary contribution to the Livonia Goodfellows, Inc. in the amount of $700.00 to provide household goods and clothing to appropriate Livonia families. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) It was agreed that the Annual PRDA Holiday Dinner shall take place again year. The location and date will be determined at a future meeting. 6. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: (a) Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, provided a summary of the bids, dated August 28, 2008, for the traffic signal project on Plymouth Road at Wayne and Stark Roads. The references for the low bidder, Alpha Electric, were unacceptable and Beckett & Raeder recommended awarding the contract to the second low bidder, Rauhorn CElectric, Inc. October 16, 2008 3 On a motion made by Meyer, seconded by Glass, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-24 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Rauhorn Electric, Inc., 17171 23 Mile Road, Macomb, Michigan 48042, dated July 15, 2008, to provide traffic signals at the Plymouth Road and Stark Road intersection and at the Plymouth Road and Wayne Road intersection and all work related to concrete sidewalks and concrete curbs, at a total cost of$258,745.00. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (b) Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, presented plans and renderings for streetscape improvements on Plymouth Road at the Wayne, Stark and Levan intersections. Mr. Grace asked that Beckett & Raeder contact the businesses located on the north side of Plymouth Road at Wayne Road about their interest in a driveway at the red light, and if there was interest, the PRDA would contact the Traffic Commission for their input on the proposed project. On a motion made by Mette, seconded by Grace, and unanimously (hir4 adopted, it was #2008-25 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the concept and preliminary plans for the streetscape improvements on Plymouth Road at the Wayne, Stark and Levan intersections as presented by Beckett & Raeder, 535 West William, Suite 101, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, and does hereby direct Beckett & Raeder to move forward with detailed design plans and specifications and to proceed with acquisition of easements where needed to implement the streetscape improvements. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Public Relations Committee: (a) Mr. Anderson stated that the Fall/Winter newsletter will feature as many new businesses in the Village Shops of Wonderland as possible, and it will also include two other Plymouth businesses not within the Village Shops complex. It will also report on the repaving and restriping of city parking lots, which is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. It was decided that the distribution of the newsletter shall include corridor members and those in the 48150 zip code area. October 16, 2008 4 On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Glass, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-26 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby direct that the Fall/Winter Newsletter be distributed to corridor members and addresses within the 48150 zip code area. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (b) Mr. Grace suggested that the Taste Fest promotional mailing be expanded in the future with the participating restaurants picking up the additional costs. Mr. Grace also reported that a local businessman on the corridor asked when the PRDA was going to sponsor a promotion for businesses other than restaurants. 7. Director's Report: (a) Mr. Nagy distributed a letter received from the Michigan Department of Transportation, dated August 5, 2008, in response to the PRDA's request for road repairs on Plymouth Road. MDOT cited current budget constraints as the reason for not addressing repairs until October, 2009, at which time MDOT will monitor the area and may make repairs where public safety concerns exist. (b) A list of Plymouth Road corridor vacancies occurring on commercially zoned properties, dated September 15, 2008, was distributed as requested by Dr. Auth at the July 17, 2008, board meeting. (c) Mr. Nagy announced that Besty McCue was recently appointed to the PRDA board by the Mayor. Mayor Kirksey added that Ms. McCue will make an outstanding addition to group. She is manager of the newly opened Huntington Bank on Plymouth Road and an active member of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. She and her family also live in Livonia within the Rosedale Garden subdivision. 8. Polling of Members: Stan Anderson thanked John Nagy for his assistance in getting Harrison Road repaired where the pavement had been removed for sewer repairs on the Wonderland Lanes property and adjacent areas. John Hiltz announced that he plans to install a temporary banner at his firm, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, to announce that they have been recognized as one of the best companies to work for. Scott Grace requested that the Development Assistance Committee work with the Inspection Department to identify blighted properties on Plymouth Road. He would like the Committee to meet to discuss ideas for the use of Development Assistance funds and then to report back to the Board. October 16, 2008 5 Toni Mette (a) inquired about a damaged fence near Huntington Bank. Mr. (ir Nagy said the repair will be made and paid for by the PRDA as there was no police report made. (b) There are no caps on the wall on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Bill Brown Ford. (c) During the next budget year, consideration should be made to complete the installation of sprinklers where easements may have been acquired in connection with the initial phase of the overall Plymouth Road Corridor Plan. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 203rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 16, 2008, was adjourned at 5:20. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008. -177 Marge Wa son, Secretary