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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2009-03-19 MINUTES OF THE 207TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 207th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2009, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Wayne Glass, Vice Chairman Jack Kirksey, Mayor Betsy McCue Toni Mette Lowell Peterson Dan West Members Absent: Scott Grace (excused) John Hiltz (excused) Dennis Kujawa (excused) Greg Meyer (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director John lacoangeli, Beckett & Raeder Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Robert Auth, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: (a) Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, presented renderings of the streetscape improvements at Wayne, Stark and Levan intersections. He reported that MDOT's preliminary comments on the right- of-way permits are expected next week. Mr. Nagy reported that he met with Ford Motor representatives and they were very supportive of the project. (b) John lacoangeli, Beckett & Raeder, explained the MDOT Economic Stimulus Funding program and advised the Board that the proposed improvement projects on Plymouth Road could be submitted for consideration for funding as they meet the program's preliminary requirements. The Board agreed that the project should be submitted to MDOT. Public Relations Committee: (a) The Public Relations Committee will be meeting with the Mayor to discuss possible future events and a report will be presented at next month's meeting. (b) The spring newsletter is scheduled to be mailed out in May and will include the Taste Fest March 19, 2009 2 Cpromotion. (c) Mr. Nagy advised that the spring banners have been installed. 3. Director's Report: Mr. Nagy reported that a thank you note had been received from the Anderson family for the expression of sympathy in the passing of Stan Anderson. 4. Polling of Members: Wayne Glass shared that he visited Daly's Restaurant during their 50th year celebration. Toni Mette requested a summary of projects to be included in the Summer newsletter. The trees in front of John's Upholstery need to be trimmed. The repair of asphalt in front of John Rogin's car dealership has been improved but is not complete. Dan West mentioned that the Harrison street sign is in need of repair, and Mr. Nagy said he would advise Wayne County of the problem. Mr. West also thanked the board for supporting the Mayor's State of the City address and that he was pleased with the turnout. Mr. West also reported that he attended the grand opening for Biggby Coffee at the Village Shops of Wonderland. Lowell Peterson complimented John Nagy on the write-up of the PRDA's function that will be used at the upcoming Volunteer Day event. Mayor Kirksey advised that Dennis Kujawa has resigned from the Board due to work obligations and hopes that in the future he will be able to return to serve on the Board. He requested recommendations for future board members to fill the vacant positions of Mr. Kujawa and Mr. Anderson. Mayor Kirksey stated that he was honored by the number of people in attendance at the State of the City address and thanked the Chamber of Commerce for its sponsorship of the event. He also advised the board that due to the City's economic hardship, the City's department heads have volunteered to take a reduction in pay, but that several complications have arisen due to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 5. Adoption of the 206th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Mette, and unanimously adopted, it was #2009-08 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 206th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 19, 2009, are hereby approved. t4 March 19, 2009 3 Mr. Glass, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Project Submission to MDOT On a motion made by West, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted, it was #2009-09 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that Beckett & Raeder, 535 West William, Suite 101, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, submit the projects for the streetscape improvements at Wayne Road, Stark Road and Levan Road intersections at Plymouth Road, to the Michigan Department of Transportation for their consideration to obtain Economic Stimulus Funding. Mr. Glass, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 7. Madison Electric Purchase On a motion made by Mette, supported by McCue, and unanimously tre adopted, it was #2009-10 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the quotation from Madison Electric Company, 31855 Van Dyke Avenue, Warren, Michigan 48093, dated February 4, 2009, to provide light poles and bases for the maintenance of streetlights in a total amount not to exceed $15,564.72; FURTHER, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the quotation from Madison Electric Company, 31855 Van Dyke Avenue, Warren, Michigan 48093, dated March 2, 2009, to provide light pole covers in a total amount of$1,000.00. Mr. Glass, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 207th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on March 17, 2009, was adjourned at 3:45. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009. C-77/ Marge Wa on, Secretary