HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2013-01-17 MINUTES OF THE 236TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 236th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17,
2013, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Ruth Ann Brown
Omar Faris
Scott Grace
John Hiltz, Vice Chair
Betsy McCue, Chair
Greg Meyer
Toni Mette
Lowell Peterson
Absent: Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Dave Vargo, Director of Administrative Services
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer
Roy Farmer, Allstate Billiards & Spas
Scott Bollitier, Allstate Billiards & Spas
Robert Auth, Resident
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2 Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2013-01 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby approve the Minutes of the 235th Regular Meeting
held on October 25, 2012.
Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Financial Reports. The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special
Revenue Fund for the month ending October 31, 2012, were presented by
Michael Slater, Finance Director. The October 31, 2012, Balance Sheet
reflects total assets in the amount of $541,519.69, total liabilities in the
amount of$706,732.90 and a total fund balance of($165,213.21).
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On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2013-02 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, 2012.
Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. Election of Officers. Lowell Peterson, on behalf of the Nomination
Committee, contacted all members and advised that Betsy McCue has
agreed to remain Chairman. Greg Meyer agreed to accept the nomination
for Vice Chair.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2013-03 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby elect Betsy McCue as the Chairman and Greg
Meyer as Vice Chairman of the Authority for the term January 1
through December 31, 2013.
Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Because of the resignation of Vice Chair Wayne Glass from the Board, John
Hiltz will serve on the Executive Committee as Past Vice Chair. Betsy
McCue, Greg Meyer and John Hiltz will now comprise the Executive
Committee.
5. Old Business
a) Update on amending PRDA district boundaries. The public hearing
on amending the boundaries of the Plymouth Road Development
District in order to facilitate the removal of approximately 23 residential
properties took place on January 7, 2013. There is a 60 day waiting
period before the City Council can officially vote on this matter. It is
expected to receive the full support of the Council.
b) Update on Plymouth Road sprinkler repair. Todd Zilinick, City
Engineer, advised that Tech 7 and OHM met in December to discuss
the damage to the irrigation system as a result of road repairs and
ADA ramp reconstruction. On January 4, a meeting took place with
Cadillac Asphalt, the contractor, to discuss the damaged lines and
sprinkler heads that are considered beyond the City's responsibility. It
is estimated that the value of the damage is $25,000 and the City is
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requesting $15,000 in reimbursement. Cadillac has not reported back
with their offer. If their offer is considered insufficient, a claim will be
filed with MDOT. Mr. Zilinick hopes to have an answer within the next
couple of weeks. These were line items that were not included in the
contract with Cadillac.
c) Update on LED replacement lights. In an effort to reduce electrical
consumption and to lower the cost of maintenance and repair of the
corridor's street lights, Todd Zilinick, City Engineer, suggested the use
of LED lighting at the October Board meeting. When the sample lights
are installed, the Board will be advised of the location so that they will
have the opportunity to observe the illumination.
6. New Business
Presentation by Allstate Billiards & Spas. Mr. Taormina advised that
Allstate Billiards & Spas have submitted a request to expand the outdoor
display area at their facility located at 30650 Plymouth Road on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and Sears Drive in Section
26. Mr. Scott Bollitier, Allstate Billiards, explained that the expanded
outdoor display area would extend from the southeast corner of the building
towards Plymouth Road for a distance of approximately 95 feet. The
parking lot curb would mark the southern limit of the expanded display area,
(iv which is coterminous with a 40 foot wide greenbelt that runs parallel to
Plymouth Road along the full width of the property. The new display area
would be approximately 4,940 square feet in area and would occupy the
entire eastern end of the existing parking lot. The entire display area would
be enclosed by a 6 foot high decorative black metal fence, similar in design
to the enclosure gate that currently extends across the front of the existing
display area. After discussion, the Board agreed to support the request.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2013-04 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by
Allstate Billiards & Spas to expand the outdoor display area at
the facility located at 30650 Plymouth Road on the north side of
Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and Sears Drive in
Section 26, 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.
Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
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Cie 7. Polling of Members. The members individually expressed their
appreciation to Betsy McCue and Greg Meyer for taking on the
responsibilities of Chair and Vice Chair.
Toni Mette requested that the streetlights near Inkster be replaced. Mr.
Taormina will follow up on this issue with the DPW. Ms. Mette also inquired
as to why Menards did not purchase the old Handy Andy property on
Middlebelt and 1-96 instead of the property to the south. Mr. Taormina
replied that the Handy Andy property was too small for Menards' operations.
Mark Taormina advised that there is growing interested in the GM
Powertrain facility on Middlebelt Road, and it is hopeful that it will be
purchased within the next few months.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 236th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
January 17, 2013, was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. The next meeting will take place
on April 18, 2013.
Margie Watson, Secretary
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