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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1994-11-17 MINUTES OF THE 7TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE (ive PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 7th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 4:00 p.m. , Thursday, November 17, 1994. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Joe Laura Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Members Absent: Mr. Conrad Carson Mr. Ed Brown Mr. Dale Summers Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mr. Gary Clark, Engineering Department `,r Mr. Bob Lord, Detroit Edison Mr. Bill Poppenger, Planning Department The first item on the agenda was the adoption of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 3, 1994. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #94-13 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 6th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 3, 1994 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mr. Peterson stated he had contacted Dewey Henry of the Economic Development Office of Wayne County in relation to funds that might be available for beautification and economic development, and was informed by Mr. Henry that there were no funds available, but possibly the state, through their Road Enhancement Fund, might have some money available. It was determined to invite Mr. Henry to the next meeting for further discussion. In regard to the request that Ford Motor Company remove their barbed wire from their fences, Mr. Carson could not be at today's meeting but had earlier stated to Mr. Pike that it did not appear to be a problem, but Ford Motor Company would like a letter thanking them for their past cooperation and requesting the removal to' of this barbed wire for aesthetic reasons. It was determined this letter should go out over the Mayor's signature. On a motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #94-14 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the writing of a letter by Mayor Bennett to Ford Motor Company thanking Ford Motor Company for their cooperation in the past and asking that the barbed wire be removed from their fences for aesthetic reasons. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mr. Gary Clark from the Engineering Department was present to address any engineering questions the members had. The subject of the feasibility of a right turn island on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads was brought up and Mr. Clark said he had discussed this with the County and they felt there was really no advantage in having this right turn island. Engineering will continue to look into this matter and report back to the Authority. When asked about the possibility of sections of Plymouth Road that might have boulevards, Mr. Clark stated there was not enough width to allow that. Mr. Richard Niedieck reported on the action by the sub-committee appointed to look into possible uses of the George Burns Theater. At this time there is some activity going on in relation to the theater so possibly within the next four to five months they should have more details for the Authority. Mayor Bennett, for the information of the members, passed out pages from a Traffic Study done by Goodell-Grivas, Inc. in 1989, showing the traffic flow Lalong Plymouth Road. Mr. Bob Lord, Street Light Consultant from Detroit Edison, was present to discuss lighting alternatives and costs involved. Mr. Lord stated should they wish to go underground with the lighting they would need to eliminate the existing street lights. He stated Edison would be happy to design and install a new system. There would be three options to chose from. (1) Detroit Edison would design, install and own the equipment and fully maintain it. (2) The community would own the system and pay all costs up front. Edison would then contract to maintain the equipment. (3) The community would own and maintain the equipment and just pay for the electricity. Mr. Lord said he would put together a brochure on the three options showing the cost of new equipment, cost of removal of existing system, the operating costs, and advantages and disadvantages. He will get back with the Authority when this is completed. The next item under discussion was a draft of an introductory letter to all property owners and tenants within the district area. A few changes were made to the letter and it was determined the letter should be sent out after the first of the year, with the possibility of a questionnaire being sent with it. The next item on the agenda was an update by Mr. Nagy on current developments along Plymouth Road. Mr. Nagy informed the members that the City Council did support the realignment of Melvin Avenue and voted to authorize an appraisal . He (10, -2- further stated that in connection with the proposal by Builders Square to go into the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads, a letter was written to the petitioner stating the Planning Commission had tabled this item several months ago and asking if they wish to withdraw their petition. At this point in time no reply has been received. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 7th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on November 17, 1994 was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development authority will be held December 1, 1994. Je Garvey, Secretary L c -3-