HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-05-15 MINUTES OF THE 55th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH
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The 55th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of
Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 1997 in the 4th
Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey
Mr. Mike Polsinelli
Mr. Stan Anderson
Mr. Donald Gelinas
Mr. Scott Grace
Mr. Dennis Kujawa
Mr. Bill Pike
Mr. Adelard Raby
Mr. Jerry Wordhouse
Members Absent: Mrs. Toni Mette
Mr. Lowell Peterson
Mr. Marvin Walkon(unexcused absence)
Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary
Mr. John Nagy, Director
Mr. Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commission
Mr. Dave Woodcox, Inspection Department
Ms. Kim Danowski, Inspection Department
Ms. Julia Stanley
1. Roll was called.
2. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman reported that the City Council had
held a Capital Improvement Committee Meeting on the PRDA's request concerning
whether they should purchase or rent the lighting fixtures along Plymouth Road as well as
Phase I of the Improvement Plan for Plymouth Road. Mr. Polsinelli further reported after
the discussion Edison representatives did show up and felt it should be put out for bids.
The Chairman stated the Council will approve the purchase of the light fixtures and should
approve the program for long-term easements with the businesses. The City or other body
will continue the easement agreements. Mr. Iacoangeli of Beckett&Raeder can now
move forward with obtaining the easements.
3. Viability of Establishing an Inspection Sub-Committee: Mr. Nagy reported
they do have an Inspector working on the signs along Plymouth Road on weekends. He
questioned if anyone was interested in chairing a committee that could work with the
Inspection Department. If problems came up, the sub-committee could get back to
Inspection concerning the problems or could invite them to a meeting. This could save the
Inspectors spending two hours every other week attending the PRDA meetings. It was
determined that Butch Raby would chair an Inspection Sub-Committee with Scott Grace
and Jerry Wordhouse also serving on this committee.
4. Reports from Committees:
George Burns Theater Committee: Mr. Nagy reported that the sub-committee
was trying to arrange a meeting with Louis George, the owner of the theater, to learn
about his plans. At the present time Mr. George was out of town but upon his return they
will attempt to set up a meeting with him and then report back to the board.
Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that this committee had met
prior to this meeting at 2:00 p.m. Present at their meeting were John Nagy, Dennis
Kujawa, Mike Buescher and Stan Anderson. The committee had received replies on their
Request for Proposal from four different firms. It was the feeling of the group, after
reviewing the proposals,that they would like approval from the board to interview Fisher
Communications Services. They are a Livonia company and have done work within the
City. They are also familiar with Plymouth Road. Their fee was $1,075 for four phases. If
the board agrees, they would like to ask them to submit a proposed logo and a form for a
newsletter for Board approval. They would like to meet a July 1 deadline but not sure
they could make it. In the contents of the newsletter they would like a letter by the
Chairman describing the PRDA proposal, a letter from the Mayor stressing the importance
(100 of the PRDA, and something from John Nagy showing the overall plan and timetable.
They would also like to have a letter from Mike McGee explaining the financing and an
explanation from Beckett&Raeder discussing the first phase. The committee also felt it
would be nice to have a snapshot of the PRDA members along with some background on
the members.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it
was
#97-32 RESOLVED the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize
the Public Relations Committee to enter into negotiations for a contract with
Fisher Communications Services not to exceed $2,000 and then bring the
contract back to the board to vote on.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mr. Anderson further reported he had received a call from Mike Buescher of
Wonderland Mall who stated they were working on the window displays at the center and
expected them to be ready in a couple of days.
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Vacant Building Committee: Mr. Grace had noting to report at this time. It
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was reported that the Lutheran Nursing Home was to have its groundbreaking at 1:00 p.m.
on Saturday the 17th of May.
Construction Committee: Mr. Pike reported Mr. lacoangeli was still working on
the material and therefore the committee had not held any more meetings.
Chairman Polsinelli reported the attorney representing the shopping center next to
the Family Buggy Restaurant had responded to their reply by saying they didn't like the
elements of the two parking spaces and were going to withhold their support of the plan.
The Chairman felt the PRDA needs to have an audience with their attorney.
5. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy turned the meeting over
to Julia Stanley of the Purple Rose Flower Shop. Ms Stanley displayed her new plans to
locate her flower shop at the location of the old Livonia Tire property. Ms. Stanley was
told the board would have further discussions on this matter and report back to her. It
was generally felt it would be in her best interest to locate at another area. The PRDA
would be willing to offer assistance with other locations.
Mr. Nagy next announced that this would be the last meeting for Jean Garvey,
Secretary, as she will be retiring June 6, 1997.
6. Polling of Board Members:
Mayor Kirksey brought the board up to date on the work being done to repair the
roads. The Mayor did feel they have solved the local problems for Livonia.
Mr. Raby thanked the board for their trust in naming him Chairman of the
Inspection Committee.
7. Public Comment: Mr. Piercecchi told the board he felt they had taken a load off
the Planning Commission by reviewing the request by Julia Stanley for her flower shop.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the
55th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 15,
1997 was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
June 5, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
Jcan Garvey, Secretary
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