HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-09-20 MINUTES OF THE 193rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 193rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, September
20, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman
John Hiltz, Vice Chairman
Stan Anderson
Lowell Peterson
Scott Grace
Greg Meyer
Members Absent: Jack Engebretson, Mayor (excused)
Dennis Kujawa (excused)
Wayne Glass (excused)
Dan West
Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director
Mark Taormina, Planning Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Lio Patricia Fisher, Avis Budget Group
John lacoangeli, Beckett & Raeder, Inc.
Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services
Robert Auth, Resident
Ralph Williams, Resident
Marge Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the 192"d Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Grace, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2007-25 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 192nd Regular Meeting
held on August 16, 2007, by the Plymouth Road Development
Authority are hereby approved, as revised.
Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Presentation on the proposed relocation of Avis Budget Group. Mark
Taormina, Planning Director, presented the plans submitted by Avis Budget
Group for the relocation of the Avis car rental facility to 29070 Plymouth
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Road. Ms. Patricia Fisher from Avis was also present and responded to the
Board's questions regarding the project.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and adopted, it was
#2007-26 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed plans submitted by Avis
Budget Group to operate a car rental facility at 29070 Plymouth
Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Middlebelt Road and Camden Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 25, subject to the Planning Commission's determination
of the necessity of the security gate and re-landscaping for
safety and aesthetic purposes, and further 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.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Grace, Peterson, Anderson, Meyer, Mette
NAYES: Hiltz
ABSTAIN: None
(Ime ABSENT: Engebretson, Glass, Kujawa, West
Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget: (1) The Executive Committee met on August 27,
2007, to review the PRDA Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, as prepared by Michael
Slater, Director of Finance. The Committee recommended that the
Projected Capital Outlay Costs be included in the budget. (2) Mr. Slater
reported that Ford Tax Appeal matter has been settled due to the efforts
and negotiating skills of City Assessor Sherron Schultz and Assistant City
Attorney Barbara Scherr.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2007-27 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
as submitted by the Director of Finance in his letter dated
August 13, 2007, with an amendment to increase the Capital
Outlay Costs by $135,000 for the resurfacing of four municipal
parking lots.
(p. Ms. Mette, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the
foregoing resolution adopted.
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5. Financial Reports: (1) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special
Revenue Fund for the month ending July 31, 2007, were presented by
Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in
the amount of $3,892,978.90, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06
and a total fund balance of$3,376,714.84.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2007-28 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 July
31, 2007.
Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(2) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for
the month ending August 31, 2007, were also presented by Mr. Slater. The
Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,860,174.65, total
liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of
$3,343,910.59.
(iv On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2007-29 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
August 31, 2007.
Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
6. Comments from Chairman. (1) Ms. Mette asked if the matter of the
proposed internal road designed to connect LA Fitness with the new
development occurring to the east was resolved at the Village Shops of
Wonderland. Mr. Nagy stated it would be as soon as Schostak acquires the
vacated Target property. (2) Ms. Mette inquired about the repair of a
damaged street light pole on Middlebelt. Mr. Nagy said a replacement pole
is on order but it takes six weeks for delivery. (3) The sod replacement
performed by Commercial Mowing Services is growing and looking good.
(4) ABC Warehouse is now open and no truck well problems have been
identified.
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7. Committee Reports:
floy Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that Sue Lang is
summarizing restaurant owners' comments regarding this summer's Taste
Fest promotion, and the PRDA Fall Newsletter should be distributed by mid-
November.
Construction Committee: (1) Mr. lacoangeli from Beckett & Raeder
reported that the foundation has been set for the new entry sign for the
corridor at Inkster Road, and it is anticipated that the sign will be installed by
October 9. (2) Mr. lacoangeli also reported that bids have been received for
the brick paver repair project. It was his recommendation that the low bid of
Soulliere Decorative Stone, Inc. be accepted. Soulliere's references were
checked by Carey Baker.
On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2007-30 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby accept the bid submitted by Soulliere Decorative
Stone, Inc., 4454 22 Mile Road, Utica, Michigan 48317, as
detailed in their bid package dated September 19, 2007, in the
total amount of$21, 395.00.
`i'' Ms. Melte, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
8. Director's Report: Mr. Nagy suggested that the control panels that contain
electrical wiring for the streetlights and irrigation be repainted or replaced as
funds are available. Mr. Meyer said that he will find out what materials are
used by Consumers Energy.
9. Polling of Members:
Scott Grace: Mr. Grace inquired about the City's policy on illegal signs,
such as the ones Ralph Thayer put up on the weekend. Mr. Nagy explained
that Ordinance Enforcement removes illegal signs.
Stan Anderson: Mr. Anderson inquired about the flags in the parking lot of
Nora's Restaurant and if they should be removed.
Lowell Peterson: Metro PCS has painted their building purple and orange
and it does not look attractive. It appears that the trees next to Metro PCS
are dying. These are the same trees Metro PCS asked to have removed
because they said the trees were obstructing their building signs.
Commercial Mowing Services will inspect the trees. Mr. Nagy stated that if
the trees are dead, they will be replaced, and he will check on when Metro
PCS will remove their banners.
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10. Polling of Residents: Robert Ault, resident, asked who the new tenants at
filow The Village Shops of Wonderland will be. He also reported that he had
complaints that too much money was being spent on painting light poles but
explained to his neighborhood association that the repainting was under
warranty at no cost to the Board.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 193rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
September 20, 2007, was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, October 18, 2007.
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Marge W son, Secretary
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