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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2008-03-20 (11, MINUTES OF THE 199th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 199th 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 20, 2008, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: John Hiltz, Chairman Wayne Glass, Vice Chairman Jack Kirksey, Mayor Stan Anderson Dennis Kujawa Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Members Absent: Scott Grace Dan West Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder tlw Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Robert Auth, Resident Ralph Williams, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 198th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Mette, supported by Glass, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-06 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 198th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 21, 2008, are hereby approved. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Financial Reports: (a) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending November 30, 2007; December 31, 2007; January 31, 2008; and February 29, 2008; were presented by Michael (hre Slater, Finance Director. The February Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $5,825,849.36, total liabilities in the amount of $1,304,894.37 and a total fund balance of $4,520,954.99. (b) In response March 20, 2008 2 (11, to the annual December charge of $49,776.45 for water billed by the City, Mr. Hiltz raised the question of who monitors the water consumption. Mr. Slater said he would provide a PRDA history of water usage. On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2008-07 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending November 30, 2007; December 31, 2007; January 31, 2008; and February 29, 2008. Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Committee Reports: Construction Committee: Carey Baker of Beckett & Raeder provided the following information to the Board. (a) Arbor Land Consultants have completed the survey work at Wayne Road, Stark Road and Levan Road. (b) The boring work for the Mast Arm Traffic Signal has been awarded to Testing Engineers & Consulting, but a permit still has not been issued from Wayne County. (c) A meeting was held with Wayne County representatives regarding the Ann Arbor Road/Plymouth Road Redevelopment Project. The project seems to be getting very complicated and may not be doable from a level of service aspect. The onus is on the Board to prove that the level of service after improvements have been made will be better than it exists today. The item will remain in committee. (d) Mr. Nagy reported that there will be a Construction Committee meeting on April 15 regarding future projects, at which time Beckett & Raeder will have projected costs available. (e) Mr. Hiltz requested that Mr. Slater be consulted regarding the selling of bonds for future projects. Development Assistance Committee: Lowell Peterson asked to be provided with a history of Development Assistance projects. John Nagy agreed to provide a report. Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that the Public Relations Committee met today to discuss the Taste Fest and Wonderland Village Open House promotions. The Committee also met with Schostak representatives who supported an open house at the Wonderland Village. Schostak will contact storeowners to determine their interest in participating and to solicit their suggestions to help make the event successful. It was decided to delay the distribution of the Spring newsletter in order to include the promotion of the Open House which will take place in July. The Taste Fest will run from July through September this year. Mr. Anderson is not interested in having participating restaurants help defray the cost of the • March 20, 2008 3 promotion because of the added administrative work that would be tof associated with collecting fees. There was discussion about expanding distribution of the Fall newsletter into northern Livonia sections and also other communities. Mr. Glass requested that the estimated costs for expanded distribution be made available prior to the Board making a determination of the mailing areas. Mayor Kirksey suggested placing ads with coupons in the Livonia Observer or having the newsletter hand delivered to save on postage costs. Mr. Anderson felt that hand delivering the newsletter would not be a successful approach because of his experience in hand delivering the Clements Circle Civic Association newsletter. 5. Director Report. (a) The 2008 contract with Commercial Mowing will be reviewed by the Construction Committee and then brought back for Board approval in April. (b) There is no further information to report regarding a damaged parking drain on property owned by Wonderland Lanes at 28455 Plymouth Road. It was previously determined that further investigation into the current infrastructure at that location and other available options for connecting the catch basin would be explored. The item will remain in committee until further information is available from the City Engineer. (c) There has been no response to date from AT&T to the PRDA letter dated January 7, 2008, regarding the ongoing problem of sod damage by AT&T vehicles driving and parking on lawn at Sesquicentennial Park at Inkster tre Road. It was suggested that Dan West may have a contact at AT&T with whom this matter could be re-addressed. Mr. Peterson advised that the same sod problem created by AT&T exists at Middlebelt and West Chicago. 6. Polling of Members: Lowell Peterson: Mr. Peterson inquired about the business of the Olive Mountain Market located at 28795 Plymouth Road. There appears to be some activity within the building but the windows are covered with paper and it does not appear to be open for business. Mr. Nagy said he would ask the Inspection Department for a report. Toni Mette: (1) Ms. Mette reported that the panels on the sign at Chef's Restaurant located at 27545 Plymouth Road are missing and there is an unsightly banner hanging over it. Mr. Nagy said he would ask the Inspection Department to investigate the matter. (2) In response to Ms. Mette's inquiry regarding the Spring banners, Mr. Nagy stated that they will be installed next week. (3) The curb at the Inkster and Plymouth intersection needs repair. Since it is under Wayne County's jurisdiction, Ms. Mette would like a letter sent requesting improvements to the intersection. Stan Anderson: Mr. Anderson requested a supply of business cards, and (hw Mr. Nagy agreed to proceed with the purchase. Mr. Anderson also inquired about litter removal, and Steve Levesque from Commercial Mowing stated that as the snow is melting, trash is being picked up. • March 20, 2008 4 4000 John Hiltz: Mr. Hiltz inquired as to the members who will be attending the Prayer Breakfast on May 15 and the Mayor's Ball on May 2. It was requested that the information be provided as soon as possible. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 199th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on March 20, 2008, was adjourned at 4:30. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2008. 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