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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2010-02-18 MINUTES OF THE 215TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 215th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Wayne Glass, Chairman Jack Kirksey, Mayor Scott Grace John Hiltz Betsy McCue Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Jeff Staebler Dan West Members Absent: None Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director Frank Farren, Enable Point Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder Robert Auth, Resident Christopher Martin, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 214th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted, it was #2010-04 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 214th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 21, 2010, are hereby approved. Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. New Business. C„ (a) Mr. Nagy reported that the contract with Holophane for the painting of the street poles was executed in 2005 and included a three year February 18, 2010 2 warranty. The Construction Committee will meet with the supplier to negotiate the repair and repainting of all the street poles. (b) The Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 7:00 a.m. at Laurel Manor. Board members are invited to attend. The PRDA will pay for the tickets of anyone attending. (c) Mr. Glass requested a formal resolution to recognize John Hiltz' two years of service as Chairman of the PRDA. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2010-05 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby express its thanks and gratitude to John Hiltz for his able, collegial, and professional leadership of the PRDA as its Chairman, 2008-2009. The Authority Board looks forward to Mr. Hiltz' continued participation and contributions to its on-going work. Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (11W 4. Presentation by Enablepoint. Frank Farren, Enablepoint, demonstrated features of the PRDA website, including the recent updates and the business search directory. With the enhancements to the website, businesses along the corridor will be able to get free listings with which they can include coupons. Visitors to the website will be able to search for businesses. The website graphics will be updated within a week. Ms. Mette requested that the banner be squared off instead of having rounded corners. Mr. Farren asked that the Board review all of the website pages and send him any comments or suggestions. 5. Subcommittee Assignments. The subcommittee assignments were reviewed. Mr. Staebler requested to be on the Public Relations Committee. Mr. Glass suggested that the Development Assistance Committee be put on hiatus until such time as funds are available to assistant businesses on the Plymouth Road corridor. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2010-06 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby determine that the Development Assistance Committee shall be put on hiatus status until such time as funds are available to assistant businesses on the Plymouth Road corridor. February 18, 2010 3 Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Meeting Schedule. Mr. Glass suggested that the Board change its monthly meeting schedule to once every two months, unless critical issues arise, in order to support the Mayor's request for fewer commission meetings to be held to reduce City operating costs. As necessary, the subcommittees could meet to handle any matters that need attention. The published schedule will not be revised, but meeting cancellations will be handled on a month-to-month basis. Mr. Grace stated that the meetings are an important forum for citizens to express their needs. Chris Martin, Martin's Yard Accents, stated that he will submit plans for his proposed fence to the Board for the March meeting. Mr. Glass suggested that the plans could be reviewed by a subcommittee. Mayor Kirksey suggested that the Board set parameters for audience communication and business presentations and that a specified time limit be established for presentations. It was suggested that this issue be included on the next agenda under New Business. Mr. Grace suggested that the Bylaws be amended to authorize the Executive Committee to make decisions when the full Board does not meet on a monthly basis. 7. Committee Reports: tre Public Relations Committee: Toni Mette advised that the Committee is reviewing a new marketing tool and that a report will be available at the next meeting. The Spring/Summer Newsletter will include the Taste Fest promotion, and Susan Lang will be contacting restaurant owners on the corridor to encourage their participation. The newsletter will be mailed the last week in June. The Dan Morris Dog Training & Grooming article that was featured in the Winter newsletter was extremely well received. Mr. Morris reported that many people called inquiring about his business. Mr. Glass suggested that as funds become available that they be used to enhance future public relations projects. Construction Committee: Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, provided a report dated February 18, 2010, on the following items. (a) Mr. Baker provided a revised location map for six ornamental street signs to be located at Yale, Raleigh, Market, Belden Court, Laurel Court and Priscilla Lane. The cost is $3,400.00 per unit for a total expense of$20,400.00. Shipping and installation is not included in this amount. Mr. Nagy will confer with the Finance Department to see if the Authority has sufficient surplus funds to make the purchase. (b) The proposed bus shelter at the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Middlebelt will fall within the road right-of-way. The Detroit Department of Transportation, which provides the bus service, may provide a shelter at no cost if they have a surplus. Mr. Baker and Mr. February 18, 2010 4 Nagy will continue discussions with the Detroit Department of Transportation on this matter, including alternative shelter designs. (c) A permit has been submitted to MDOT for the Hubbard and Tech Center Drive traffic signals. Easements are being acquired and Rauhorn is in the process of pricing the signals. (d) A meeting was held on February 8, 2010, with John Nagy, John Hiltz, City Engineer Todd Zilincik, and Carey Baker to review the proposed projects at Wayne, Stark and Levan Roads and MDOT's position on the mast arms. Todd Zilincik will be handling this matter with MDOT and Northwest Engineering. Within the next two months, MDOT will hold a Base Plan meeting. 8. Director's Report: (a) Mr. Nagy advised that the spring and summer banners are now available and will provide more color for the corridor. The supplier had an overrun of six banners, and has offered them for sale at a cost of$147.00 per banner, for a total of$880.00. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and adopted, it was #2010-07 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the Executive Director to negotiate with tre Above & Beyond Installations, Inc., 11900 Globe, Suite 400, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the purchase six banners at a cost not to exceed a total of$880.00. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Hiltz, Meyer, McCue, Peterson, Staebler, West, Glass NAYES: Grace ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Kirksey, Mette Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 9. Polling of Members: Scott Grace inquired why the exterior renovations at Abbey's Carpet, located at Six Mile and Farmington, have not been completed. Mr. Nagy said that he would contact the Building Department for a report. Lowell Peterson asked if there has been any progress regarding the automobile businesses located on Plymouth Road and was advised that the dealers are still in arbitration. February 18, 2010 5 Wayne Glass advised the Board that Schoolcraft College will construct a new Public Safety Training Campus at a site on Glendale Avenue in Livonia once it finalizes a lease agreement for the property with the City. The campus will provide a driving course for training police and fire personnel and a larger fire training center. A fire tower and warehouse building also will be constructed on the site. Mr. Glass also reported that the Elks on Plymouth Road had contacted the Mayor and offered to host a meeting of the Board at their facility. Mr. Glass will contact the Elks to discuss this possibility for a future meeting. 10. Audience Communication: Christopher Martin, Martin's Yard Accents, provided an update on the proposed Las Palapas Mexican restaurant to be located at Fountain Park. The PRDA reviewed the project at the January 21, 2010, Regular Meeting. Despite protests by two restaurants and a few residents, the City Council approved the proposal with conditions regarding hours of operation. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 215th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 18, 2010, was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on tie Thursday, March 18, 2010. `Mar a Watson Secretary rY C