HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2010-04-15 MINUTES OF THE 217TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 217th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15,
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
Absent: Dan West
John J. Nagy, Executive Director (excused)
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Planning & Economic Dev. Director
tor Michael Slater, Finance Director
Michael Tsakoff, Architect (Woodland Plaza sign)
Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the 216th Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Staebler, and adopted, it was
#2010-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 216th Regular Meeting held
by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on March 18,
2010, are hereby approved.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kirksey, Staebler, Grace, McCue, Peterson, Glass
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Hiltz, Mette, Meyer
ABSENT: West
Cie Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
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3. Financial Reports: (a) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special
tre Revenue Fund for the months ending November 30, 2009; December 31,
2009; January 31, 2010; and February 28, 2010; were presented by Michael
Slater, Finance Director. The financial report for October was included in
the November report. The February Balance Sheet reflects total assets in
the amount of $5,102,999.04, total liabilities in the amount of $1,101,106.00
and a total fund balance of $4,001,893.04. (b) Mr. Slater advised that
General Motors and Ford Motor Company have filed significant tax appeals
against the City that could result in serious ramifications for the Board. If
the tax appeals are successful, there is the potential of losing the personal
property tax base, and the PRDA funding source would be eradicated. Mr.
Slater recommended that the Board continue to pay maintenance items and
debt but to be as conservative as possible with optional expenditures. A
discussion ensued concerning the ability of the Authority to proceed with the
currently planned construction projects. Mr. Glass said that Carey Baker of
Beckett & Raeder was asked to provide a report on what steps could be
taken to close out the projects, essentially mothballing them until they could
be completed. Since Mr. Baker was not present, he will be asked to present
recommendations at the next meeting.
On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously
adopted, it was
(150 #2010-13 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, 2009; December 31, 2009; January 31, 2010;
and February 28, 2010.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. New Business: Presentation on the proposal to install a ground sign
at Woodland Plaza. Mr. Michael Tsakoff, Architect, presented a proposal
to install a new ground sign at Woodland Plaza located at 30200-30282
Plymouth Road on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt
Road and Sears Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. The proposed sign
would consist of a stone base and columns 12 feet in height with 88 square
feet of signage. The Board would like to see the sign modified to eliminate
the "Greek" style and to be more consistent with the PRDA streetscape
design. Mr. Tsakoff will revise the drawing and present it at the Board's next
meeting.
5. Old Business: Board Meeting to be held at the Elks. Mr. Glass advised
the Board that Mr. Ratkowsky with the Elks Lodge has invited the PRDA to
hold a meeting at their facility at 31117 Plymouth. Discussion ensued about
inviting all of the businesses along the corridor to this meeting to address
any issues or questions relating to the Authority. Mr. Taormina offered to
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provide mailing labels for the invitations. It was agreed that the May
meeting will be held at this location. Mr. Glass will work with Ms. Watson
and Mr. Taormina to distribute a letter of invitation to businesses and make
the necessary public meeting announcement.
6. Committee Reports:
Construction Committee: Seaway Painting has submitted a quotation,
dated March 24, 2010, for the painting of 462 light poles on Plymouth Road
in a total amount of $69,300.00. The Committee will meet to review the
quotation and then provide a recommendation to the Board. Ms. Mette
inquired about the condition of the benches and trash cans and if the paint
warranty is still in effect. It was noted that a system is needed to review
these items prior to expiration of warranty and that the Construction
Committee and Mr. Nagy may need to review this on a quarterly basis.
Public Relations Committee:
(a) Jeff Staebler reported that Enable Point has not improved the website as
requested and recommended that Wesley Matthews be contacted to take
over the work. Mr. Matthews will provide his marketing services at no
charge. The Committee will meet to review this issue and will report back to
the Board. (b) The Committee will also review potential advertising
tro campaigns with Say-On and the Detroit News and report back to the Board.
(c) The Spring newsletter will be ready for mailing June 18 and will be sent
two zip code areas, which will include 28,000 addresses. The coupons for
the Taste Test will be included.
7. Polling of Members. Toni Mette advised that a mattress store, located
just east of Middlebelt on the south side of Plymouth Road, has a sign
posted on a mattress which is leaning up against a pole and in the flower
beds. Mayor Kirksey said he would contact the Inspection Department
about the violation.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 217th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
April 15, 2010, was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, May 20, 2010.
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Margie Wa son, Secretary
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