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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2012-01-19 MINUTES OF THE 232nd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 232nd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Wayne Glass, Chairman Scott Grace Jack Kirksey, Mayor John Hiltz Betsy McCue, Vice Chairman Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Absent: Toni Mette (excused) Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director Robert Auth, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 410 2. Audience Communication. Dr. Auth inquired about the extensive underground construction on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Levan and if the disturbed areas to the sidewalk and right-of-way will be repaired. Mr. Taormina believes that Consumers Powers is installing new pipes. Greg Meyer will confirm that and report back to Mr. Taormina. Dr. Auth also inquired about the Oldsmobile building. Mark said it will be demolished because numerous building issues make refurbishment financially impractical. 3. Chairperson Comments: Wayne Glass requested additional Board members and suggested Ruth Ann Brown as a possible candidate. 4. Election of Officers. Lowell Peterson, on behalf of the Nomination Committee, contacted all members and advised that there was unanimous agreement for Betsy McCue to be Chairman. There were no interested parties for Vice Chair. Mr. Hiltz agreed to act as Vice Chairman for one year. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2012-01 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby elect John Hiltz as Vice Chairman of the Authority for the term January 1 through December 31, 2012. January 19, 2012 2 (re Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Kirksey, and unanimously adopted, it was #2012-02 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby elect Betsy McCue as the Chairman of the Authority for the term January 1 through December 31, 2012. Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Adoption of the Minutes. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2012-03 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Minutes of the 231st Regular Meeting held on November 17, 2011. Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing Cire resolution adopted. 6. Holiday Dinner. After discussion it was agreed that the Annual Holiday Dinner will take place in February. Betsy McCue will send an email with possible dates and locations. 7. Property Issues. Betsy McCue advised that several street lights are out and that she will advise Mark Taormina of the exact location. Mr. Taormina advised that Kevin Maillard, Director of the DPW, is aware of the issue and they will be repaired by the City's contractor. Dr. Auth also advised that about half a mile of lights are on during the day. Mayor Kirksey advised that McDonald Chrysler is now a Mitsubishi dealership, located at 20777 Plymouth Road. Whether it will revert back to a Chrysler dealership depends on legal issues that need to be resolved through the court system. Betsy McCue inquired about the signage of Right Way Automotive Credit, located at 20500 Plymouth Road. Mark Taormina advised that when the large pylon sign was removed, it was replaced with two monument signs. Chase Bank, located at 32203 Plymouth Road, at the corner of Hubbard, has requested three new signs. The current proposal requires several variances, and at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of November 29, January 19, 2012 3 (re 2011, this matter was tabled to a date uncertain. Prior to taking action, the ZBA requested the PRDA's input on the proposed sign package. The request involves the installation of two wall-mounted signs and one ground- mounted sign. A small tree located near the northwest corner of the building would be removed to improve visibility to the signs. When polled, a majority of the PRDA board members stated that they had no objections. The bright orange canopy on the Roadhouse, 34101 Plymouth, located behind the Senate Coney Island near Concentra, has plastic hanging down acting as a wind shield and it looks bad. The soffit is sagging on the Carpet Store near LA Fitness. Mr. Taormina said he will check on it. 8. Polling of Members. Lowell Peterson advised that there are two tenants in the remodeled building located on the south side of Plymouth near Harrison - ReMax and Cash for Gold. Taormina advised that the owners occupy about 20 percent of the building and that it also contains legal and medical offices. Mr. Peterson also inquired about the status of the Cockrum property. Mr. Taormina advised that the building was demolished and the property will probably go on the market soon. (ise John Hiltz thanked Wayne Glass for his leadership over the past two years. Mayor Kirksey attended the State of the State in Lansing on January 18 as a guest of John Walsh. The Livonia State of City will take place on March 8. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 232nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 19, 2012, was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Margie Watson, Secretary