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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2013-04-18 MINUTES OF THE 237TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 237th 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 18, 2013, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Kirksey, Mayor Ruth Ann Brown Omar Faris Scott Grace John Hiltz Betsy McCue, Chair Greg Meyer, Vice Chair Toni Mette Lowell Peterson Absent: None Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Christopher Laser, Consumers Energy, Project Manager (60 Jeff Shingler, Consumer Energy, Director of Fleet Services Robert Auth, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Audience Communication. Robert Auth, resident, informed the Board that there are several light poles that have either missing or damaged base collars. He said that they are mostly located on the south side of Plymouth Road, including in front of the Flower King, Sunoco Gas Station, and Big Boy Restaurant. Mark Taormina indicated that he would look into the situation and report back to the Board. 3. Adoption of the Minutes. On a motion made by Mette, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2013-05 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Minutes of the 236th Regular Meeting held on January 17, 2013. Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. April 18, 2013 2 (Ire 4. Financial Reports. The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending November 30, December 31, 2012, January 31, February 28 and March 31, 2013, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The March 31, 2013, Balance Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $426,965.28, and Total Liabilities and Fund Balance in the amount of$426,965.28. Mr. Slater advised that the water bill for irrigation along Plymouth Road is paid once a year and is reflected in the January, 2013, Fund Disbursements in the amount of $60,000. Mr. Slater also stated that the PRDA cannot rely on financial support from personal property tax collections as a result of new legislation. On a motion made by Meyer, seconded by Faris, and unanimously adopted, it was #2013-06 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, 2012; December 31, 2012; January 31, 2013; February 28, 2013; and March 31, 2013. Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (Iv 5. Old Business a) Update on amending PRDA district boundaries. Mr. Taormina advised that the City Ordinance amending the PRDA district boundaries to remove 22 residential properties from the district received second reading and roll call vote on March 27, 2013. It will be effective upon publication on April 25. b) Tech Seven contract. Mr. Taormina advised that the contract with Tech Seven Company to provide Plymouth Road Irrigation Sprinkler Maintenance has been extended for a two year period. An email communication was received from Douglas Moore, Parks and Forestry Supervisor, on April 16, 2013, advising that the main lines of the irrigation system will be energized on Monday, April 29, and following that, the vacuum breakers will be tested for their annual certification, which will take place in about two weeks. c) Update on Plymouth Road sprinkler repair. Mr. Taormina advised that Todd Zilinick, City Engineer, has filed a claim with MDOT for reimbursement in the amount of $18,000 from Cadillac Asphalt, for damage caused to the irrigation system by the contractor when they were repairing the road and installing ADA ramps at Plymouth and Farmington Roads. April 18, 2013 3 (pe 6. New Business a) Resignation of Toni Mette. Ms. Mette's appointment to the PRDA Board expires May 16, 2013, and she has opted to decline reappointment. Ms. Mette stated that the current Board and prior Boards were wonderful groups to work with and significant improvements to Plymouth Road were accomplished. Ms. McCue stated that Ms. Mette's efforts over the years were greatly appreciated. b) Proposal by Consumers Energy. Mr. Taormina advised that Consumers Energy has submitted a request to construct a compressed natural gas fueling station at 11801 Farmington Road, located on the west side of Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and the CSX railroad right-of-way. The proposed station would be constructed in the south parking lot of Consumers Energy's property. This new fueling station would have two pumps with the capacity to expand with two additional pumps at a future date. The fueling station would mainly be utilized by Consumer Energy's fleet of vehicles but it would also be open to the public. A 1,653 square feet equipment building would be constructed next to the pumps to house the compressors, compressed natural gas storage tanks and other monitoring equipment. The submitted landscape plan indicates that the Farmington Road frontage would be landscaped with a tree and rows of shrubbery, and a drainage swale would be created in order to handle some of the on-site detention. Mr. Meyer stated that CNG is a reemergence of technology resulting from an increased supply of natural gas and its low cost. CNG burns cleaner, vehicle oil changes are needed less often and it extends a vehicle's longevity. Mr. Meyer also advised that Consumers Power has had several meetings with the Fountain Park Condominium Association and they are supportive of the project. This item is scheduled for review by the Planning Commission on May 14, 2013. After discussion, the Board agreed to support the request. On a motion made by Faris, seconded by Mette, and adopted, it was #2013-07 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by Consumers Energy to construct a compressed natural gas (C.N.G.) fueling station at 11801 Farmington Road, located on the west side of Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and the CSX railroad right-of-way in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, 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; and further provided that the Engineering Division review the final proposed grades April 18, 2013 4 to assure that the project does not result in any negative drainage conditions on any of the adjacent properties. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Faris, Mette, Brown, Grace, Hiltz, Kirksey, Peterson, McCue NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Meyer Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 7. Executive Committee Report. Mr. Taormina presented Petition 2013-02- 08-03 submitted by Jay Feldman requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal to demolish a portion of an existing building and construct additions to the existing Tennyson Chevrolet auto dealership at 32570 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Hubbard Avenue. The Executive Committee reviewed this item on March 6, 2013, and submitted a letter of support to the Planning Commission with the provisos that the Engineering Division review the final proposed grades to assure that the project does not result in any negative drainage conditions on any of the adjacent properties, that the driveways off Plymouth Road not be blocked during times when the business is not open to the public, 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. 8. Polling of Members. The members individually expressed their appreciation to Toni Mette for her years of service to the PRDA. Omar Faris inquired about the unsightly windbreak constructed out of 2 x 4 boards at Kicker's All American Grill located at 36071 Plymouth Road. Mr. Hiltz agreed that it is not a sight wanted on Plymouth Road. Scott Grace inquired if other Board Members had viewed the two LED lights that were installed at Plymouth and Farmington Roads. Mr. Taormina advised that a third LED would be installed in a couple weeks and identified with a ribbon so the Board could look at all three samples. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 237th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on April 18, 2013, was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The next meeting will take place on July 18, 2013. /()et Margie Watson, Secretary