HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2015-10-15 MINUTES OF THE 243rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 243rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15,
2015, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Greg Meyer, Chair
Omar Faris, Vice Chair
Ruth Ann Brown
Jeremy Curtis
Betsy McCue
Lowell Peterson
Absent: John Hiltz
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Barbara Gamber, Economic Development Coordinator
Robert Auth, Resident
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2015-08 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby approve the Minutes of the 242nd Regular Meeting
held on June 18, 2015.
Mr. Meyer, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Financial Reports. The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special
Revenue Fund for the months ending May, June, July, and August, 2015,
were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The August Balance
Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $1,263,070.93, Total Liabilities
in the amount of $559,247.37 and a Total Fund Balance in the amount of
$703,823.56.
On a motion made by Faris, seconded by Curtis, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#2015-09 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
May 30, 2015 through August 31, 2015.
Mr. Meyer, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. Termination of IS Fiber Services Agreement. Mark Taormina
recommended that the PRDA terminate the IS Fiber Services agreement
which covers the underground staking of electrical and irrigation lines along
the Plymouth Road corridor. Staking of underground electrical lines will be
performed by DTE Energy when the terms of the purchase are completed.
Doug Moore, Superintendent of Public Works, advised Mark that oftentimes
the staking is not sufficient to prevent damage to those irrigation lines that
do not contain tracer wire, which the city must pay to repair. In addition, IS
Fiber's charges have increased to over $10,000 per quarter, partially due to
Miss Dig's new reporting requirements. After discussion, it was determined
that the IS Fiber Services agreement will be cancelled once the transition of
the purchase of street lights by DTE Energy has been completed.
On a motion made by McCue, seconded by Faris, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2015-10 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby authorize the termination of the agreement with IS
Fiber Services for staking services of underground irrigation
and electrical lines along Plymouth Road, contingent upon the
transition of the purchase of street lights from the PRDA to DTE
Energy.
Mr. Meyer, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
5. Construction Committee Meeting. The Construction Committee met in
September to discuss brick paver repairs at the corner of Farmington and
Plymouth Roads. Possible solutions are to replace the brick pavers with
stamped concrete or to redesign the corner radius. If City funds become
available, additional solutions will be reviewed. In the meantime, the
Department of Public Works will continue to maintain the area.
6. Proposal by Honey Tree Restaurant - Petition 2015-10-08-16. Mr.
Taormina presented a proposal by the owners of the Honey Tree
Restaurant for the remodeling of the exterior of the former Tony's
Restaurant at 34110 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Farmington and Stark Roads. The remodeling will include
the removal of the awnings and installation of cultured stone.
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On a motion made by Brown, seconded by McCue, and adopted, it was
#2015-11 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by MGM
Properties, Inc., on behalf of Honey Tree Restaurants, to
remodel the exterior of the former Tony's Restaurant at 34110
Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road
between Farmington and Stark Roads, 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.
Mr. Meyer, Chairperson, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
7. Introduction of Barbara Gamber. Mark Taormina introduced Barbara
Gamber to the Board, who is the City's new Economic Development
Coordinator. Ms. Gamber is responsible for the development of economic
development initiatives and activities in the City, providing assistance to
existing companies as well as those looking to move into the City, and to
provide staff support for the PRDA.
8. Around the Table
Mark Taormina advised (1) that the City's electrical contractor will make final
repairs to the street lights before the finalization of the DTE contract; (2) that
the delay in the construction of Dunkin' Donuts at Wayne Road has been
due to Wayne County's storm water management requirements; (3) Jeep
Chrysler is ready to re-open; (4) the AT&T building will be put up for auction;
and (5) there is no current action at the following sites: House of Denmark,
Olson Olds, Biffs, Mathewson Hardware, and the building next to the
Polanka Market at 28905 Plymouth.
Lowell Peterson said that the new oil change building just west of Feinn Tire
looks very nice.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
adopted, the 243rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road
Development Authority on October 15, 2015, was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Margie Watson, Secretary