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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-03-07 MINUTES OF THE 31ST REGULAR MEETING OF THE tor PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 31st Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:05 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused absence) Mr. Adelard Raby (excused absence) Mr. Con Carson(excused absence) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mrs. Val Vandersloot, City Council Mr. Michael Slater, Finance Director Mr. Robert Bennett Mr. Matt Jackman, Observer Newspapers Mr. Alan Tanski,New Car Alternative Mr. John Ruen,New Car Alternative 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-8 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 30th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 15, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman introduced Val Vandersloot to the board and welcomed her to the meeting. The Chairman then introduced Al Tanski and John Ruen, who were in attendance to inform the board members, and to seek their approval, on their proposal which is currently before the Planning Commission to construct and operate a used car sales facility to be located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Mr. Tanski made his presentation informing the board they were proposing to sell 1993-1996 top-of-the-line leased cars. He stated it would just be a retail center and there would be no service on site. The facility will employ six people. The board approved of this project and determined to send a letter to the Planning Commission showing their support. On a motion duly made by Mr. Polsinelli, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #96-9 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority supports Petition 96-2-2-6 by Alan Tanski requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a used car sales facility to be located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Budget Report- Mike Slater: Mr. Slater, Finance Director, presented an additional statement to the members, and will continue to each month, listing the disbursements for the month. He then went over these figures with the members. 5. Reports from Committees: Rick Niedieck, reporting for the George Burns Theater Committee, stated just previous to this meeting several of the PRDA members and others toured the George Burns Theater. They found the theater to be in better shape than anticipated. Rick stated Steve Weikal, Director of Arts, Culture&Film for Oakland County, had stated that he would be willing to work with them after he hears their impression of the theater after the tour. Rick felt he would be a good contact as he knows a lot of people in the business. Mr. Niedieck has also been in contact with Mr. Shepardson, one of the nation's leading theater restorers. Mr. McGee stated Mr. Shepardson has done work in the Detroit area and Mr. Shepardson had contacted him and volunteered to come out and spend some time with the PRDA to discuss the theater. Bob Bennett felt until they find someone that says this is foolish, the PRDA should continue to get input and pursue this matter. The Sub- committee will attempt to meet with Mr. Shepardson March 18 or 19 and would hope to report back on this meeting to the PRDA at their meeting to be held on March 21. Mr. Wordhouse felt they should not just discuss the theater but should consider what could be done with the total site. Mr. Bennett suggested the board might want to invite Ken Hale to join the committee. -2- 6. Update on current Plymouth Road projects -John Nagy: Mr. Nagy reported on the following projects: 1. Kicker's Restaurant will be open for business the following week. 2. The board had already heard about the New Car Alternative proposal at the beginning of the meeting. This matter is scheduled before the Planning Commission on March 12, 1996. 3. The Rotary Club will be holding their annual carnival this year in the parking lot of the closed Builders Square building on the north side of Plymouth Road just west of Middlebelt. 4. The City had received two quotes for appraisal services on the City-owned property at Plymouth Road and Laurel. One quote was from Charles Allen in the amount of$2,400. The other quote was from R.S. Thomas in the amount of$3,750. Since it was not clear what was covered by the two quotes, it was determined that the City should get a new expanded scope of services offered for the price from both appraisers and then it would be brought back to the board members at a later meeting. Mayor Kirksey stated one of the Judges or the Court Administrator from the District Court would like to address the board about the possibility of the Court supplying labor and funds for redoing the entrance markers into the City. The labor would be furnished by their probationers. Chairman Pike said he would contact the Court to discuss this matter with them. 7. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Anderson felt it would be a good public relation move when a business on Plymouth Road makes significant improvements to its property, such as Olson Oldsmobile and Tennyson Chevrolet, that the board should send them a note of appreciation in the form of a letter or certificate. The board members agreed with Mr. Anderson and the Chairman said he would draft a letter and bring it back to the next meeting for their review. On a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #96-10 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby determine to send a letter of appreciation to businesses along Plymouth Road that make significant improvements to their property. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. th r -3- Mayor Kirksey commented that he was happy to have Bob Bennett attending today's meeting and agreed the tour of the George Burns Theater was very beneficial and the theater was worthy of a further look. He expressed the hope there would be some exposure in the Observer Newspaper. Toni Mette thanked Rick Niedieck for setting up the tour of the George Burns Theater and stated she was glad to have had the opportunity of seeing it. 8. Public Comment: No public comment. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 31st Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on March 7, 1996 was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held March 21, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 4:00 p.m. _ t -?.-E Tenn Garvey, Secreta_ ,/ -4-