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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-08-15 MINUTES OF THE 40th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 40th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 1996 in the Gallery of City Hall. Members Present: Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Scott Grace Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Marvin Walkon Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary tre Mr. John Nagy,Planning Director Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett& Raeder, Inc. 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-33 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 39th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 1, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman informed the group that Mr. McGee wished to make a couple of comments. For the information of the board Mr. McGee read a letter written to Schostak Brothers from AMC stating they were extending their operating commitment for the next ten years as part of their ongoing lease at the Wonderland 6. Mr. McGee read from a further letter written to the City Council from Nestor Sanchez, Director of Design& Construction for AMC Theaters, wherein Mr. Sanchez stated they would commit to assisting the City in efforts to reopen the George Burns Theater as a local community performing arts center, should the City request them to do so. Mr. McGee stated he would like to see something happen to the theater and AMC is on the record as saying they would participate. The Chairman informed the board that a letter had been sent to the City Council stating the PRDA supported Ford Motor Company in their request for a Tax Exemption Facilities Certificate in connection with the proposed purchase of new machinery and equipment for their Livonia Transmission Plant. The Chairman also informed the board that a letter had been sent to John Iacoangeli of Beckett and Raeder forwarding the list of projects identified by the Old Rosedale Gardens Civic Association so Beckett & Raeder could review their ideas to see if any could be incorporated into their plans for Plymouth Road. Mr. Pike also informed the board that a letter had been sent to the Inspection Department to take a look at the property of J& M's Party Store and B &B Drugs. 4. 1996-97 Budget: The board members reviewed the amended budget and found everything to be in order. On a motion duly made by Mr. Polsinelli, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #96-34 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the 1996-97 budget. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett & Raeder: Mr. Iacoangeli presented a Corridor Design Plan in draft form that he wanted the administration to look at. He stated he felt the next step should be a workshop with the business community on the drawings and plans. The Chairman suggested the members look at the Design Plan and get their comments back to John Iacoangeli and then have a workshop with the business community to solicit their comments and concerns and then make a final presentation. It was determined the meeting should be held at Mama Mia's at whatever date is available, possibly aiming for September 10, 11, or 12, meeting for a couple of hours in the morning and a couple of hours in the evening. It was suggested that the members should be in attendance if possible to answer questions. It was also suggested that the board get something published in the Observer. Letters are to be sent out to all businesses within the district. Mr. Iacoangeli will be at the September 19 meeting with the sign concepts. He also stated they would be able to incorporate many of the suggestions from the Old Rosedale Gardens Civic Association into their project. -2- 6. Reports from Committees: Mr. Polsinelli brought the board up to date on what was happening with the George Burns Theater. It was also mentioned that Bill Brown has made another appeal to use their parking lot for six more months. Mr. Anderson, on behalf of the Public Relations Committee, will get a letter to the Observer about the upcoming workshop. 7. Update on current Plymouth Road Projects: (1) Mr. Nagy mentioned the public hearing in front of the City Council was held on the Ford Motor Company tax abatement. (2) In connection with the Milburn realignment a new appraisal report is needed because of the demolition of the buildings. (3) Bogart's Billiards is attempting to transfer a liquor license to their business on Plymouth Road. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Grace felt something should be done about the buildings that need to be demolished since that is the biggest comment he hears. Mr. Peterson asked when do we say this is what we are going to do? It was suggested after the public meeting with the business community. Mr. Pike stated he had talked to the people who were interested in the Livonia tre Nursing Home property and they were hoping to be bringing something in by October. Chairman Pike also informed the board that Sean Kavanagh was to be present at the meeting but could not make it. He did find out the PRDA was not required to take bids for professional services because they are a separate entity from the City. 9. Public Comment: There was no public comment. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 40th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on August 15, 1996 was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on September 5, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. J Garvey, Secretary C -3-