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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-10-25 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA A Special Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 9:37 a.m., Friday, October 25, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Scott Grace Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey(excused absence) Mr. Bill Pike (excused absence) Mr. Dennis Kujawa(excused absence) Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. John Nagy, Planning Director Mike Fisher, Law Department 1. Roll was called. 2. Possible Purchase of Livonia Tire Company Property: Scott Grace informed the board that the committee that was working on the vacant buildings along Plymouth Road was moving forward. He stated the reason for the special meeting was they had contacted a representative of the Livonia Tire Company and was told they had received a purchase offer. The committee felt it would be better for the PRDA to acquire this piece of property since it was such an unique site and felt if the Authority controlled it, it could be developed in a manner that would come out as a nice end product. Also, the purchase price of$55,000 was the same price as one year ago. It was felt it would probably cost between $10,000 and $12,000 to demolish the building. Mr. Grace stated the committee was recommending that the PRDA submit an Offer to Purchase since they would have several options to control what goes on with the property and could use the property to benefit the overall property to correct deficiencies. The committee felt they should move quickly because this building was one of the original buildings targeted for demolition. On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #96-49 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the Law Department, on behalf of the PRDA, to submit to the owners of the Livonia Tire Company property located at 31600 Plymouth Road an Offer to Purchase said property for the amount of$55,000. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Peterson questioned if the PRDA was covered by the City's liability insurance. It was suggested that someone from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority attend the meeting of November 21st if possible. On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #96-50 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that a person from Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority attend the meeting of the PRDA to be held November 21, 1996 to answer questions about whether the PRDA is covered by the City of Livonia's liability insurance, and also to discuss insurance in connection with the PRDA's purchase of property. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #96-51 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize, on the assumption the Offer to Purchase the Livonia Tire Company property is accepted by the owners, John Nagy to take whatever steps are necessary to get bids for the demolition of the building located at 31600 Plymouth Road. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #96-52 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize John Nagy, in the event the Offer to Purchase the Livonia Tire Company property is accepted, to hire someone to proceed with the Phase I Environmental Study not to exceed the cost of$10,000. -2- Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution (i adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #96-53 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize the Vacant Buildings Committee to start discussions with East Side Mario's to see if they still have an interest in acquiring land for additional parking for their restaurant. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the Special Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on October 25, 1996 was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on November 21, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. 442/_‘i Jean Garvey, Secreta C