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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-09-04 C MINUTES OF THE 59TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 59th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 1997, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall by Vice Chairman, Stan Anderson. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Mike Polsinelli* Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Don Gelinas Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Dennis Kujawa Others Present Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. Michael T. Slater, Finance Director Mr. Roger Stacey, Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc. Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder Inc. Mrs. Robby Williams, Acting Secretary Mr. Stan Anderson, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order. 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of the minutes of August 7, 1997: On a motion duly made by Scott Grace, seconded by Jerry Wordhouse and unanimously adopted, it was #97-44 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 58th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 7, 1997, are approved. Mr. Stan Anderson, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (*Mike Polsinelli arrived at 3:15 p.m.) Any comments from the public? There was none. 3. Mr. Slater presented financial statements and wanted to point out to the Board that the June & July financial statements have been submitted and that there is not much activity in L, those months. The budget will be submitted to Council by September 15, 1997, which is required by charter. There was general discussion concerning the cost per mile and that the cost for the two major intersection improvements was estimated to be approximately $2,000,000 each plus the per mile cost of$2,000,000. Anyone is welcome to see his report for details. Beckett& Raider is working on cost figures to give to the board. Mr.Nagy reported that easements and right-of-ways were still being processed. There was some difficulty in obtaining easements from a couple of the landowners. Mr. Walkon made the suggestion that the Board may want to consider having somebody oversee job on a day-to-day basis. Possibly hire someone for this responsibility or possibly from the construction committee. Mayor Kirksey suggested a special activity to promote this activity and feels the most logical department would be Community Resources. It encompasses all of our discussions, however it is currently at capacity with work assignments. Mr. Nagy and Beckett& Raeder will work together to come up with the figures for this project. Mr. Slater needs a resolution before September 15. He needs something for this meeting. On a motion by Bill Pike, seconded by Stan Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #97-45 RESOLVED, that,the Plymouth Road Development Authoritydoes hereby approve the draft budget for 1997 - 1998 as presented for submission to the mayor and City Council. 4. Landscape Beautification Project on Plymouth Road. There was general discussion concerning the landscaping of properties along Plymouth Road and the different phases this project would take. Bill Brown Ford was discussed as to whether they might want to do their own or go along with the PRDA beautification plan. On a motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #97-46 RESOLVED that, the PRDA does hereby agree to pay for the installation of a public sidewalk for the full frontage of Bill. Brown Used Car lot in consideration for Bill Brown to agree to accept and pay for the landscaping of their public right-of-way and for that.area between the sidewalk and their parking lot in. accordance with a plan to be prepared by the Authority's landscape consultant. 5. The status of the signed contracts for the first phase of Plymouth Road improvements was discussed. These contracts have not been executed as of this meeting. Mr. Baker felt that the contracts would be signed within the next couple of days. The permit from M.D.O.T. is (IW just about ready and John Hill of Engineering is working on the water and sewer permit. There was discussion for a groundbreaking ceremony at Mama Mia's on September 30 at 5:30 in the parking lot in an effort to inform the neighbors and property owners of the impact this project with have. Mayor Kirksey, John Nagy, Mike Polsinelli and representatives from Beckett and Raeder would be involved with this ceremony. Mayor's office will handle contacting the media for advertising the event and sending out about 300 invitations. There will also be a photographer in attendance. Stan Anderson raised the question as to the board's feeling of the logo's prepared by Fisher Creative Services. Examples were handed out to the members of the Board for their review and response. The response was not good. They would like to see something different-maybe bring in a representative from Fisher Creative Services. Looking for positive thoughts promoting Plymouth Road. Possibly promoting it as a new beginning. 6. Report from George Burns Theater Committee -have decided to take no further action. There has been some interest but nothing to report. On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mike Polsinelli and unanimously approved it was #97-47 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby declare to take no further action at this time in regards to the George Burns Theater. Vacant Buildings Committee - Scott Grace announced that 31250 Plymouth Road has been removed from his list of vacant buildings. Construction Committee - Bill Pike - want to go over aspects of the job concerning the easements. He does not want to hold up Peter Basile from starting the job. We are two weeks behind schedule now. The easements are causing the construction to fall behind. Inspection Committee - Mr. Raby - nothing to report. There was discussion concerning sidewalk and landscape improvements and the Board was interested in what cost figures Beckett and Raeder could produce. On a motion by Bill Pike, supported by Jerry Wordhouse, and unanimously approved, it was #97-48 RESOLVED that,the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that Beckett and Raeder prepare a cost plan for sidewalks and right-of-way improvement and present it to the Board. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted the 59th Regular Meeting by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on September 4, 1997(1110` adjourned at 5:20 p.m. C The next regular meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on September 18, 1997 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Robbylliams, Acting Secretary C C