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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-12-18 MINUTES OF THE 66TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 66th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Adelard Raby Mrs. Toni Mette Members Absent: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey(excused) Mr. Donald Gelinas(excused) Mr. Jerry Wordhouse(excused) Mr. Marvin Walkon (ke„r Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder Inc. Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mr. Dennis Neiman,Miller Canfield Mr. Pat McGow, Miller Canfield Mr. Jack Engebretson, Council President Ms. Marie Chestney, Livonia Observer 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of December 4, 1997 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #97-72 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 65th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 4, 1997 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Mr. Polsinelli informed the Board of a letter to the Mayor stating that DOT would no longer be servicing any stops outside of Detroit as not enough passengers take advantage of this service to make it profitable. Bus service in Detroit is subsidized. There is to be a meeting on this matter on Monday, December 22 in Roseville, and Chairman Polsinelli asked that someone from the PRDA attend as this is important from the retail aspect of Plymouth Road. 4. Beckett& Raeder: Carey Baker discussed the issue of the three light poles placed in the middle of the sidewalk. They have asked Peter Basille Sons to barricade, put flashing lights and paper around the poles as this could be a liability problem. To date this has not been done. The cost to move the poles would be about $1200 each. Mr. Baker also distributed a letter from Peter Basille regarding some repair work. Mr. Anderson noted that the PRDA was only committed to Basille and Sons for Phase 1 and if they were being uncooperative, perhaps a change should be considered. Mr. Pike and Mr. Raby sated that Basille was one of the better contractors, and it was their opinion that Basille should be retained. Beckett and Raeder will stay on top of them. Mr. Baker received two aerial survey quotes for flying the entire project, photos, negatives, floppy disk and vellum plots for the area between Merriman and Newburgh Roads and a ground survey from Inkster. The quote from Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. totaled $9,535, and a quote from Advanced Mapping Tech. was for$14, 025. Discussion followed regarding obtaining a third quote. On a motion by Butch Raby, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #97-73 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request that Beckett and Raeder, Inc. obtain a third quote from a qualified vendor for aerial survey work, and if said quote is less than the $9,535.00 quote of Abrams Aerial Survey Corp., the PRDA does hereby authorize the Construction Committee to proceed with the aerial photography and survey work of the lowest bidder. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Baker reported on construction and easement progress. Easements have not been a problem although Wonderland Auto Wash and Lasky Furniture are now being difficult stating they are too busy to deal with this now. New limestone samples were received and approved from Elliott Quarry. The color is Standard Buff Phase 2 will begin after the first of the year beginning with the easement process. Mr. Baker will bring drawings to show the Board at the next meeting. 5. Miller Canfield: Mr. Raby for Schoolcraft College has consulted their lawyer regarding the issue of Schoolcraft having the option to opt out of the tax increment plan. Mr. McGow of Miller Canfield stated his opinion on this subject and offered to speak with Schoolcraft's lawyer. 2. Mr. Nagy asked if this issue were to be terminated at any time, does Miller Canfield receive any fees, and Mr. Nieman responded that compensation is received only after the bonds are issued. If any invoices were to be received before May 13 (the projected date the City is to receive the bond proceeds), they would be reimbursed from the bond issue. Miller Canfield distributed copies of a Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, a copy of the Plan Amendment showing the proposed changes and a Procedure Outline. Mr. Engebretson informed the Board that there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting in January on this subject only. On a motion by Lowell Peterson, seconded by Scott Grace and approved, it was #97-74 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Resolution Approving Amendment to Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan and the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan Amendment as submitted by Miller Canfield on December 18, 1997. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Polsinelli, Anderson, Grace, Peterson, Pike, Kujawa, Mette NAYS: None ABSENT: Kirksey, Gelinas, Wordhouse, Walkon ABSTAIN: Raby Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Reports from Committees: Public Relations Committee: Catherine Vardouniotis of Mama Mia's restaurant called requesting additional copies of the PRDA newsletter and informed the office that she did not receive a copy in the mail. Stan Anderson checked several other stores in the area and found that none had received the newsletter. Lowell Peterson also stated he had not received a copy. Mr. Anderson will follow up with the post office and the carrier on this route. Mr. Anderson is working on a half page insertion in the April issue of the City newsletter which will include a progress report on Plymouth Road. Discussion followed on a timing schedule for the PRDA newsletter. Mr. Grace suggested issuing a newsletter in mid June after having received the bond issue. It would also be in the middle of construction. Mr. Kujawa suggested limiting it to when we have something to say and title the issues by volume 1, 2, etc. to make it timely rather than having a definite date. 3. Mr. Polsinelli reported that he had received several favorable comments with regard to the newsletter. Scott Grace suggested incorporating a member list in the newsletter with the names and businesses listed. Search Committee: Mr. Nagy was asked if the person appointed for the new position of Economic Development Director could also be the director for the PRDA. He stated that the committee was in the process now of outlining the EDC director's responsibilities. It was Mr. Nagy's opinion that the EDC director could not solve the needs for both jobs. A PRDA director would also be able to take over a lot of the operation of the PRDA such as eliminating the Vacant Buildings Committee and the Inspection Committee. Nominating Committee: Mr. Raby called for final nominations for election of officers. The voting will take place at the meeting in January. 7. Update on Plymouth Road Projects: John Nagy reported that the signs advertising the PRDA are now in place. The signs were doubled up and put side by side for better visibility. The closed Hardy's restaurant has been sold. It will be a new restaurant called"Legacy". He was asked about the new stationary for the PRDA and C,, reported that the printer is now working on a new masthead. 8. Polling of Board Members: Toni Mette: The new"Jeepers"at Wonderland Mall was very nicely done. Mr. Polsinelli reported that this entertainment center was#1 in the Jeepers chain. Bill Pike: Everyone have a nice holiday. Scott Grace: Inquired about the Salvation Army store relocation, and Mr. Nagy informed the Board that they were denied at the Council level so they will remain at their present location. Mr. Grace also asked if there were room to include a right turn lane on the Wonderland Mall corner, but Mr. Nagy said there would be no room. Mike Polsinelli: Wished everyone a Happy Holiday and a very productive new year. Marie Chestney of the Livonia Observer was asked if she had any comments. She said she intended to cover these meetings as often as possible because she thought it was important information. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 66th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 18, 1997 was adjourned at 5:25 PM. Cie 4. (ir The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on January 15, 1998 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Doric T Trhancki Secretary L 5.