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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-12-17 MINUTES OF THE 85th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 85th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:45 PM, Thursday, December 17, 1998 in the Community Room of Wonderland Mall. Members Present: Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Dennis Kujawa Ms. Toni Mette Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Members Absent: Mr. Duane Wolfgang (excused) Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused) Mr. Jerry Wordhouse (excused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Mike McGee Mr. John Iacoangeli, BRI Mr. Carey Baker, BRI 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of December 3, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-50 RESOLVED,that the minutes of the 84th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 3, 1998 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli reported that Steve Schaefer of Phoenix Land Company requested a hearing before the PRDA board to present plans for the proposed development at the former Mai Kai property at Plymouth and Farmington. c 1 Mr. Polsinelli spoke to the Livonia Mall manager regarding the mall's contribution (he to the Holiday Parade. He was informed that the mall owner is traveling and will get back to him upon his return. Minutes and a thank you letter from Carol Swales, Coordinator of the 1998 Holiday Parade, were received and passed to the Board. On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #98-51 RESOLVED,that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby wish to thank Carol Swales for the superb job as Coordinator for the 1998 Holiday Parade by presenting a plaque expressing our gratitude and appreciation. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. It was requested that a similar letter of thank you for a job well done be sent to all members of the parade committee. Member's names can be obtained from the Mayor's office. City Council Resolution#896-98 regarding an Engineering Department request for L, additional traffic signals and/or signs at the corner of Plymouth and Wayne Roads and referring this item to the Traffic Commission and the PRDA for a report and recommendation was passed to John Nagy for handling. A letter was received from Bill Faris requesting that the PRDA write a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals stating approval for the development of property at 31600 Plymouth Road for his business. Since there are no plans for this development as yet, Mr. Nagy will contact Mr. Faris in this regard. 4. Request for Financial Support for City Booth at Business Expo: Mr. Nagy reported that the Economic Development Corporation of Livonia has agreed to support one-third of the cost of the Chamber of Commerce booths for the Business Expo on February 23 and 24, 1999 at Burton Manor. The total cost for the two requested booths is $1400.00, and the EDC has asked the PRDA to share the cost. Discussion followed regarding the benefit to the PRDA, and it was agreed that this would be good exposure for the PRDA. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #98-52 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby (1100' determine to provide funds in the amount of$933.00 to the City of Livonia to cover two-thirds the cost of renting two booths at the Expo to be 2 conducted by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce on February 23 and 24, 1999 at Burton Manor with the condition that space be allotted for PRDA matters, thereby giving some exposure to the PRDA in exchange for its financial support, and does hereby authorize the Accounting Department of the City of Livonia to issue a check in the amount of$933.00 made payable to Livonia Chamber of commerce for two-thirds the rental of two 10'x10' booths at Expo. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Suggestions for the booth were to display the banners and a street sign on a sign post, display before-and-after corridor photos, convert the photos into a video, show a video of the Holiday Parade, and have Board members and the new Director man the booths. Mr. Iacoangeli offered help with time and some supplies from Beckett and Raeder. 5. Beckett & Raeder Construction Report: The lights should arrive any time; Basile is doing some corrective work; Irish is doing some landscape work in Phase II and the banner company has been contacted to begin making the banners. Mr. Grace asked if there would be any"Plymouth Road" signs between the Plymouth Road intersection signs, and Mr. Iacoangeli said that that was not in the plans. Mr. Iacoangeli was asked if the (W. ponding of water in the parking lot of Mama Mia's restaurant had been taken care of, and he replied that JoAnn has been trying to get someone to do that. Mr. Anderson inquired about the digging project and dirt pile at Harrison and Plymouth Roads. 6. Reports from Committees: Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson has been in contact with Sue Lang of Fisher Communications regarding items for the March issue of the newsletter. There is some "leftover" material from the first newsletter regarding some business renovations which could be used. Vacant Buildings Committee: No report. Construction Committee: Mr. Pike will contact JoAnn Michaels regarding caution tape for areas requiring safety designations. Inspection Committee: Mr. Raby drove the Plymouth Road corridor and reported that he was impressed with the new Zerbo's expansion,the old Hardee's restaurant renovation, and he found no "beanie baby" signs and fewer "for sale" signs. Nominating Committee: Mr. Peterson reported that there is a full slate for election of officers at the January meeting. Search Committee: Mr. Nagy reported a good response on the ad for a new Cr' PRDA Director. There have been approximately 20 resumes and phone inquiries for the position. This will be open through December. 3 7. Update on Plymouth Road Projects: Mr. Nagy reported on a request for a New China Buffet family-style restaurant in the Woodland Shopping Center. There has been a public hearing before the Planning Commission on this and it was given an approving resolution. This center has a lot of vacancies. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #98-53 RESOLVED,that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the request from Ji Hao Ni d/b/a New China Buffet to open a family-style restaurant in the Woodland Shopping Center located at 30242 Plymouth Road. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Anderson inquired about the location that will be vacated by The Brake Shop at Merriman near Plymouth. Mr. Nagy reported that Walgreen's Drug Store has shown interest in this site. 9. Polling of Board Members: Mayor Kirksey reported that after the first of the (11w year the new transit system would begin in Livonia. Two 20-passenger buses have been acquired from SMART and training has been started for the drivers. This will replace the present taxi service. If this is successful, other buses will be purchased for transportation. Mr. Anderson noted that at the bus stop on Plymouth near Middlebelt there were no trash bins and there was trash strewn about from people who were waiting for the bus. Mr. Grace thought it should be a city policy to have trash bins at all bus stops. Mr. Pike wished everyone Happy Holidays. Ms. Mette inquired about the water in the light globes of Phase I, and Mr. Nagy reported that he has already talked to JoAnn Michaels regarding this matter. The old light poles are still in the sidewalk and Carey Baker reported that they would be removed as soon as the Phase II lights are in, which should be next week. Mike McGee stated that it was nice to be here and that he heard many compliments from his neighborhood regarding the changes on Plymouth Road. He thanked the Board for their contribution. Mr. lacoangeli and Mr. Baker wished the members a Happy New Year and looked forward to working with them in 1999. Chairman Polsinelli complimented the Board on its accomplishments and stated how well they all worked together on this monumental project. He also thanked Beckett 4 and Raeder, the Planning staff and the Mayor for their contributions and wished all a Merry Christmas. The Board complimented Chairman Polsinelli on doing a great job. Mayor Kirksey announced that he has appointed Rod Crider to sit on the PRDA Board representing the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 85th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on December 17, 1998 was adjourned at 4:40 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on January 7, 1999 in the fourth floor conference room of City Hall. Doris Urbanski, Secretary 41ire 5