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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2004-06-17 MINUTES OF THE 158th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA (10 The 158th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:07 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor John Walsh, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Wes Graff Dennis Kujawa Lowell Peterson Marvin Walkon Members Absent: Scott Grace, Chairman Toni Mette Jerry Wordhouse Others Present: John J.Nagy,PRDA Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Greg Meyer, Consumers Energy Christopher Martin, Citizen Ralph Williams, Citizen (110 Marge Roney, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Comments from the Chairman: Mr. Walsh, Acting Chairman, has received numerous compliments from citizens regarding the flowers and appearance of Plymouth Road. 3. Adoption of the 157th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2004-21 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 157th Regular Meeting, held on May 20, 2004, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Walsh, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Finance Report: The Financial Statements of theAuthority's 'Michael SpecialRevenue Finance for the month ending May 31, 2004, presented Director. The Balance Sheet ggflects total assets in the 31.21 and a total fund balancetof of$11047,484.64.' total liabilities in the amount of$588,131.21 C 1 On a motion made by Graff, seconded by Anderson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2004-22 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending May 31, 2004. Mr. Walsh, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Committee Reports: Public Relations Committee: (a) Stan Anderson stated that the next PRDA Newsletter will be distributed in the fall and he would like consideration given to using the same distribution as for the last issue, which was sent to all businesses and residences in the 48150 zip code area in an effort to increase awareness and support for Plymouth Road. (b) Wes Graff requested approval to authorize the current web site provider, eWave Digital, to update and redesign the PRDA web site to make it more consumer-oriented by identifying shopping, businesses and building vacancies along Plymouth Road. He requested an allocation of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for this work based on an estimate received from eWave Digital. On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Walkon, and unanimously adopted, it was #2004-23 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve of the redesign and updating of the web site; and further, does hereby authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to eWave Digital, 12421 Orchardwood, Fenton, Michigan 48430, for this purpose. Mr. Walsh, Acting Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mayor Engebretson felt that this modest investment for updating the PRDA web site would be a very worthwhile endeavor. Stan Anderson will invite Fischer Creative Services to the July meeting to make a presentation for promotional projects involving the PRDA corridor. Mr. Nagy suggested that the financing for such a project could be considered in the 2005 budget. Banner Committee: Mr. Nagy reported that based on the spacing requirements for the new banner program, no new hardware is needed for the placement of banners on light poles along Plymouth Road. Development Assistance: No report. Construction Committee: No report 2 6. Director's Report: (a) Mr. Nagy stated that due to a personnel change at Beckett & Raeder, the Construction Committee did not receive pertinent information that is needed to prepare the proposed budget. Therefore, discussion on the 2005 Budget will (iv take place at the next Board meeting. (b) The issue of retaining a performance bond from Abbott, who withdrew their bid for Phase 6 of the Plymouth Road Streetscape Program, is still under review. (c) At the request of the Board, Mr.Nagy sent letters to the Inspection Department regarding the exterior conditions of several business on Plymouth Road: the Dollar Store, Mickey Shorr, John's Cleaners and Dobby's Mens Formal Wear. The Inspection Department is working with those businesses to bring them into compliance and indicated that John's Cleaners have their renovation program underway and will be completed in July. (c) Several businesses have called to complain about the sprinkler systems running when it is raining. To remedy the problem, rain sensors can be retrofitted on the system. However, it may not be cost effective at a cost of$35 each, plus $10.00 for installation, when compared to the cost of water. It is not practical to have Commercial Mowing Services manually turn off the water at the 50 different locations along Plymouth Road. If an investment in water sensors is desired by the Board, it could be considered when next year's budget is considered. 7. Polling of Board Members: (a) Wes Graff congratulated Stan Anderson on his upcoming June 26 wedding. (b) Mayor Engebretson explained his outreach program and the benefits available to Livonia businesses, especially at the Recreation Center, and suggested that this could be mentioned in the next PRDA Newsletter. (c) Marvin Walkon acknowledged the importance of such an outreach program for the City. 8. Other Business: Mr. Christopher Martin, citizen, expressed concerns about the proper planting of City trees and the amount of mulch that is being used. Mr. Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services, stated that an arborist had inspected the plantings, found them to be healthy, and recommended that the trees be fertilized twice this year. 9. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 158th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 17, 2004, was adjourned at 3:55 pm. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2004, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of City Hall. 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