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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2005-11-22 MINUTES OF THE 174th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD tar? DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 174th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2005, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor John Walsh, Chairman Wes Graff, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Scott Grace Lowell Peterson Marvin Walkon Members Absent: John Hiltz Dennis Kujawa Toni Mette Greg Meyer Jerry Wordhouse Others Present: John J.Nagy, PRDA Director (150 Jeff Bryant, Economic Development Director Michael T. Slater, Finance Director Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services David Schaff, Architects&Planners,Inc., on behalf of Ralph Thayer Mazda Robert Auth, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present 2. Adoption of the 173rd Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-34 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 173rd Regular Meeting, held on October 20, 2005, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Financial Reports: The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending September 30, 2005, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of 1 $1,260,410.32, total liabilities in the amount of $576,335.39 and a total fund Cie balance of$684,074.93. The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending October 31, 2005, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of$1,085,673.34, total liabilities in the amount of$576,335.39 and a total fund balance of$509,337.95. On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-35 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending September 30, 2005, and October 31, 2005. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Presentation on the proposal to construct a new Mazda dealership showroom. David E. Schaff, Architects & Planners, Inc., on behalf of Ralph Thayer Mazda, presented a proposal to construct and operate a Mazda automotive dealership showroom and service addition at 34601 Plymouth. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-36 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by Architects & Planners, Inc., on behalf of Ralph Thayer Automotive, to construct and operate a Mazda automotive dealership showroom and service addition at 34601 Plymouth, located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark Road and Laurel Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 (Petition 2005-11-02-22), subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances and the Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals and objectives, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett & Raeder: Mr. Nagy acknowledged receipt of a letter from Benjamin Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, addressing the following two items: (1) The installation of the fence to complete Phase 6 has not been installed as stated at the last PRDA meeting. Mr. Baker is waiting for a response from LDS, and C noted that payment is being withheld for this work. (2) In response to Mr. Hiltz suggestion that the new ADA requirements for crosswalks be addressed in 2 connection with the replacement of pavers at intersections damaged by trucks, the issue will be addressed upon issuance of construction drawings. 5. Public Relations Committee Report: (1) Stan Anderson stated that the Plymouth Road Taste Fest program was a success and will be repeated next year. (2) Mr. Anderson distributed copies of the Fall newsletter to Board members and reviewed its contents. Mr. Bryant suggested that the Board members names be followed with the company or organization they represent, and it was agreed that the suggestion will be implemented in future issues. (3) Wes Graff stated that the Committee is looking for a few potential web site providers for hosting and updating changes to the PRDA website. They want a provider that can tie in with the Assessor's Office to identify new businesses along Plymouth Road. (4) Mr. Nagy distributed a letter from Mark E. Steinhauer, representing St. Michael the Archangel, requesting to place six banners on light poles at the intersection of Plymouth Road and Hubbard Street in recognition of the church's 75th anniversary. St. Michael's have agreed to pay for the installation and removal of the banners and would intend to leave the banners up for an entire year. Mr. Nagy stated that this request was reviewed by the Department of Law for violation of any ethical or religious issues, and the reply was that as along as it is available to all denominations, they did not have a problem with it. Mr. Nagy also spoke with the surrounding business owners and they had no objections to this request. The following discussion addressed issues such as setting a precedent for other businesses, either along Plymouth Road or at other locations throughout the city, if Planning Commission and City Council approvals were trof needed, and placing banners on adjacent landowner's property. The Mayor suggested that the Board adopt a policy to cover banner requests, and Mr. Walsh said they will try to achieve that before the next meeting. 6. Directors Report: (1) Mr. Nagy stated that the corridor was in the process of being relamped. The only problem was with an area starting from 34000 Plymouth Road to Priscella where the lights are out and that it was a Detroit Edison issue. (2) (3) Mr. Nagy reviewed the proposal by J. Ranck Electric for the purchase of light poles with Mike Slater who requested that the purchase wait until the next budget year. 8. Polling of Members: Stan Anderson inquired if the number of vacant properties along Plymouth Road was known. Mr. Nagy said he would acquire that information from the Planning Department if it was available. Dr. Auth reported that he had counted 31 vacant buildings. Lowell Peterson of Nominating Committee stated that he would be contacting each member and elections for officers for 2006 would take place at the next meeting in December. He also advised that the finials are missing from polls at Chinn's Restaurant and near Harrison Street. Mr. Nagy replied that it was a recurring problem that has been resolved in the past by tack welding. Jeff Bryant, Economic Development Director, suggested that appointing a representative from Detroit Edison to the PRDA would be helpful in resolving the lighting issues that often arise. He also advised that the Salem Lumber project has been put on hold due to a change in ownership by the prospect company but that there was a 50 percent chance that it will go through. Mayor Engebretson advised the Board that 3 the City Council's Committee of the Whole would be meeting this evening on the Wonderland redevelopment project. He also noted that he is working with Wes Graff to improve the city's role in meeting the needs of all businesses throughout the community and that the PRDA would be kept informed of their progress. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 174th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 22, 2005, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2005. 1-27/(V. t?7,a,6;'- Marge Watson, Secretary (sv 4