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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-07-19 MINUTES OF THE 191st REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD tor DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 191st Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman John Hiltz, Vice Chairman Jack Engebretson, Mayor Dennis Kujawa Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Members Absent: Stan Anderson (excused) Wayne Glass (excused) Scott Grace (excused) Dan West (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Michael Slater, Finance Planning Director Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. (ipe Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 190th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-18 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 190th Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2007, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman. (1) Ms. Mette distributed a letter from Jerry Wordhouse, Edwards Glass Co., dated June 19, 2007, regarding the design of the Plymouth Road-Ann Arbor Road intersection for discussion at a later date. Ms. Mette also indicated that Director John Nagy has responded to Mr. Wordhouse regarding this letter. (2) The graffiti has been removed by tof Commercial Mowing Services at the Inkster park location. (3) Sprint and M&N Scooter have opened new businesses, and the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant will be ready to open soon. The gas station at 1 Farmington Road is under construction to rebuild and expand their facility. Exterior renovations are taking place at the new ABC Warehouse location, and Wal-Mart is scheduled to open on August 8. 4. Financial Reports: (1) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending May 31, 2007; were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,987,228.17, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of$3,470,964.11. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-19 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, 2007. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the month ending June 30, 2007, were also presented by Mr. Slater. The Cle Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $3,946,724.90, total liabilities in the amount of $516,264.06 and a total fund balance of $3,430,460.84. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-20 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 June 30, 2007. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Committee Reports: Construction Committee. (1) Carey Baker of Beckett & Raeder submitted a bid summary dated July 17, 2007, for the new entry sign for the corridor at Inkster Road. It was his recommendation that the bid be awarded to the lower bidder, Albaugh Masonry. It is anticipated that the project will take three weeks to complete. tro On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Kujawa, and unanimously adopted, it was 2 #2007-21 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the bid submitted by Albaugh Masonry Stone & Tile, Inc., 4422 Clintonville Road, Waterford Township, Michigan 48329, for the construction and installation of a Plymouth Road Corridor entry sign to be located at Inkster Road at a cost of$13,051.00. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) The paver repair project, which included re-construction with a concrete base, has been cancelled because the original construction of the pavers included a concrete base. Beckett & Raeder will assemble bid packages for the curb and paver repairs. (3) The Plymouth/Ann Arbor Roads project was discussed relative to the practicality of applying the roundabout road intersection design for that intersection. Carey Baker was requested to prepare a request for proposal from appropriate traffic consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive traffic study for the subject intersection and related roads of the area. (4) Above and Beyond Installations, Inc. submitted a new quotation, dated July 12, 2007, to provide and install serial number plates on street light poles, which includes installation with adhesive and a rivet, at a cost of $3,600.00. On a motion made by Meyer, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-22 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Above & Beyond Installations, Inc., 11900 Globe, Suite 400, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as detailed in their letter dated July 12, 2007, to provide and install serial number plates for the Plymouth Road light poles in the total amount of$3,600. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Director's Report: (1) Mr. Nagy reported the water main break at Merriman Road caused damage to the brick work, landscaping and irrigation, and it is in the process of being repaired. MODT authorized repairs that resulted in the newly installed curb height being two to three inches lower than the surface of the abutting brick plaza. It is now necessary to make adjustments to the surrounding plaza area to adjust the grade of the plaza to match that of the new curb height. The cost of this work and materials will be billed to the Water Department. The Mayor offered to take the matter to MDOT for resolution if he is provided with the 3 needed documentation. Mr. Nagy will meet with the Mayor and City tro' Engineer to discuss the matter further and, if necessary, the Mayor will set up a meeting with representatives of MDOT. 7. Polling of Members: Lowell Peterson: Mr. Peterson stated that the landscaping at Wonderland, including the PRDA streetscape features, looks good. Mayor Engrebretson: The Ford Motor Company Michigan Tax Appeal matter may be resolved in the near future with somewhat favorable results for the city. (2) Target is opening at the end of July. Wal-Mart to expected to open August 8. The new management team is optimistic about their new start, and it is expected that the management team will be a good corporate citizen group. Director John Nagy: Mr. Nagy stated that available funding for future construction projects will be known when the 2008 budget is available, and specific projects can be discussed at that time, such as continuing the streetscape past Levan Road and the addition of mast arms at Levan Road. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 191st Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on July 21, 2007, was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2007. /3e2Nifarg at , Secretary C 4