HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2008-07-17 MINUTES OF THE 202nd REGUALR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 202nd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 17,
2008, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: John Hiltz, Chairman
Wayne Glass, Vice Chairman
Stan Anderson
Scott Grace
Toni Mette
Greg Meyer
Lowell Peterson
Dan West
Members Absent: Jack Kirksey, Mayor (excused)
Dennis Kujawa (excused)
Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder
Cie Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing
Robert Auth, Resident
Ralph Williams, Resident
Marge Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the 201st Special Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Meyer, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2008-18 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 201st Special Meeting held
by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 29, 2008,
are hereby approved.
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Audience Communication. Mr. Michael Slater complimented the Public
Relations Committee on the quality of the Spring/Summer PRDA
Newsletter.
4. Financial Reports. (a) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special
Revenue Fund for the months ending April 30, 2008; May 31, 2008, and
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June 30, 2008, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The
June Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $5,150,374.85,
total liabilities in the amount of $1,242,281.25 and a total fund balance of
$3,908,093.60.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Glass, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2008-19 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of
the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending
April 30, 2008; May 31, 2008; and June 30, 2008.
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(b) Mr. Slater presented a revised PRDA Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, dated
June 26, 2008. The Executive Committee met on June 16 to the review the
proposed budget and the Capital Improvement Projects for 2009. It was the
recommendation of the Executive Committee that the budget be approved
for submittal to City Council.
On a motion made by Glass, seconded by Mette, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2008-20 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby accept and approve the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget
as submitted by the Director of Finance in his letter dated June
26, 2008.
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
5. Committee Reports:
Construction Committee: Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, provided a
summary of the bids for the traffic signal project. There were five bids
received. The low qualified bidder was Alpha Electric. Their references will
be verified by Beckett & Raeder prior to awarding a contract and the bid will
be brought back to the Board for final approval.
Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reviewed the costs for the
Spring/Summer Newsletter and the Wonderland Village Open House
promotion, which will take place on Saturday, July 19. The details of the
open house were discussed in detail. It is anticipated that there will be
2,000 additional shoppers in attendance and the Livonia Police Department
has been contacted for assistance in traffic control. Mr. Hiltz expressed his
appreciation to the PR Committee, City departments, Schostak Brothers and
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the individuals stores for their participation in the open house. He also
thanked Dan West for the articles he arranged to have published
announcing the Open House.
6. Director's Report: (a) Mr. Nagy distributed a letter sent to the Michigan
Department of Transportation, dated June 30, 2008, requesting road repairs
on Plymouth Road. (b) Mr. Nagy distributed a letter sent to the Inspection
Department, dated May 30, 2008, regarding the display, size and duration of
display of banner signs on Plymouth Road. (c) An updated list of Board
Members with addresses and phone numbers was also distributed.
7. Polling of Members:
Wayne Glass thanked the PR Committee for its work on the Open House
promotion and the Spring/Summer Newsletter.
Toni Mette thanked John Nagy for corresponding with MDOT regarding
Plymouth Road repairs.
Scott Grace stated that the PR Committee did a great job organizing the
Open House and he assured the Board that the broader distribution of the
Newsletter will bring more business to the Corridor.
Stan Anderson thanked the Board for its support of the PR Committee and
(1, its endeavors with the Taste Fest and Open House.
Dan West thanked John Hiltz, Toni Mette and Scott Grace for supporting
the Livonia Chamber golf outing. L.A. Fitness will be open for business in
August, Fifth-Third bank will be open in September, and Huntington Bank
will be open in October.
8. Resident Communication:
Robert Auth inquired about the number of vacancies on Plymouth Road.
Mr. Nagy will contact City Administration to get a report for the next meeting.
Ralph Williams asked how to preclude multiple "open house" punch cards
from one family being submitted in the drawing. Ms. Mette replied that they
could not control that, but the winning cards will be checked for duplicity of
family members to the best of our ability.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 202nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
July 17, 2008, was adjourned at 4:30.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, August 21, 2008.(re17a -r}
Marge Watson, Secretary