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MINUTES OF THE 211TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 211th 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 16,
2009, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: John Hiltz, Chairman
Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Scott Grace
Wayne Glass
Betsy McCue
Toni Mette
Greg Meyer
Jeff Staebler
Dan West
Members Absent: Lowell Peterson (excused)
Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director
Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder
Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing
(kw Robert Auth, Resident
Marge Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the 210th Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2009-23 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 210th Regular Meeting held
by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 18,
2009, are hereby approved.
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Committee Reports:
Executive Committee: (a) In recognition of the significant reduction in
potential tax collections due to the GM Powertrain plant and several
automobile dealerships closing, it is anticipated that capital improvements
along Plymouth Road will be at a minimum and that there will be a reduction
in anticipated effort by the Executive Director. To that end, the Executive
Committee, along with the Mayor, recommends that the Executive Director's
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hours shall be reduced from 30 hours to 20 hours a week and compensation
shall be reduced accordingly. The capital improvement program and related
efforts will be reviewed on an annual basis. Mr. Glass advised that this
action is consistent with other City Boards and Commissions. The Mayor
expressed his appreciation for the Board's cooperation. (b) Mr. Nagy
presented the graphic changes of the seasonal banners prepared by Above
and Beyond; the design for the permanent banners will be presented to the
Board when additional changes are made.
Construction Committee: (a) Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, advised
that Shaw Electric is currently replacing six lighting cabinets along Plymouth
Road and the work should be complete by the end of August.
(b) Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, provided quotations from Livonia firms
for the survey work at Hubbard Road and Tech Center Drive. It was his
recommendation that the contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Arpee/Donnan, and Mr. Nagy provided background information on the
technical qualifications of the low bidder to perform the work as specified.
On a motion made by West, seconded by Grace, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2009-24 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby accept the quotation submitted by Arpee/Donnan,
Inc., 32233 Schoolcraft, Suite 103, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to
perform survey work at Hubbard Road and Tech Center Drive,
as detailed in their communication dated July 7, 2009, at a total
cost of$2,000.00.
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(c) Mr. Baker provided a letter from Beckett & Raeder, dated July 16, 2009,
detailing costs associated with the cancellation of the Wayne and Stark
Roads streetscape improvement contract with Rauhorn Electric in the
amount of $61,517.91. Mr. Baker recommended payment be made to
Rauhorn in the total amount of $58,958.91, which includes a transportation
fee in the amount of$417.00.
On a motion made by Staebler, seconded by Glass, and adopted, it was
#2009-25 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority, in
connection with materials that were approved and manufactured
in association with the cancellation of the Wayne and Stark
Roads streetscape improvement contract, does hereby
authorize a payment in the total amount of $58,958.91, which
payment include transportation costs in the amount of $417.00,
to Rauhorn Electric, Inc., 17171 23 Mile Road, Macomb,
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Cry Michigan 48042, such payment to be made upon receipt of the
anchor bolts, mast arms and standards at the City's DPW yard.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Staebler, Glass, McCue, Meyer, Hiltz
NAYES: Grace, Mette
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Peterson
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Public Relations Committee: (a) Regarding a memorial for Stan
Anderson, a meeting has been scheduled on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, with
representatives from the Friends of the Barn to further discuss the available
options. John Nagy, Dan West and Scott Grace will represent the PRDA at
this meeting. In order to have the memorial ready for the dedication of the
Anderson Room at the Wilson Barn on August 30, 2009, it was requested
that a resolution be passed authorizing an expenditure not to exceed
$1,000.00 for a memorial plaque.
On a motion made by West, seconded by McCue, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2009-26 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $1,000.00 to support the creation of a memorial plaque,
in conjunction with the Friends of the Barn, for Mr. Stan
Anderson, in appreciation for the many years of services Mr.
Anderson provided to the Plymouth Road Development
Authority, the Wilson Barn organization, and many other civic
associations within the City.
Mr. Hiltz, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(b) The Public Relations Committee recommends canceling the automobile
dealer open house that was tentatively planned for the Fall. The budget of
$20,000 may now be available for other marketing efforts. Scott Grace
suggested a promotional advertisement in the local newspapers offering
coupons from local businesses and will bring this item back to the Board
when specific details are worked out.
4. Director's Report: (a) Mr. Nagy advised that the tree trimming contract
awarded to Commercial Mowing Services is underway.
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(lire 5. Polling of Members:
John Hiltz welcomed Jeff Staebler to the Board and thanked Scott Grace,
Dan West and John Nagy for volunteering to meet with the Wilson Barn
organization regarding a memorial in honor of Stan Anderson.
Wayne Glass offered than Stan Anderson would be proud to see the
newsletter continue as it has been.
Toni Mette stated that the flowers and plazas are looking great, and
welcomed Jeff Staebler to the Board.
Mayor Kirskey provided an update on the GM Powertrain plant closing and
the possible closing of several automotive dealerships on Plymouth Road.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 211th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
July 16, 2009, was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, August 20, 2009.
CoeMarge Watson, Secretary