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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2012-05-17 f. MINUTES OF THE 233rd GENERAL MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 233rd General Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Scott Grace Jack Kirksey, Mayor John Hiltz, Vice Chair Betsy McCue, Chair Toni Mette Absent: Wayne Glass Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Robert Auth, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was not present. 2. Financial Reports: (a) A communication from the Department of Finance, dated February 1, 2012, detailing DTE account numbers and addresses of street light controller locations was received and placed on file for the information of the Authority. (b) A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 3, 2012, transmitting the Tax Increment Financing Authority Report for the City of Livonia DDA Plan #1, was received and placed on file for the information of the Authority. (c) The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending November 30, 2011 through April 30, 2012, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. As of April 30, 2012, the Balance Sheet reflects total assets in the amount of $716,849.08, total liabilities in the amount of $706,732.90 and a total fund balance of $716,849.08. The reports were received on place on file for the information of the Authority. The PRDA is currently paying for streetlights, irrigation, water bills, maintenance of fences, street lights poles and lamps, including damage caused by car accidents, and the repayment of bonds. In 2013, the City will take over these payments. The bonds will expire in 2018, and until then, they will be paid from income from the General Fund. The bonds are not eligible for refinancing because they were refinanced in prior years. 3. Proposed Changes to Bylaws. Mr. Taormina suggested that the Executive Committee meet to discuss amending the Authority's bylaws regarding number of members, quorum and meeting frequency. May 17, 2012 2 tof 4. Mayor's Comments: (a) Mayor Kirksey discussed the proposed 2012 Road Renewal Millage which will be on the August ballot. This issue was featured in the Spring News and Community Events publication, and he is encouraging support through small group meetings. The Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the millage renewal and a phone committee is monitoring the absentee vote. Mr. Hiltz supported the Mayor's position stating that the road improvement millage is necessary and vital for continued road improvements and the subsequent positive effect it will have on the City's economic viability and ultimate attractiveness to business owners and residents. (b) Betsy McCue inquired about the status of an informational letter to be sent to corridor business owners reminding them of their responsibility to maintain the landscaping in the right-of-way of their property. (c) Scott Grace inquired about the status of the "downtown development" concept. Mr. Taormina advised that the Council's Economic Development, Community Outreach and Strategic Planning committee has asked the Engineering Division to outline a request for qualifications on firms to conduct a visioning process for the ultimate development of a downtown area. It is in the beginning stages of long term planning. 5. Presentation on the proposal by Tony's Kitchen. Mr. Taormina presented the proposal submitted by Tony's Kitchen (Petition 2012-04-02- 09) requesting waiver use approval to construct an outdoor dining patio and add seats in connection with an existing full service restaurant at 34110 Cri Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. The item is expected to be approved by the City Council on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The PRDA will prepare a letter to Council supporting the proposed plans. 6. Presentation on the proposal by Livonia Crossroads. Mr. Taormina presented the proposal submitted by John Lewis Enterprises, Inc. (Petition 2012-05-08-03) requesting approval of all plans to remodel the exterior of Livonia Crossroads located on the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. The PRDA will prepare a letter to the Planning Commission supporting the proposed plans. 7. Miscellaneous Plymouth Road Proposals. Mr. Taormina advised the Authority that the Planning Commission has received petitions from Las Palapas for an outdoor patio, Red Olive Restaurant to utilize a Class C Liquor License, and Asia Palace to operate a restaurant and grocery store at the previous Wonderland Lanes facility. BIFFS Surplus Military and More retail store is now open for business at 30830 Plymouth Road. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 233rd General Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on (re May 17, 2012, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Margie Watson, Secretary