HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2014-10-16 MINUTES OF THE 240TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 240th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, October 16,
2014, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Jack Kirksey, Mayor (3:25)
Ruth Ann Brown
Jeremy Curtis
Omar Faris, Vice Chair
Betsy McCue
Greg Meyer, Chair
Lowell Peterson
Absent: John Hiltz
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 present.
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2. Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Faris, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2014-05 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby approve the Minutes of the 239th Regular Meeting
held on May 15, 2014.
Mr. Meyer, Chairperson, 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 months ending April 30 through September 30, 2014,
were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The September 30,
2014, Balance Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $1,275,960.79,
Total Liabilities in the amount of $550,136.65, and a Total Fund Balance in
the amount of$725,824.14. Mr. Slater pointed out that Retro-Tech Systems,
Inc. is the City's new electrical contractor that is responsible for the
maintenance of street lights.
(hr, On a motion made by Faris, seconded by McCue, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#2014-06 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
(hre does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of
the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending
April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31 and September
30, 2014.
Mr. Meyer, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. Old Business.
a) Update on Irrigation System. Mark Taormina advised that several
controller boxes were replaced this year, and winterization of the
system has been completed. The contract with TechSeven, the current
contractor, will expire in November and it will be the Board's decision
to either renew the TechSeven contract or to solicit competitive bids. A
representative from TechSeven, as well as Doug Moore from the
DPW, will be at the Board's next meeting to explain costs, repairs and
the proposal for the contract renewal. Mr. Slater stated that irrigation
maintenance costs were less than last year but they are still relatively
high. The cost for routine maintenance and replacement parts is about
$26,000 a year. The fixed costs include winterization, activating the
system for the season, and damage repairs caused by auto accidents.
Another issue involving the irrigation system is the damaged caused by
the removal of a building and driveway by Tennyson Chevrolet. Doug
Moore has been negotiating with Tennyson for reimbursement and
hopes for a satisfactory result.
b) Update on light poles. The City is exploring the idea of permitting
DTE to take over the ownership and maintenance of the light poles
along Plymouth Road. Several meetings have taken place between the
City and DTE. Part A of the proposal is to transfer ownership and
change to LED lighting at a cost of about $450,000. Part of the cost is
because the lamps must be retro fitted. Part B is DTE's original
proposal of $150,000 to cover actual energy costs, maintenance and
car accident repairs. The City rejected this offer, but City Engineer
Todd Zilinvik has advised that DTE plans to come back with an
alternate offer. Seaway Painting was asked to determine the integrity
of the light poles, and they found only surface rust. Seaway has
proposed to paint 100 poles at a rate of $260.00 per pole. The
increased cost from 2010 is due to more prep work. Seaway will test
paint two poles to see how they weather during the winter, and the
results will be made available to the Board. Another issue has been
replacing burned out lamps: Doug Moore is taking inventory and the
City's new contractor, Retro-Tech Systems, has been alerted and is
hopefully taking care of problem.
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5. New Business - Removal of mast arm/signal at Deering Street. Mark
(low' Taormina spoke on behalf of the Engineering Department regarding the
decision made by MDOT to remove the traffic signal at Deering and
Plymouth. This decision is supported by the City's Traffic Commission.
Years ago the signal serviced a manufacturing plant entrance, but it has not
been in use for many years and the signal now only flashes yellow. Todd
Zilincik, City Engineer, and the Traffic Commission have agreed that it no
longer serves any purpose. MDOT will absorb the costs of removal and the
mast arm will be stored at the DPW.
6. Around the Table
Mayor Kirksey invited the Board to the dedication ceremony of Nehasil Park
on October 22 at 4:00 p.m. Governor Snyder will be present.
Lowell Peterson commented that the benches at Wilson Park have been
improved with wood and the tables have been repaired. He would like to
see more park benches at Wilson Park.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
adopted, the 240th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road
Development Authority on October 16, 2014, was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
The next meeting will take place on January 15, 2015.
Margie Watson, Secretary
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