Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
May 9, 2005

Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Si Nahra Si Nahra

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Booth, Excused
Ron Kasperski
Mike Kolb
Michelle Ludtke, Excused

ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Ted Hicks, Motor City Electric
Joe Faron, representing Valmont Electric
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

3.  Approval of minutes for the April 11, 2005 meeting

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2005, meeting as presented.

Ayes all.

Moved by Mr. Barone, seconded by Mr. Nahra, to amend the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 9, 2005, by changing Item B, Update and Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project, to Item C, and adding Review and Support of Recommendation for the Plans for the Shell Station at 39621 Ann Arbor Road as Item B.

Ayes all.

4.  Old Business

5.  New Business

     A.  Approval of Invoices

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve payment of the invoices presented in the amount of $62,382.58.

Ayes all.

     B.  Review and Support of Recommendation for the Plans for the
         Shell Station at 39621 Ann Arbor Road.

Authority members reviewed the plans for rebuilding the station, located on Ann Arbor Road between I-275 and Tavistock, and felt the prospective improvements would be an asset to the Ann Arbor Road Corridor.

     C.  Update and Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project
          - Terry Croad, McKenna & Associates

Terry Croad introduced Ted Hicks from Motor City Electric, Detroit, contractor for the streetscape electrical installation, and Joe Faron, the sub-contractor representing the manufacturer of the light fixtures, Valmont.

Mr. Faron reviewed the differences in the Valmont fixture and the fixture originally approved. He indicated there is a 7-year warranty on the ballasts and there is no difference in strength of the Valmont pole compared to the original. He also said there would be no problem with availability of the fixtures in the future.

The Board also requested information from Mr. Faron regarding maximum sizes for possible banner installation in the future.

Mr. Hicks noted there would be 38 single fixtures installed and 10 double fixtures. Mr. Reaume agreed to work with Mr. Hicks and the Fire Department in getting addresses for the light boxes.

Moved by Cooke, supported by Mr. Nahra, to accept the Valmont-style pedestal light pole as presented by Mr. Faron for the initial phase of the DDA improvements in the Ann Arbor Road Corridor.

Ayes all.

Mr. Croad presented drawings and plans for traffic signals and possible street signs.

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Barone, to recommend to McKenna Associations the selection of the street signs with the Plymouth Township logo.

Ayes all.

Mr. Croad also updated the Board on progress made regarding the K-Mart sign and Bally’s landscaping.

Mr. Reaume presented drawings and updated the group on plans for the Haggerty/Ann Arbor Road area.

6.  Public Comment – There was none.

7.  Adjournment

Moved by Mr. Nahra, supported by Mr. Grutza, to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.




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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority



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