HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2014-09-11MLNUTES OF THE 702" REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 702"d Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third -floor conference
room at City Hall on Thursday, September 11, 2014; it was called to order by Chairman Jim Policelli.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Kevin Priddy, Jim Keller, Gordon Draper, John Raters, Gordon St. John;
City of Livonia Police Officer: Sergeant Joseph Boitos and City of Livonia Engineer: Todd Zilincik
VISITORS ATTENDING: Kurt Jankowski, 14144 Levan; Jeff Tyrrell, 14116 Levan; Lorea Shala,
14130 Levan; Leo Weber, 14048 Levan; Ken & Kathy Dore, 14158 Levan; Tom Miskinis, 14198
Levan (all from section 20.)
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the August 14, 2014, meeting was reviewed.
Upon a motion by Gordon Draper, and seconded by Jim Keller, it was approved by majority vote that:
14170 RESOLVED, the commission minutes from August 14, 2014, are approved as
presented.
Agenda Item 3: Jeff Tyrrell, representing the group of homeowners on Levan Road, expressed
concern with track traffic on Levan Road. Their concerns were safety of residents, truck volume,
speeding, open-air cargo, and general noise and vibrations causing potential damage to homes. He
states that the closure of I-96 and the construction at St. Mary Mercy Hospital (Levan Road provides a
direct route to the construction area) caused the volume of truck traffic. "No Track' signs are posted
on Levan Road and police respond and enforce violations. Also, this group (incorrectly) believed the
city would arbitrarily remove the posted "No Track' signs.
Sgt. Boitos informed the committee and audience that signed city documents exist designating Levan
Road as a "non -track route" and this is supported by a TCO (traffic control order) for the existing
signs. Further, neither Todd nor Sgt. Bums could find any information indicating that the TCO would
be rescinded. Todd also informed the group that Levan Road is on the schedule to be rehabilitated
during 2015 and existing signs would be replaced and upgraded. During a lengthy discussion, John
Katers proposed a motion, and seconded by Gordon Draper; it was approved by majority vote that:
14171 RESOLVED, to install R 5-2 "No Trucks" signs with a supplement sign below
reading "All Trucks Must Turn Right" on northbound Levan Road south of Schoolcmft
Road.
Agenda Item 2: An e-mail request from Patty Landstrom, a resident on Brookfield Streetjust east of
the courthouse, for informational signs in the area that Brookfield Street is not an entrance to the court
parking lot. She indicates that drivers become frustrated and speed on this street Unfortunately, she
could not attend to discuss further. According to Todd, additional signs (monument style) are planned
on Five Mile Road informing drivers of the various buildings /parks on the city campus. Todd also
added that the court has updated the campus map that is distributes to visitors and those individuals
scheduled for meetings. No further action will he taken.
Agenda Item 4: Jim Policelli took this opportunity to discuss e-mails received during the past month.
These communications can easily be connected by contacting the proper city or county agencies. The
issues involved tree or shrub clearing, adding reflective tape on existing signs, timing of traffic control
signals at various intersections, one. Both Sgt. Boitos and Todd processed these requests in an efficient
and effective manner.
Agenda Item S: No item discussed.
RESOLVED: That the meeting he adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: October 9, 2014, at City Hall
Minutes respectively taken and submitted by Jim Policelli.