HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2023-03-09
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MINUTES OF THE 798 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 797 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
on Thursday, March 9, 2023; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at
7:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Jim Policelli, , Rebekah Farabaugh, James Keller, Yara Racine, City Engineer Todd Zilincik
and Sgt. Paul Walters of the LPD Traffic Bureau
ABSENT: John Katers, Gordon St. John, Tom Wrenbeck
VISITORS: Jim Santilli and Chuck Keller, both representatives from the TIA
Agenda Item 1:
The minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting were reviewed
No corrections were brought forth. Therefore, a motion was made by Commissioner Farabaugh and
supported by Commissioner Policelli to approved the February 8, 2023 minutes as written. It was voted
upon unanimously that,
20-363 RESOLVED, the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting
were approved as written
Agenda Item 2: Traffic Improvement Association (TIA)
Traffic Improvement Association (TIA) representatives Jim Santilli and Chuck Keller presented to the
Commission the basic information on their organization and how joining will benefit the city of Livonia.
They noted that the Engineering Department, Police Department, and the Commission can utilize their
services from data collecting, traffic studies, and educational tools, among other items. A
recommendation to the Chief of Police will be forthcoming.
Agenda Item 3: Plymouth and Stark Roads
It was noted that MDOT is aware of the Commission’s intend to add “No Turn on Red” signage on Stark
Road at northbound Plymouth Road. MDOT representatives are assessing the area and will provide
feedback soon.
Agenda Item 4: Plymouth Road and Milburn Street
An email was received by the Mayor’s Office regarding the intersection of Plymouth Road and Milburn
Street. The complaint was regarding cars that are often parked on both sides of Milburn, causing traffic
congestion and unsafe conditions for traffic. Commissioner Farabaugh noted that she travels that
roadway daily to and from her residence and has not observed this issue. She offered to monitor the
area and provide an update. Additionally, it was mentioned that previous street images show the street
was once lined with “No Parking” signs and that those signs no longer exist. Sgt. Walters will follow up
regarding what happened to those signs.
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MINUTES OF THE 797 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION CONT.
Open Forum
It was noted that the State of the City address will take place on March 23 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Laurel
Manor
Motion to Adjourn – Motion was made by Commissioner Farabaugh, with support by Commissioner
Keller to adjourn at 8:37 p.m.
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NEXT MEETING: April 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
Submitted by: Jim Keller, Recording Secretary