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MINUTES OF THE 808 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 808 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of
City Hall on February 8, 2024; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at 7:32 p.m.
PRESENT: Jim Policelli, James Keller, Yara Racine, Gordon St. John, Tom Wrenbeck, Sgt.
Paul Walters of the LPD Traffic Bureau
ABSENT: John Katers, Rebekah Farabaugh, City Engineer Todd Zilincik
VISITORS: Autumn Turner, Christine Slegale
Agenda Item 1:
The minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting were reviewed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, supported by Commissioner St. John, to
approve the January 11, 2024 minutes as written. It was voted upon unanimously that,
20-382 RESOLVED, the minutes from the January 11, 2024 were
approved as written
Agenda Item 2: Handicapped/Deaf Child Signage
Residents Autumn and Christine came to the Commission with concerns of speeds and lack of
courtesy on the part of motorists when traveling on Gary Lane, south of Seven Mile Road. The
street is a dead end and there are children who are either deaf or have hearing impairments on
this street. Autumn and Christine requested a sign indicating this circumstance to motorists.
Upon discussion, the Commissioners concluded that the best way to fufill this request per the
MMUTCD Manual is with a handicapped symbol sign (W11-9) with an additional supplemental
sign stating “Deaf Children”.
Therefore, a motion to install two (2) handicapped symbol signs (W11-9) with an additional
supplemental sign indicating “Deaf Children”, along with reflective tape, was made by
Commissioner Wrenbeck, and supported by Commissioner St. John. The first sign would be
placed at the entrance way to Gary Lane on the west side of the street, facing southbound traffic
in the right of way, as close to the intersection as possible without causing vision obstructions,
placed at the northernmost boundary of 19303 Gary Lane. The second sign would be placed on
the east side of the street, facing northbound traffic, at the southernmost boundary of the
property 18790 Gary Lane.
It was voted upon unanimously that,
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MINUTES OF THE 808 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
24-383 RESOLVED, install two (2) handicapped symbol signs (W11-9) with an
additional supplemental sign indicating “Deaf Children”, along with
reflective tape, was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, and supported by
Commissioner St. John. The first sign would be placed at the entrance way
to Gary Lane on the west side of the street, facing southbound traffic in the
right of way, as close to the intersection as possible without causing vision
obstructions, placed at the northernmost boundary of 19303 Gary Lane. The
second sign would be placed on the east side of the street, facing
northbound traffic, at the southernmost boundary of the property 18790
Gary Lane.
Agenda Item 3: Updates, Emails and Discussions
A complaint was made by telephone to the Mayor’s Office regarding speeding and the disregard
for common courtesy in and around the Coventry Gardens subdivision. Sgt. Walters noted that
the crash data in the past five years has yielded four collisions in this area, and that he has
added this area to the enforcement list when resources are available to do so. There will also
be a speed collection data box being placed here in the spring (2024).
A request to add a “Stop” sign at the area of Angling and Fargo Streets was considered. It was
revealed that the reason behind this request was that a resident’s mailbox has been damaged
on several occasions. The Commission suggested that the resident add reflective tape or
reflective markers to the mailbox. No further action will be taken at this time.
A complaint was heard regarding parking violations on Hubbard and Capitol Streets. Sgt.
Walters commented that there weren’t any “No Parking” signs currently present in this location,
and what may have been reported by the complainant were actually “No Standing” signs. The
business in the vicinity is a gravel hauling company operating with lots of trucks and trailers.
The Traffic Bureau of the Livonia Police Department will continue to monitor the area.
There have not been any new updates or changes regarding the Parks and Recreation/Bentley
Field parking issues.
There have not been any new updates or changes regarding the meeting with Councilman Jim
Jolly.
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MINUTES OF THE 808 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
No Further Updates and Discussion
Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. was made by Commissioner Policelli with
no objects
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NEXT MEETING: March 14, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
Submitted by: Jim Keller, Recording Secretary
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