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MINUTES OF THE 809 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 809 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of
City Hall on March 14, 2024; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at 7:32 p.m.
PRESENT: Jim Policelli, John Katers, James Keller, Gordon St. John, Tom Wrenbeck, Sgt.
Paul Walters of the LPD Traffic Bureau, City Engineer Todd Zilincik
ABSENT: Rebekah Farabaugh, Yara Racine
VISITORS: Shannon Wheeler, Principal at Frost Middle School
Agenda Item 1:
The minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting were reviewed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, supported by Commissioner St. John, to
approve the February 8, 2024 minutes as written. It was voted upon unanimously that,
20-384 RESOLVED, the minutes from the February 8, 2024 were
approved as written
Agenda Item 2: “No Left Turn” Sign at Frost Middle School
Shannon Wheeler, Principal at Frost Middle School, noted that Frost hosts the ACT program for
Livonia and the surrounding communities. There are an influx of buses daily due to this fact, in
addition to the parent drop off/pick up, and students who walk to and from school. All of this
creates a large amount of vehicular traffic. In the past, a “No Turn on Left” sign was installed,
but it was determined that there were no formal Traffic Control Orders filed for the sign.
Principal Wheeler indicated that the time frame before school (7:30-8:30 a.m.) and after school
(2:30-3:30 p.m.) would be preferred times to be indicated on a “No Turn on Left” sign, and
stated that it would be acceptable for this criteria to only be enforceable on school days.
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MINUTES OF THE 809 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
A motion was offered by Commissioner Wrenbeck, supported by Commissioner St. John, to
install a “No Left Turn” (R 3-2) onto north Stark Road from Frost Middle School’s north driveway,
with a timestamp of 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. during school days only. This sign
and law would become effective April 1, 2024, pending authorization from the Livonia School
Board, the Livonia Police Department Traffic Bureau, and the City of Livonia Engineering
Department. It was voted upon unanimously that,
24-385 RESOLVED, install a “No Left Turn” (R 3-2) onto north Stark Road
from Frost Middle School’s north driveway, with a timestamp of 7:30 to 8:30
a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. during school days only. This sign and law would
become effective April 1, 2024, pending authorization from the Livonia
School Board, the Livonia Police Department Traffic Bureau, and the City of
Livonia Engineering Department
Agenda Item 3: Updates, Emails and Discussions
The Commission received a “Thank You” note from Autumn Turner for their approval of a
requested handicapped sign with supplemental wording for a deaf child.
The Commission received another “Thank You” note from Bonnie Thomas who previously
requested upgrades and changes to the “Yield” signs on Schoolcraft Road, near the Newburgh
exit ramp of eastbound I-96.
A request was received for a handicapped sign on Curtis Street, near Coolidge Elementary. A
response was sent inviting the individual to attend the Commission meeting, requesting that
further explanation be offered to the Commission. The resident has yet to respond or attend a
meeting.
A request was received for a “Do Not Block Intersection” sign on the east side of Middle Belt
Road, near the northbound overpass and the right-of-way. Wayne County has jurisdiction over
the area in question, but City Engineer Todd Zilincik will look into additional options and reach
out to Wayne County for assistance in improving that area.
No Further Updates and Discussion
Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn at 8:47 p.m. was made by Commissioner Katers, with
support from Commissioner Wrenbeck, with no objections
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NEXT MEETING: April 11, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
Submitted by: Jim Keller, Recording Secretary
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