HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2011-09-08MINUTES OF THE 670th REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 6701h Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission held in the third floor conference room at
City Hall on Thursday, September 8, 2011, was calletl to order by Chairman Joe Steele
PRESENT: Commissioners Gordon Draper, John Katers, Kevin Fundy, Jim Policelli, along with Sergeant
John Gibbs.
VISITORS ATTENDING: Paola Vespa 14661 Melvin, Livonia (section 23); Mike Marshall, 32840 Scene,
Livonia (section 22), Richard Thom, 34080 Omngelawo, Livonia (secfion 33).
The minutes of the August 11, 2011, meeting were reviewed.
Upon a mofion by Gordon Draper, seconded! by John Kators, it was approved by unanimous vote that
11-65 RESOLVED the commission minutes from August 11, 2811, are approved as
presented.
Agenda hem: 2: Paole Vespa expressed concern that during recent road repairs on Melvin Street the
'curb cul' was not replaced at 14661 Melvin (this has been the Roosevelt Scheel bus drop off area). Parole
added that parents and bus drivers will use her driveway as a drop off to access the school and the
adjacent park. Parole has contocied and discussetl the issue with City Engineer Tod Zilinak and project
manager Mike Smith—both indicatedthatthe formereasement(curd cut) would art be replaced After
review and discussion of ofmons and proposals that Todd submitted, it was agreed that Joe Steele would
discuss the bus drop off issue with the Principal at Roosevelt SchoeL Addifionally, Joe volt request that
Todd attend the October 13, 2011 Traffic Commission meefing to properly evaluate all ofmons. This
agenda item will be moved and discussed! at the October 13, 2011 meeting.
Upon a mofion tram Jim Policelli, seconded! by John Kators, d was unanimous vote that:
11-66 RESOLVED that this agenda itim be moved to the October 13, 2011, meeting and
that City Engineer Todd Zilincik attend to provide input into the issue.
Agenda Hem: 3: Mike Marshall expressed concern that vehicle traffic on the eastbound Schoelomft
Service Drive ignore the lane instructors and Wm left from the left center lane (lane should proceed
eastbound) onto northbound Farmington bond Mike stated that signs are in place prior to the intersection
to inform drivers of authorizetl lane usage and that are there also markings on the payment. Sergeant
Gibbs stated that police officers closely monitor this intersecfion and provide enforcement on a regular
basis. Joe added that he would request repainfing of the traffic lanes to remind drivers of proper usage.
Mike understand the action of some drivers' habits and that the police are aware of this situation. No
fuller action required
Agenda Hem: Now. Richard Thom expressed concern with vehicles speeding on westbound
OmWelawn from Farmington to Stark Roads. Richard added that drivers use Orangelawn to avoid
westbound Plymouth Road conditions and traffic volume. Richard provided limes and locations where the
police could monitor traffic reactions Richard agreed to communicate any traffic concomn/conditions
directly to the police department At this time, no further when required
Agenda item: 4: A review of stop and yield signs in section 4, proposed area for decorative stop and
yield signs (this area presently has upgraded street signs), was recently cond uctetl by the police
department After reviewing and discussing the proposal and applying the warrants for removing stop and
yield signs, the evaluation was supported
Upon a mofion by Gordon Draper, seconded by Jim Policelli, it was approved by unanimous vote that:
11-67 RESOLVED to keep stop signs at Gill Read and Navin Drive, Gill and Whitby Roads—
all other stop signs throughout this area should be replaced with yield signs. This
includes, but is not limited to, Pollyanna Drive and Pembroke, Navin at South Hampton
Drive and Whitby Drive at Whitby Court.
Upon a mofion by John Katers, secentletl by Kevin Pnddy, it was approved by unanimous vote that
11-68 RESOLVED that Chairman Joe Steele sign and approve Traffic Control Orders (TCO)
11-05.
Upon a mofion by John Katers, secentletl by Gordon Draper, it was approvetl by unanimous vote that
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjoumed at 8:35 pm.
NEXT MEETING: October 13.2011. 7:30 pm at City Hall
Minutes respectively taken and submitted! by Jim Policelli_