HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2012-02-09MINUTES OF THE 674th REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 674th Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission held in the third Floor
conference room at City Hall on Thursday, February 9, 2012, was called to order by
Chairman Joe Steele.
PRESENT: Commissioners: John Katers, Kevin Priddy, Cindi Quinn, Gordon Draper,
Gordon St. John, Jim Policelli, City Engineer Todd Zilincik along with Police Officer:
Sergeant John Gibbs.
VISITORS ATTENDING: George Boller, 36270 Hammer, Livonia (section 8);
Charlotte Hagie, 12496 Cardwell Street, Livonia (section 25)
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the January 12, 2012, meeting was
reviewed.
Upon a motion by John Katers, seconded by Kevin Priddy, abstained by Gordon
Draper, it was approved by unanimous vote that:
12-80 RESOLVED the commission minutes from January 12, 2012,
are approved as presented.
Agenda Item 5: George Boller expressed concern with the timing of the traffic
signal at Newburg Road and North Laurel Park Drive. George added that the traffic
signal is significantly longer for Newburgh Road traffic while waiting at North Laurel
Park Drive—this condition exists during weekdays and weekends. George also
pointed out where he believes other traffic control signals on Newburgh Road are
not timed properly. After much discussion regarding the area of county/city
responsibility and the timing of traffic signals operations at Newburgh and North
Laurel Park Drive and at Seven Mile and Newburgh Roads, it was agreed that during
the upcoming construction of Newburgh Road, Todd Zilincik would communicate to
George traffic signal changes that are pending, perhaps seeking his input into the
placement and timing of signals. No further action is necessary.
Non Agenda Item: Charlotte Hagie stated that local warehouse employees are
parking personal vehicles on Grantland, Cardwell and other streets in this area are
creating excessive truck and vehicle traffic issues in the neighborhood. After an
open discussion with the commission regarding public parking on public roads, Todd
Zilincik agreed to present her concern to the Director of Inspection to follow up and
discuss with local businesses, including the warehouse, on-site parking for the
employees. No further action is necessary.
Agenda Items 2 and 3: At the request oft he police department to install yield
signs at Levan at Veronica Roads and Levan at Industrial Roads.
Upon a motion from John Katers and seconded by Jim Policelli, it was a unanimous
vote that:
12-81 RESOLVED yield sign on Levan at Veronica Roads and
12-82 RESOLVED yield sign on Levan and Industrial Roads
Agenda Item 4: A request from the police department to install a no left turn sign
on Newburgh Road at the northbound exit at Churchill High School and additionally
adding an identical sign on southbound Newburgh Road—(facing east) directly in-
line with exiting traffic. Upon a motion from Cindy Quinn, seconded by John Katers,
it was unanimous vote that:
12-83 RESOLVED to install no left turn 113-2 signs at the northbound
exit on Newburgh Road at Churchill High School and on southbound
(grass area) Newburgh Road -(facing east) directly in-line with
exiting traffic.
Agenda Item 6: Decorative traffic signs—stop and yield—have been replaced in
section 4 Woodbrooke subdivision. No further action is necessary.
Upon a motion by Gordon St. John, seconded by Jim Policelli, it was approved by
unanimous vote that:
12-84 RESOLVED that Chairman Joe Steele sign and approve Traffic
Control Orders (TCO) 12-1, 12-2, 12-4, 12-6
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 pm.
NEXT MEETING: March 8, 7:30 Pm at City Hall
Minutes respectively taken and submitted by Jim Policelli.