HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2014-07-10MINUTES OF THE 700`" REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 700`" regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third -floor
conference room at City Hall on July 10, 2014. It was called to order by Chairman Jim Policelli
at 7:30.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Jim Policelli, Gordon Draper, John Katers, and Kevin Priddy;
City of Livonia Police Officer: Sergeant Joseph Boitos and City of Livonia Engineer: Todd
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VISITOR ATTENDING: Amy Gerron
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the June 12, 2014, meeting were reviewed. Upon a motion by
Gordon Draper and seconded by Jim Policelli, it was approved by a unanimous vote that:
14158 RESOLVED, the commission minutes from June 12, 2014, are approved as
written.
Agenda Item 2: Amy Gerron, a resident of Canterbury Street in Section 3, requested a "No
Outlet sign be placed at the entrance of her street as it is a dead end. Upon a motion by Gordon
Draper and seconded by John Eaters, it was approved by a unanimous vote that:
14159 RESOLVED, that a `NO OUTLET" sign (W 142) be placed on the east side
of Canterbury Street north of Seven Mile Road in Section 3.
Agenda Item 3: Ms. Changu Selene, 27521 Long, requested that speed limit signs be placed on
her street between Inkster and Angling. Sgt. Boitos confirmed that there were no speed limit
signs along Long. There was a discussion whether signs were needed A both ends of the street
orjust at Inkster. Upon a motion by Kevin Priddy and seconded by John Katers, it was approved
by a three to one vote that:
14160 RESOLVED, that a 25 mph speed limit sign (R 2-1) be placed north of Long
and east of Inkster in Section 1.
Note: The negative vote was cast in the belief that signs should be placed at both ends of Long.
Agenda Item 4: An mounted citizen requested, through the mayor's office, that "No Parking"
signs be placed on the west side of Hubbard between Lyndon and Five Mile. Hubbard is wide
enough to accommodate traffic even when cars are parked on both sides of the street The
commission usually requests the petitioner to collect signatures of the vast majority of the
affected residents showing support for the restriction.
No action was taken.
Agenda Item 5: A citizen requested a "No Parking" sign at Hix and Lyndon as drivers park too
close to the intersection. Even though it is already against the law, it was felt reminder signs
were necessary. Upon a motion by Gordon Draper and seconded by Kevin Priddy, it was passed
by a unanimous vote that:
14161 RESOLVED, that "No Parking" sign (R &3) with a supplementary plaque
stating "From here to corner" he erected on the east side of His and south of
Lyndon in Section 19.
Agenda Item 6: There is a problem with the "No Parking" signs along Horton between Ann
Arbor Road and Ann Arbor Trail in Section 31. Although there are already TCOs for these
signs, some seem to be missing and others are poorly placed. Upon a motion by John Katers and
seconded by Kevin Priddy, it was passed with a unanimous vote that:
14162 RESOLVED, that the sign shop review and improve the placement of the
"No Parking" signs (R 8-3) along Horton Street between Ann Arbor Trail and Ann
Arbor Road in Section 31.
Agenda Item 7: A very well-written letter was received from Clara Bielawski, a Churchill High
School Fresbman, requesting a stop sign at Grenada and Weshnore in Section 22. She had
nearly been hit by a speeding SUV while she was riding her bike. The intersection does not
warrant a stop sign from either traffic volume or poor visibility. It appears that the primary
reason for the incident is poor driving, which no signage can solve. Reflective tape will improve
the visibility of the `Yield' sign on the comer and it was agreed by consensus that such tape be
installed.
14163 RESOLVED, that reflective tape be installed on the "Yield" sign at
Grenada and Westmore in Section 22.
Agenda Item S: John Katers presented a problem of drivers not respecting the `Yield" signs for
Orangelawn in Section 34. Malting the signs more visible with reflective tape might help the
situation. Upon a motion by Gordon Draper and seconded by John Katers, it was passed with a
unanimous vote that:
14164 RESOLVED, that reflective tape be installed on the "Yield" signs for both
north and south bound traffic along Orangelawn at Loveland, Mayfield, Brookfield,
and Fairfield in Section 34.
Agenda Item 9: Traffic Control Orders. Upon a motion by John Katers and seconded by
Gordon Draper, it was passed mo nimously that:
14165 RESOLVED, that TCOs 144,145, and 146 he affirmed.
RESOLVED, that the meeting he adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: August 14, 2014, at (Sty Han.
Minutes taken and submitted by Gordon W. Draper.