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MINUTES OF THE 782 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 782 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of
City Hall on Thursday, November 18, 2021; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Jim Policelli, John Katers, Jim Keller, Yara Racine, Gordon St. John, Rebekah
Farabaugh, City Engineer Todd Zilincik, and Sgt. Scott Sczepanski of the LPD Traffic Bureau
ABSENT: None
VISITORS: Tony Moleski
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the meeting held on October 10, 2021 were reviewed
No corrections were brought forth. Therefore, a motion was made by Commissioner St. John,
supported by Commission Katers, to approve the October minutes as written. It was voted upon
unanimously that,
20-337 RESOLVED, the minutes from the meeting held on October 10, 2021 were
approved as written
Agenda Item 2: Speeding Complaint at the Western Golf Subdivision at Oakley and Inkster
Resident and HOA President, Tony Moleski, noted that several families in the area of Cavell,
Oakley, Harrison and Santa Anita streets have noticed traffic is traveling faster than the posted
speed limits. Additionally, the lack of lighting, yield signs and stop signs are only exaberating
the issue. The start and end times of the school day, as well as rush hour, seem to be the worst
time frames for the speeding. Per the Traffic Bureau, the speed data showed that Oakley and
Harris averaged a speed of 24.64 mph. Oakley and Santa Anita averaged a speed of 21.42
mph. Cavell Street was recently under construction so speed data was not collected at that
location. Now that the construction has ended, however, a data box will be placed. The
Commission discussed adding yield signs with reflective tape and ensuring that they were
visible. A motion was made to install (R 2-1) Speed Limit 25 MPH sign on Cavell Street for
southbound traffic from 5 Mile Road, as well as on Cavell Street, just north of Oakley, for
northbound traffic. Additionally, signs would be placed on Western Golf Drive for both east and
westbound traffic at or near the curve where the street changes direction (from north to west, or
south to east). All signs would have added reflective tape.
A motion was made by Commissioner Katers and supported by Commissioner Farabaugh. It
was voted upon unanimously that,
20-338 RESOLVED, install (R 2-1) Speed Limit 25 MPH sign on Cavell Street for
southbound traffic from 5 Mile Road, as well as on Cavell Street, just north of Oakley, for
northbound traffic. Additionally, signs would be placed on Western Golf Drive for both
east and westbound traffic at or near the curve where the street changes direction (from
north to west, or south to east). All signs would have added reflective tape.
Agenda Item 3: Email Request from the Mayor’s Office for “No Parking” signs on Melvin Street
A resident requested “No Parking” signs on Melvin, near Joy Road, adjacent to the Animal
Hospital. The complainant stated that there were several employees of the Animal Hospital
parking on the public street and it was causing challenges for residents of that street when they
wanted to park in the street. Per discussion by the Commission, it was determined that while a
difficulty may exist, Melvin is a public road and parking is allowed as long as it does not impede
a driveway to a residence or business. Therefore, no further action will be taken at this time.
No New Business
No Updates/Comments
Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. without a formal motion.
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NEXT MEETING: December 9, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Keller
Recording Secretary