HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2012-07-12MINUTES OF THE 679a REGULAR MEE
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 679`" Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third floor conference room at
City Hall on Thursday, July 12, 2012; it was called to order by Chairman Joe Steele.
PRESENT: Commissioners: John Katers, Cindi Quinn, Gordon Draper, Jim Policelli, along with Police
Officer: Sergeant John Gibbs and City of Livonia Engineer: Todd Zihncik.
VISITORS ATTENDING: Angela Matthews, 5373 Military Ave., Brighton; Steve V anBmsse], 36475 Five
Mile Road, Livonia.
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the June 14, 2012, meeting was reviewed.
Upon a motion by Gordon Draper, seconded by John Eaters, it was approved by unanimous vote that:
12-95 RESOLVED, the commission minutes from June 14, 2012, are approved as presented.
Agenda Rem 3: Angela Matthews, Consultant, and Steve VanBrussel, Project Manager, both representing St.
Mary Mercy Hospital presented a very detailed sign identification schedule for surrounding major roads
directing drivers/visitors to the hospital. Angela's plan details specific sign sizes and locations on the following
locations: 1-275,1-96, Schoolcmft, Six Mile, Newburgh, Five Mile, and Levan Roads; additional unspecified
locations maybe necessary. Signs would be replaced, installed or remain in place with a target completion date
of November is desired. Upon a motion from Cindi Quinn, seconded by John Raters and approved by
unanimous vote that We postpone further discussion until the August 9 meeting to allow the commission an
opportunity to review the locations and signs that are being recommended.
Agenda Item 2: Request hour Apple Ridge Apartments for no parking or limited puking signs outside of the
apartment office. Upon a motion hour Gordon Draper and seconded by John Eater, it was approved by
unanimous vote that:
12-96 RESOLVED, that although approved as part of the June 14, 2012, minutes, this approval is
rescinded until management from the apartment complex identifies the limit hours for no parking.
Agenda Item 4: Request fiom the police department to install 35 mph speed limit signs on Armhein between
Levan and Newburgh Roads. According to Sgt. Gibbs, vehicle speed reports support the speed limit sign
change. Upon a motion from Gordon Draper, seconded by Cindi Quinn and approved by unanimous vote that:
12-97 RESOLVED, that 35 mph speed limit signs be installed on westbound Amrhein between Levan and
Newburgh Roads and eastbound on Amrhein between Newburgh and Ecides Roads.
12-98 RESOLVED, that Chairman Joe Steele sign and approve Traftte Control Order (TCO) 12-10 &12-11
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned at8:55 pm.
NEXT MEETING: August 9,2012,7:30 pm at City Hall
Minutes respectively taken and submitted by Jim Policelli.