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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2013-07-11MINUTES OF THE 689a REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION The 689`" Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third -floor conference room at City Hall on Thursday, July 11, 2013; it was called to order by Kevin Priddy. PRESENT: Commissioners: John Raters, Gordon Draper, Gordon St John, Cinch Quinn -Ventura and Jim Policelh; City of Livonia Police Officer: Sergeant John Gibbs; and City of Livonia Engineer Todd Ziiincik Visitors Attending: Susan Rooke, 11036 Hubbard (section 34); Brad Squires, 9900 Berwick Street (section 34). Agenda Rem 1: The minutes of the June 13, 2013, meeting was reviewed. Upon a motion by John Raters and seconded by Kevin Priddy, it was approved by unanimous vote that: 13-126 RESOLVED, the commission minutes from June 13, 2013, are approved as presented. Agenda Rem 2 (recap): Brad Squires discussed his concern with speeding throughout the neighborhood and his dislike with cluttering local streets with speed limit signs. The original request to use the speed trailer and place speed signs in the Old Rosedale Gardens neighborhood was from Susan Rooke (who could not attend tonight's meeting). There was a very good discussion with Brad and the commission regarding signs, speeding (real or perceived) and future strategy. At this time, Brad will be discussing his concerns and taking this evening's discussion to Susan and their neighborhood group to formulate a plan. Perhaps they will attend a future meeting. No further action at his t®e; however, this topic may he placed on a future agenda. Update: Both Susan and Brad participated in the open discussion regarding vehicle speeding, puking and other related traffic issues. The open interactive discussion from the June meeting continued with the Commission and numerous suggestions and options were discussed. At present, many of the roads within the neighborhood are being repaved so my sign changes/updates will be reviewed after the construction. No further action at this time; however, a more detailed review of this topic may occur at a later date. Agenda Item 3 (recap): Thomas Hill discussed having stop signs replace the existing yield signs on Grandon Street at Henry Ruff Road. Thomas believes that an increase in vehicle accidents has occurred A this intersection after the stop signs were removed. Records indicate that a yearly accident has occurred since 2007 however, not all incidents can be tied to the change of signs. Thomas agreed to this conclusion. After a lengthy discussion of potential causes and solutions, it was agreed that less congestion of parked vehicles at this intersection would improve conditions. Following the discussion of various options and upon a motion from Gordon Draper and seconded by John Eaters, it was approved by unanimous vote that: RESOLVED, to install two no parking R-8-3 signs on westbound (both north and south side) of Crandon Street 30 feet west of Henry Ruff Road and install two no parking R-8-3 signs on eastbound (both north and south side) of Grandon Street east of Henry Ruff Road. Agenda Item 3 (update): A review of this area by Sgt. Gibbs of the four "no parking" signs that were installed at Gmndon and Henry Ruff revealed that supplement signs are needed. Following the brief discussion on the proper placement of the signs and upon a motion from Gordon Draper and seconded by John Eaters, it was approved by unanimous vote that: RESOLVED, to submit supplement TCO 13-6 to amend TCO13-5with `this side of sign" on the outbound side of the intersections. (Sgt Gibbs will consult during the installation of these signs.) Agenda Item 4: A review of hospital directional signs within the city. Todd Zilincik stated the present signage on the freeways (I-275 and I-96) and within the city is not sufficient to direct vehicle traffic m St. Mary Mercy Hospital. At issue is that during the 2014 I-96 construction and increased traffic on all surrounding roads, vehicle traffic would have a difficult time locating the hospital. Todd stated that he represents the city during construction meetings with MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) and he believes that temporary signs will be used during construction; he will continue to state the city's concerns. Also, Todd is meeting later in July with representative from St Mary Mercy Hospital to discuss this issue. No further action at this time; this will be an ongoing issue. RESOLVED, that the meeting he adjourned at 8:50 pm. NEXT MEETING: August 8, 2013, at City Hall Minutes respectively taken and submitted by Jim Policelli.