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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-08 rd MINUTES OF THE 823 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION rdth The 823 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall on Thursday, May 8, 2025; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at 7:33 p.m. PRESENT: Jim Policelli, Yara Racine, Tom Wrenbeck, John Katers, Jim Keller,Gordon St. John, Sgt. Paul Walters of the LPD Traffic Bureau and City Engineer Todd Zilincik ABSENT: Rebekah Farabaugh VISITORS: Mike Testa, Theresa Killingbeck, Jim Taylor, and Renee Grubbs Agenda Item 1: February Minutes The minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting were reviewed. A motion to approve April minutes as written was offered by Commissioner Katers with support from Chairman Policelli. It was voted upon unanimously that 25-412 RESOLVED, the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved as written Agenda Item 2: Parking on Beatrice Street (south of 8 mile Rd) Renee Grubbs, who lives at 30513 Beatrice, previously visited the Commission to get a decades old Traffic Control Order (TCO) rescinded for “No Parking” on Beatrice St. Since last months meeting, both parties have reached an agreement so that Renee can park on the street near her residence, and the Tree company can enter and exit without obstruction. The current TCO begins north of 20153 Beatrice, states “No Parking, Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 7 PM”. All area neighbors are in support of the change. A motion was made to rescind TCO on the west side of Beatrice from 1978, which was for no parking from 8 mile to the Home at 20507 Beatrice. The motion was made by commissioner Katers and supported by Commissioner Wrenbeck it was voted upon unanimously that 25-413 RESOLVED, TCO from 20507 Beatrice originating in 1978 has been rescinded Thereafter, Commissioner Katers made a motion to add “No parking” sign with supplement “M-F 8AM to 7PM” (R-8-3) beginning at the southern limit of the property line at 20513 Beatrice on the west side of the street and ending at the proper line of 20507 Beatrice on the west side of the street. Furthermore, supplement reading “Begin” and “End” at each respective location. The motion was supported by commissioner Wrenbeck. It was voted upon unanimously that 25-414 RESOLVED, add “No parking” sign with supplement “M-F 8AM to 7PM” (R-8-3) beginning at the southern limit of the property line at 20513 Beatrice on the west side of the street and ending at the proper line of 20507 Beatrice on the west side of the street. Furthermore, supplement reading “Begin” and “End” at each respective location. Agenda Item 3: Speeding and Traffic Concerns at Ann Arbor Trail/Ann Arbor Rd/Hix Rd Resident Jim Taylor visited the commission meeting to inform everyone about his concerns with excessive truck traffic, presumably due to the area construction at the Hines Drive bridge. It was noted the road was resurfaced a couple years back and he is concerned with it becoming destroyed again due to the volume of construction and semi traffic. There is a lot of vehicle traffic and in many cases he and others have observed speeders and other lack of courtesy of motorists. Sgt. noted that the Traffic bureau will place the speed box trailer in the vicinity, and also will add the area to the Police Dept. enforcement detail. Agenda Item 4: Update on the Levan Road/Hoover School Crosswalk Project Todd noted that Livonia Public Schools have installed a new LED light in the crosswalk and that the illumination is much better. Tentatively, the painting of the street in the affected area will commence on May 27 with temporary detours. This is expected to last one day, and is weather permitting. All approved signage has been installed by the City of Livonia sign shop. Agenda Item 5: “No Turn on Red” Sign Changes on Newburgh/Schoolcraft Roads Commissioner Katers stated that the current “No Turn on Red” signs on both the northeast, and northwest corners of the North side of Schoolcraft Rd. should be upgraded for uniformity. After briefly discussing the matter, Commissioner Katers made a motion to remove and replace the current versions of the “No Turn on Red” signs on the North East and north west corners of Newburgh and Schoolcraft, and replace them with more current signs with red icon dot (R10-11). One shall be placed at the stop bar for Westbound Schoolcraft traffic that would be turning right, onto Northbound Newburgh. The second installation of the same sign shall be on the Northwest corner of Newburgh and Schoolcraft facing the westbound traffic, so as to not obstruct views and to serve as a secondary warning. Both newly installed signs should also have reflective white tape on their posts. With support from Commissioner Racine, upon a unanimous vote it was 25-415 RESOLVED, to remove and replace the current versions of the “No Turn on Red” signs on the Northeast and Northwest corners of Newburgh and Schoolcraft, and replace them with more current signs with red icon dot (R10-11). One shall be placed at the stop bar for Westbound Schoolcraft traffic that would be turning right, onto Northbound Newburgh. The second installation of the same sign shall be on the Northwest corner of Newburgh and Schoolcraft facing the westbound traffic, so as to not obstruct views and to serve as a secondary warning. Both newly installed signs should also have reflective white tape on their posts. Open Forum - No further business or comments. Motion to Adjourn – The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm. th NEXT MEETING: Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall Respectfully Submitted by: Jim Keller, Recording Secretary