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MINUTES OF THE 827 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 827 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
on Thursday, September 11, 2025; it was called to order by Chairperson Jim Policelli at 7:34 p.m.
PRESENT: Jim Policelli, Jim Keller, Yara Racine, Gordon St. John, Tom Wrenbeck, John Katers, Sgt.
Paul Walters of the LPD Traffic Bureau
ABSENT: Rebekah Farabaugh, City of Livonia Engineer Todd Zilincik
VISITORS: Liviu Lacoban
Agenda Item 1: August Minutes
The minutes from the August 12, 2025 Meeting were presented. A motion for approval as presented,
was made by Commissioner Wrenbeck, and with support from Commissioner Katers it was approved
unanimously that
25-422 RESOLVED, the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting were
approved as written.
Agenda Item 2: No outlet sign request for Broadmoor Court at Farmington Road
Resident stated that Broadmoor Court at Farmington Road is in need of a “No Outlet” sign due to traffic
potentially attempting to cut through to discover it is a loop around street. Thereafter, a motion was
made to install a “No Outlet” sign (W14-2) on the South side of Broadmoor Court, facing Farmington
Road, as close as it is deemed safe to Farmington Road, as to not obstruct traffic. The motion was
made by Commissioner Wrenbeck with support from Commissioner Keller. Thereafter, it was voted up
on unanimously that
25-423 RESOLVED, to install a “No Outlet” sign (W14-2) on the South side of
Broadmoor Court, facing Farmington Road, as close as it is deemed safe to
Farmington Road, as to not obstruct traffic.
Agenda Item 3: Debra Court/Joy Road Intersection “Stop Sign” Complaint
Nearby the residence of 8829 Debra Court, a complaint was made that the current stop sign is not
placed correction. Additionally, a privacy fence and overgrown landscaping obscure the intersection of
Debra Court and Joy Road and have caused drivers to almost hit pedestrians. Sgt. Walters was in
contact with Engineering and DPW to have those items corrected.
Agenda Item 4: Speeding Complaint in Castle Gardens, Specifically at Eckles and Ross Streets
Councilman Donovic forwarded an email stating that a resident in the Castle Gardens subdivision has
experienced near collisions due to speeding traffic and drivers not paying attention. Sgt. Walters noted
the area has an influx of traffic during the morning and evening rush hours and also during school pickup
and drop-off times. The individual was invited to the commission meeting to get more information. Sgt.
Walters will direct enforcement efforts in the area when resources are able.
No further agenda items
Updates and Comments:
Follow up to email for traffic enforcement in the Angling and 7/8 Mile areas: Sgt. Walters noted
that the timeframe for the speeding offenses tend to be during the morning and afternoon pickup
times, from the school on 8 Mile and Grand River. On several occasions throughout this summer
and last summer, the speed trailer has been at the location. Further, enforcement from the
officers isn’t always possible. On this matter, no further action will take place at this time.
Ladywood Street yield sign and speeders: Resident has been invited multiple times to a Traffic
Commission meeting to state concerns. At the present time, no further action will be taken.
An email was sent regarding the recent changes with pavement markings on Levan Road at
Hoover Elementary School. The individual who sent the email was requesting a rapid, flashing
beacon (RFB sign) in light of the improvements made to the area just recently. Such a device will
not be added. Sgt. Walters shared the reasoning behind the changes and the work put into the
area. No changes or further action will be taken on this particular complaint at this time.
Sgt. Walters recently received traffic data from Harrison Street from 5 Mile down to Jamison with
2,000 cars per day and over 14 days of collection. Within these parameters, 30,000 vehicles
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traveled this specific stretch. Speeds were anywhere from 23 to 29 MPH and the 85 percentile
was 29 MPH. Sgt. Noted that he will direct enforcement efforts to the area when able.
Open Forum:
Chairman Policelli noted that for the October Commission meeting, there had been a request to
change the date or venue of the meeting. The consensus of the Commission was to cancel the
October meeting and resume the normal Commission meeting time and date in November.
Upgrades to the Levan and 5 Mile traffic signal, as well as the signal at Newburgh and Lyndon,
are scheduled to be upgraded.
Sgt. Walters noted that the intersection of Henry Ruff and Lyndon may need some studies and
thoughts as he noted there is quite a bit of traffic both vehicle (and buses) and pedestrian coming
to and from the school.
Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn from Commissioner Katers and supported by Commissioner St.
John at 8:43 p.m.
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NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the 5 Floor Gallery of City Hall
Respectfully Submitted by: Jim Keller, Recording Secretary