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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-04 - Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes Minutes of a meeting of the Traffic Commission 06/04/2007 Village of Rye Brook 938 King St. Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Present: Commissioners Walter, Rednick, Ferraro, Blank, Russo, Trustee Liaison Trustee Romano and Police Liaison Sergeant Davison. Absent: Chairman Appelbaum, Commissioners Brackman, Varbero. Convene Meeting: Meeting called to order by Commissioner Blank at 08:00 PM. Approval of Minutes: Motion made to accept the minutes of the 05/07/2007 Traffic Commission meeting as is by Commissioner Walter seconded by Commissioner Blank all in favor. Report to Commission: 1- The previously discussed seasonal no parking signs to be erected at Pine Ridge Park is on the agenda of the next Village Board meeting. Old Business: 1- Commission recommended a speed survey be conducted on Bellefair Blvd in response to the Bellefair Homeowners Associations request to have the speed limit reduced from 30 mph to 20 mph for safety reasons. 2- Commission recommended a speed survey be conducted on Betsy Brown Rd between King St and N Ridge St in response to residents complaints of speeding. 3- Commissioner Walter recommended that the debris of fallen trees and branches be removed from the north side of Westchester Ave along the area of Avon Circle. Rye Brook Highway Department notified of the recommendation on 06/19/2007 and instructed to contact Sgt Davison of their findings. 4- Recommendation on 02/08/2007 by Foreman Ron Romano of the Rye Brook Highway Department that the following 24 intersections do not currently have, but may need, stop signs. Sgt Davison instructed P.O. Hawkins in writing to survey these locations and return to him in writing his findings. P.O. Hawkins returned in writing his recommendation that 8 of the 24 intersections do require stop signs in his professional opinion. Sgt Davison checked the noted intersections and concurs with P.O. Hawkins findings. The eight intersections that the traffic commission are being asked to review are as follows: Parkwood PI at Lawridge Dr(yield sign be replaced by stop sign) Winthrop Dr at Berkley Dr Pine Ridge Rd at Mark Dr(stop sign on Mark Dr) Hunter Dr at Pine Ridge Rd (yield sign be replaced by stop sign) Hunter Dr at Latonia Rd Robins Roost at Meadowlark Rd Irenhyl Ave at Hillcrest Ave (presently a 2 way stop, should be an all way stop) Beacon Ln at Wilton Rd Commissioners present voted all in favor to have these stop signs erected as recommended by the survey of the Rye Brook Police Departments. New Business: 1-Mayor Rand and Police Chief Austin recommended that no parking signs be erected on the south side of Hillandale Rd. Signage to start at King St and continuing for approximately 100 ft until the bend in the road. This recommendation was made due to safety concerns for motorists driving around the bend of Hillandale Rd. The commissioners present voted all in favor of the recommendation. Meeting adjourned: Motion made by Commissioner Ferraro seconded by Commissioner Rednick at 08:40 pm. Next Meeting: July 9, 2007 at 8:00 pm.