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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_01_13 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUaES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMI`1'1'hE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1987, AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST RD. , MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. PRESENT: Martin Zavell, Chairman Richard Mari, Committeeman Edward F.X. Ryan, Jr. , Committeeman Leslie Schlom, Committeeman ALSO PRESENT: Steven Altieri, Town Administrator Thomas Amlicke, Town Councilman Charles Baumblatt, Police Chief EXCUSED: Anthony Math, Committeeman The chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. . Chief Baumblatt requested that he receive a copy of the agenda and minutes before each meeting. Approval of Minutes On a motion from Martin Zavell, seconded by Leslie Schlom and carried, the minutes of November 18, 1986 were approved as written. Howell Park Paul Hoffman, president of the Howell Park Association, stated that those in the association will base their traffic requests on the recommendations of the Police Commissioner and the expertise of the committee. The association is willing to see how the stop signs which have been installed on the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and the traffic committee work out. Mr. Mari pointed out that the committee is always willing to listen to further requests on a particular area and that the association is welcome to come back and address the traffic committee should the stop signs which have been installed fail to alleviate the problem. Traffic Light - Forest Ave. and Weaver St. Florence Henry of 765 Forest Ave. addressed the committee. She stated that she would like to know the status of the traffic light. Mr. Zavell asked Steve Altieri to address this. Mr. Altieri stated that the State Department of Transportation notified the Town Administrators office that the summer of 1987 is the projected starting date for the project. The committee was disappointed by the absence of plans at this meeting. Mr. Altieri assured the committee that the plans will be available at the next meeting. Chief Baumblatt suggested that the traffic committee should address the following recommendations made by the Police Department: 1. Four way stop for pedestrian crossing when the walk signal is activated. 2. No turn on red - school days on all four corners. 3. Tree should be trimmed at the site of 700 Forest Ave. Ann Ritz of Forest Avenue asked the committee if the State DOT will necessarily accept their recommendation of the four way stop for pedestrian crossing. Mr. Altieri stated that the State DOT is not mandated to accept the recommendations of the Town, but, under normal conditions, they do accept such recommendations as long as the cost is not prohibitive. Richard Mari stated that he believes a light signal mounted on a telephone pole north of the intersection should be installed so that southbound traffic will be given twice the sight line. Town.of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee January 13, 1987 Page 2 Traffic Light - Forest Ave. and Weaver St. (cont.) It was agreed that once the plans are available, the committee will know if this is in the plans. Jeff Weiner of 733 Forest Avenue stated that he understood that the signal was approved one year ago and was to be installed last Spring. Several other residents of Forest Avenue expressed their concern regarding the delay in installing the traffic light. Mr. Altieri explained that the State had been asked to look over this intersection once again and they agreed with the installation of the traffic signal. At this point, the State has awarded the contract. Intersection - Ellsworth Rd. and Hickory Grove Dr. Since Mr. Mari has not as yet been able to contact the resident at this intersection, it was agreed that he will do so by the next meeting and report back to the committee. It was agreed to put this on the agenda for the next meeting. Update - Traffic Control Plans for Closing Weaver St. Bridge Chief Baumblatt reported that since Conrail had run into a bridge repair problem in Harrison, it delayed the start of the repair of the Weaver St. bridge. The reports indicate that repairs will begin this summer. The Chief stated that signs with alternate routes can be erected, but as a rule, traffic finds its own way. Mr. Hoffman of Howell Park asked the duration of the contract which will actually close the bridge. Steve Altieri reported the time as nine months. Mr. Hoffman asked if there was a bonus incentive in the contract for finishing ahead of schedule. Mr. Altieri did not know, but has been assured that all material will be on site before the bridge is closed. Mr. Ryan stated his concern regarding the safety of the pedestrian bridge to be erected. Mr. Altieri stated that he assumed the bridge would be similar to the one erected in Harrison which was a steel cage and quite safe. Mr. Ryan requested that Mr. Altieri check into the pedestrian bridge to assure that it will be the same as the one erected in Harrison. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Ryan stated that the stairs from the Town parking lot to the Village lot were repaired very quickly. This was appreciated by the commuters. Mr. Altieri reported that the work was done by Tom Leddy's men from the Town Highway Dept. Chatsworth Ave. Intersection - Mr. Zavell stated that nothing has been done to correct the many problems which exist at this intersection. He stated that as a resident of the Town of Mamaroneck and a member of the Traffic Committee, he finds the problems of poor traffic flow and the existence of trailers still on Murray Ave. very frustrating. Steve Altieri stated that censors under the road should regulate the traffic flow. Further, since the State will not paint the necessary lines for the lanes, the Town will do so, but not until the project has been accepted by the Town. The Town will not accept the project until the difficulties are resolved at the intersection. Mr. Zavell requested that Mr. Altieri contact the State again re- garding this intersection. Myrtle Blvd. parking lot - Richard Mari asked if the meters were changed to short term meters as agreed to by this committee. Mr. Altieri reported that this has been done. • Town,,.of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee January 13, 1987 Page 3 Next Meeting Date and Adjournment - It was agreed that the next meeting date will be Tuesday, February 10, 1987 at 8:00 p.m. On a motion from Richard Mari, seconded by Leslie Schlom and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Cynthia Rocchio