Streets & Roads Commission

Streets and Roads Commission Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Commission members in attendance: Lynne Galletti, Mary Hushour, Luci Riegel, Mary Beth Obremski, Cindy Dunigan, Councilwoman Washabaugh I. Call to Order and Pledge - The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. II. Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes – Lucy Riegel motioned, Lynne Galletti seconded, unanimously approved. III. Council Liaison Report – Councilwoman Washabaugh stated that Friday, March 6th is Wear Red Proclamation Day. Everyone is asked to wear red in Mt. Airy to honor people who are serving our country. Councilmember Washabaugh also mentioned that March 30th is Vietnam Veterans welcome home day. This day commemorates men and women who serve. She also stated the Bruce Curley gave information in hopes of calming everyone’s fears about the Coronavirus. He gave resources that would help. Dr. Schewlt ‘s website Medcram will give helpful information. There is also an app called Prepare Me Carroll. The application will give you all up to date information for any emergency in the county and information about how to guard against the virus. These include washing hands, putting a barrier between you and someone coughing, and using hydrogen peroxide to clean surfaces. She also reported that they passed a text amendment to have a restaurant in Back Acre Ct. The recommend this go to the planning commission. They also agreed on the Vosloh Property will be zoned existing RE. There was a mistake made previously but it was recommended not to change the zoning. IV. Mayor/Staff Report – None V. Community Concerns/Citizen Comments None VI. Old Business a. Back Acre Circle Parking Issue – Cindy Dunigan completed a study on Wednesday and noticed that in front of the dance studio there was a car parked in front with blinking lights in order to deter parking in front of the business on the street. She mentioned that there was also a very large truck parked on the street a little further down which caused traffic to have to pull around it, this caused a blind spot for drivers. Action: We are waiting for the report from Chief Reitz b. Speed and Traffic Studies – Chair Lynne Galletti went over the traffic study reports from Chief Reitz. The focus of the report was on Prospect. Commission member Lucy Riegel reported that there has been an increased police presence on prospect. She feels this will aide in keeping down speeds in the area. Lynne 1  Galletti stated that they use these reports to see if a high percentage of people are going over posted speeds. The latest report shows that Ridge Ave E/B is an area of concern. Leafy Hollow by the school is also an area of concern. We will ask Chief Reitz to revisit the speed on this road. Commission member Lucy Riegel asked if the speed limit drops after the school. . We also need to add a speed survey to Merridale and Flower Ave. Commission member Cindy Dunigan wanted to have one in the neighborhood of Nottingham but didn’t have a specific location. She will get with the HOA and get back to us with a location. The question was also raised who is in charge of Watersville Road leading to Nottingham. Action: Cindy Dunigan will ask for HOA for info and email the location. c. Requests for Temporary or Permanent on-street parking –Councilman Washabaugh presented this to the council and they were fine with the form. It was suggested that the form be available at Town Hall and be placed on the website. The question was also asked who will handle the forms. Action : Councilwoman Washabaugh will follow up on where the form will be available and the process on how it will be handled. d. Route 27 speed limit – Councilwoman Washabaugh stated that the study is due by the end of the month and that she hadn’t heard from the Chief of Police. Action: hear findings from Chief of Police. e. South Main Street - Councilwoman Washabaugh explained that eventually this area will be changing due to future development at the Pizza Hut site – this Commission needs to be proactive and be at the Planning and Zoning meetings. We could do studies before it is brought to the commission, make the developer make the changes to the roads, they can add a step so that the streets and roads can review the traffic. She stated that the Streets and Roads needs to stay on top of the impact to the town. She pointed out that the issues that arose on Back Acre may have been avoided if Streets and Roads was part of the initial discussion prior to development. Action: Councilman Washabaugh will talk to Mayor Rockinberg and town staff to see where Streets and Roads can get into the discussion of new projects in the town- To possibly have new plans come through Streets and Roads for input before planning and Zoning. f. Fairwood and Main Street-Councilman Washabaugh stated that town engineer Barney Quinn said that this isn’t a bus stop where they are stopping at now. They need to stop at the correct location. Action: Need an update from Barney Quinn g. Windy Knoll pothole- This needs to be removed because it isn’t our pothole. Action: Taken off Agenda VII. New Business a. Stop Sign Conestoga Ct. John Breeding responded to Councilman Washabaugh that the town is trying to install a stop sign at 1211 Conestoga Court. b. Turn signal needed at 27-Turn signal at 27-Only the state can make changes. State responded with signs to give direction to drivers for an alternate route. 2  c. Twin Arch and Century Drive-Twin Arch and Century Drive-Lynne Galletti will work with Councilman Washabaugh on this. d. Traffic Study Needed-There is a need for a speed study on Leafy Hollow in the Twin Ridge Development. e. Traffic Study Needed-East Ridgeville Blvd. across from Woodenbridge Lane Eastbound, Traffic Study needed here, Lynne Galletti will check. f. Citizen Requests Through the Town Web Site – No New Requested through the website. G, Secretary for Streets and Roads- Lucy Riegel nominated Mary Beth Obremski to be the new secretary, Mary Hushour seconded, unanimously approved. VIII. ADJOURNMENT-Respectfully Submitted by, Mary Beth Obremski at 8:30pm (filling in for Secretary) next meeting date to be determined 3