BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
HELD ON THURSDAY JULY 5th,
RE: QUEEN STREET AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN
At 6: 00 PM, the meeting was called to order by Chair Person Carol Mattegat. Also present were Commissioners Richard Simon, Robert Connors and Gerald Finnegan. Also present was Captain Rios and Chief Kehoe.
At 6: 05 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Connors to accept the recommendations, Al through A4 from the plan in compliance with existing Borough land use regulations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Finnegan and unanimously carried.
At 6: 08 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations, B 1 through B4 from the plan in compliance with existing Borough land use regulations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Mattegat and unanimously carried.
At 6: 10 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Finnegan to accept the recommendations, C 1 through C5 from the plan in compliance with existing Borough land use regulations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
At 6: 12 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Mattegat to accept the recommendations, C6 through C 12 from the plan in compliance with existing Borough land use regulations. Commissioner Connors wanted only trees trimmed as outlined in C8. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
At 6: 15 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations, C13 through C 15 in the plan in compliance with existing Borough land use regulations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Connors and carried unanimously.
At 6: 20 PM a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations, C16 in compliance with Borough land use regulations. Commissioner Finnegan cautioned widening the road due to increased speeding. Motion was seconded to include that plan shall also conform and follow the existing town ordinance and regulations for road/shoulder widths.
At 6: 23 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Connors to accept the recommendations, C17 through C20 in the plan in compliance with existing Borough land use regulations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Finnegan and unanimously carried.
At 6: 25 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations from Dl to evaluate the feasibility of a traffic light at this intersection. Otherwise leave the intersection intact. Motion seconded by Commissioner Finnegan and unanimously carried.
At 6:28 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Connors to accept the recommendations from E 1 as stated in the plan. Motion seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
At 6:30 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Connors that the island on Glover Ave. and Main St. not be altered or reconstructed. Commission agrees with larger tapered approach lanes on Glover Ave. approaching Main St. These recommendations in E2 shall conform to existing Borough and town regulations for road/shoulder widths. This subject area shall be revisited in six months. Motion seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
At 6:32 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Finnegan to accept the recommendations from F 1 through F3. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
At 6:34 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations of G 1. Motion seconded by Commissioner Connors and carried by unanimous vote.
At 6:38 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations from HI through H3. Motion seconded by Commissioner Finnegan and carried unanimously.
At 6:40 PM a motion was made was made by Commissioner Simon that Commission does not recommend any changes to parking stalls in front of Town Hall. Also Flagpole shall remain untouched and intact. Motion seconded by Commissioner Connors and carried unanimously.
At 6:42 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Simon to accept the recommendations from Kl and K2. Commissioner Finnegan seconded the motion which was unanimously carried.
At 6:44 PM, a motion was made from Commissioner Connors to accept the recommendations for LI to include a traffic enforcement units, new Intelligent traffic systems, Automated Speed Control Devices and Selective Enforcement Initiatives. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
At 6:46 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Connors to accept the recommendations for Ml. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Finnegan and unanimously carried.
At 6:50 PM, a motion was made by Commissioner Connors to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Simon and unanimously carried.
Submitted by: ___________________
Captain Joe Rios
For
Carol Mattegat, Chairman
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