20211216 - CSAC Minutes

CSAC MEETING--December 16, 2021-- MINUTES

ATTENDEES:

CSAC Members/ Liaisons:  Anastasia Bamberg, Sheila Brogan, Sgt. John Chuck, Charles S. Di Marco, Joyce Docktor, Mary Micale, Jane Remis, Councilmember Lorraine Reynolds, Barbara Sacks, Jane Shinozuka. { Village Engineer, Christopher J. Rutishauser, PE (CJR), was unable to attend meeting but submitted comments via e-mail as noted in BOLD}.

Others:  Julia Bruno, James Judge

OLD BUSINESS:

1)  Franklin Avenue Corridor-- (CJR: Review still in progress).

2)  Pedestrian/ Bike SRTS Grants-- (CJR: Still moving along. NV5 has submitted a project update to Engineering which is under review).

3)  CBDAC--No meeting in past month.

4)  SSATF-- No activities to report.

5)  West Glen Avenue Sidewalks-- ( CJR: North side sidewalks completed  between Alpine Terrace and North Monroe Street. Construction completed for 2021 season). CSAC noted the need to include funding in 2022 Capital Budget to continue the project.

6)  West Glen Avenue/ North Monroe Street Signal--(CJR: Construction of foundations being scheduled).

7)  Ped-Actuated Crossing Signal- West Glen Avenue/ Hillcrest Road-- (CJR: Pole foundations have been constructed).

8)  Smart Street NJ-- Approximately 12 banners are envisioned with two-sided displays preferred. A presentation to the Village Council in early 2022 was suggested by Councilmember Reynolds.

9)  Parking Guide/Map for BOE/ Rec Fields-- Ms. Micale is organizing a committee in January to advance this project. Nancy Bigos has expressed support and interest in the project.

NEW BUSINESS:

1)  Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program/ Grants from NJTPA-- The free assistance grants offered to communities was discussed. Suggestions for specific projects/grant applications should be sent to Engineering for consideration.

2)  Orchard School Access-HSA Suggestions--(CJR: Waiting for Fire Department review of ideas submitted by HSA. Concerns about emergency egress/ingress). Mr. Judge described the pattern of dog walkers/ pedestrians/others crossing through the school property via Orchard Place and Bel Air tennis courts. The suggestions included additional gate-controls to limit access particularly during school hours. No incidents have been reported. Ms. Brogan said Superintendent Gorman will discuss the matter with Orchard Principal, Ms. Ferrieri. Sgt. Chuck offered several options for gate control and noted existing security available at the school. CSAC concluded the concerns related to security rather than safety-related issues and suggested further deliberations be handled by BOE/ HSA/ Police and Engineering.

3)  Ms. Bruno discussed concerns regarding the intersection of Morningside and Hamilton Roads including high vehicle travel speeds, failure of drivers to complete a full stop at the existing STOP signs and unsafe driving practices at both wide-throat intersections of Morningside Road at Hamilton Road. Sgt. Chuck noted the results of four speed studies completed by the Police Department which did not show a pattern of high travel speeds and typical speeds closely in accordance with the posted speed limit. These two locations were a topic of discussion at the CSAC meetings of July 16, 2015, September 10, 2015 and October 15, 2015. At that time, the CSAC recommended consideration by the Engineering Division of channelization/traffic calming techniques with pavement markings better defining desired vehicle paths to help reduce speeds along the large radius curves and to shorten the length of crosswalks thereby reducing the areas for potential vehicle/pedestrian conflicts. The CSAC renewed its recommendation and now asks the Engineering Division to re-visit these locations and to report its conclusions and suggestions. 

4)  2022 CSAC Meeting Schedule was confirmed-- 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Garden Room at Village Hall.
 Dates are: 1/20; 2/17; 3/17; 4/21; 5/19; 6/16; 7/21; 8/18; 9/15; 10/20; 11/17; 12/15.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM in the Garden Room at Village Hall.