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3 <br /> <br /> <br />Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />February 23, 2015 <br /> <br />APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: <br /> <br />Request for Reconsideration of Little Neck Bay Traffic Stop Signs: (continued) <br /> <br />Lloyd Gainsboro, Chairman of the Little Neck Bay Association indicated that for <br />many years, stop signs and speed bumps have been in Little Neck Bay to promote <br />the safety of its members and their guests. Due to a variety of objections, <br />including a complaint from the residents of 43 Tide Run, the speed bumps were <br />removed. <br /> <br />In addition to stop signs, the association has considered other speed calming <br />devices. Mr. Gainsboro stated the main desire of the area residents is speed <br />control, and to slow traffic at the three intersecting roads. After review of this <br />matter with the police department it was concluded the best process to control <br />traffic was to use stop signs and speed control signage. During the review of this <br />matter at an annual meeting, it was noted that only one resident of its 140 <br />members opposed to the installation of the stop signs on the three intersecting <br />streets on Tide Run. <br /> <br />It was also disclosed the standard method of controlling safety and speed in the <br />New Seabury Villages is through stop signs, speed control signs and private <br />access gates. Mr. Gainsboro distributed a compilation of events reviewed by the <br />Little Neck Bay Association with respect to this regard. Mr. Gainsboro <br />respectfully requested this matter be closed and the existing approvals by the <br />Board of Selectmen re-confirmed. <br /> <br />Rodney Collins, Chief of Police presented photographs of the intersections of <br />discussion. It was disclosed the stop signs are legal conforming to the Manual of <br />Traffic Control devices. The traffic signage is installed and enforceable by the <br />Police Department in accordance to Chapter 90, §18. Chief Collins indicated that <br />he was not aware that Attorney Fitch did not receive notification of the January 5, <br />2015 meeting, and agreed that Attorney Fitch should have the opportunity to be <br />heard. <br /> <br />Chief Collins indicated in review of this matter and based on the information and <br />data gathered there is no reason for the Board to deny the request of the Little <br />Neck Bay Association unless there is additional information to be heard. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />