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Resident urges action after repeated stop‑sign violations near Shoregate parking lot; police to increase monitoring
Summary
A Ward 3 resident told the council that drivers regularly run stop signs and speed on Fairway Boulevard near the Shoregate parking lot, posing a hazard to children; Police Chief Rob Debermeyer said officers will increase patrols and the department can deploy a monitored traffic box in spring to collect data.
At the Willowick City Council public comment period, resident Roseanne Dvincenzo urged officials to address persistent stop‑sign violations and speeding on Fairway Boulevard near the Shoregate shopping area, saying the problem endangers children living nearby.
Dvincenzo, who identified herself as a Fairway Boulevard resident, said drivers entering and exiting the Shoregate parking area frequently ignore stop signs and travel at high speed. She told council members, “It’s bad. … I’m really concerned about those kids.”
Police response and next steps Police Chief Rob Debermeyer acknowledged the concern during the council’s response and said the department would increase patrols in the area. Council staff also noted a traffic monitoring "box" that can be deployed in spring to record traffic flow and speeds for further analysis.
Why it matters: Repeated traffic violations at an entrance used by pedestrians and nearby families raise immediate safety concerns for residents and could prompt enforcement, signage changes or engineering reviews.
Council action: No formal motion was made; the chief’s commitment to increased patrols and the planned use of a traffic monitoring device represent staff-level follow-up rather than a council directive.
Resident quote: Roseanne Dvincenzo (Ward 3 resident) — “There is a serious problem with the stop sign being wrong constantly. Just this morning, I made it twice for 2 cars that didn't need right through the port and leave the park in my driveway.”
Next steps: The police department will deploy increased patrols and consider placement of a traffic-monitoring box in spring to gather data that could inform possible enforcement or traffic‑engineering responses.
