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Safety Committee to investigate 20-second green light at SR 256 and Basil Road
Summary
A visitor asked the Safety Committee why the SR 256/Basil Road signal stays green for SR 256 for about 20 seconds; staff said the Street Department controls timing and the village administrator will investigate sensor and timing issues.
A visitor raised concerns about the timing of the traffic signal at SR 256 and Basil Road during the Safety Committee meeting on Feb. 23, 2026. Steve Kenney asked why the light stays green for SR 256 for only about 20 seconds, prompting staff to describe next steps.
Acting Chair Debbie Schaffner convened the meeting at 6:28 p.m.; committee member James Carroll was the other voting member present. Police Chief Bret Rogers said the Street Department handles signal timing, and Council Member Rick Foreman said he had spoken to the Street Department about installing a sensor for Basil Street but that the sensor has been disconnected. Village Administrator Matthew Nihiser said he would look into the matter.
Why it matters: Short green times at intersections can increase delays for drivers on the shorter-phase approach, affect traffic flow, and raise safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians. The committee did not make a policy change at the meeting, but asked staff to follow up.
What was said: Steve Kenney inquired about the 20-second green period for SR 256. Police Chief Bret Rogers indicated that the Street Department is responsible for the signal. Rick Foreman reported he had discussed adding a sensor along Basil Street with the Street Department but that the sensor had been disconnected; Matthew Nihiser, the village administrator, committed to investigating and reporting back.
Procedural note: Earlier in the meeting, Acting Chair Debbie Schaffner moved to approve the Nov. 24, 2025 meeting minutes; James Carroll seconded and the motion passed 2-0. With no other business, the committee adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Next step: The village administrator will look into the SR 256/Basil Road signal and report findings to the committee or staff; no timeline was specified during the meeting.
