Sign debate disrupts committee meeting

A Gulf of Mexico Drive Signage Committee Meeting turned into a debate with two Key bicyclists Tuesday.

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson told Key residents Joe Moccia, the town-appointed bicycle pedestrian representative to the Sarasota Bicycle Advisory Board, and Paul Skversky that the meeting was not intended to debate the issue that they and other bicyclists have taken with the Florida Department of Transportation.

The FDOT recommended removal of 32 bicycle-safety signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

But Moccia interrupted the meeting several times to tell the committee he believes he wasn’t involved in the process that led to FDOT’s recommendation.

“I ask that you declare this process over and start over,” Moccia said.

Simpson, however, said the decision is up to the Town Commission regarding the sign issue. The commission will meet for a regular workshop at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.

Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].
 

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