Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 01/03/2001 RECEIVED II
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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By
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
JANUARY 3, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brad Altman Henry Oliver
John Burrus Don Vann - excused
Tim Hertel Ronnie Awtry
Elaine Bourgoin
Sgt. David Stout
Clyde Williford
Jody Wade
Joe Clement
Al Sutko
Forrest Ward Jr.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Dan Shine
MSgt. Jim Zillweger
VISITORS
Ruth Hill- Citizen
The January meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order by Chairman Jody Wade at 1:30 P.M.
Trooper Joe Clement gave the invocation.
Chairman Wade introduced and welcomed Mr. Forrest Ward Jr. as the
representative for District 2. Mr. Wade also welcomed Mrs. Ruth Hill as a visitor.
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The financial report and minutes for November were accepted and approved as
written.
The accident statistics were circulated for review. Elaine Bourgoin provided
statistics for tickets issued at the area of Fairway & Kell East& West. The numbers are
not comprehensive due to the way the tickets are issued using variables for the offense
location. However, the numbers indicate that officers are working the area for traffic
violations. John Burrus will run a three-year profile on accidents that have occurred in
that area for the February meeting.
City Traffic Report
Mr. John Burrus reported that the city departments are still recovering from the
winter weather replacing signs and poles. They estimate it will take another two weeks to
complete the recovery operation. The traffic department is also still evaluating the area of
Castle and Missile Road for viable options to improve safety in the area.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Clyde Williford advised that their department is still recovering from the
winter weather as well. They are doing damage assessments at this time. The overhead is
still running ahead of schedule even though they lost time due to the weather conditions.
Unfinished Business
Item 00-04: Commission Workshop
Commission voted to hold a workshop in the near future to address goals and
objectives for the year. John Burrus and Elaine Bourgoin will coordinate the items to be
addressed. Each commission member should give their requests to John or Elaine or bring
them to the February meeting for scheduling. Item to remain open.
Item 00-05: Fall Safety Patrol Activity
Trooper Joe Clement reported that the skate party for the safety patrol
students was cancelled due to the winter weather. The party can be rescheduled for
Wednesday,January 17,2001 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Skate Whirl on Jacksboro Hwy.
The arena is large enough to accommodate 400 children enabling the commission to hold
the party all on one night rather than splitting it up as done in the past. They will allow
drinks to be brought in. The commission approved the date to be rescheduled. Joe
Clement will make the necessary reservations and arrange for the drinks. John Burrus
will arrange for the ice. Elaine Bourgoin will secure the cups. Don Vann will notify the
different campuses. MSgt. Jim Zillweger will arrange for military volunteers to assist with
the party. Commission members were encouraged to attend to help with the party due to
the large number of children anticipated. Item to remain open.
New Business
None.
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Items of Discussion
Mrs. Ruth Hill addressed the commission on the area of Castle and Missile Rd.
where her daughter was recently killed in a traffic accident. Mrs. Hill explained the
demographics of the area and specified problems that effect the children that attend John
Tower Elementary School. Mrs. Hill explained that a/o December 2000, 700 children
attend that school and 243 children in the two-mile radius do not have transportation to
school. They either walk or ride their bicycles. Mrs. Hill requested the commission take a
look at the area to try to provide better safety measures for the children. She specifically
wishes to look at the possibility of trails, crosswalks,signs, sidewalks, and speed limits in
the area. Jody Wade advised Mrs. Hill that her request would be added to the February
meeting as an agenda item. Chairman Wade requested that John Burrus arrange a city
bus to take the commission members on a tour of the area during the February meeting to
become better acquainted with the requests being made and possible solutions. Trooper
Joe Clement also invited Mrs. Hill to attend one of the training sessions on safety that he
teaches in the various schools. The sessions are offered to all schools and taught by either
Trooper Clement or a city police officer. Mrs. Hill thanked the commission for their
considerations and will plan to attend the February meeting.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jody Wade Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
January Balance $ 5994 .39
2000 Interest + 351 .83
Skate Whirl Fall Patrol Party - 300 .00
Total $ 6046.22
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2001
TIME: 1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA: A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS
D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2001
E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2001
F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ITEM 00-04: COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2. ITEM 00-05: FALL SAFETY PATROL ACTIVITY
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ITEM 01-01: HILL REQUEST (Bus Tour)
K. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
L. ADJOURNMENT
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by
using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the
East parking lot on 6th St. entrance. Spanish language interpreters,
deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be
provided to any person requesting a special service with at least 24
hour notice. Please call the City Clerk' s office at 761-7409.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas, on the day of
, 20 , at o'clock (a.m. ) (p.m. ) .
City Clerk