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Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 03/07/2001 RECEIVED IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, Date DI 10 ° MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR By ke. Time 0:3C THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF MARCH 7,2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Vann Brad Altman - excused John Burrus Ronnie Awtry- excused Tim Hertel Henry Oliver- excused Elaine Bourgoin Lt. Karl Lillie Clyde Williford Jody Wade Joe Clement Al Sutko Forrest Ward Jr. Davis Powell EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT MSgt. Jim Zillweger Councilor Dan Shine VISITORS The March meeting and workshop of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission was called to order by Chairman Jody Wade at 10:00 A.M. Lt. Karl Lillie gave the invocation. Page 1 Chairman Wade welcomed the commission members to the first workshop for the commission. The commission addressed the list of discussion items and assigned committees to work on each project for the year. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. School Zone Safety A. Safety Patrol Coordinator Training Trooper Joe Clement explained that there is a need for training for the coordinators at each campus to ensure that the patrol participants are taught the proper safety techniques, proper care of their equipment, obtaining parental permission cards, and proper clerical procedures to maintain the program. There is an average of 15 students per campus and 20 campuses within the program. The commission also discussed the possibility of offering incentives for the schools with the best results. Trooper Clement, Don Vann,Patsy Walls, and Rick Culler will work with the various campuses for additional training and evaluation. B. Public Service Announcements on school zone safety. Added as an agenda item for the April meeting. 2. Residential Speeding A. Speed Alert Trailer Chairman Wade addressed the need for the trailers that would show the posted limit and the actual speed of the passing motorist. The trailers would serve as a reminder in school zones of the reduced speed limits and could also be used in construction areas or high volume accident areas when needed. Chairman Wade suggested the commission be proactive in approaching the council for partial funding and also the possibility of having a fundraiser to help with the cost. John Burrus offered information on a different type of sign that also notifies the motorist of their actual speed. John Burrus,Joe Clement,Jody Wade, and Karl Lillie will work on possible recommendations for the funding and equipment best suited for the project. The committee will also address the image that city employees portray within the community and suggest that this be addressed in the city safety meetings. B. Public Service Announcements on residential speeding. Added as an agenda item for the April meeting. 3. Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Trooper Joe Clement and Patsy Walls are currently presenting programs at various schools addressing this topic. They will also check on the schools using films within their curriculum and the PTA's to help promote the issue. Trooper Joe Clement and Patsy Walls will serve as the committee to work on this project. Page 2 4. Red Light Violations The commission agreed the most effective tool would be additional enforcement. The commission also acknowledged the shortage of police officers and the demand that traffic violations puts on the officers on the street. John Burrus and Lt. Lillie will work on the possibility of other aids in addressing this problem. 5. Pending Legislative Actions Elaine Bourgoin offered letters for the commission's approval in support of several pending legislative items that would impact traffic safety within the area. The commission approved and Jody Wade signed the letters for mailing to various legislative members in support of the following items: Senate Bill 268 House Bill 794 House Bill 56 House Bill 1133 House Bill 620 6. Public Service Announcements on accident areas Added as an agenda item for the April meeting. 7. Preferred School Routes John Burrus advised the commission that as the studies are completed at each campus, he would like for the commission to review the proposed school routes prior to it being covered with the individual campus. The commission's support would be beneficial in promoting the programs. Commission members agreed that they would like to review the proposals in the future studies. 8. Public awareness and involvement in traffic safety issues. Added as an agenda item for the April meeting. 9. Review of the Commission By-laws and Ordinance Review of additional entities to the commission membership The commission suggested that three additional entities be added to enhance the overall effectiveness of the commission. Suggested entities are the Wichita County Sheriff's patrol department, the Transportation Industry (school transportation), and the Insurance Industry. The possibility of the quorum being changed would also need to be addressed. The commission also suggested that items J & K also be added back to Section 29-203. Elaine Bourgoin will arrange for the corrections to be made for submission to council. 10. Accident Traffic Enforcement Lt. Lillie explained how he schedules and manages the limited number of traffic officers to cover all areas of the city. The explanation satisfied members of the commission that the best possible use of the officer's time is being utilized and all areas of concern are being addressed. Page 3 Chairman Jody Wade moved the commission members into the normal agenda for the March meeting at 1:30. The financial report and minutes for the February meeting were approved as written. The accident statistics were circulated for review. City Traffic Report Nothing to report. State Traffic Report Mr. Tim Hertel reported that the bridge construction from Kemp to Fairway on Kell will begin soon. The interruption to traffic should be minimal. Unfinished Business 1. Item 00-04: Commission Workshop Item closed. 2. Item 01-01: Hill Request John Burrus reported that the stop bars have been painted on Castle at the intersection of Missile Rd. John Burrus reported that the signs are ready to be posted on the bicycle/pedestrian trail as soon as the plans are completed for the sidewalks and lighting. Elaine Bourgoin reported that the trees in the median of Missile Rd. have now been trimmed. Lt. Karl Lillie advised that the brick wall and the corner of Castle and Missile Rd. will be torn down in the near future. Trooper Joe Clement advised that the committee is still working on the safety seminars. Item to remain open. New Business None Items of Discussion Jody Wade suggested the commission take a look at the speed limits on East Scott. This will added as an agenda item for the April meeting. Page 4 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jody Wade Elaine Bourgoin e) Chairman Secretary/Treasurer Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT March Balance $ 6046.22 Total $ 6046.22 Page 5 NOTICE OF MEETING MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION DATE: APRIL 4, 2001 .. TIME: 1:30 P.M. LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM AGENDA: A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION C. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2001 E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF MARCH 7,2001 F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT H. COMMITTEE REPORTS I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ITEM 01-01: HILL REQUEST J. NEW BUSINESS 1. ITEM 01-02: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. ITEM 01-03: EAST SCOTT SPEED LIMITS 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