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Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 11/07/2001 %Yw RECEIVED IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Date 0 \-b3 - MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR By _ Time B THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF NOVEMBER 7,2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Al Sutko Henry Oliver John Burrus Forrest Ward Jr. Tim Hertel Jody Wade - excused Clyde Williford Tom Walls Elaine Bourgoin Ken Parker Ronnie Awtry Joe Clement Don Vann Brad Altman Sgt. Brad Hardin EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT MSgt.Jim Zillweger Councilor Linda Ammons VISITORS Mike Kelly Kay Hayes Felipe Hernandez The November meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission was called to order by Co Chairman Brad Altman at 1:30 P.M. Trooper Joe Clement gave the invocation. Page 1 Co Chairman Altman welcomed the new members and guests. Kay Hayes,Felipe Hernandez, and Mike Kelly were welcomed as visitors. The financial report and minutes for the October meeting were approved as written. The accident statistics were circulated for review. City Traffic Report John Burrus reported that 12th, 13th. and 14th streets have now been converted to two way traffic. No problems so far. State Traffic Report Tim Hertel reported the Kell project is approximately 40% complete. The project should be completed by spring of 2003. The Hike and Bike trail from Jaycee Park to Lake Wichita dam is almost complete. Unfinished Business Item 01-02: Public Service Announcements Elaine Bourgoin suggested that the commission consider sponsoring McGruff for public service announcements related to school and child safety issues. Artie Woods (McGruff) and Trooper Joe Clement do a lot of different programs targeting child safety and are willing to do PSAs on Channel 11. Jerry Vandiver with the Public Information office is willing to run the spots but it must be sponsored by the commission. Commission members voted to sponsor the program. Mr. Ken Parker will also check with the school system information officer regarding running the same programs on the school channel. Item to remain open. Item 01-04: Speedway/Harrison Traffic Controls John Burrus reported that they are still waiting on the software needed to perform the traffic study. Item to remain open. Item 01-07: Safety Patrol Incentives/Training Trooper Joe Clement recommended that for the upcoming school year the incentives should be changed for the safety patrol program. Trooper Clement advised the commission that Jody Wade has agreed to provide a limo as transportation to a pizza party for the first place winner. Commission members voted to accept the recommendation. Trooper Clement also advised the commission that training is being offered to each campus. Item closed. Page 2 New Business Item 01-11: Kellygreen Request Mr. Felipe Hernandez and Mrs. Kay Hayes advised the commission of a problem in their cul-de-sac around the island. Part of the curb around the island has been painted red and the rest has been painted white. Tickets have been issued when cars have parked beside the red area. Mrs. Hayes advised that there has never been a problem regarding parking until the curb was painted red. Mr. Mike Kelly advised that there is a problem with the parking when he is not able to get out of his driveway when cars are parked where the curb is now painted red. He advised that his wife has called the police on one occasion when someone was parked in the no parking area. Mr. Hernandez and the rest of the neighbors on the cul-de-sac do not feel that the area should have red curb. They do not feel that there is a traffic problem or emergency access problem to warrant the red curb. Mr. Burrus explained that he has measured the area. The legal requirement is that there be no less than 15 feet travel area. When cars are parked on both sides of the street there is only 10 1/2 feet from tire to tire of travel area. Co Chairman Altman suggested the commission voice their opinions regarding the matter after looking at the area and hearing the resident's comments. Mr. Clyde Williford advised the commission that he would recommend leaving the curbs painted as they exist. But he suggested that a no parking sign be erected to meet the parking signage requirements. The commission agreed that a sign should be installed understanding that the sign will detract from the aesthetics of the area. Mrs. Bourgoin advised the commission that she researched the ordinances involved and found that the layout of the driveways does not conform to the requirements of distance between drives. Also considering the distances for the travel area, the whole island should be painted red to conform to standards. Mrs. Bourgoin stated that she tried to make her decision as if she lived on the street and feels that if she had visitors she would not want them to have to park a block away. Considering that Mr. Kelly is the only person is really affected by the parking on the island side of the cul-de-sac, she recommends that the curb in that space be left red to alleviate the problem for Mr. Kelly. However, she recommended that the "No Parking" signage be painted on top of the red curb rather than installing a vertical sign. Mrs. Bourgoin explained that her recommendation might not be the answer that the residents wished to hear, but the solution would alleviate the problems that exist while conforming to standards set forth by the ordinance. Commission members voted to accept Mrs. Bourgoin's recommendation and Mr. Burrus advised that he would arrange for the painting to be completed. Mr. Altman thanked Mr. Kelly, Mrs. Hayes, and Mr. Hernandez for bringing the issue to the commission and expressed his hope that the matter will be resolved. Item closed. Page 3 Item 01-12: Election of Officers The nomination committee was comprised of Mr. Clyde Williford, Brad Altman, and Tom Walls. Mr. Williford made the nomination for chairman as Mr. Jody Wade, Mr. John Burrus, or Mr. Henry Oliver. The nominations for co-chairman were Mr. Tom Walls,Mr. Don Vann,or Mr. Tim Hertel. By unanimous vote, Mr.Jody Wade was elected as chairman and Mr. Tim Hertel as co-chairman for 2002. Item closed. Item 01-13: Radar Trailer Mr. Burrus advised that a basic kit with a trailer retailed for $5995.00. He is trying to get a price for the basic kit and have the trailer built by city employees. Item to remain open. Item 01-14: Fall Safety Patrol Activity Mrs. Bourgoin advised that SkateWhirl as been booked for Tuesday, December 11,2001 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Assignments were made for Mr. Burrus to secure the ice,Trooper Clement to arrange for the drinks, Mr. Bourgoin for the cups and reminders to each member, MSgt. Zillweger for Sheppard Air Force Base volunteers, and Sgt. Brad Hardin to arrange for officers to help with the traffic. Mrs. Bourgoin encouraged members to attend to help supervise the skaters. Item to remain open. Items of Discussion Co-chairman Altman reminded members that there will not be a December commission meeting. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, s n 1)r1 1�. ..).,u.x_ - .. • Jody Wade N Elaine Bourgoin Chairman Secretary/Treasurer Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission Page 4 WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT December Balance $ 5796.22 2001 Interest +287 .24 Safety Patrol Equipment -445. 62 Skate Whirl Patrol Fall Party -300 .00 Total $ 5337.84 Page 5 NOTICE OF MEETING MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 2, 2002 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 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2001 E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2001 F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT H. COMMITTEE REPORTS I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ITEM 01-02: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. ITEM 01-04: SPEEDWAY/HARRISON TRAFFIC CONTROLS 3. ITEM 01-13: RADAR TRAILER 4. ITEM 01-14: FALL SAFETY PATROL ACTIVITY J. NEW BUSINESS 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 •