Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 10/05/2011MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
October 5, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Charlie Byars
Phil Golden
Charles Grady
Stan Horton
Karl Lillie
Laney Oliver
Dennis Marquardt
Clyde Williford
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Annetta Pope- Councilor- At- Large
David Rhomer Tx Dot
Chris McDonald (SAFB)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
David Brock (Excused)
Tim Hertel (Excused)
Toby Catlin (Excused)
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Stan Horton called the October 5th meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
The minutes were approved after revision for September 2011.
The financial report for October was presented by Stan Horton. Balance is $0.00.
Accident Statistics:
Karl Lillie of WFPD advised the total crashes for September were 276 of which 68
were injury accidents. There have been 7 fatalities for 2011. A new class of 10 -81
operators have graduated and these officers will be concentrating on DWI arrest. Also,
there have been 70 accidents to date that alcohol was involved and 134 DWI arrests made
to date.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp advised all projects are all about the same but in different stages.
1. The LED change out on Broad Street was completed. Holiday
Street should be finished within the week.
2. Intersection of Barnett and Southwest Parkway has a new systems
update. It will be operated with radar to eliminate shadows that
may cause false triggers. This system will also detect bikes and has
the new state of the art ADA system. This will increase the traffic
flow making it much more efficient.
State Traffic Report
David Rhomer advised of the following:
1. Windthorst Rd overpass will be letting in 2012.
2. Archer City Highway and Professional Dr. will be realigned in
2013.
3. Intersection of 287 and 281 will be seeing some upgrades in high
mast lighting. They have become brittle over time and need to be
replaced.
Committee Reports
1. "Safe Routes to School ": Mark Beauchamp advised no change at
this time other than they are trying to add another school in the
future. Washington Jackson, Crocket, and Fowler are being
targeted at this time for this program.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
1. The new DWI awareness sign that Mark Beauchamp created looks like a speed
limit sign that read" .08 Please Don't Drink and Drive." These signs will be used
a city functions for now. The TSC is interested in any feedback on these new
signs.
2. Nomination of officers: Mark Beauchamp nominated Dennis Marquardt as
Chair and Charles Grady as Co- Chair. The nomination was seconded by Karl
Lillie. A vote was cast and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Mark Beauchamp advised we should start our publications for the 2012 Bicycle
Rodeo.
Items of Discussion: None
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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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1(Go lde n AHorton
Chairman Secretary /Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
October Balance $ -0-
Expenditures $ -0-
Total $ -0-
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety
will be kept on file for future reference.
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