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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
September 5, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Lt. Brad Hardin
Mark Beauchamp
Charles McMillan
Laney Oliver
Clyde Williford
Tim Turner
Elaine Bourgoin
Kevin Callahan
Charlie Byars
Ryan Matthews
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Schaffer - SAFB
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Vann - unexcused
Jesse West - unexcused
David Brock - unexcused
Joe Clement - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Rick Hatcher
VISITORS
A1C Jamie Neppl — Sheppard Air Force Base
Chairman Mark Beauchamp called the September meeting of the Wichita Falls
Traffic Safety Commission to order at 1:35 p.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
Chairman Beauchamp welcomed A1C Jamie Neppl from Sheppard Air Force Base
to today's meeting. Commission members introduced themselves.
The minutes and financial report for August were approved as written.
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Accident Statistics
Lt. Brad Hardin reported that there were a total of 296 accidents for the month. 50
injury accidents with 75 injuries. This year's report shows 9 fatalities for the year
a/o September 1, 2007.
City Traffic Report
Chairman Beauchamp reported that the striping and painting project is still in
progress. The Hotter `n Hell 100 went very smoothly this year. The planning and
preparations made a definite difference in the success of the ride.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel reported to the commission that the flyover grand opening
should be held in November. The event will be publicized when it is closer to time.
Unfinished Business
1. Item 07 -01: Solicitation Ordinance
Elaine Bourgoin reported that there is some new language in the legislative
changes which could impact the ordinance. Mrs. Bourgoin will get with the
legal department to determine if any changes are needed. Item to remain
open.
2. Item 07 -05: Safety Patrol Swim Party
Chairman Beauchamp had nothing to report at this time. Item to remain
open.
3. Item 07 -06: Funeral Processions
Lt. Hardin reported that Chief Bachman and City Manager Darren Leiker
have come to an agreement regarding the funeral processions. Item closed.
New Business
1. Item 07 -07: Maplewood & Midwestern Parkway
Chairman Beauchamp reported that a traffic study had been conducted since
the last meeting and that the report shows that the traffic turning compared
to the amount of traffic going straight is equal. There were only four
pedestrian crossings during the study. The city will be conducting another
study this month to determine if school traffic will impact the results. Item to
remain open.
2. Item 07 -08: Rivercrest at Seymour Rd.
Chairman Beauchamp advised that there is now a do not enter sign and
arrows painted on the street to direct traffic. If traffic is coming out of the
neighborhood, they must use the roundabout. Will conduct traffic study to
determine effectiveness. Item to remain open.
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Items of Discussion
Ryan Matthews questioned the turn lanes for the new Walmart on Southwest
Parkway. Mr. Hertel advised that the work is being done and financed by Walmart.
The only way TXDOT is involved is to make sure everything complies with state
requirements. The traffic signals are ordered and should be up by the grand
opening which is scheduled sometime the first of November.
Mr. Tim Turner explained to the commission that the new laws effecting the
school buses is causing somewhat of a problem. The child must live at least 2 miles
from school before they are allowed to ride the bus. However, some of the buses do
not have very many riders and there is plenty of room for other kids. We have first
and second graders walking 2 miles to school just because they are not quite far
enough. Children that young should not be walking by themselves for that distance.
Mr. Turner requested the commission to give thought to what might be done to
solve the problem.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Beauchamp Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
September Balance $ 2700.56
Total $ 2700.56
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: October 3, 2007
TIME: 1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: City Council Conference Room
AGENDA: A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Recognition of New Members & Guests
D. Financial report for September 2007
E. Minutes of the Meeting for Sept. 5, 2007
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
1. Item 07 -01: Solicitation Ordinance
2. Item 07 -05: Spring Patrol Party
Recommendations
3.Item 07 -07: Maplewood & Midwestern Parkway
4.Item 07 -08: Rivercrest & Seymour Rd.
J. Items of Discussion
L. Adjournment
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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