Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 08/01/2007MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Lt. Brad Hardin
Mark Beauchamp
Charles McMillan
Laney Oliver
Clyde Williford
David Brock
Elaine Bourgoin
OF
August 1, 2007
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Vann - unexcused
Jesse West - unexcused
Kevin Callahan - unexcused
Joe Clement - excused
Charlie Byars excused
Ryan Matthews - excused
Tim Turner - unexcused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Rick Hatcher
Mark Schaffer - SAFB
VISITORS
Mr. Bo Stahler — American National Bank
Mr. Roy Olsen — American National Bank
Peggy Navarro
Allen Navarro
Chairman Mark Beauchamp called the August meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:35 p.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
Chairman Beauchamp welcomed the guests at today's meeting.
The minutes and financial report for July were approved as written.
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Accident Statistics
Lt. Brad Hardin reviewed the top 10 accident locations with the commission. Lt.
Hardin reported that there were a total of 301 accidents for the month of June with
4 fatalities resulting from 56 injury accidents. There were 84 injuries involved and
76 hit and runs. July ended with 262 accidents with 38 injuries and no fatalities.
City Traffic Report
Chairman Beauchamp reported that the striping and painting project is still in
progress. The city is currently conducting traffic studies on Broad and Holliday to
study the traffic to estimate the changes that will need to be implemented when the
flyover opens. The Brook St. study was successful to save time on the traffic flow.
Currently the crews are getting ready for school — painting curbs, crosswalks, etc.
They have completed some changes at Fowler school to improve the parking areas.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel reported to the commission that the flyover project is still ahead of
schedule. TXDOT is currently working on a joint project with the City and State to
improve lighting at dark intersections to improve safety.
Unfinished Business
1. Item 07 -01: Solicitation Ordinance
Chairman Beauchamp reported that there have been some legal changes so
we will need to get back with legal to make sure we are still on the right path.
Item to remain open.
2. Item 07 -05: Safety Patrol Swim Party
Nothing to report at this time. Item to remain open.
3. Item 07 -06: Funeral Processions
Nothing to report at this time. Item to remain open.
New Business
None
Items of Discussion
Mr. Bo Stabler and Mr. Roy Olsen with the American National Bank on
Maplewood and Midwestern Parkway addressed the commission with the concerns
they have with traffic in their area. Mr. Stahler explained that due to the volume of
traffic, the layout of the area, and the speed of the traffic, employees and patrons
have problems entering or leaving the premise of the bank. Mr. Stabler asked the
commission to take a look at the area for any possible solution before someone is
hurt in an accident. Chairman Beauchamp advised that the concern would be
added to next month's agenda for further study and evaluation.
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Mr. and Mrs. Navarro addressed the commission regarding a traffic problem
in front of their home at Rivercrest and Seymour Rd. There is a traffic circle
directly in front of their home which creates blind spots and traffic confusion. Some
drivers do not know that they are supposed to go around the median and it is
creating a safety concern. The Navarros were asking the commission to take a look
at the area to see if anything can be done. Chairman Beauchamp advised this item
would also be added to next month's agenda.
The commission discussed ways that the members could help make a
difference in the number of accidents. The commission decided to form a committee
to take a look at the overall picture and come back to the commission with a
recommendation. Committee members will be Mark Beauchamp, David Brock,
Laney Oliver, and Lt. Brad Hardin.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:05 P.M.
Respectfopy submitted,
Mark Beauchamp Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
August Balance $ 2700.56
Total
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$ 2700.56
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: September 5, 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 August 2007
E. Minutes of the Meeting for Aug. 1, 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 -06: Ordinance for Funeral Processions
J. New Business
1. Item 07 -07: Maplewood & Midwestern Parkway
2. Item 07 -08: Rivercrest & Seymour Rd.
K. 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