Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 05/02/2007AIINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
TIIE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Elaine Bourr,oin
Clyde Williford
Charles McMillan
David Brock
Kevin Callal ;ui
Ryan Matth(-�N's
Charles Bya:
Tim Turner
Jesse West
Joe Clemen t
Don Vann
Laney Olive.-
Sgt. Leland', Vright
Tim Hertel
CIm
May 2, 2007
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brenda Chulleewah — received
resignation letter
RECEIVED INN
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
B Time
EX- OFFICII) MEMBERS PRESENT: EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor R"cl< Hatcher Mark Schaffer
VISITORS
Mr. John Burrus — Director of Traffic & Transportation for the City of
Wichita Falls
Chair roan Marl: Beauchamp called the May Traffic Safety Commission meeting to
order at 1:3t' Cmii.
Comi for Rick Hatcher offered the invocation.
Chair,nan Beauchamp welcomed visitor Mr. John Burrus, Director of Traffic and
Transportatioii for the City of Wichita Falls.
The Faancial report and minutes for the April meeting were approved as written.
Page 1
Accident Statistics
Sgt. f. clan d Wright advised the commission that April was a very busy month.
There were 275 accidents. 56 of those accidents involved injuries. 75 people were actually
injured. There were 45 hit and run accidents for the month and 3 fatality accidents.
City Traffic 'Ieport
Chairman Marl: Beauchamp advised the commission that the annual stripping
project will begin next week.
State Traffic Report
Mr. 7 im I- lertel advised that his department has now installed a 4 way stop at
Rathgeber aid Jacksboro. So far, it seems to be working. The department will keep an eye
on the area.
Unfinished Business
Item 05 -09: Northbound Overhead Traffic Concerns
Mr. Tim Ifertel reported that there will be a public meeting on May 3, 2007
regarding th-, changes that have been proposed for northbound traffic on 281/287. They
will be accepting comments for a period of time before a final decision is made. Chairman
Mark Beauc:� amp advised members that he will email the information to the commission
for their review. Item to remain open for comments.
Item 07 -01: Solicitation Ordinance
Chairman Alark Beauchamp advised the commission that he had met with
Mrs. Kris ff() wcroft with the city's legal department after the last meeting. Mr.
Beauchamp advised the commission that he had put together a list of issues that needed to
be addressee: to expedite the discussion and to make sure that all of the items were covered.
Mr. Beauchninp advised that each item would stand for a vote and then the next item
would be dis.ussed. Commission members agreed to address each item to submit to
council for c::anges or additions.
1. Defin: ions:
A. Trz.vel way- - Should be described as the portion of any Street or Highway
which is :resigned specifically for the movement of motor vehicles. This area does
not inclu Je curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
B. Medians — should be described as any area separating 2 lanes of travel that
are trave ing in opposite directions.
C. Curbs - should be described as the area or structure separating the travel way
from the :dge of the street or highway on either side of the roadway.
Moticii Yes Second_Yes_P Unanimous NP
2. Speed Pestrictions:
The c1-mmission voted unanimously that street side solicitation should only be
allowed on travel ways and medians of any street with a posted speed limit of 40 mph or
less.
Moticn Yes Second Yes P Unanimous NP
Page 2
3. Time Restrictions:
Members voted unanimously that street side solicitation should not be limited to
specific times due to factors such as daylight savings time. However, street side
solicitation should only be conducted during daylight hours or in well lighted areas.
Moticn_Yes Second Yes _P Unanimous NP
4. Age Restrictions:
Commission agreed that no one under the age of 16 should be allowed to
participate in street side solicitations.
Moticn_Yes_Second_Yes_P Unanimous NP
5: Location:
MemLars voted unanimously to suggest the wording be changed to read: "Street
side solicitation should only be allowed in locations within 300 feet of an intersection
controlled by a stop and go signalized intersection "...
Moticn_Yes Second_Yes_P Unanimous NP
6: Other Restrictions:
Memijers voted unanimously to require ANSI Class 2 vests to be worn during all
street side solicitation activities.
Moticn Yes Second Yes P Unanimous NP
The c )mmission agreed to submit the above changes and recommendations to the
council for approval. Item to remain open for approval.
New Business :
Item o7 -04: Parking on Beefeater Dr.
Chai..nan Beauchamp explained that Beefeater is an L shaped street. There are
"No Parkint. signs" up during school hours. After observation, it was determined that it is
a situation iN here teachers and neighbors are actually the ones parking in the zone. Item
closed.
Item o7 -05: Swim Party for Safety Patrol
Commission members approved expenditures for the annual swim party and the
pizza party for the winning campus which is Jefferson for this year. Don Vann will take
care of the pizza party.
Assignments were male for the swim party:
Marl: Beauchamp will arrange for the swimming pool.
Lela -d Wright will arrange for the hot dogs and the cooker.
Don Vann will arrange for the buns, ketchup, and mustard.
Patsy Walls will arrange for the drinks and cups.
All members are encouraged to attend since we need a lot of help cooking and
serving.
The date for the party will be Thursday, Play 24th at Lucy Park Swimming Pool.
Items of Discussion
The Police Chief has asked that we look at the funeral procession ordinance. Will
add to the igenda for next month's meeting.
Page 3
There being no further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 3:20 P.IN I.
Respectf 11N, submitted,
Mark Beauchamp
Chairman
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
rANA' A
Elaine Bourgoin
Secretary/Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
May Balance $ 2700.56
Current Balance $ 2700.56
Page 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, June 6, 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 May 2007
E. Minutes of the Meeting of May 2, 2007
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business /
1. Item 06 -09: Northbound Overhead Traffic
Concerns
2. Item 07 -01: Solicitation Ordinance
J. New Business
1. Item 07 -05: Swim Party for Safety Patrol
2. Item 07 -06: Review Ordinance for Funeral
Processions
K. Items of Discussion
L. Adjournment
"Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is
possible by using the handicapped parking spaces and ramp located off
the east parking lot on the Sixth Street 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 hours 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