Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 06/07/2006MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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June 7, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joe Clement
Lt. R.W. Smith
Mark Beauchamp
Tim Hertel
Elaine Bourgoin
David Brock
Tim Turner
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
MSgt. Jerry Crawford
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walls - excused
Clyde Williford - excused
Charlie Byars - excused
Ryan Matthews — unexcused
Laney Oliver - excused
Bettye Tanner - Shelby - unexcused
Don Vann — unexcused
Kevin Callahan — unexcused
Rick Hatcher - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Lanham Lyne
Chairman Mark Beauchamp called the June Traffic Safety Commission meeting to
order at 1:38 p.m.
Lt. R.W. Smith offered the invocation.
Chairman Beauchamp welcomed Mr. John Burrus, Director of Transportation.
The financial report and minutes for the May meeting were approved with one
amendment to correct a grammatical error.
Accident Statistics
Lt. R. W. Smith presented the accident statistics. Areas of concern remain fairly
constant. Lt. Smith explained that the number of accidents was up while the number of
injuries was down. There was one fatality accident on 6 -3 -06 involving a drunk driver
which consisted of two accidents by the same driver.
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City Traffic Report
Chairman Mark Beauchamp advised they are looking at a project to widen
Lawrence Rd. They are also looking at the installation of new signals and breakaway poles
in the areas of Johnson Rd. and Barnett Rd. The city has received approval for funding
from the Texas Dept. of Transportation for area projects.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel reported that the Direct Connect project has reached the 34%
completion mark. They are ahead of schedule at this point.
Committee Reports
None at this time.
Unfinished Business
Item 06 -03: Street Numbers
Chairman Beauchamp reported that there is a city ordinance requiring that
all addresses be numbered. Item closed.
Item 06 -04: Safety Patrol Party
Mrs. Bourgoin reported that the party was successful even though the
number attending was down from most events. Mr. Vann awarded the
trophy for the top safety patrol program during the party. Item closed.
New Business
Item 06 -05: Audible Pedestrian Signals
Chairman Beauchamp reported that the request for audible signals for the
downtown area is still being researched. Item to remain open.
Items of Discussion
None.
There being no further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Beauchamp
Chairman
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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Elaine Bour g oin
Secretary/Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
July Balance $ 3588.08
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2006
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 July 2006
E. Minutes of the Meeting of June 7, 2006
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
1. Item 06 -05: Audible Pedestrian Signals
J. New Business
R. 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