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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FO
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
May 3, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rick Hatcher
Lt. R.W. Smith
Mark Beauchamp
Don Vann
Elaine Bourgoin
David Brock
Tim Turner
Laney Oliver
Clyde Williford
Kevin Callahan
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles Cypher
Mayor Lanham Lyne
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walls - excused
Joe Clement - unexcused
Charlie Byars - excused
Ryan Matthews — unexcused
Tim Hertel - excused
Bettye Tanner - Shelby - unexcused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Mark Beauchamp called the May Traffic Safety Commission meeting to
order at 1:30 p.m.
Lt. R.W. Smith offered the invocation.
The financial report and minutes for the March meeting were approved.
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Accident Statistics
Lt. R. W. Smith presented the accident statistics. Areas of concern remain fairly
constant. Lt. Smith explained that the motor units concentrate their efforts in the areas
pinpointed. The officers being present is sometimes a deterrent but they do not have
enough manpower to monitor the areas regularly. Lt. Smith pointed out that the
department is utilizing the speed limit trailer which is also effective. They try to move it to
the locations indicated in the statistical reports.
City Traffic Report
Chairman Mark Beauchamp advised the commission that his department is
working on the markings on city streets. All of the signs have now been changed for the
Martin Luther King intersections. They will be looking at the downtown area for ways to
create additional parking places for the businesses in the area.
State Traffic Report
No report due to Mr. Hertel's absence.
Committee Reports
Mr. Tim Turner reported that the contest between the schools for public service
announcements met a roadblock. Due to limited resources, will need to take a different
approach during the next school year.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Item 06 -03: Street Numbers
Chairman Beauchamp reported that a citizen had written a letter asking
that all houses be numbered. Commission members agreed that the numbers make it
easier for all involved. It is imperative when it comes to emergency situations. After
discussion, Lt. R. W. Smith and Chairman Beauchamp agreed to check to see if there is an
existing ordinance that addresses the issue. Item to remain open.
Item 06 -04: Safety Patrol Party
Chairman Beauchamp advised the commission that he would check with
Straight Street to verify that the facility could be used for the spring party. Elaine
Bourgoin will mail out notices to each member to advise the plans and date of the event.
With the last day of school being May 26, time is limited to set up the party and make all of
the arrangements. Item to remain open.
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Items of Discussion
Mr. Brock questioned if there was any way of restricting vendors from the sides of
the street. Mrs. Bourgoin advised the commission that this situation had been investigated
in the past and it was found that it is legal for the vendors to sell their goods. The only
restriction was on the out of town agencies that come into the area collecting money for
organizations that can not be verified.
Mr. Rick Hatcher questioned the possibility of placing "Children At Play" signs on
some of the residential streets where there are a lot of children. Chairman Beauchamp
explained that the signs can actually cause more harm than good. The signs create a false
sense of security for the children to play in the streets. Parents should be teaching their
children the danger of going into the street at all times.
There being no further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark Beauchamp
Chairman
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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Elaine Bourgoin
Secretary/Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
April Balance
$ 3288.08
Engraving for award
Supplies for swim party_
Total Balance $
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- 4.00
- 107.57
3176.51
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 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 May 2006
E. Minutes of the Meeting of May 3, 2006
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
1. Item 06 -03: Street Numbers
2. Item 06 -04: Safety Patrol Party
J. New Business
1. Item 06 -05: Audible Pedestrian Signals
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