Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 03/14/2006MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
March 14, 2006
Workshop
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rick Hatcher
Lt. R.W. Smith
Mark Beauchamp
Tim Hertel
Elaine Bourgoin
Charlie Byars
Tim Turner
Laney Oliver
Clyde Williford
Bettye Tanner - Shelby
Ryan Matthews
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walls - excused
Joe Clement - excused
Kevin Callahan - excused
Don Vann - excused
David Brock - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Charles Cypher - excused
Mayor Lanham Lyne - excused
Chairman Mark Beauchamp called the March Traffic Safety Commission meeting
and workshop to order at 10:10 a.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
The financial report and minutes for the February meeting were approved.
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Accident Statistics
Lt. R. W. Smith presented the accident statistics. Lt. Smith explained how to read
the charts of statistics and their impact on the overall safety of the city. The statistics are
indicators for the motor unit to concentrate their efforts in the areas of town where the
accidents are occurring.
City Traffic Report
Chairman Mark Beauchamp advised the commission that the project at West
Foundation School has been completed. Stripping was installed as well as signs to direct
traffic. It has improved the flow of traffic. His department is now undertaking a complete
sign change out in Eastside. The proposed speed limit changes.have also been completed.
Now the priority is to erect signs for Martin Luther King Blvd. There are approximately
85 locations that will need the signs. One commission member questioned leaning signs
being replaced. Mr. Beauchamp reported that missing or leaning signs are given a high
priority. They are always trying to make corrections as they are found.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel advised that the direct connect project is on schedule.
Unfinished Business
Item 05 -11: Citizen Complaint
Chairman Beauchamp advised that a pedestrian study has now been completed.
The only thing that can be done now is upgrade the signs and lighting in the area. There
was nothing to warrant any other changes. Item closed.
New Business
Item 06 -01: Traffic Studies
Chairman Beauchamp reported that the traffic studies on Washington St. show
very little drop off activity around the school. Based on the study, his recommendation is
to remove the one way traffic designation during school hours. Mr. Beauchamp will make
the necessary changes. Item closed.
Items of Discussion
None.
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Workshop Brainstorming Session
Commission members suggested projects that could be of benefit to the city. One
project was agreed to have the most impact on the children of the community. Chairman
Mark Beauchamp, Tim Turner, and Lt. R.W. Smith will work with the schools to initiate a
contest between the campuses for the best Public Service Announcements. Mr. Turner
suggested the project and emphasized how getting the children involved would make a
more lasting impression on them and the community. The announcements should be safety
related and involve the kids putting the projects together. Report to be given at the next
meeting.
Chairman Beauchamp advised the commission that we now have another tool for
the citizens to reach the commission when they have a concern or complaint. The
commission will have a page on the City's new web site.
Mrs. Bourgoin suggested that the commission spend some time getting to know a
little about each other. The commission meets monthly and yet we really don't have the
opportunity to get acquainted. Members took turns telling some history about themselves
and why they wanted to get involved in the community. When all was said and done, it was
quite amazing how much the members found they have in common. It was a learning
exercise and helped us recognize the strengths in the different individuals that could benefit
the commission and our success.
There being no further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 3:12 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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
Total Balance S 3288.08
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, May 3, 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 April 2006
E. Minutes of the Meeting of March 14, 2006
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
J. New Business
1. Item 06 -03: Street Numbers
2. Item 06 -04: Safety Patrol Party
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 6`h 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