Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 03/02/2005( %
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
RECEIVED Its
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
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THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
March 2, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Lt. R.W. Smith
Mark Beauchamp
Terry Stagg
Elaine Bourgoin
Patrick Gray
Laney Oliver
Al Sutko
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilor Linda Ammons
Charles Cypher
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walls - excused
Clyde Williford - excused
Don Vann - excused
Joe Clement - unexcused
Brad Altman - excused
Tim Turner - unexcused
Bettye Tanner - Shelby - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Tim Hertel called the March meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:38 p.m.
Lt. R. W. Smith gave the invocation.
Chairman Hertel welcomed all of the new members. Everyone introduced
themselves and the entity that they represent.
The minutes for February were approved as written.
The financial reports for February were approved.
Lt. R.W. Smith reviewed the top 10 accident locations with the commission. Lt.
Smith explained that the difference between a major accident and a minor accident is
based on if there was injury involved. The factors that came into play on the top 10
locations were due to the high volume of traffic and driver inattention.
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City Traffic Report
Mr. Mark Beauchamp reported to the commission that there are plans to rebuild
the intersection of Lincoln & Scott. There is also a plan for a light project on
Missile Rd. He also reported that on Kemp from Piedmont to Hampstead, a project
to install breakaway lights is also scheduled. By upgrading the software, the traffic
control will see a vast improvement across the city.
State Traffic Report
Chairman Hertel reported to the commission that TXDOT has made plans to install
a video monitoring system on the overhead near the water park. The system will
give earlier warning of incidents that would affect traffic flow. The system also has
weather sensors, which will give early notification to the san crews. Unfortunately,
sleet does not register.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Item 05 -01: Commission Committees
Mrs. Bourgoin explained that the bylaws for the commission call for the
assignment of members to various committees to help with the business of the commission.
The commission bylaws specify a Traffic Safety Education Committee, a
Recognition and Awards Committee, a Finance Committee, and a Public Relations
committee. The Nomination Committee is normally formed in October for the election of
the new officers for the next year.
Several members volunteered for the different committees:
Traffic Safety Education Committee — Mark Beauchamp and Tim Turner
They will contact each school district. The suggestion was also made for the
commission to have a tour of the city's traffic control center to give a better understanding
of the system. Mr. Beauchamp will provide a map of the school districts to Mrs. Bourgoin
to send letters to the school to notify them of their area committee representative.
Recognition and Awards Committee
Don Vann
Finance Committee
Patrick Gray and Elaine Bourgoin
Public Relations Committee
Al Sutko and Terry Staggs
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Items of Discussion
Mr. Cypher questioned the possibility of installing lights at the front gate of
the base for security. The base personnel use that area to wait for transportation
and just as a place to hang out. Mr. Hertel advised he would look at the area to
determine if anything could be done.
Mr. Cypher also questioned the possibility of installing a crosswalk from the
base to the Circle K. There is a lot of pedestrian traffic at that point. Again, Mr.
Hertel and Mr. Beauchamp will talk a look at the area.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Hertel
Chairman
Elaine Bourgoin
Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
March Balance $ 3546.02
Total
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$ 3546.02
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: April 6, 2005
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 March 2005
E. Minutes of the Meeting for March 2, 2005
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
J. New Business
1. Item 05 -03: Spring Safety Patrol Party
H. Items of Discussion
I 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