Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 02/02/2005MINUTES OF THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Lt. R.W. Smith
Mark Beauchamp
Don Vann
Elaine Bourgoin
Clyde Williford
Bettye Tanner - Shelby
Tim Turner
Lem
FEBRUARY 2, 2005
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walls - excused
Samuel Vaughn - unexcused
Steven Young- unexcused
Brad Altman - excused
Joe Clement - unexcused
Al Sutko - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Linda Ammons - unexcused
Jim Zillweger — unexcused
VISITORS
Chairman Tim Hertel called the February meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:38 p.m.
Clyde Williford gave the invocation.
Chairman Hertel welcomed Mr. Tim Turner with the Wichita Falls Independent
School District. Mr. Turner is replacing Mr. Ken Parker as the school district's
representative. Commission members introduced themselves and the departments and
districts they represent.
The minutes for the November meeting were approved as written.
The financial reports for November were approved.
Accident Statistics
Lt. R.W. Smith reviewed the statistics for the prior month and quarter. Most of the
contributing factors were driver inattention, following too closely, disregarding traffic
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control devices, and unprotected turns (or protected /permissive). Lt. Smith provided a list
of the factors listed for all accidents in 2004, which indicated a comprehensive look at areas
of concern. It should be noted that the streets and highways are not major factors. Drivers
have control of driving safety.
City Traffic Report
Mr. Mark Beauchamp reported to the commission that the department has
completed work at the main gate entrance at Sheppard Air Force Base. They are currently
working on their annual lighting project and maintenance of trees and shrubs causing
safety hazards. Most of the landscaping maintenance is done based on public complaints.
State Traffic Report
Chairman Hertel advised the commission that the state is working on several
projects including the installation of the sensing timers that detect traffic to enhance traffic
control devices.
Unfinished Business
Item 04 -10: Fall Safety Patrol Skate Party
Elaine Bourgoin reported to the commission that the party was again a
success. The original party invitations did not reach all of the schools and the turn out was
extremely low. Skate Whirl offered their facilities without any further expense to have
another party to avoid any of the schools missing out on the event. The second party went
well. Item closed.
New Business
None
Items of Discussion
Don Vann suggested that we have the annual swim party at the Lucy Park
swimming pool again this year. Their accommodations are excellent and the safety patrol
participants love it. Elaine Bourgoin will check with Parks and Recreation to determine if
they will be willing to schedule us again for the same charge.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
/CJ- 4,
Tim Hertel Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
January Balance
Total
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3846.02
3546.02
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: March 2, 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 February 2005
E. Minutes of the Meeting for February 2, 2005
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
None
J. New Business
1. Item 05 -01: Commission Committees
2. Item 05 -02: Projects for Year 2005
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 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