Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 03/03/2004s ,
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
MARCH 3, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Ken Parker
Steven Young
Al Sutko
Elaine Bourgoin
Brad Altman
Mark Beauchamp
Ty Walker
Clyde Williford
Lt. R.W. Smith
Betty Tanner - Shelby
Davis Powell
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilor Linda Ammons
Mike Lovell
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walls - excused
Samuel Vaughn
Don Vann - excused
Joe Clement - 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.
The minutes for February were approved as written.
The financial report for February was approved.
Lt. R. W. Smith reviewed the accident statistics with the commission. Special
attention was given to the top ten locations.
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City Traffic Report
Mr. Mark Beauchamp reported to the commission that the project to change 8th
Street from Scott to Brook to two -way traffic would be completed in approximately
two weeks. Mr. Beauchamp also advised the commission that the crosswalk in front
of Washington Jackson Elementary School has been painted with a new type of
material as a test. They are looking for the durability and visibility of the material.
Mr. Beauchamp also reported that he had looked at the areas of concern around
Sheppard Air Force main gate and hospital gate for improvements. They have
added more traffic signals at the main gate to try to alleviate some of the confusion.
However, they are not sure what can be done at the hospital gate. Mr. Mike Lovell
with the security office at Sheppard Air Force Base will arrange for some media
coverage in the base newsletter to try to bring the congestion problems to the
attention of base personnel.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Davis Powell advised the commission that the project on Hwy. 2380 is
near completion. Also the detour for the construction on North Scott seems to be
working well. Mr. Powell also advised the commission that new motion detectors
would be installed in several locations to try to alleviate some of the traffic flow in
those areas.
Unfinished Business
Item 04 -01: School Bus Survey
Lt. R. W. Smith reported that the program has been very successful. He has
been receiving positive feedback from the school crossing guards. He plans to continue to
enforce the speeds in the school areas by periodically posting the motorcycle officers in the
areas randomly. Mr. Ken Parker advised Lt. Smith that the school system appreciates the
efforts put forth on this project. It has made a positive difference in the area of 11`h Street
and McGaha. Item closed.
New Business
Item 04 -03: Council Recognition
Chairman Hertel advised the commission that he had recently had the
pleasure and honor of accepting a plaque from the City Council recognizing the dedication
and work of the commission for the community. He expressed the Council's appreciation
for each member and their contributions.
Items of Discussion
Mr. Brad Altman suggested that the commission look at the makeup of the
commission membership and possibly submit a revised ordinance to add a position for
public transportation. He advised the commission that someone from that field could
provide valuable insight in the subjects that are brought before the commission. The
commission agreed to add an agenda item for the March meeting for consideration.
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Lt. R. W. Smith suggested that the commission look at the possibility of proposing a
city ordinance to address Exhibition of Acceleration. In the last legislative session, the
offense was upgraded to a higher offense and changed to "Racing ". By revising the law,
legislature did not realize the problems that now exist in enforcing some of the offenses that
previously were classified as Class C misdemeanors. The commission agreed to also add
this item to the agenda for the March meeting.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Hertel ,,�,(r,��, Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
March Balance $ 4276.62
Total $ 4276.62
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING:
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE:
APRIL 7, 2004
TIME:
1:30 P.M.
LOCATION:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS
D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2004
E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2004
F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ITEM 04 -04: PROPOSED ORDINANCE: ACCELERATION
2. ITEM 04 -05: PROPOSAL - COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
K. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
L. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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