Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 11/05/2003MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
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THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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NOVEMBER 5, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Betty Tanner - Shelby
Joe Clement
Lt. R.W. Smith
Elaine Bourgoin
Brad Altman
Ken Parker
Mark Beauchamp
Jody Wade
Tom Walls
Ty Walker
Clyde Williford
Darron Leiker
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilor Linda Ammons
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steven Young
Al Sutko - excused
Don Vann - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Zillweger
Chairman Jody Wade called the November meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:36 p.m.
Trooper Joe Clement gave the invocation.
The minutes for October were approved as written.
The financial reports for October were approved.
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Lt. R.W. Smith reviewed the accident statistics with the commission.
City Traffic Report
Mr. Mark Beauchamp reported to the commission that the new traffic management
system is up and running. All others projects are routine.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel advised the commission that TXDOT is still working on
Southwest Parkway & Lake Rd. They are also working on a new traffic management
system.
Unfinished Business
Item 03 -09: Safety Patrol Evaluations
Trooper Joe Clement reported that the Dare Officers will be assisting with
the safety patrol evaluations. The teachers are coordinating better at each campus and the
schools are becoming more involved. Item closed.
Item 03 -10: New Legislation
Mrs. Elaine Bourgoin reported that the proposed ordinance is scheduled for
the next City Council meeting. After review of the proposed ordinance, the commission
voted unanimously to rewrite the proposed ordinance to prohibit the use of the motor
assisted scooters on streets, highways, and alleys by anyone under the age of 16 unless in
possession of a valid license. Commission members were encouraged to attend the council
meeting in support of the ordinance.
Item 03 -12: Election of Officers
Lt. R.W. Smith advised the commission that the Nomination Committee
nominates Mr. Tim Hertel as Chairman and Mr. Mark Beauchamp as Co -Chair for 2004.
The commission unanimously voted to elect Mr. Hertel as Chairman and Mr.
Beauchamp as Co- Chair. Item closed.
New Business
Item 03 -13: Review of Solicitation Ordinance
Councilor Linda Ammons advised the commission that the ordinance had
died for lack of second. The issue is null and void. Item closed.
Items of Discussion
Lt. R. W. Smith advised the commission that the traffic unit is looking at school bus
violations and will report back to the commission when the information is gathered.
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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Wade
Chairman
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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Elaine Bourgoin
Secretary/Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
November Balance
Annual Patrol Skate Party
Total
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$ 4361.25
300.00
$ 4061.25
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2004
TIME: 1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
AGENDA: A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS
D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2003
E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2003
F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ITEM 03 -10: REVIEW OF NEW LEGISLATION
J. NEW BUSINESS
K. 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
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board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas, on the day of
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City Clerk