Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 05/07/2003MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
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THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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MAY 7, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
Al Sutko
Elaine Bourgoin
Don Vann
Sgt. Brad Hardin
Ken Parker
Mark Beauchamp
Ty Walker
Clyde Williford
Darron Leiker
Jody Wade
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charlan Towsley
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Joe Clement - excused
Brad Altman - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Linda Ammons - excused
Lt. R.W. Smith - Wichita Falls Police Dept.
Patsy Walls - Texas Dept. of Transportation
John Burrus - City of Wichita Falls
Councilor Mike Norrie
Mike Cox - Wichita Falls Little League Assoc.
Chairman Jody Wade called the May meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:40 p.m.
Mr. Clyde Williford gave the invocation.
The financial report and minutes for April were approved as written.
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The accident statistics were circulated for review. Sgt. Brad Hardin advised the
commission that the traffic unit would be working the top accident locations in the coming
month. Sgt. Hardin also advised the commission that accident numbers were down
citywide.
City Traffic Report
Mr. Mark Beauchamp reported to the commission that the downtown area has been
quiet. There have not been any accidents in the last month due to the traffic control
changes. Mr. Beauchamp reported that on June 1St a new light will be installed at
Lawrence & Gregory. The last traffic count was 62,000 cars per day in the area of
Lawrence, Kell, & Lebanon.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel advised the commission that the project on I44 to
Burkburnett has been completed. They are now working on overlay and seal coat to cut
down on rocks. FM 2380 to the State Hospital and Hwy. 79 is underway. They will be
filling in the old railroad tracks which will require a flagman to work the one way traffic
during the project. Mr. Davis Powell reported that the striping will be redone at 5th &
Brook. They will also be putting up some new signs in that area to improve the traffic
control.
Unfinished Business
Item 03 -03: Safe School Routes
Mr. Ken Parker advised all of the information will be included in the
information packets sent out to parents in the fall for the beginning of the school year.
Item to remain open.
New Business
Item 03 -04: Spring Safety Patrol Party
Elaine Bourgoin advised the commission that the Lucy Park Swimming Pool
has been reserved for the party. Due to capacity limits, the party will be held two nights
for the campuses to be split and control the number attending. The party will be held on
the nights of Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23. The hours will be from 4 -6 P.M. All
members were encouraged to attend to help with the children and serve the hot dogs and
drinks. Sgt. Brad Hardin has arranged for the cooker and hot dogs. Patsy Walls has
arranged for the drinks and cups. Don Vann has arranged for the buns and condiments.
Mark Beauchamp has arranged for the ice. The pavilion has also been reserved to serve
the food in case of inclement weather. Item to remain open.
Item 03 -05: Solicitors
Chairman Wade introduced and welcomed Councilor Mike Norrie.
Councilor Norrie addressed the commission regarding the solicitors within the city. The
solicitors are required to have permits, however, the procedures when permits are issued
do not offer any way to check the credibility of the services. Anyone can come in and say
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that they are with a charitable organization, but there is no way to verify the information.
The possibility of scams is very high. There is also the safety issue of traffic flow when the
solicitors are in the medians or streets approaching vehicles at the lights. The commission
members discussed different issues involved and highlighted the concerns for traffic safety.
A motion was made and approved to send a letter of support to abolish the solicitation
within the city to Mr. Berzina for council's review regarding the ordinance. Elaine
Bourgoin will prepare the letter for Chairman Wade's signature to be sent from the
commission. Councilor Norrie thanked the commission for their review of the issue. Item
to remain open.
Items of Discussion
Mr. Mike Cox, Vice President of the Wichita Falls Little League Association
addressed the commission. Mr. Cox advised the commission that the parking at the field
on Barnett Rd. has become a problem. Mr. Cox explained that there are No Parking signs
along Barnett Rd. when there is actually plenty of room to make parking spaces for the
people attending events at the field. Parking is allowed on Gregg Rd. but no along Barnett
Rd. Mr. Cox questioned the reasoning for the restriction on parking. It creates a
hardship. Mr. Mark Beauchamp, Mr. John Burrus, Mr. Darron Leiker, and Mr. Ken
Parker will look at the area discussed to determine if there should be any recommendations
from the commission for possible changes or improvements. Item will be added to the
agenda for the June meeting.
Sgt. Brad Hardin questioned the speed limit signs on Kell Blvd. In some
areas there are not any signs when entering the freeway. Mr. Davis Powell advised the
commission that he will check the area to determine possible additional signs. Sgt. Hardin
also questioned if a larger sign will be erected for the Lebanon exit. Mr. Powell will check
on that also.
Mrs. Charlan Towsley advised the commission that this will be her last
meeting as the Sheppard Air Force Base representative. They have received a new
assignment and will be leaving the area. Chairman Wade expressed appreciation to Mrs.
Towsley for her contributions to the commission.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Wade Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
May Balance
Safety Patrol Trophy
Pizza Party for Winning
Safety Patrol Campus
Supplies for Swim Party
Swimming Pool Rental
Total
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$ 4913.74
-40.00
-87.78
-24.71
- 400.00
$ 4361.25
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING:
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE:
JUNE
4, 2003
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 MAY 2003
E.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 7, 2003
F.
ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G.
CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
I.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ITEM 03 -03: SAFE SCHOOL ROUTES
2. ITEM 03 -06: SPRING SAFETY PATROL PARTY
3. ITEM 03 -07: SOLICITORS
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ITEM 03 -08: PARKING ISSUES
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 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