Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 08/07/2002c
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
RECEIVED IN
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
By _Time
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
AUGUST 7, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tim Hertel
John Burrus
Clyde Williford
Jody Wade
Elaine Bourgoin
Brad Altman
Al Sutko
Joe Clement
Darron Leiker
Tom Walls
Ty Walker
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charlan S. Towsley
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ken Parker - excused
Ronnie Awtry - excused
Forrest Ward Jr.
Sgt. Brad Hardin - excused
Don Vann
Henry Oliver
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilor Linda Ammons
VISITORS
Patsy Walls - Texas Dept. of Transportation
Davis Powell -Texas Dept. of Transportation
The August meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order by Chairman Jody Wade at 1:38 p.m.
Trooper Joe Clement gave the invocation.
Chairman Jody Wade welcomed Ms. Charlan Towsley as the new representative for
Sheppard Air Force Base.
The financial report and minutes for the June meeting were approved as written.
The accident statistics were not available for review.
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City Traffic Report
John Burrus advised the commission that the traffic department has been wrapping
up projects and preparing for the new fiscal year. Installation has been completed on the
video detectors at the major intersections on Southwest Parkway.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Tim Hertel advised that the 281 project is underway. The job should be
completed within another month. The project on Southwest Parkway should begin shortly
after the 281 project is completed.
Committee Reports
None.
Unfinished Business
Item 01 -02: Public Service Announcements
Ms. Patsy Walls advised the commission that the PSA tapes have been
delivered to all of the television stations for airing. The spots have been running on the
various channels. Ms. Walls will also get with the school to make sure information also
goes out to the parents on school bulletins. Item closed.
Item 01 -13: Radar Trailers
Mr. Darron Leiker advised that he is not very hopeful for the budget items to
be approved. Item to remain open due to the budget process and the pending requests.
Item 02 -02: Spring Safety Patrol Party
Item to remain open due to Don Vann's absence.
Item 02 -04: Reilly Rd. Issue
Mr. John Burrus wants to recount the traffic when school resumes. Item to
remain open.
Item 02 -05: Safety Patrol Trophy
Item to remain open due to Don Vann's absence.
New Business
Item 02- 06:Crossing Zone @ John Tower Elementary School
John Burrus explained that the crossing guards involved did not have proper
training to handle the problems presented to the commission. The guards were invited to
attend the annual training but declined since they were not going to be working for the
school this year. Mr. Burrus did advise the commission that some of the flashers were
moved closer to the side of the road and the trees have been trimmed to improve visibility.
Item closed.
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Item 02 -07: Commission Attendance
Chairman Wade explained that during the March retreat attendance was
discussed. Letters were sent at that time and telephone contact made with Forrest Ward
and Henry Oliver regarding their absence. Mr. Oliver has since improved his attendance
however Mr. Ward has not. Commission members agreed that council would be requested
to replace the representative for Mr. Ward's district. Mrs. Bourgoin will make the
necessary contacts. Mr. Ronnie Awtry has had a lengthy absence due to a knee
replacement. He is hoping to be released from the doctor soon. Item closed.
Items of Discussion
Mr. John Burrus advised that we had previously discussed a mentor
program with the schools. He is currently trying to set up liaisons for each campus to try to
open up lines of communications with each school. The liaisons could also work with the
safety patrols at their assigned campuses. Being proactive with the individual schools can
avoid future problems and improve safety issues. Mr. Burrus advised any commission
member interested in participating should contact him. Mr. Burrus also advised that the
Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Assoc. is also going to be involved in the safety patrol
evaluations. Mr. Burrus has also ordered some videos to be used for training purposes for
the schools. A coordination meeting will be arranged when the program advances.
Mr. Davis Powell advised the commission of funding that is available through the
Texas Department of Transportation for school projects. The funding could be used for
drop off areas, safety issue resolutions, radar trailers, sidewalks, paths, etc. The city or
county can request the funds and submit a proposal for the funding. John Burrus will get
with Elaine Bourgoin to send a letter from the commission to the city supporting the use of
the funds to be submitted with the proposal. Deadline for the proposals is Dec. 6, 2002. $3
million is available with a maximum of $500,000 per project. Item to be added to the next
agenda for further discussion and planning.
Mr. Clyde Williford announced that this will be his last meeting due to his
retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation. Members wished him well and
thanked him for his dedicated service in the past years.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:55 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Jody
Chairman
Elaine Bourgoin
Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
August Balance $ 5213.74
Total
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$ 5213.74
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
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 AUGUST 2002
E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2002
F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. ITEM 01 -13: RADAR TRAILERS
2. ITEM 02 -02: SPRING SAFETY PATROL PARTY
3. ITEM 02 -04: REILLY RD ISSUE
4. ITEM 02 -05: SAFETY PATROL TROPHY
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ITEM 02 -08: STATE FUNDING REQUEST
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
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