Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 09/02/2009MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
Sept 2, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Don Vann
David Rohmer
Lt. Richard Garza
Tim Hertel
Stan Horton
Laney Oliver
Clyde Williford
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Barham — City Council
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Callahan
Tony Fulton
David Brock
Ryan Matthews
Billie Green
Tim Turner
Charles Byars
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Tsgt Shaundana Major (SAFB)
Laney Oliver called the September meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:43 p.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
Members and visitors introduced themselves.
The minutes were amended and the financial report for August was approved after
correction.
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Accident Statistics
Lt. Richard Garza reported there were 216 total accidents for August. Thirty five
injury accidents were reported. A high collision intersection report was submitted for
review by the TSC.
City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp discussed the following:
1. No major changes in projects from last month with exception to an illumination
project on Stone Lake.
2. Signal cabinet upgrades and change out at Broad & Holiday streets.
3. Hotter `n Hell 100 was very smooth with very little problems reported.
4. All other ongoing projects are on schedule.
State Traffic Report
Tim Hertel discussed the following projects:
1. The last slab has been completed for the last remaining ramp of the direct
connect. Rail work is being done and should be completed in August.
2. Loop 11 is in the final stages -almost complete
3. Kell project is progressing well and should be open to traffic in two weeks.
Glenn Barham asked for the turnaround under the overpass at Kell & Barnett
Rd be opened to help with the flow of traffic trying to turn back towards the
East. Mr. Hertel advised he would check into this.
Committee Reports
Mark Beauchamp advised no committee reports at this time.
Unfinished Business:
1. Item 09 -01 New Safety Vests For Crossing Guards
The safety vests have been delivered to the schools. Letter of appreciation will
be forwarded to Matt Benoit and Jim Dockery for the necessary funding for this
project. Item closed.
2. Item 09 -02: Red Light Cameras Project
Majority vote passed that the TSC would write a letter of endorsement for the
red light cameras or applicable services to further the safety of drivers. Charles
Byars voted against in absence by asking Mark Beauchamp to voice his vote.
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3. Item 09 -04 Southwest Pkwy at Stone Lake Traffic Exiting the Grove Apts
Chairman Laney Oliver advised she had a phone conversation with John Antee
and advised him of TSC decision that no action would be taken at this time
concerning the removal of the "No U Turn" signs. He understood and
appreciated the committee for their time and review. He did express concern in
the pavement drop -off at the stop sign entrance onto Southwest Parkway from
Lake Park Drive. Mark Beauchamp advised he would check into this. Item
closed.
New Business:
Mark Beauchamp asked if the TSC could be used as a citizen's advisory group for
the Safe Routes to school project. He asked for a letter of support also to accompany the
project. A motion was made and passed to assist Mark on the letter and support the
project.
Items of Discussion:
Lt. Garza asked if the City of Wichita Falls was responsible for enforcing school
zone violations on roadways in front of private schools. It was the consensus of the TSC
that the roadway was property of the City of Wichita Falls so we were responsible for the
enforcement.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lane Oliv
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Chairman
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Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
Expenditures include
September Balance $ 1,312.93
Total
$ 1,312.93
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety will be
kept on file for future reference.
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