Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 02/04/2009MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
February 4, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Glenn Barham
Charlie Byars
Richard Garza
Laney Oliver
Tim Tuner
Don Vann
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Callahan
Tony Fulton
Tim Hertel
Stan Horton
Ryan Matthews
Clyde Williford
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
A1C Jamie Randall — SAFB
Laney Oliver called the February meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:36 p.m.
Mark Beauchamp offered the invocation.
The minutes and financial report for November were approved as written.
Accident Statistics
Lt. Richard Garza discussed the following:
Accident count for January was 299 at an average of over 9 per day.
Injury accident count was 60 with over 80 injuries associated.
Fatality accident count was 2.
A breakdown chart was provided for the accidents referenced above and will be
kept on file for future reference.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp discussed the following projects:
1. Kell and Scott complete rebuild for realignment with railroad track should be
complete by the end of February.
2. Maplewood and Kemp complete rebuild should be complete by the end of
February.
3. Allendale and Kell rebuild and alignment issues resolved.
4. Johnson and Barnett new construction will start in the reporting period.
Discussion followed in reference to the handicap and sidewalk projects included
on this construction.
5. Taft Street, Kemp Street and Midwestern Pkwy lighting projects are reaching
completion.
6. Striping projects will began in April and May of 2009
State Traffic Report
No report at this time.
Committee Reports
Mark Beauchamp advised no committee reports at this time.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business
Laney Oliver advised that Patsy Walls with TX DOT had been in contact with
several of the schools in attempts to find out if and how many new safety vest were needed.
Mrs. Walls advised that some of the schools had raised a portion of the money through T-
Shirt sales. Discussion followed. It was brought to the attention that in the past the TSC
paid for the new vest. Some were priced at $9 each. Suggestions were having businesses or
other organizations sponsor the vest. An estimate was offered as:
13 schools @ 5 vest each = 65 vest at a cost of over $800 for the safety vest and belt
It was discussed whether the belt was necessary or if the safety vest itself would be
sufficient. This will be discussed with Mrs. Walls for her opinion. Mark Beauchamp will
check on other pricing and Tim Turner will check into possible funding for these. Follow -
up reports will be given at the next meeting. Item is to remain on agenda for next month.
David Brock requested a reflective sign to be placed at 9`n ST and Seymour Hwy to better
mark the intersection. The problem was discovered while traveling west on Seymour Hwy
at night. Mark Beauchamp advised he will check the street sign at that intersection to see if
it is up to code or needs to be replaced.
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Mark Beauchamp advised the city was looking at red light traffic control cameras. He had
been approached by ATS (American Traffic Solutions) who was willing to meet with the
Commission to offer bids and suggestions. David Brock and Mark Beauchamp both
advised that their experience showed that rear -end motor vehicle acccidents increased
when the cameras were in use. Mr. Beauchamp said ATS advised they do 90% of the
upkeep and record keeping on their own devices. Also, any monies collected from this
project must be earmarked only for safety improvement projects as state mandated.
Councilman Glenn Barham advised that the final decision for purchase and installation
would have to be made through a city counsel vote. Other discussion followed on the pros
and cons of the system. Mr. Beauchamp advised he would try and contact ATS for a
presentation at the meeting next month. Item will remain on the agenda.
Mark Beauchamp advised that a citizen had requested the city put up a guardrail in front
of three houses on Langford Street near Cypress. This request was due to vehicles leaving
the roadway and entering their property. Discussion followed. It was the opinion of the
Commission that this was a matter for the individual homeowner to address.
Items of Discussion
A request was made for an updated list of members and a new meeting schedule.
Laney Oliver requested that the 2009 scheduled meeting dates be revised so that the
Commision has a meeting in December and in January 2010 only if needed. A motion was
made by David Brock to have a meeting in December and drop January. This was
seconded by Charlie Byars. A vote was cast and passed unanimously.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:37
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
La y O ive
Chairman
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
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niecretary/ i reasurer
RECEIVED IN
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
By Time 3
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
February Balance $ 1864.23
Total
$ 1864.23
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety will be
kept on file for future reference.
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