Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 09/03/2008n
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
September 3, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Tim Hertel
Stan Horton
Clyde Williford
Laney Oliver
Tim Turner
Charles Byars
David Brock
Phillip Golden
Kevin Callahan
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
A1C Jamie Randall — SAFB
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Vann
Brad Hardin
Tony Fulton
Ryan Matthews
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Glenn Barham, City Council
VISITORS
Chairman Laney Oliver called the September meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
The minutes and financial report for August were approved as written.
Accident Statistics
No one from the Wichita Falls Police Department was present to give the report.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
September 3, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Tim Hertel
Stan Horton
Clyde Williford
Laney Oliver
Tim Turner
Charles Byars
David Brock
Phillip Golden
Kevin Callahan
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
A1C Jamie Randall — SAFB
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Vann
Brad Hardin
Tony Fulton
Ryan Matthews
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Glenn Barham, City Council
VISITORS
Chairman Laney Oliver called the September meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
The minutes and financial report for August were approved as written.
Accident Statistics
No one from the Wichita Falls Police Department was present to give the report.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp discussed the following projects:
1. Bicycle Plan — first route is complete and went into full effect last week. There is
a marked route from Hamilton Park to the Fort Worth street entrance to the
trail system. Bicycle route signs are in place. Work on the next route will begin
in the fall that will connect the Lucy Park portion of the trail to the Lake
Wichita portion.
2. Work is continuing on the Stone Lake and FM 369 intersection — should be
completed by next meeting
3. The Hotter IN Hell bicycle ride completed and was a success again this year.
4. There was a press release issued from the Traffic Safety Commission reminding
drivers of the start of school and safety issues concerning this.
5. School flashers and school speed zone were put in on Midwestern Parkway for
the new Southern Hills campus. A full -time crossing guard is in place there.
State Traffic Report
Tim Hertel discussed the following projects:
1. Direct connect — they are working through a few challenges with the proposed
fix from Austin.
2. Kell project is progressing well. Allendale is to be closed today to allow for the
placement of beams.
3. Loop 11 project is progressing well.
David Brock had asked last month about opening the entrance ramp onto the
northbound freeway by the water plant. David Rhomer followed up with engineering. The
concern was the exit ramp is too close to the entrance ramp so only 1 ramp will stay open at
a time. Therefore, when the entrance ramp is open, the exit ramp will probably be closed.
David Brock suggested both ramps be opened for a period of approximately 30 days to see
if there is a problem. Tim Hertel stated he would relay this suggestion and advise.
Committee Reports
Mark Beauchamp said the first phase of the Bicycle Plan has been put into effect
and it appears the Bicycle Coalition is not going to be active in the Traffic Safety
Commission. Therefore, we can proceed to work on the PSA's.
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Unfinished Business
1. Item 07 -10: Areas of Concern on School Crossings
Mark Beauchamp stated these projects are oncoming and are being worked
on. With the school year started, they will be more involved in these projects.
2. Item 08 -02: Kell Blvd Pedestrian Ordinance
Laney Oliver read a memo from Kristen Howcroft of the City of Wichita
Falls dated 8 -5 -08 addressed to Stan Horton. Mr. Horton had contacted Ms.
Howcroft to get specific information concerning this ordinance # and name
so the Commission could forward a letter to the City Council with the
recommendation to repel this ordinance. Ms. Howcroft's memo states
repealing the ordinance would be a safety issue, but she also states the
ordinance is already illegal per state law. Discussion followed. Mark
Beauchamp will contact Ms.. Howcroft to discuss this and then advise.
David Brock asked Mark Beauchamp about the status of the intersection of 9`h
Street and Seymour Highway. Mr. Beauchamp said new striping is going to be put down
to see if this corrects the problem.
New Business
David Brock asked why a right turn on red from Jacksboro Highway onto Hatton
Road is prohibited. Mark Beauchamp said it is because of the offset of the intersection.
David Brock asked about the police department radios and how often the batteries
are changed due to a incident he witnessed concerning a motor vehicle accident. Discussion
followed. Laney Oliver stated she would follow up with WFPD to find out who the liaison
for the Commission is and to address this issue with that individual and report back to the
Commission.
Charles Byars stated he was contacted by an individual who lives on Taft Street
with a concern. When it rains and the water level rises up and is on Taft street, MSU
students are walking on the street instead of the sidewalks creating a traffic concern. Mr.
Byars said this is mainly on Taft Street by the apartment complex near the intersection of
Southwest Parkway. Mark Beauchamp said he will have the issue evaluated.
Items of Discussion
None
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:05 P.M.
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Respectfull submitted,
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Chairman
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
Secretary /Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
September Balance
Total
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$ 2236.54
$ 2236.54
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: October 1, 2008
TIME: 1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: City Council Conference Room
AGENDA: A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Recognition of New Members & Guests
D. Financial report for September 2008
E. Minutes of the Meeting for September 2008
F. Accident Statistics
G. City / State Traffic Report
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished Business
1. Item 07 -10: Areas of Concern on School
Crossings
2. Item 08 -02: Kell Blvd. Pedestrian Ordinance
J. New Business:
K. Items of Discussion
1. Fall Patrol Party
2. Nomination Committee for 2009 Officers
L. Adjournment
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City Clerk