Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 04/02/2008MINUTES OF THE MEETING FO
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THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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April 2, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Tim Hertel
Tony Fulton
Kevin Callahan
Clyde Williford
Laney Oliver
Tim Turner
David Brock
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
A1C Jamie Randall — SAFB
Rick Hatcher, Councilor
VISITORS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brad Hardin
Don Vann
Charles Byars
Charles McMillan
Ryan Matthews
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Elaine Bourgoin
Jeff Rumminger, MAC
Phil Golden, MAC
Chairman Laney Oliver called the April meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:33 p.m.
Clyde Williford offered the invocation.
Chairman Oliver had the members introduce themselves and welcomed visitors
Elaine Bourgoin, Jeff Rumminger, and Phil Golden.
The minutes and financial report for February were approved as written.
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Accident Statistics
Brad Hardin was absent, so no accident statistics were available.
City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp advised the City is working with TXDOT to build a new
intersection at Stone Lake and FM 369 as new construction in the area will warrant it. It
will be a full signal operation. A new fire station will also be located there and lights will
be set up to allow safe passage for the fire trucks.
Mr. Beauchamp also advised they are in the process of doing the spring painting
and routine clean -up.
State Traffic Report
Tim Hertel advised that once the decking was removed for the two concrete
placements at the Falls Flyover, they would assess how the beams reacted and then decide
the next course of action. Mr. Hertel has not heard the results on what the reaction of the
beams were after most of the weight was taken off.
Mr. Hertel also stated the Loop 11 project is progressing as well as the project for
Kell West.
David Brock asked about the speed limit signs for East Scott. Mark Beauchamp
stated there is a meeting this Friday (April 4, 2008) with the crews for the city and TXDOT
to coordinate efforts and strategic planning on the placement of the signs.
Committee Report
No changes at this time.
Unfinished Business
1. Item 07 -01: Solicitation Ordinance
Chairman Laney Oliver advised a letter was forwarded to the City
Attorney's Office and the Mayor's Office from this commission advising
NEMA Type 2 or Type 3 safety vest would be required for solicitors. It was
confirmed with the City Attorney's Office that this had been added to the
ordinance and will be sent before the City Council for review.
Item closed.
2. Item 08 -03: Spring Patrol Party Recommendations
The decision was made to have a skate party at Skate Whirl. Tony Fulton
will reserve Skate Whirl and advise of the date.
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3. Item 07 -10: Areas of Concern on School Crossings
Mark Beauchamp advised this is an ongoing project. They are working with
the school district and TXDOT to look at funding for several areas to make
improvements to the infrastructure to get children to and from school safely
when walking. This will be a lengthy and involved process. Once everything
is identified and all the engineering studies are done, the funding will be
requested through the Safe Routes program.
3. Item 08 -01: Kell/Scott/Walnut Railroad Safety Project
A letter of support was sent from this commission to City Council advising
this project should proceed. The project is to replace the traffic signals at the
railroad planking at Kell and Scott and also close Walnut Street access from
Scott. This will increase the overall safety of the intersection and was needed
to realign the signals properly. Item was approved by City Council.
Item closed.
4. Item 08 -02: Kell Blvd. Pedestrian Ordinance
This commission agrees that this ordinance is no longer a valid ordinance. A
letter will be sent to the City Council advising this ordinance needs to be
removed.
New Business
David Brock advised he was contacted by a friend who got lost going to the jail
annex because there is no signage. Mark Beauchamp stated directional signs for facilities
such as this have to be deemed a traffic generator and a certain traffic volume has to be
created in order to have signage on the interstate or highway system. Mr. Beauchamp
advised he will check into this.
Items of Discussion
Jeff Rumminger and Phil Golden of MAC (Motorcycle Awareness C.O.R.P.S.) gave
a presentation. In this, they advised the goal for MAC in 2008 was to reduce motorcycle
mishaps in both categories (single vehicle and multi - vehicle) by 10 %. Mr. Rumminger and
Mr. Golden stated they would like the commission to consider opening a seat on the Traffic
Safety Commision for a member of MAC. Elaine Bourgoin, former Municipal Court
Clerk, stated for this to be done if the commission desires, a revision to our city ordinance
would be sent to the City Council asking that this category be created. Applications are
then requested. Then, the appointments to the commission are made from these applicants.
Discussion followed. Councilor Hatcher advised the City Council reviews applications
submitted and fills vacancies available for the various committees.
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The commission will advise Mr. Rumminger and Mr. Golden to submit their applications
for this commission if they desire. City Council can review them and place them as
Councilor Hatcher advised — if there are available vacancies without the need to create an
additional seat at this time.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:50 P.M.
A retirement reception was then held for Elaine Bourgoin. A city sign was
presented to Mrs. Bourgoin and refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Respectfully submitted,
6Lan yvele Stan Horton
Chairman Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
April Balance $ 2700.56
Total $ 2700.56
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: May 7, 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 April 2008
E. Minutes of the Meeting for April 2,2008
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
3. Item 08 -03: Spring Patrol Party
Recommendations
J. New Business:
1. Item 08 -04: Motorcycle Awareness (MAC)
K. Items of Discussion
Bicycle Coalition
L. Adjournment
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board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas, on the day of
, 20 , at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk