Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 06/02/1999MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
JUNE 2, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lt. Fred Smith
Clyde Williford
Jody Wade
Elaine Bourgoin
Joe Clement
Penny Henderson
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lt. Col. Bill Doyle
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Don Vann
Brad Altman - excused
Dave Westen
Ronnie Awtry - excused
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
VISITORS
John Burrus - Traffic Superintendent - City of Wichita Falls
Davis L. Powell - Texas Department of Transportation
Tech. Sgt. Jim Zillweger - Sheppard Air Force Base
The June meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order by Trooper Joe Clement at 1:30 P.M.
Lt. Col. Bill Doyle gave the invocation.
Trooper Clement welcomed Mr. John Burrus who was filling in for Mr. Bob
Parker, Mr. Davis Powell with the Texas Dept. of Transportation, Tech. Sgt. Jim Zillweger
- Sheppard Air Force Base, and Lt. Fred Smith who is returning to the commission as the
representative of the traffic unit with the Wichita Falls Police Department.
The financial report and minutes for May were accepted and approved as written.
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The accident statistic reports were not available for review.
City Traffic Report
Mr. John Burrus reported that in July the downtown streetlights will be replaced.
Funding has been approved for replacement of 60 lights per year.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Clyde Williford advised the overhead project is going well and ahead of
schedule.
Unfinished Business
Item 99 -05: Spring Safety Patrol Activity
The swim party was successful. There were 284 participants this year.
Commission members were thanked for their participation and hard work in preparing for
the event. Letters of appreciation have been prepared for the Sheppard Air Force base
volunteers. Item closed.
Item 99 -06: Kell - McNiel Street Markings
Item to remain open. Mr. Burrus will check on the status for the next
meeting.
Item 99 -07: Enterprise Parking
Item to remain open. Mr. Burrus will check on the status for the next
meeting.
New Business
Item 99 -08: Safety Patrol Evaluations
Trooper Clement advised that he will be working with the Police Department
on the evaluations for the next school year. Item closed.
Item 99 -09: Loud Music
Trooper Clement advised that Justice of the Peace Mike Little has agreed
that he would consider possible sanctions and dismissals on cases filed in his court. Elaine
Bourgoin questioned procedures based on Penal Code offenses or City Ordinance
violations and penalties allowed. Lt. Fred Smith and Trooper Clement will check for
further discussion at the next meeting. Item to remain open.
Items of Discussion
Lt. Col. Bill Doyle invited the commission to join the Freedom Fest scheduled at
Sheppard Air Force Base on July 4`h. A variety of activities are slated for the community.
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Lt. Fred Smith reported that the police department scheduled officers to work the
evening of high school graduation activities. Approximately 60 tickets were issued for
alcohol offenses. Lt. Smith also reported that P.D. is working with other agencies in the
preparation for the Cowboy Camp, Falls Fest, and Hotter -n -Hell.
Trooper Clement reminded the members that there will not be a July commission
meeting.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
ZRis o es e Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
JULY BALANCE
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$ 6302.43
NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING: WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: AUGUST 4, 1999
TIME: 1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA: A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS
D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE & JULY `99
E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1999
F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ITEM 99 -06: KELL /MCNIEL STREET MARKINGS
2. ITEM 99 -07: ENTERPRISE - PARKING
3. ITEM 99 -09: LOUD MUSIC
J. NEW BUSINESS
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
19 , at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk